Kathmandu
No expense has been spared on this superb palace-style building, from the dramatic entrance of Newari water pools to the modern Malla-style architecture…
Must-see hotels in Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
For stylish design and sheer romance, this outstanding hotel is unbeatable; if you’re on your honeymoon, look no further. Over 40 years the owners have…
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Kathmandu
Hidden down an alley on the southern edge of Thamel, this Newari temple–style hotel has been built with meticulous attention to detail. The spacious rooms…
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Kathmandu
Our pick for midrange comfort on a budget is this well-run and super-friendly place. The rooms are among the best value in Kathmandu, with endless hot…
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Kathmandu
Tibetophiles and tour groups heading to or from Tibet like the Tibetan vibe of this recommended place. The 54 quiet and comfortable rooms are plain…
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Kathmandu
The KGH is an institution. A former Rana palace, it was the first hotel to open in Thamel in the late 1960s and still serves as the central landmark…
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Kathmandu
This hotel is probably the best known in Nepal, due to its connections with the near-legendary Boris Lissanevitch, who ran the original restaurant. The…
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There’s nowhere in town quite like this creaky 19th-century former Rana residence – the kind of place where you expect to bump into some whiskered old…
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Part of an Indian chain of hostels, Zostel is a clean, comfortable and well-run place a stone's throw from Thamel. The thick comfortable mattresses, well…
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Kathmandu
Across the Vishnumati River on the way to Swayambhunath, this is one of Kathmandu’s most interesting hotels in any price category. The brick complex feels…
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This colonial-style villa in buttercup yellow was once the family home of the owners of Kathmandu Guest House, who manage the place. Rooms are modern and…
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This classy and stylish new lodge hits the perfect balance of atmosphere and utility: with romantic traditional architecture but modern bathrooms, and…
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Kathmandu
There are actually four rooms at this intimate French-run secret in the stylish Baber Mahal complex. Another surprise is just how spacious and charming…
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Kathmandu
Renovations have revitalised this old favourite, adding a spacious garden and a new block of midrange rooms. There's a wide range of options spread over…
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Kathmandu
For a stylish, cosy option with good personal service this place has just nine rooms with splashes of colour from Nepali fabrics and potted plants. The…
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Kathmandu
Space and tranquillity are precious commodities in Kathmandu, but the Soaltee has acres of both; 4.5 hectares, to be precise. Spread around the palatial…
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Kathmandu
The modern and professional Moonlight is a good midrange choice, with a calming interior garden courtyard, a lobby cafe and a spa, all punctuated with…
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Kathmandu
This small and intimate guesthouse is cosy and deservedly popular. The views from the roof are excellent, the place is impeccably clean, mattresses are…
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This is a solid and quietly stylish place that boasts century-old carved woodwork, terraced sitting areas and a lovely, spacious garden complete with sun…
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Well away from the Thamel bustle, this traditional-style hotel is right next to the splendours of Durbar Sq and some rooms even offer views over the…
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This busy, efficient and popular hotel gets heavy use and the functional rooms are looking a bit worn in places, but it’s a solid choice so book in…
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If you are looking to hook up with other young backpackers, this well-run and oddly named place (taken from a Tom Robbins novel) is one the most popular…
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A complex set back from the road, it has fresh modern rooms of varying size placed around a pleasant central stupa courtyard decorated with carved wood…
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This fresh, modern and comfortable hotel has a useful location between Thamel and Lazimpat that makes it good for both tourists and business travellers,…
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Bang in the beating heart of Thamel, this small backpacker place has a nice rooftop area and a convenient vegetable momo restaurant overlooking Thamel’s…
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An impressive Tibetan-run place set around a charming prayer-flag-strewn courtyard that offers romantic al fresco dining. Rooms in the new wing are best,…
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Right in the eye of the Thamel storm but surprisingly peaceful, this place has splashes of style and a nice garden and lobby reading area. Standard rooms…
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Kathmandu
The real draw at this five-star place is the large relaxing garden, with its terrace restaurant and small but nice pool. Come for the Friday barbecue or…
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Kathmandu
This is a good midrange find frequented by small in-the-know tour groups. The rooms are simple but reassuring and some come with a balcony. Perks include…
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Kathmandu
The big draw at this comfortable, modern hotel is the lovely terrace garden and its pool fed by Newari-style fountains. The glorious carved windows in the…
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Kathmandu
A clean and well-tended place, off the main street in a small cul-de-sac. Deluxe rooms are comfortable enough (superior rooms are the same rooms but with…
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A favourite of embassy staff and business travellers, the Radisson is a modern if somewhat soulless five-star choice, with a 5th-floor pool, spa and a…
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Kathmandu
This friendly and central backpacker option enjoyed a renovation in 2017 and rooms, though simple, have been freshened up. Rooms come with a narrow but…
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Kathmandu
The relaxing garden here isn’t quite nirvana but it is a real oasis, making this hotel a decent choice close to the centre. The deluxe rooms with sunny…
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Kathmandu
One of new breed of sleek, modern and somewhat impersonal top-end hotels on the edge of Thamel. The 67 rooms are spacious, modern and fresh and include a…
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The Horizon is a good upper budget choice down an alley off the main street in southern Thamel, making it a quiet and central option. Most rooms are…
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Most places in Freak St are old and grungy, but this newish place has clean rooms with a tiled bathroom, and there’s a pleasant rooftop bar-restaurant…
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This friendly Swiss-Nepali place is a good addition to the expanding budget Paknajol scene. There's a big range of bright rooms, a concrete terrace and…
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The rooms at this recently relocated family guesthouse are split between large three-bed rooms and smaller doubles, with deluxe air-conditioned rooms. The…
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Kathmandu
The positives here include a quiet but central backstreet location, friendly helpful management and a free airport pick-up if you book three or more…
