Okinawa Guest House

Okinawa Guest House is a long-standing backpacker guesthouse at 64 32nd Street in Pabedan Township, in the downtown grid of Yangon, Myanmar. The location is central: Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market and the colonial-era buildings of the downtown grid are within walking distance, and the 19th Street barbecue area and the Strand riverfront can be reached on foot in the cooler hours. The surrounding streets are busy and noisy, filled with market stalls, tea shops and traders, giving visitors an immediate experience of everyday Yangon. The guesthouse is an older, simple building with a friendly, informal atmosphere, and its cheerful common room is a place where travellers meet, share tips and plan onward journeys. Rooms are offered as Dormitory Beds and Private Rooms, with the private rooms typically basic and air-conditioned. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a shared kitchen, which is useful for guests who want to prepare simple meals or store drinks. There is no restaurant, pool or spa, and facilities are limited, so the guesthouse is best suited to budget travellers who spend most of their time out sightseeing. Plenty of inexpensive eateries, street food stalls and teahouses are located within a short walk. The staff are generally helpful and experienced with backpackers, and can assist with onward bus tickets, airport taxis, tours and local information. The guesthouse suits solo travellers, backpackers and anyone looking for a social atmosphere and a central location at minimal cost. Nightly rates generally run from about US$15 to US$30, or roughly 65,000 to 129,000 MMK, with dormitory beds at the lower end. Light sleepers should bring earplugs, as the downtown streets are noisy early in the morning, and booking ahead is wise in the cool season.