10 best hotels in Kalaw









- Car park
- Balcony or terrace
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Doorman
- Kitchen
- Disinfected following Agoda or health guidelines
- Hand sanitizer and soap provided
Exceptional
1 review









- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Game room
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Family room
- Shared kitchen
- Smoke-free property
- On-site entertainment
Exceptional
3 reviews









- Airport transfer
- Bicycle rental
- Valet parking
- Shuttle service
- Swimming pool [indoor]
- Fitness center
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
Excellent
24 reviews









- Airport transfer
- Bicycle rental
- Car park
- Shuttle service
- Fitness center
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Luggage storage
Excellent
29 reviews









- Airport transfer
- Bicycle rental
- Car park
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
Very good
116 reviews









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Luggage storage
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Rental car
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
Excellent
73 reviews









- Airport transfer
- Car park
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Game room
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Luggage storage
- Contactless check-in/out
Exceptional
26 reviews









- Airport transfer
- Bicycle rental
- Car park
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Check-in/out [express]
- BBQ facilities
1 review









- Airport transfer
- Bicycle rental
- Pets allowed
- Car park
- Tennis court
- Shuttle service
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Front desk [24-hour]
Excellent
253 reviews
Fast facts about Kalaw, Myanmar
Accommodations | 55 properties |
Popular hotel | Green Haven Hotel |
Popular area | Kalaw |
Nightly rates from | $7 |
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Best hotels & accommodations in Kalaw

A wonderful and atmospheric place to stay. The Kalaw hotel first opened in 1903. It has now been restored for the most part sensitively to give modern comforts without sacrificing the charm. The rooms are simply but tastefully redone, and the hotel makes good use of some of the original furniture. The bathrooms are elegantly refreshed, with showers rather than baths. T...

I loved everything about this hotel. I was a senior travelling on my own, so based on its excellent reviews and appealing photos, I booked for a long stay of 11 nights. I intended to use the hotel as a base for day trips rather than having the inconvenience of constantly moving to other places. I wasn't disappointed - the staff were extremely helpful in booking me into...

Hotel staff were exceptional. They helped in every way they could (including helping me jump start my car at 7AM in the morning). The rooms are quite big and we could easily fit our family of four in there. The location is close to the town, but up a slight hill which affords the hotel brilliant views around Kalaw. The breakfast was also delicious - freshly cooked crep...

My visit here was overshadowed by the tendency of the hotel to charge foreigners separate, considerably higher rates. There are several ways that they do this. First, the room rates are higher for foreigners if you book through the hotel directly. The price jumps up by 20-30% for foreigners. Be careful. Do not book rooms directly through the hotel itself. Second, the...

Stayed in a superior room which is on the third floor with views over pagodas. Stayed one night and then one again after a 3 day trek so we could leave our luggage which was no problem. Fairly basic but clean. Beds ok but pillows hard. Good breakfast which fills you up ready for your day of exploring. Their 'Dream' restaurant just a hop, skip and jump down the road doe...

We had a lovely stay at Railroad Hotel, the place is about 10 mins walk from the town centre on a quiet street. Staff was super nice and always happy to help. The wi-fi was by far the best we ever had during 2 weeks in Myanmar ( except of the occasional power cuts), the shower was hot and breakfast very good. Great budget place in Kalaw.

We could simply not leave this place! We initially booked one night and ended up staying for a total of four. Thitaw II is located about a kilometer out of town, a nice 15 to 20 minutes walk to Kalaw center, so it offers a nice, calm and serene atmosphere. Surrounded by nature, Mark and his lovely team make sure you feel right at home with delicious home cooked breakfa...

Its not going to be the cheapest accoms in Kalaw but its probably the best guest house I have stayed at (only one night) in Myanmar as the rooms are clean and in very good condition. There's also a pretty good breakfast available on the roof (nice view) + they took care of my onward van tickets to Inle Lake. Note that the location is on a hill - maybe a 15-20 minutes...

The Golden Kalaw Inn is cheap, breakfast is good but pretty standard from what I saw of hotels in Myanmar (toast, fruit, an egg, and tea/coffee), closed to where the bus drops you off and all of the trekking companies in the area, and the room and bed were spacious. The room was clean, but I took away one star for the facilities because this was actually the only place...

Wow. This may be a 1 star hotel. But when it comes to service and cleanliness this is a 5 star hotel. Our host Cindy (who spoke amazing English due to a former job as a flight attendant) was helpful, smiling and welcoming from the second we came through the door. The place is new, and therefore very clean. And WHAT a bed! So soft it should come with a "good dreams guar...

We arrived to Kalaw at 1.30 a.m. in the morning. The bus from Nyaung Oo stopped in front of our hotel, so we decided to check if there was someone at the front desk. One guy was sleeping in the hall and, after telling him that we had a reservation for the following day, he let us crash at the back of the hotel, where they had some mattresses. Some hours later, one lad...

