501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel

1.5 star property
Yangon hostel in Yangon Downtown with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Staircase
Exterior
Reception
Free WiFi
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
No.501 Corner of Merchant Street &, 39 Street, Yangon, Yangon, 1182
  • Central Business District
    1 min walk
  • Yangon City Hall
    8 min walk
  • Sule Pagoda
    9 min walk
  • Yangon (RGN-Yangon Intl.)
    56 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Yangon

501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel places you steps from Central Business District and within a short 5-minute stroll of Central Post Office. Highlights at this hostel include free breakfast (local cuisine) and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Added amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Yangon Downtown hostel include Maha Bandula Park and Maha Bandoola Garden.

What's nearby

  • Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sule Pagoda - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Junction City - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kandawgyi Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Shwedagon Pagoda - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Yangon Central Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Yangon (RGN-Yangon Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Duck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Deja Brew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kyat Shar Soon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Father's Office - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Junior Duck Restaurant - ‬1 min drive

About this property

501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel

Yangon hostel in Yangon Downtown with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. 501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Yangon hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast Hostel Yangon
501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast Hostel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel?

501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at 501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel?

Yep, 501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel has a free self car park.

Does 501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at 501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at 501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

501 Merchant Bed & Breakfast - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in a nicely redone old building, has cooked breakfast that changes, at least was different for both days we were there. There’s rain type shower and they provide shampoo and body wash. Unfortunately the aircon in the twin room didn’t work and that’s a room with no windows... and one of the showers fills with water as the drainage isn’t great so make sure to move the waste bin to higher ground before showering. But well, I personally felt comfortable as I sleep cold and well hostel showers heh..hence the decent rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming, clean, and friendly
A wonderfully darling place. The women's room was comfortable and the seating area on the first level was a nice place to talk or read. Breakfast was served each morning with a good variety, and the restrooms and shower rooms were on the main floor and kept clean. The only minor problem was mosquitos in the main room (due to their charming windows that were open during the day), but I would highly recommend this place! I have been to Myanmar six or seven times, and this one is one I will stay in again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay again but marred by bad experience
This was my second stay here for 2 nights after my return from Mandalay. My first stay was good, thats why I returned. This time I gave a median score for "comfort" because of a bad experience. On the second night a group of maybe 2 or 3 inconsiderate Korean girls were talking or arguing loudly from about 11pm to 2.30am in their private room,which is one floor directly below the men's dorm. There is hardly any soundproofing, flooring is wood panels.It was that loud it kept everyone in the men's dorm up. The management should remind or enforce a policy of quiet hours for the benefit of all travellers. Everything else was perfect except for this incident.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a great stay
For the price & the included breakfast which was quite good, they are hard to beat.Staff are friendly & helpful. No major complaints really, except that they have only small lockers. And they can certainly improve by having more hooks for hanging clothes in the dorms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was nice and clean. Except we were out that night and returned after midnight and got locked out and we were yelling up the stairs to get the guy to let us in and we had to open the locked gate by using an umbrella and when we walked up the stairs there was a staff member that was awake at the desk that totally ignored us yelling asking for help to get let in... We spent about 30 minutes and literally had to break in just to get to our room that we had already paid for
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay for one night stay!
Dislike the receptionist man with eyeglasses, given the hot water refill ONLY you are sick, and the check in procedure are so stupid .... And never see him smile for whole trip Beside that, other are fair enough! Room are comfortable, but the housekeeper didn't wipe the floor for three days 2 nights. Water pressure for shower and breakfast are good. But need more works on cleaning on common area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Colleen, Chicago

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
When I arrived I was immediately disappointed. There were loads of flies / bugs in the stairwell entrance. Upstairs did not seem so bad with bugs. They were renovating the very communal bathroom / shower which was on a different floor to my dorm room. I can’t comment further as I immediately switched accommodations. I’m not sure it’s the best part of town. I advise doing your research. I will say some other travelers did seem content there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay,bit quiet
Beds are comfortable with proper mattresses and privacy curtains,good aircon,spacious and many toilets,great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

AO, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally a value for money
Excellent place with charm, really kind and helpful staff. Super nice bathroom and toilets with bidet. High pressure shower, I enjoyed getting refreshed every time. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sinänsä OK paikka, hieman vaikea löytää, varsinkin hämärässä, ja paljon joutuu kiipeämään portaita. Alakerran baarien musiikki voi häiriä, mutta ihan mukva paikka yöksi tai pariksi.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Munich, Germany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hostel is perfect, the rooms are cleaned everyday, the included breakfast is good, very modern atmosphere and interior. Also, the people working there are very friendly, positive and helpful. Absolute recommendation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
南京虫が出ました。電気をつけて寝ると出なくなりました。それ以外では、朝食、接客サービス、よかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

YOSHIHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good everything is beautiful. See you soon again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
어두워서 밤에 걸어가기 조금 무섭지만 양곤이 다들 그러해서 큰 흠이 되진 않습니다. 직원도 편리하고 깨끗합니다. 조식도 맛있고 든든해요
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Винтаж..
Отличный хостел в винтажном стиле, чисто, уютно, комфортно. Выдача, входящих в стоимость проживания, 2х полотенец, большого и маленького, так это отдельная песня. Нигде за 3 года путешествий в бюджетных хостелах такое не встречал. Придраться абсолютно не к чему, разве что завтрак не очень богатый, но абсолюта не бывает, тем более за бюджетный прайс.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
結構いい
基本的には値段の割に綺麗で使いやすく朝食も美味しい。しかし部屋の中に蚊がいるのがバッド。カーテンも少し汚い。プライベートは保てるが、部屋の中にロッカーはなかった。スタッフはいい感じ。ベッドからはWi-Fi遅い。ただ値段が安いので全体的には高評価。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Masahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Edwin, Eindhoven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goed hostel met een prima ligging
Het hostel heeft een goede locatie en is van bijna alle gemakken voorzien. Redelijke Wifi, ontbijt en airco bijvoorbeeld. Prima om een dag of twee te verblijven.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr geschmackvoll gestaltete Unterkunft
Endlich mal keine Plastik Stühle, schönes kolonialhaus, gute Lage, sogar Seifenspender mit Seife im Badezimmer und Dusche ! Leider wird nur wenig Englisch gesprochen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018