Insein Travel Guide
Yangon
Popular places to visit
Shwedagon Pagoda
Learn about the local history of Yangon with a stop at Shwedagon Pagoda. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Sule Pagoda
Learn about the local history of Yangon with a stop at Sule Pagoda. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bogyoke Market
During your visit to Yangon, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bogyoke Market. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Myanmar Gems Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Myanmar Gems Museum in Yangon. Wander through the lakeside and Chinatown in this culturally rich area.
Kandawgyi Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandawgyi Lake during your travels in Yangon. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Botataung Pagoda
Learn about the local history of Yangon when you spend time at Botataung Pagoda. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Bagan Temples Tour by Private car and Tour guide.
Yangon City One Day Tour with Professional Tour Guide
Top hotels in Insein
Airport Avenue Hotel
Excellence
Reviewed on 7 May 2025
Pandora Motel
Reasonable good, clean and friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Nay La Guest House
City Golf Resort Hotel
They should have put mouse trap or poison ...we had to change the room because of the mouses bothering us two nights.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2024
LOTTE Hotel Yangon
A beautiful property in a convenient location. I really enjoyed my stay and hope to return.
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Pan Pacific Yangon
Wonderful location and beautiful room and amenities. Walkable to the famous Bogyoke jewelry shopping and junction city shopping.. Great Buffet! Delicious food..everyone was so nice and super friendly. I can’t wait to visit again.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Insein
Mayangone
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Mayangone. You might want to make time for a stop at Myanmar Golf Club or Kaba Aye Pagoda.
Hlaing
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travellers like about Hlaing. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Inya Lake and Kaba Aye Pagoda are a few top places to visit.
North Dagon Township
While North Dagon Township isn't home to many top sights, Myanmar Gems Museum and Kaba Aye Pagoda are some notable places to visit nearby.
Yankin Township
Yankin Township is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Myanmar Plaza and Myanmar Gems Museum.
San Chaung
If you're spending some time in San Chaung, Dagon Center 2 and People's Park are top sights worth seeing.
Bahan
Unique features of Bahan include the lake views and gardens. Make a stop by Shwedagon Pagoda or Kandawgyi Lake while you're exploring the area.
