Where to stay, city by city: neighbourhood guides and hotel picks by budget and trip type.
The best hotels in Da Nang for families in 2026: beachfront resorts with kids’ clubs and family rooms at My Khe, Non Nuoc and Son Tra, city and budget options, what to check before booking, and the best time to go with kids.
Namba or Umeda? A side-by-side comparison of Osaka’s two main bases in 2026: atmosphere, food, nightlife, day trips to Kyoto and Nara, airport and Shinkansen access, noise, hotel prices and which suits your trip.
Where to stay in Da Nang in 2026: My Khe Beach and An Thuong for first-timers, the Han River for food and nightlife, downtown for budget, and the Son Tra Peninsula and Non Nuoc for resorts, with airport times, seasons and hotels by budget.
Where to stay in Taipei in 2026: Taipei Main Station and Ximending for first-timers, Zhongshan and Da’an for food and cafés, Xinyi for luxury and Taipei 101, plus Dadaocheng and Beitou hot springs, with MRT stations, airport transfers and hotels by budget.
Where to stay in Osaka in 2026: Namba and Dotonbori for first-timers, Umeda for day trips, Shinsaibashi, Honmachi and Tennoji for value, and Universal City for USJ, with stations, pros and cons, airport transfers and hotels for every budget.