Must-see hotels in Bhaktapur

  • Peacock Guesthouse

    Bhaktapur

    Right on Tachupal Tole, this wonderful 15th-century building ticks many boxes. It has eight comfortable, traditional rooms and historic character – though…

  • Cosy Hotel

    Bhaktapur

    Tucked away on a narrow road to Potters’ Sq, you might not get views here, but this modern, Newari-style hotel definitely lives up to its name, with…

  • Pagoda Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    A family-run place in the northwest corner of Taumadhi Tole, set back from the hubbub and piled high with pot plants. The six rooms in the old building…

  • Siddhi Laxmi Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    Sharing a courtyard with the Til Mahadev Narayan Temple, this Newari-inspired guesthouse has comfortable rooms, though mattresses are hard and bathrooms…

  • Golden Gate Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    A peaceful courtyard and attentive staff are the drawcards at this brick-built guesthouse between Durbar Sq and Taumadhi Tole (the rooftop offers views…

  • Milla Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    Designed by the architect behind the Patan Museum, this place has lots of stylish touches, from the circular showers shaped like traditional baths to the…

  • Heart of Bhaktapur Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    This modern 13-room guesthouse supports the Suvadra Foundation (www.sfnepal.org), a local NGO helping children with disabilities. Guests are drawn more by…

  • Shiva Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    A well-maintained place on Durbar Sq with comfy rooms (though tiny bathrooms) and a good ground-floor restaurant and coffee shop. Ask for one of the…

  • Hotel Garuda

    Bhaktapur

    An update of a traditional Newari building, this place has a coffee shop, courtyard restaurant, rooftop bar and a coveted deluxe room (room 505) with a…

  • Hotel Heritage

    Bhaktapur

    Outside the southern boundaries of the old town, this multistorey red-brick Newari building is an eclectic blend of old and new – incorporating reclaimed…

  • Thagu Chhen

    Bhaktapur

    Thagu Chhen offers apartments with sitting areas and kitchenettes livened up with a dash of style through reclaimed brick and carved wood. Each of the…

  • Khwopa Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    Just south of Taumadhi Tole, this tiny, creaking family-run guesthouse is a rare budget choice in expensive Bhaktapur. The vibe is easy-going and friendly…

  • Sunny Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    This long-established place scores points mainly for its atmospheric location at the north end of Taumadhi Tole and attentive staff. Set back from the…

  • Ganesh Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    A magnet for shoestring travellers, this laid-back guesthouse gets rave reviews from backpackers for its cheap rates, friendly staff and piping-hot…

  • Yeti Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    The rooms at the Yeti are not abominable, in fact they are modern (with flat-screen TVs) and comfortable. Some have had bathrooms squeezed in, so it might…

  • City Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    If function is more important to you than architectural charm, you might consider this option. The contemporary, clean rooms are devoid of Newari style,…

  • Shiva Guest House II

    Bhaktapur

    This is an annexe for the popular Shiva Guest House. It has well-maintained rooms in a convenient location.

  • Unique Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    Above a souvenir shop, this creaky and slightly claustrophobic old building opens right up to Tachupal Tole with views of Dattatreya Temple. There are…

  • Nyatapola Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    Located above a craft shop in a street with plenty of Newari flavour, Nyatapola’s rooms are small and low-ceilinged, and its beds have traditional cotton…