Cottage-like rooms in an open field/garden on a hillside above the town, looking out over piney hills. The reception and dining area are in an older building, but the cottages seem relatively new. They have porches with chairs for sitting out. The room and bathroom are good sized. As usual, no shower stall, but a good supply of hot water at any hour. Small refrige...

This place is absolutely AMAZING. One of the best overall experiences we have ever had in a hotel. First of all the staff are really wonderful. Our overnight bus from Bagan unexpectedly arrived very early at 2am (!!!) and the staff checked us in when we arrived. We were expecting to pay for an extra night but we were only asked to pay a small amount for an extra breakf...

I was so excited about coming to this hotel - chosen carefully and specifically due to the lovely pictures, especially of the wide wooden balcony for meals with sweeping views over the Kalaw hills. This doesn’t exist anymore and has been replaced by a new structure that is basic, narrow with no charm. The price is just not warranted here for the standard of the rooms, ...

Very very friendly and caring staff you could ever imagine. He made sure our stay in Nature Land || was amazing and safe. We went there during rainy season and the staff advised us what are all the places we could visit safely during that time, explained about those places and even showed the pics of those places. With their guidance we were able to safely explore Kal...

We arrived here at 4am using night bus. But they allowed us to check-in with no fee with heart-warming smile. It is little far from downtown but rather i like it because it is really quiet. Breakfast is good and staffs are really kind and the room is so clean and really big. I think u must stay here if u come Kalaw I recommend

We had booked 3 nights at this B n B just last week, and were very comfortable in the "homestay style" accommodation. Running hot water in the taps was appreciated as Kalaw is cool... Breakfast was fabulous, with fresh homemade bread and again fresh homemade banana bread, plus home made jams, eggs of your choice, pancakes...avocado from the garden... Marc also guided...

Cleanliness and coziness was something to highlight with this inn. The room was neat and lovely with comfortable beds. I booked the one with private restroom, which was very spacious. However the shared toilet also looked very clean and tidy so it's up to your choice. We took a night bus from Bagan and reached Kalaw by 2AM. Richard Inn was just a 5 minute walk from the...

The staff are amazingly friendly and go above and beyond in ensuring you have a perfect stay in Kalaw. The breakfast is good and there is free tea and coffee all day. Free WIFI, comfy bed and plenty of shower facilities makes this place is great value for money. Location is goof for the Kalaw trail run, but is a little far from the city. I will be staying again the r...

We read very bad things about this guesthouse but we decided to give it a try because it was the cheapest in Kalaw we could find and most of the bad comments were already from 2016 and oh boy, I guess a lot has changed since then! This was the nicest place we stayed in, in whole Myanmar. Definitely not when you are into clean, modern hostels with spotless bathrooms and...

We thought it would be fun to stay at an old British Hill Station and we were not disappointed. The place is lovely and felt as if we were being treated like British royalty! The GM seemed new and was still learning about the hotel and about Kalaw but this did not hinder our opinion of the place!

I really enjoyed my two night stay at Green Haven Hotel. The rooms and bathrooms were exceptionally clean and the gardens were very well-maintained. I also had one of the best warm showers here in this hotel over my ten day trip to Myanmar - water pressure and temperature was perfect...and this was rarely the case anywhere else! I also found the staff knowledgeable, ea...

The hotel is quite good for the price I paid, the wifi was working very well and the staff was very nice. One thing I'd mention though : I booked for 2 nights, knowing I will be arriving at the hotel early morning with my bus and wanting to be absolutely sure to have a room straight away, instead of having to wait until the previous person checks out. But when I arrive...
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The staff are amazingly friendly and go above and beyond in ensuring you have a perfect stay in Kalaw. The breakfast is good and there is free tea and coffee all day. Free WIFI, comfy bed and plenty of shower facilities makes this place is great value for money. Location is goof for the Kalaw trail run, but is a little far from the city. I will be staying again the r...

We had a lovely stay at Railroad Hotel, the place is about 10 mins walk from the town centre on a quiet street. Staff was super nice and always happy to help. The wi-fi was by far the best we ever had during 2 weeks in Myanmar ( except of the occasional power cuts), the shower was hot and breakfast very good. Great budget place in Kalaw.

Cleanliness and coziness was something to highlight with this inn. The room was neat and lovely with comfortable beds. I booked the one with private restroom, which was very spacious. However the shared toilet also looked very clean and tidy so it's up to your choice. We took a night bus from Bagan and reached Kalaw by 2AM. Richard Inn was just a 5 minute walk from the...

