Bagan · Myanmar
Ostello Bello Bagan Pool
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Overpriced. Aircon failed a few times. The toilet was not functioning properly. The 4 Bed dorm is absolutely crammed, no curtains or anything to give you any kind of privacy, so If someone wants to watch a movie the rest of the dorm has to watch it aswell. Beds are made out of wood which is just giving bedbugs a warm welcome. Breakfast is really disappointing aswell. No laundry service. It's actually not that bad, but if you consider how expensive this is and that a few $ more a night could get you your own hotel room for the night at one of the many hotels here.. It's just unbelievable how this at best mediocre hostel has reviews that good.
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Great hostel with no real rival. Free sunrise/set tours every other day. I got bed bugs here so hard not to complain about it. Not their fault, but their beds are not bedbug proof and lots of cracks in the bunkbeds which doesn't help. Weird that they left the other people in the room though. Was changed to a private room, which was nice. Bit pricey, bit no real rivals and always busy so obviously doing something right.
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Vibe Analysis
Ostello Bello Bagan Pool is built around an actual pool scene: a place to cool off after pagodas, hang by the tiki bar, catch happy hour, or keep things mellow without the hostel turning into a full-volume circus. The social side seems real but not too pushy. It works for meeting travel buddies, sharing Bagan plans, and spending evenings in the common areas, while still leaving space for quiet pool time. Staff can help with e-bikes, buses, tuk tuks, day trips, pickups, and local advice, which makes the logistics of Bagan much easier. Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, with strong AC in places, spacious private rooms, comfortable beds, towels, and useful touches like international sockets. The location is handy for New Bagan, nearby restaurants, smaller monuments, and getting out to temples by e-bike or bicycle.
Signals to check
- Breakfast can be basic, spicy, cold, or delivered from outside rather than cooked on site.
- WiFi can be weak, and having mobile data is a smart backup.
- Power cuts and generator schedules can affect charging, lights, and shower pressure.
- Dorm beds may lack curtains, and lockers may cost extra.
- Service prices for e-bikes, laundry, food, buses, guides, or massage may need checking upfront.
- Pool and bar areas can get noisy, especially when local visitors are around.
- A few room issues appear possible: humidity smell, hard pillows, messy bathrooms, low water pressure, or small bugs.