bagan central hotel

after a long ride from Yangon to Bagan, i thought that any flat surface in an enclosed room would make a good sleeping spot. until we reached the hotel that we're staying, it was a surprise. i expected a hostel that would put us in one hot dorm-type room. it was the other way around.

a place with a decently designed lobby and bungalows inside a spacious compound brought in excitement. instead of running to our beds at 2:00am, we opted to order for coffee and requested if we can stay longer in the open space. as if we didn't lack sleep.

since the staff were about to sleep, they requested us to move to the space near our rooms. spent some time chatting, deciding what to do the next day. no particular itinerary but just to take a short walk around New Bagan. 

we rented for three rooms with air-condition. cost per room was USD38 with television, two beds and spacious room and a light breakfast meal. our guide in Yangon indeed made a good recommendation. 

good points for this hotel:
- spacious rooms with TV, air-condition and each rooms have toilet
- spacious and relaxing open dining area
- safe area and is just along the main road 
- hotel can arrange van for tour or as transpo within Bagan

Bagan Central Hotel

No 15&16 Khayay St., New Bagan 

Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Tel:061-65057/65265

yangon to bagan options:

by plane: daily flights are available from Yangon to Bagan (Nyaung U) via Mandalay Air (1hr20mins) or one an also fly from Yangon to Mandalay (1hr 30mins) then bus trip to Bagan (2hours).

by bus: there are several available bus liner that serves this route.

by train: has daily scheduled trips (16h-18rs)

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