Mandalay is the second biggest city of the country and is good accessible by bus, boat or train. There are a lot of things to do in the neighbourhood such as the royal Palace, Mandalay hill, Ubay bridge and the ancient cities tour. In thuis full day trip you can see a monastery, different pagodas and 3 different ancient cities. If you are only in Mandalay for a few days this is a perfect way to see a lot!
The Ace Star B&B is only 5 minutes away from the train station and has a rooftop where you can enjoy the view while eating breakfast. The staff is very helpfull, the (bath)rooms are clean and asking for a recommendation or a tour or a taxi is possible