Due to our very tight schedule, for the first night in the city we opted for a hostel as we might be on the road come nightfall.
Clean, spanking brand-new kind of feeling to the rooms and place - the dorm bunks the four of us occupied were spacious and well-designed. You have your own cabinet with lock (inside are the towel and blanket for your use) and a rack for hanging clothes. While that may be common with other dorm rooms, what I appreciated was the designer's regard for roominess.
The common bath and toilets are big enough to be comfortable when doing your ablutions. Unlike others I've come across before, they bundle the shower and toilet into one cubicle and you can even dance inside if you want to. The drains are working so I like this design rather than going out after a shower and going to the toilet to finish your business :-)
The cubicle has a hook, a shelf for putting up your things - really thought out for the harried backpacker who will also appreciate the hairdryer and clean washbasin area.
You must leave your shoes below before going up the stairs (no elevator) - contributing to the overall cleanliness of the place. The people were welcoming and gave us a cold drink upon arrival - thoughtful as we were somewhat parched.
In the lobby area is a table where you can have your breakfast - which we sadly had to skip the first day, but we did manage to taste on our last day in Yangon. It is bundled with your stay, and while it varies, it was a welcome treat to be able to taste it on our last day. By the side, a stack of longyis for the males and females are up for sale, along with cold drinks etc.
They have wifi, though its not the fastest in the world, you will be able to post on its provided speed. The aircon was good enough for the cool temperature lover like me, though be careful for those staying in dorm rooms, it might freeze the occupants of the top beds if you do not take that into consideration when you set it up.
Reading light and night light available, power outlet to charge your gadgets only 1 outlet per person) while you snooze and you are all set. Ah, probably what I will suggest is that they add a mirror to the back of the door of the rooms so one does not have to pop to the bathing area.
The single room we took for our last day in Yangon had a balcony overlooking the street, so that is an option if you don't want to rub shoulders with others. The 4-bed dormroom we had earlier had no view.
Noticed the surrounding area was great for photowalk - we passed by a vegetable market and stalls on the streets, and unless I miss my guess, local food would be available very near to the hostel as the locals go about their business on the streets.
The Scwedagon Pagoda is around 20 minutes walking distance.
Word of caution - during rainy season, it might be challenging staying here - one of the guests we talked to said it was flooded in front of the hostel the day before our second visit.
11 Myaynigone Zay Street • Sanchaung Township • Yangon, Myanmar
T +95 9 250903363 • E contact@pickledteahostel.com
http://www.pickledteahostel.com/
Stayed: August and September 2015
Clean, spanking brand-new kind of feeling to the rooms and place - the dorm bunks the four of us occupied were spacious and well-designed. You have your own cabinet with lock (inside are the towel and blanket for your use) and a rack for hanging clothes. While that may be common with other dorm rooms, what I appreciated was the designer's regard for roominess.
The common bath and toilets are big enough to be comfortable when doing your ablutions. Unlike others I've come across before, they bundle the shower and toilet into one cubicle and you can even dance inside if you want to. The drains are working so I like this design rather than going out after a shower and going to the toilet to finish your business :-)
The cubicle has a hook, a shelf for putting up your things - really thought out for the harried backpacker who will also appreciate the hairdryer and clean washbasin area.
You must leave your shoes below before going up the stairs (no elevator) - contributing to the overall cleanliness of the place. The people were welcoming and gave us a cold drink upon arrival - thoughtful as we were somewhat parched.
In the lobby area is a table where you can have your breakfast - which we sadly had to skip the first day, but we did manage to taste on our last day in Yangon. It is bundled with your stay, and while it varies, it was a welcome treat to be able to taste it on our last day. By the side, a stack of longyis for the males and females are up for sale, along with cold drinks etc.
They have wifi, though its not the fastest in the world, you will be able to post on its provided speed. The aircon was good enough for the cool temperature lover like me, though be careful for those staying in dorm rooms, it might freeze the occupants of the top beds if you do not take that into consideration when you set it up.
Reading light and night light available, power outlet to charge your gadgets only 1 outlet per person) while you snooze and you are all set. Ah, probably what I will suggest is that they add a mirror to the back of the door of the rooms so one does not have to pop to the bathing area.
The single room we took for our last day in Yangon had a balcony overlooking the street, so that is an option if you don't want to rub shoulders with others. The 4-bed dormroom we had earlier had no view.
Noticed the surrounding area was great for photowalk - we passed by a vegetable market and stalls on the streets, and unless I miss my guess, local food would be available very near to the hostel as the locals go about their business on the streets.
The Scwedagon Pagoda is around 20 minutes walking distance.
Word of caution - during rainy season, it might be challenging staying here - one of the guests we talked to said it was flooded in front of the hostel the day before our second visit.
11 Myaynigone Zay Street • Sanchaung Township • Yangon, Myanmar
T +95 9 250903363 • E contact@pickledteahostel.com
http://www.pickledteahostel.com/
Stayed: August and September 2015
