Hotel Aurora in Mandalay

My favourite place in Mandalay, it was my second trip to Myanmar and my second stay in the same hotel and if I come back to Myanmar again I will take the same hotel again

All staffs were very friendly and respectful. The front desk staffs was very supportive and efficient. Breakfast was fantastic. Good location. Walking distance to morning market.

A really good budget friendly hotel and an excellent location , I lie markets , walking and temples all within close proximity or a cheap tuk tuk away , all the staff were great and coco at the front desk can help with any questions , the breakfast was particularly good , I’d definitely recommend

Excellent value for money. The staff were incredibly friendly. The only minor downsides were the small room, the noise from being next to the market, and the need for a taxi to get to the city center. However, it was still quite good. We personally dislike small rooms, so we only stayed one night and moved to another place, but in terms of value for money, it's top-notch.

The breakfast offers a good selection of local dishes, bread, coffee, and main courses. The staff in all departments provide excellent service.

This hotel is only good for a one-night stopover if you're heading to Bagan or somewhere else. If you plan to stay in Mandalay for a few days, I'd recommend looking for something more suitable. The showerhead was clogged, the window faced a wall (classic!), and the floor was dirty. For the price, the room was, of course, microscopic.

Friendly staff - very accommodating and helpful, close to the city Center

LOCATION
Excellent location.
In the immediate vicinity of the market, and a few blocks' walk from 82nd/84th and 27th Streets, where you'll find street food for dinner.
The OK Express minibus company (for Bagan, among other destinations) is a 5-minute walk away.
Palace and pagodas are easily accessible by bicycle.

SERVICE
Excellent welcome, despite arriving at dawn. Excellent customer service. They provide a lot of advice.
Excellent work by the housekeeping teams in the rooms and the restaurant.
Excellent attention from the night watchmen.

The sign at the entrance sums it all up: "It's not a hotel, it's your home."

ENVIRONMENT
Quiet and safe neighborhood.
A very good quality hotel, well laid out, and very well maintained. Quality furnishings. Spotlessly clean.

ROOM
Standard double room: Sufficient space for one person, perhaps a little small for two.

Bright. Well laid out. Mirror in the bedroom.
Very good quality bedding. Clean, good quality linens. Spacious and clean bathroom. Hot water with good pressure. Good air conditioning. Very good Wi-Fi. Well-placed electrical outlets.
The only thing missing was a dedicated space for luggage.

BREAKFAST
Depending on the number of guests, breakfast is served à la carte or buffet-style.
À la carte: one dish of your choice, one drink of your choice (unlimited tea and coffee), one piece of fruit. For this option, given the abundance of fruit available in Myanmar, I would suggest offering an unlimited fruit salad.
Buffet: Adequately stocked. Hot dishes, fruit, bread, and drinks.
The restaurant is on the rooftop on the 4th floor. Airy and bright, it offers a beautiful view of the city.

AMENITIES/SERVICES OFFERED
*The room had a hairdryer, an electric kettle, and a small minibar refrigerator.
*Bottled water, tea, and coffee were provided. Water dispensers were also available at reception.
*Luggage was stored before and after check-in.
*Free use of bicycles was available. This was a very popular option that made it easy to get around and explore the surrounding area.
*The hotel has a generator, ensuring a continuous power supply.
*Bus ticket booking service. A quick note regarding booking bus tickets to Bagan:
2 options:
- JJ Express bus. The ticket costs 55,000 MMK if purchased directly from the company, versus 66,000 MMK through the hotel, which is 10% more expensive.
- OK Express minibus. The ticket costs 45,000 MMK through the hotel. All locals paid 30,000 MMK directly in the minibus. Price not verified for foreigners.

In conclusion,
Good value for money. Highly recommended. Already saved to my favorites. This is clearly the kind of hotel every traveler would love to find.
Price offered live for a standard double room with breakfast [May 2026] = 85,000 MMK.

We came here because we had a positive experience a few days ago.
For staying here second time the staff was not that kind like before. We had an early morning bus and didn't manage to book the hotel from the night before, because the bus was supposed to arrive in the mirning. Instead we arrived in the middle of the night. We only booked from mext day afternoon. We arrived to Aurora and asked to book a room from the night so basically 12 hours before our official check in. We said we would pay 1 night extra.
The night staff guy just didn't want to work and said there are no available rooms! It was not true. We slept in the hotel lobby, at least he didn't kick us out. Never again!