Title: Botahtaung Travel Guide: Best of Botahtaung, Yangon Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Botahtaung](https://expedia.co.uk/Botahtaung-Yangon-Hotels.0-n553248633981696421-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Yangon](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Yangon.d2986.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Yangon](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yangon.d2986.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Botahtaung Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Botahtaung.d553248633981696421.Car-Hire-Guide)[Botahtaung Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Botahtaung.d553248633981696421.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Botahtaung Travel Guide ## Yangon ![The streets of Yangon, particularly near Botataung Pagoda, show a fascinating collision of local traditions, colonial history and modern advancement](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/73ca3679-2226-4575-95a0-c7b34df0fda7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The streets of Yangon, particularly near Botataung Pagoda, show a fascinating collision of local traditions, colonial history and modern advancement](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/73ca3679-2226-4575-95a0-c7b34df0fda7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This building was originally the Government Press building which was built in 1912. It served as a distribution point for official documents sent from India - remember the British were in control during that time. We loved the colonial style building and that it is still being used by the Ministry of Information. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/01748213-5022-4d35-bb37-613dfc902ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Botahtaung Pagoda as the sun went down. I am not sure what the entrance fee for foreigners is but the huge sign is slightly obnoxious, isn't it?! The Pagoda is very close to some piers which are quite fun to explore. After seeing many other pagodas in the city, we opted out of paying to see another one.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/bffdac9a-f721-47cf-b8d1-99f4d668dcc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This gothic style church is absolutely gorgeous and was completed sometime between 1899-1910. It is easy to see the church from around the city because of the iconic steeples. The architecute, detail work, stained glass, and reliefs inside the church are truly works of art. A must see church in Yangon. Women must wear long pants or skirt to enter. Visitor hours are between 2-5pm and sometime in the morning on days there are not services. Entrance is free](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/ee6b8c2e-cc5c-43f0-abe4-f4eae5bcdc10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Botahtaung Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Yangon travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Yangon.dx2986) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Shwedagon pagoda, Yangon Myanmar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114718/45f63d5b-f81d-464c-90a4-1840656dfe26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shwedagon Pagoda Learn about the local history of Yangon with a stop at Shwedagon Pagoda. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shwedagon-Pagoda-Bahan.d6114718.Attraction) ![Yangon ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/a5962700-4993-4f76-9082-08435d9cff16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Myanmar Plaza During your visit to Yangon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Myanmar Plaza. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Myanmar-Plaza-Bahan.d553248635928404765.Attraction) ![Morning 🌤🌤🌤](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/177f19ec-3913-434d-b45e-8fd47a851b11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sule Pagoda Learn about the local history of Yangon with a stop at Sule Pagoda. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sule-Pagoda-Yangon-Downtown.d6114722.Attraction) ![Walking around Bogyoke Park in #Yangon, #Myanmar 🇲🇲 #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/03fa8845-e001-4d3f-b684-e3137fd17d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kandawgyi Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandawgyi Lake during your travels in Yangon. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandawgyi-Lake-Yangon.d6114694.Attraction) ![Night Poem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/70c8085e-5ff1-4a49-990c-72081e06daf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yangon City Hall Yangon City Hall is just one of the places to see in Yangon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yangon-City-Hall-Yangon-Downtown.d6114730.Attraction) ![Morning 🌤🌤🌤](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/177f19ec-3913-434d-b45e-8fd47a851b11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Central Business District Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Yangon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's temples or shops to your travel plans. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Business-District-Yangon.d3000664413.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Yangon by night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2210919/6d48d50b-7496-4771-9c5a-1f0947c2739f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yangon by night £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yangon-by-night.a2210919.activity-details) ![Explore Yangon on Foot](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2061656/d4d4934a-4ef6-4d08-bc6e-8320d621efb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) £26 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-yangon-on-foot-2hours.a2061656.activity-details) ![Yangon City One Day Tour with Professional Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45253373/ff81704c-ba8f-4df5-9792-5713c735953a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yangon City One Day Tour with Professional Tour Guide £110 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yangon-city-one-day-tour-with-professional-tour-guide.a45253373.activity-details) ![A monk and banana stall in downtown Yangon. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45410266/a3740be2-cb1f-4147-a342-4c03417c4b88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walking-tour-in-downtown-yangon.a45410266.activity-details) ![Fish market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1328188/fc80cfaa-62b9-4e2a-baf6-6ed8c53d0e13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Exotic Yangon, early morning tour £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exotic-yangon.a1328188.activity-details) ![Private Full-day Yangon City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2167741/4042e7f4-99f7-49fd-a780-cac14fc99d75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Full-day Yangon City Tour £94 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-yangon-city-tour.a2167741.activity-details) [See all activities in Yangon](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yangon.d2986.