Hotel Zia Yangon
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Zia is a small timber-clad hotel with a warm, lived-in feel — and the closest budget stay to Scott Market.
Hotel Zia is a small timber-clad hotel with a warm, lived-in feel — and the closest budget stay to Scott Market.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hotel Zia Yangon is a small 2-star hotel finished in timber and Burmese-pattern fabrics, which gives it the feel of an old Burmese house rather than the dry, stripped-back look you usually get at this price. Rooms run small to medium. There are dorm beds from around $13 each and private rooms from about $26 a night. Guests call the rooms clean, with soft beds, tidy bathrooms and hot water.
Food and amenities
The common areas are simple, in line with a 2-star — a lobby with somewhere to sit, read and chat, and not much beyond that. Staff are friendly and speak enough English to help, pointing you toward routes and local restaurants. The Wi-Fi works but is weak in spots; it's strongest down in the lobby.
Location and getting there
Location is the strongest reason to book. It's a 4-minute, 300 m walk to Scott Market — closer than the other budget hotels on this list. Sule Pagoda is a 10–12 minute walk, the Junction City mall is 5 minutes on foot, and Yangon airport is roughly 45 minutes away by taxi.
Things to know before booking
Rooms are small, so skip it if you want space to spread out. The Wi-Fi is fine for messaging but drops off away from the lobby, which is normal for budget hotels in Yangon. And facilities are minimal — there's no pool or gym here, just a clean room and a great spot near the market.
Our take
Book this if you're traveling on a budget and want to walk to Scott Market while sleeping somewhere with a bit more warmth than a bare hostel. If you need a big room or a full set of facilities, look higher up the list.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The closest budget option to Scott Market in this lineup — a 4-minute, 300 m walk to the stalls.
- Timber finishes in the rooms and common areas give it a warm feel, a real change from the bare look of most budget places.
- Prices start around $26 a night, and there's a choice of dorm beds or private rooms.
- Friendly staff who speak enough English to help with routes and point you to local food.
- Air-con in every room and hot water — not a given at this price in Yangon.
- Rooms are small, so this isn't the place if you want room to spread out.
- Wi-Fi works but drops off in spots — it's best down in the lobby. That's normal for budget hotels in Yangon.
- Facilities are minimal: a simple lobby and not much else, which is the trade-off for the low rate and the location.
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Insider Tips
- The market really is a 4-minute walk away — don't skip dinner at the Scott Market stalls.
- Use the lobby Wi-Fi over the signal in the upper-floor rooms; it's the strongest spot in the building.
- Walk the 10–12 minutes down Sule Pagoda Road to Sule Pagoda and you'll pass Junction City and the colonial quarter on the way.