Nagarkot
The only five-star property in Nagarkot, the newly opened Mystic Mountain is a steal at this upper-midrange price. With the exception of some growing…
Must-see hotels in Around the Kathmandu Valley
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
Perched on the hillside above Budhanilkantha, Shivapuri Heights offers a peaceful, private bolthole far away from the chaos of Kathmandu. Rooms are…
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Nagarkot
This well-designed mountain lodge revolves around a huge circular glass room encompassing reception, a nifty heated pool and an able restaurant with an…
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Nagarkot
If you want to disconnect, this peaceful forest hotel is your place. With no TV or phone signal, you'll be forced to sit on your balcony enjoying a…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic après-trek recovery spot than this charming lodge in three artfully converted old village houses. The 13…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
This delightful eco-retreat is a 30-minute walk from Namobuddha Stupa. Its charming, upmarket Nepali cottages feature stone walls with pitched slate roofs…
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Nagarkot
This German-Nepalese–run guesthouse is the local centre for progressive travel, with a focus on sustainability, local crafts, organic dining and…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
Beautifully perched on a hilltop, the tin-roofed red-brick cottages here are deceptively simple but perfectly suited for tired trekkers, with comfy beds…
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Nagarkot
This is one of the best-regarded yoga retreats in Nepal, offering a full complement of expertly guided yoga courses, ayurveda massage, steam baths and…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
Thrill-seekers drop off the Arniko Hwy – quite literally – at the Last Resort. Set in a gorgeous spot on a ridge above the Bhote Kosi River, 12km from the…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
For a top-of-the-line rural retreat this sublimely peaceful property is hard to beat. Wicker furniture on the garden terrace lends a colonial-era feel,…
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Nagarkot
This sprawling Newari brick hotel lives up to its name, with grand entrances, winding corridors and an impeccably trimmed garden terrace looking out over…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
Tucked away in a bend of the Bhote Kosi River, 97km from Kathmandu and 15km from Tibet, the superb Borderlands Resort is one of Nepal’s top adventure…
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Patan
Expats and NGOs like to keep the Summit secret so that there is room when relatives and friends come to visit. The Dutch-founded resort-style hotel is…
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Bhaktapur
Right on Tachupal Tole, this wonderful 15th-century building ticks many boxes. It has eight comfortable, traditional rooms and historic character – though…
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Nagarkot
This unique octagonal hotel, run by an irrepressible local entrepreneur, offers a hilltop location on the edge of a cliff, with excellent views, and the…
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Patan
This French-Nepali agency manages several traditional houses in the old town, all renovated with modern touches. The website details the different options…
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Hotel at the End of the Universe
Nagarkot
As well as a great name, this resort offers an eclectic selection of accommodation, including rooms, bamboo cabins, 'gingerbread' cottages and A-frame…
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Patan
Housed inside the Unesco-restored Shestha House mansion, this place is more traditional than most and offers a window onto what it must have been like to…
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Patan
Just 50m from Durbar Sq, this 70-year-old house has been revamped into stylish accommodation. Unlike most traditional homes, the nine rooms here are…
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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…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
At the temple entrance, this family owned guesthouse has three sunny rooms with firm mattresses (two rooms have an attached bathroom). There's a rooftop…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
A comfortable escape for city dwellers, Godavari Village Resort sprawls down a hillside with views across paddy fields (and a huge brick kiln) to the…
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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…
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Bhaktapur
Sharing a courtyard with the Til Mahadev Narayan Temple, this Newari-inspired guesthouse has comfortable rooms, though mattresses are hard and bathrooms…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
This delightful hotel feels like a country retreat, despite being smack in the middle of Budhanilkantha. The tidy but rather cosy standard rooms and the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Patan
This century-old residence has been converted into a stylish and well-run boutique hotel, albeit with original low doorways and ceilings. The harmonious…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
A great option for those wanting to escape Kathmandu’s fumes, with large and clean rooms – the best of which look out to the valley, with the Himalaya…
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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…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
Of the several resorts and camps along the Arniko Hwy, Sunkoshi is one of the closest to Kathmandu. It's geared less at daredevil, thrill-seeking…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Around the Kathmandu Valley
Run by a Danish expat, this neat lodge high up in the Dollu valley is an escape from the madding crowds. Surrounded by rural vistas and Buddhist…
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Nagarkot
Raising the local bar on style, these attached villas provide modern, nicely appointed rooms with cathedral ceilings in a private gated compound. The…