The Golden Kalaw Inn is cheap, breakfast is good but pretty standard from what I saw of hotels in Myanmar (toast, fruit, an egg, and tea/coffee), closed to where the bus drops you off and all of the trekking companies in the area, and the room and bed were spacious. The room was clean, but I took away one star for the facilities because this was actually the only place...

We could simply not leave this place! We initially booked one night and ended up staying for a total of four. Thitaw II is located about a kilometer out of town, a nice 15 to 20 minutes walk to Kalaw center, so it offers a nice, calm and serene atmosphere. Surrounded by nature, Mark and his lovely team make sure you feel right at home with delicious home cooked breakfa...

We read very bad things about this guesthouse but we decided to give it a try because it was the cheapest in Kalaw we could find and most of the bad comments were already from 2016 and oh boy, I guess a lot has changed since then! This was the nicest place we stayed in, in whole Myanmar. Definitely not when you are into clean, modern hostels with spotless bathrooms and...

This place is absolutely AMAZING. One of the best overall experiences we have ever had in a hotel. First of all the staff are really wonderful. Our overnight bus from Bagan unexpectedly arrived very early at 2am (!!!) and the staff checked us in when we arrived. We were expecting to pay for an extra night but we were only asked to pay a small amount for an extra breakf...

We arrived here at 4am using night bus. But they allowed us to check-in with no fee with heart-warming smile. It is little far from downtown but rather i like it because it is really quiet. Breakfast is good and staffs are really kind and the room is so clean and really big. I think u must stay here if u come Kalaw I recommend

Wow. This may be a 1 star hotel. But when it comes to service and cleanliness this is a 5 star hotel. Our host Cindy (who spoke amazing English due to a former job as a flight attendant) was helpful, smiling and welcoming from the second we came through the door. The place is new, and therefore very clean. And WHAT a bed! So soft it should come with a "good dreams guar...

I really enjoyed my two night stay at Green Haven Hotel. The rooms and bathrooms were exceptionally clean and the gardens were very well-maintained. I also had one of the best warm showers here in this hotel over my ten day trip to Myanmar - water pressure and temperature was perfect...and this was rarely the case anywhere else! I also found the staff knowledgeable, ea...

We booked here for one night before our hike to Inle Lake. The location is only a 10 min walk from town and very convenient. The hotel itself is fairly new and the rooms are basic but nice enough. The balcony is an added bonus. However there was no breakfast and no wifi provided as advertised! We even confirmed the night before that we would be at breakfast right on 7a...

Its not going to be the cheapest accoms in Kalaw but its probably the best guest house I have stayed at (only one night) in Myanmar as the rooms are clean and in very good condition. There's also a pretty good breakfast available on the roof (nice view) + they took care of my onward van tickets to Inle Lake. Note that the location is on a hill - maybe a 15-20 minutes...

We had booked 3 nights at this B n B just last week, and were very comfortable in the "homestay style" accommodation. Running hot water in the taps was appreciated as Kalaw is cool... Breakfast was fabulous, with fresh homemade bread and again fresh homemade banana bread, plus home made jams, eggs of your choice, pancakes...avocado from the garden... Marc also guided...

We were only passing through Kalaw, we needed to spend the night to begin our 3 day trek to Inle Lake. When we walked into the hotel we were overwhelmed. We thought we'd hit the jackpot, the reception area was quite nicely decorated with a nice lounge area. That being said, it was quite far from the train station, and we couldn't access the internet (of course that w...

We arrived to Kalaw at 1.30 a.m. in the morning. The bus from Nyaung Oo stopped in front of our hotel, so we decided to check if there was someone at the front desk. One guy was sleeping in the hall and, after telling him that we had a reservation for the following day, he let us crash at the back of the hotel, where they had some mattresses. Some hours later, one lad...

Very very friendly and caring staff you could ever imagine. He made sure our stay in Nature Land || was amazing and safe. We went there during rainy season and the staff advised us what are all the places we could visit safely during that time, explained about those places and even showed the pics of those places. With their guidance we were able to safely explore Kal...

Cottage-like rooms in an open field/garden on a hillside above the town, looking out over piney hills. The reception and dining area are in an older building, but the cottages seem relatively new. They have porches with chairs for sitting out. The room and bathroom are good sized. As usual, no shower stall, but a good supply of hot water at any hour. Small refrige...

The hotel is quite good for the price I paid, the wifi was working very well and the staff was very nice. One thing I'd mention though : I booked for 2 nights, knowing I will be arriving at the hotel early morning with my bus and wanting to be absolutely sure to have a room straight away, instead of having to wait until the previous person checks out. But when I arrive...

Our room was comfortable and bathroom was OK. We were staying in Kalaw for just one night before heading off on a trek to Lake Inle so for a brief ty the Essence Motel was fine. Breakfast was included as was basic but perfectly good. Staff were very friendly an also really helpful as they made a couple of phone calls for us. Only real negative was that the room s...

