Japan 🇯🇵 Where to Stay in Kyoto: Downtown, the Station, Gion or Arashiyama For most visitors the answer is the downtown grid between Kyoto Station and Shijo-Kawaramachi: walkable, well connected and full of places to eat. Gion is for atmosphere, Arashiyama and Okazaki for quiet evenings.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 Where to Stay in Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Trang An, Van Long or Pu Luong Sleep in or just outside Tam Coc village for a first visit; move into the Trang An countryside for quiet and views, and treat Pu Luong as a separate two-night trip, not a day out.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 Where to Stay in Hanoi: Old Quarter, French Quarter or West Lake For a first visit, sleep in or right next to the Old Quarter; move to the French Quarter for space and a pool, and to West Lake only if you are staying a week or more.
Cambodia 🇰🇭 Where to Stay in Siem Reap: Best Areas, Plus Phnom Penh & Battambang Stay in town, not by the temples: Wat Bo on the east bank is the best all-round base for Angkor, the road to Angkor suits families who want a pool, and Pub Street is only for people who want the noise.
