Backpacker Myanmar Hostel

Backpacker Myanmar Hostel is a downtown hostel at 256 Pansodan Street in Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Pansodan Street runs through the colonial heart of the city, and the hostel is close to the Pansodan Gallery, a well-known contemporary art space, as well as the Yangon River waterfront and Strand Road. Many of Yangon's historic buildings, including the former Secretariat, the High Court and the Strand Hotel, can be reached on foot, and Sule Pagoda is a short walk to the north. The area is lively during the day, with traders, tea shops and street stalls, and it is among the most atmospheric parts of the city for walking in the early morning or evening. The hostel is a simple, social property with a young, informal atmosphere, designed for budget travellers who want to meet others and explore on foot. Rooms are offered as Dormitory Beds and Private Rooms, all air-conditioned, which makes a real difference in Yangon's hot and humid climate. Amenities include dorm beds, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. There is no pool or spa, and facilities are basic, but the common areas provide a place to meet fellow travellers, swap tips and plan onward journeys. The surrounding streets are full of inexpensive eateries, teahouses and cafes, and the Pansodan area contains several popular places for coffee and light meals. The staff are typically experienced in helping backpackers with onward bus and train tickets, airport taxis and day trips. The hostel suits solo travellers, young visitors and anyone seeking a very low-cost central bed. Nightly rates generally run from about US$8 to US$20, or roughly 34,000 to 86,000 MMK, with dorm beds at the lower end. Light sleepers should consider earplugs, and booking ahead is wise in the busy cool season.