Stayed in a superior room which is on the third floor with views over pagodas. Stayed one night and then one again after a 3 day trek so we could leave our luggage which was no problem. Fairly basic but clean. Beds ok but pillows hard. Good breakfast which fills you up ready for your day of exploring. Their 'Dream' restaurant just a hop, skip and jump down the road doe...

I loved everything about this hotel. I was a senior travelling on my own, so based on its excellent reviews and appealing photos, I booked for a long stay of 11 nights. I intended to use the hotel as a base for day trips rather than having the inconvenience of constantly moving to other places. I wasn't disappointed - the staff were extremely helpful in booking me into...

A wonderful and atmospheric place to stay. The Kalaw hotel first opened in 1903. It has now been restored for the most part sensitively to give modern comforts without sacrificing the charm. The rooms are simply but tastefully redone, and the hotel makes good use of some of the original furniture. The bathrooms are elegantly refreshed, with showers rather than baths. T...

New hotel opened October 2016, with interesting modern architectur. Great location (360 view) on upper part of Kalaw. Good starting point for the pagoda, the dense forest area and the view points. Nice staff, good breakfast, very tasty dinner. Bicycles free available, but should be renovated or renewd. I enjoyed the stay, with cycling, hiking, but also for relaxing hou...

I was so excited about coming to this hotel - chosen carefully and specifically due to the lovely pictures, especially of the wide wooden balcony for meals with sweeping views over the Kalaw hills. This doesn’t exist anymore and has been replaced by a new structure that is basic, narrow with no charm. The price is just not warranted here for the standard of the rooms, ...
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My visit here was overshadowed by the tendency of the hotel to charge foreigners separate, considerably higher rates. There are several ways that they do this. First, the room rates are higher for foreigners if you book through the hotel directly. The price jumps up by 20-30% for foreigners. Be careful. Do not book rooms directly through the hotel itself. Second, the...
Traveler impressions of Kalaw
The main activitiy in Kalaw is servicing the trekking opportunities from the town. The town itself is very much a town for the locals, there is little for tourists to do, other than trekking.
We stopped here after the train trip from Shenyaung. That train trip was great and we would strongly recommend it.
It's a lovely place to pass through. The people are very friendly and there's a lot of places to eat a variety of food from italian to indian.
Sleepy town with little to see or do. A place to rest before moving onto Inle or a a day trek is fine.
Quiet town with mixture of different religion. Good spot to start your trekking thru local arrangement that you can easily find from the town.
We were lucky enough to catch the 5 day market which is absolutely amazing and a fantastic opportunity to get some great photos.
Great beautiful clean city nestled in the mountains. Inhabitants the friendliest & warmest. Several different ethnic delicious restaurants in town.
Kalaw was my favorite city in Myanamar. The people there were extremely friendly & warm. The food was incredible in town.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the average price of a hotel in Kalaw?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Kalaw is USD 34.
What's the average price of a hotel in Kalaw this weekend?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Kalaw this weekend is USD 34.
What's the average price of a hotel in Kalaw tonight?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Kalaw tonight is USD 31.
What are the most popular hotels in Kalaw?
Popular hotels in Kalaw include The Pine Yard, Hostel Roma Inn and Thitaw II.
What are the best hotels in Kalaw for couples?
Couples who stayed in Kalaw have given high ratings to Green Haven Hotel, Thitaw II and Thitaw Lay House.
What are the best hotels in Kalaw for families?
Families who stayed in Kalaw highly recommend Thitaw II, Kalaw Heritage Hotel since 1903 and Thitaw Lay House.
What hotels in Kalaw have the best breakfast?
Verified travelers to Kalaw have given top reviews for the breakfast at Hillock Villa, Dream Villa Hotel and Nature Land Hotel II.
What's the best neighborhood in Kalaw to stay in?
Popular neighborhoods among travelers staying in Kalaw include Kalaw.

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The biggest attractions in this part of the world are the tiny villages and immense forests and jungles that surround them. Experienced hikers and campers often head to the Kalaw Reserved Forest for a few days of wildlife exploration while facing the elements. Most of the hotels and guesthouses in Kalaw can help their guests plan the appropriate tour that works for them, including recommendations for a knowledgeable and reputable tour guide.
Trekking is of course the main activity here, and a trip to Myin Ma Hti Cave is a must-see for all visitors. This is where Kalaw’s caves and temples can be found, offering ample opportunity for cave exploration and restful visits to the local monastery and temples. Kalaw offers travelers a chance to step into another world, away from the skyscrapers and noise of the big cities, while replacing them with hills that seem to lead to the skies and the calming sounds of nature.
Find out where the rest of the hotels, attractions, and must-see destinations of Kalaw can be found by exploring the interactive map on this page.