Hidden in the old town in a historic Tibetan building, the romantic, boutique-style Shambhala mixes the neighbourhood's earthy charm with buckets of style and a great rooftop lounge, making it perfect for couples who prefer atmosphere over mod cons. The 13 rooms, decorated in natural wood and slate with antique Tibetan furniture, vary only in size.
The fabulous rooftop terrace makes up for smallish and dim rooms and is a great place to relax over a Baileys-and-masala-chai cocktail (¥68) or a yak tikka masala. Low-season discounts of 20% are available in April, May, November and December.