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Botahtaung ![Hotel Grand Galaxy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96165400/96165335/3852dd6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Galaxy 120-122 Bo Myat Htun Street(Lower Block) Yangon Yangon £21 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yangon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Maha Bandoola Garden and Botataung Pagoda ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Muy buen hotel Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=96165335&PinnedHotelID=96165335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981696421) ![Grand Laurel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11470000/11461200/11461142/d193ff6e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Laurel Hotel No.153/159, Bogyoke Aung San Road Yangon Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yangon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Secretariat Office and Maha Bandoola ... Strategically located, easy to get to many places on foot. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2020 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=11461142&PinnedHotelID=11461142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981696421) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=11461142&PinnedHotelID=11461142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981696421) ![Hotel 63](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9410000/9402700/9402669/4b6de125_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel 63 Merchant Road, Between 62 & 63 Street Yangon £18 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Yangon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Botataung Pagoda and Botahtaung Jetty are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (53 reviews) Normal Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=9402669&PinnedHotelID=9402669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981696421) ![Yama Hotel & Rooftop Bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23930000/23924000/23923974/91f099ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yama Hotel & Rooftop Bar No. 195, Bo Myat Htun street Yangon Yangon £20 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Yangon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Secretariat Office and Maha Bandoola ... It's a classic case of "you get what you pay for". The photos online make the place look a bit fancier than it really is. That said, considering it's a budget hotel, the rooms are surprisingly big. They could do with a bit of a makeover, but it's not a big deal. The rooftop bar is gorgeous! It's ... Reviewed on 27 Nov 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=23923974&PinnedHotelID=23923974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981696421) ![Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9310000/9309400/9309372/3babf9c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel No. 6, Botahtaung Jetty Yangon Stay at this spa hotel in Yangon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Botahtaung Jetty and Botataung Pagoda are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (153 reviews) Great Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=9309372&PinnedHotelID=9309372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981696421) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=9309372&PinnedHotelID=9309372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981696421) ![Pan Pacific Yangon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20043900/20043820/7d6e43c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pan Pacific Yangon Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and Yangon Yangon £51 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Yangon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (587 reviews) Staff very helpful, a lovely place at a good price Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=20043820&PinnedHotelID=20043820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981696421) [See all 313 properties in Botahtaung](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248633981696421) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Botahtaung hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981696421&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981696421&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981696421&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981696421&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981696421&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981696421&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981696421&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981696421&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Botahtaung ![Sarkies Bar in Yangon at the Strand Hotel. This hotel has been open since 1901. We went there and Had a delicious high tea with champagne followed by a cheese and bread platter. We enjoyed it so much we finished off with a couple of $7 cocktails.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/3d041201-263b-4c34-8e66-3767d32a014b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yangon Downtown 4/5(34 area reviews) Yangon Downtown is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Junction City and Bogyoke Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yangon-Yangon-Downtown.dx553248633981701647) ![View Of Chatrium Hotel from the top of tower in Kandawgyi nature park,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/436fd508-8c33-4a78-ba1f-4615a9201350.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kandawgyi Lake Area 4.5/5(15 area reviews) Travellers come to Kandawgyi Lake Area for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Kandawgyi Lake and Karaweik Palace while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yangon-Kandawgyi-Lake-Area.dx553248633981705426) ![Beautiful festival lanterns in Yangon, Myanmar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664422/f00e7d56-8bc7-4a22-9f1e-e7ad3b8e7155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chinatown 4/5(14 area reviews) Visitors to Chinatown appreciate its coffee shops. A visit to Junction City and Bogyoke Market might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yangon-Chinatown.dx3000664422) ![Tamwe Township](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/e5954d14-4b81-4111-8b42-90d4d100f354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tamwe Township 4/5(20 area reviews) Unique features of Tamwe Township include the restaurants and lake views. Make a stop by Kandawgyi Lake or Kandawgyi Nature Park while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yangon-Tamwe-Township.dx553248633981705420) ![Shwedagon Pagoda in #Yangon, #Myanmar 🇲🇲 is very dramatic at night, though it’s tougher to photograph! #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2986/dfdc2753-013e-4fce-9706-a8ac1b2cf575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bahan 4.5/5(21 area reviews) Unique features of Bahan include the lake views and gardens. Make a stop by Shwedagon Pagoda or Kandawgyi Lake while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yangon-Bahan.dx3000664415) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ahlone 4.5/5(3 area reviews) Visitors to Ahlone enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Myanmar Event Park is worth a stop. 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