Chin Dwin Guest House

Chin Dwin Guest House is a budget guesthouse on 38th Street in Kyauktada Township, near the river in downtown Yangon, Myanmar. Kyauktada is the heart of the colonial-era city, and 38th Street is an easy walk from Strand Road, the Yangon River waterfront and the Pansodan Gallery area, with its galleries, bookshops and cafes. The Strand Hotel and many of the historic buildings of the downtown, such as the former Secretariat and the High Court, are within walking distance, and Sule Pagoda is a longer walk or short taxi ride to the north. The streets are busy during the day, but the area is relatively compact and makes for a convenient base for exploring on foot in the early morning and evening. The guesthouse is a simple, older building with a plain, informal atmosphere, and it is aimed at travellers who want a cheap, central place to sleep rather than a hotel with extensive services. Rooms are offered as Private Rooms and Shared Rooms, which are basic and equipped with air conditioning. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. There is no restaurant, pool or spa, and the surrounding streets offer many inexpensive local eateries, tea shops and cafes within a short walk. Service is friendly and basic, and the staff can usually help with taxis, onward bus tickets and local directions. The guesthouse is suited to backpackers, solo travellers and anyone on a tight budget who values location over comfort. Nightly rates generally run from about US$15 to US$30, or roughly 65,000 to 129,000 MMK, with shared rooms at the lower end. Visitors should check the room before accepting it, as standards in budget downtown guesthouses can vary, and consider bringing earplugs for the busy streets.