Hostel · Bagan
Bagan Lotus Hotel
9.3
336 reviewsAffordable guesthouse with air-con rooms from ~$13, free breakfast.
- Dorm bed
- US$13
- Wi-Fi
- Air con
- Breakfast
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Bagan
Southeast Asia · Myanmar
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- A day
- ~US$35
- Best
- Oct–Feb
- Dorms from
- US$13
OverviewPage 2
Cultural gem
Why Bagan
- Over 3,000 temples across a vast plain — unlike anything else on Earth
- E-bike exploration gives total freedom to discover hidden temples
- Sunrise and sunset over the temple plain are world-class photography moments
An ancient city on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, Bagan contains over 3,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries spread across a vast plain. It is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Exploring by e-bike at sunrise or sunset, with temples stretching to the horizon, is an unforgettable experience.
Where to stay in Bagan
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- BLBagan Lotus Hotel
9.3 · US$13 dorm · Affordable guesthouse with air-con rooms from ~$13, free breakfast
- OBOstello Bello Bagan
9.2 · Social hostel with rooftop, bar, organized temple tours
- BHBaobaBed Hostel Bagan
7.5 · Clean, modern, part of the Myanmar chain; good base in Nyaung-U
- HLHappy Land Guest House
7.4 · Budget classic, friendly owner, free breakfast, bike rental
Hostel · Bagan
Ostello Bello Bagan
9.2
59 reviewsSocial hostel with rooftop, bar, organized temple tours.
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Hostel · Bagan
BaobaBed Hostel Bagan
7.5
418 reviewsClean, modern, part of the Myanmar chain; good base in Nyaung-U.
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Bagan
Happy Land Guest House
7.4
242 reviewsBudget classic, friendly owner, free breakfast, bike rental.
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
Things to do in Bagan
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Culture
Visit Ananda Temple - WI
Nature · Bagan
Climb Shwesandaw Pagoda or a permitted viewpoint for panoramic views
Climb Shwesandaw Pagoda or a permitted viewpoint for panoramic views (some temples now off-limits for climbing)
Culture · Bagan
Explore Dhammayangyi Temple, the largest in Bagan, with its mysterious bricked-up inner corridors
Culture · Bagan
Rent an e-bike and explore temples at sunrise and sunset
Rent an e-bike and explore temples at sunrise and sunset ($5-8/day; 5-day zone pass $18)
- Price
- US$5–8
Culture · Bagan
Take a hot air balloon ride at dawn over the temple plain
Take a hot air balloon ride at dawn over the temple plain ($255-500; book well in advance, runs Oct-March only)
- Price
- US$255–500
Tours · Bagan
Visit a lacquerware workshop in Myinkaba village
Visit a lacquerware workshop in Myinkaba village (free tours, optional purchases)
Culture · Bagan
Visit Ananda Temple
Visit Ananda Temple (one of Bagan's finest with four standing Buddha statues)
Getting to Bagan
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