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Handpicked hotels, ryokans and resorts across Japan and Thailand — places we’ve actually stayed

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Our honest take on staying in Asia

From a budget business hotel in Tokyo’s Komagome neighbourhood to a traditional Airbnb in Kyoto’s backstreets and apartment-style rooms in Osaka’s Namba district — we’ve stayed in a wide range across Asia. Here’s our honest take on each, with real prices and who each stay is best for.

Japan
Tokyo · Komagome
APA Hotel Komagome Ekimae
★★★★
Clean, efficient — 3 min walk from Komagome Station
Best for: Budget travellers
$69.97 CAD/night View hotel →
Kyoto · Airbnb
Traditional Kyoto Airbnb
★★★★★
Beautiful traditional stay near Gion
Best for: Couples
$565 CAD/night View listing →
Osaka · Namba
Citadines Namba Osaka
★★★★
Apartment-style stay in central Namba
Best for: Groups
$130 CAD/night View hotel →
Thailand
Bangkok
3-Bedroom Apartment Sukhumvit
★★★★★
Modern stay near BTS with pool and gym
Best for: Families & groups
$216.19 CAD/night View listing →
Chiang Mai
Astra Sky River Condo
★★★★★
Rooftop pool with incredible views
Best for: Couples & city stays
$111.14 CAD/night View listing →
Koh Samui
Private Pool Villa
★★★★★
Sea views and a private pool for a more elevated island stay
Best for: Couples & longer stays
$399.52 CAD/night View listing →
Thailand · Airbnb
Thailand Airbnb Stay
★★★★★
Another great Thailand stay to round out the trip with a lower nightly price point
Best for: Budget-friendly stays
$110.76 CAD/night View listing →

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