Sarangkot
Just west of the viewing tower, this friendly hotel has a garden with exceptional views. Rooms are clean and bright, some with their own balcony, and you…
Must-see hotels in Nepal
Pokhara
This ultra-relaxed spot at the north end of the lake is on the road to Pame village. Accommodation is in tricked-out, thatched, round huts with a balcony,…
Pharping
The only choice in the middle of Pharping, opposite the Guru Rinpoche statue, this well-run guesthouse is right on the pilgrim circuit and has a good…
Himalayan Region
The Peaceful Guest House is set back from the main road and therefore is indeed a little more peaceful than others. There's a courtyard beer garden and…
Himalayan Region
This upmarket chain operates attractive stone lodges in Lukla, Monjo, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Thame and Kongde ridge, with a new lodge planned for…
Kathmandu
One of several big hotels currently under construction on the fringes of Thamel, this will be the closest luxury hotel to central Kathmandu when it opens…
Pokhara to Jomsom
The Alka Marco Polo has a range of comfortable rooms. The hotel boasts a sauna, and an internet cafe in the lobby, which is faster than the free wi-fi on…
Bhaktapur
This is an annexe for the popular Shiva Guest House. It has well-maintained rooms in a convenient location.
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
This modern hotel, the best in Butwal, has a business feel but also a fun side, with a pool and karaoke bar. The rooms are nicely furnished, too.
Nagarkot
Completely renovated following the 2015 earthquake, this new 25-room glass hotel will reopen in April 2018 and offer memorable Himalayan vistas.
Pokhara to Jomsom
This comfortable option has solar hot showers and great valley views from the upstairs rear rooms. Wi-fi available only in the dining room.
Pokhara to Jomsom
The North Pole is a good choice with comfortable rooms, a friendly hostess and very good food in the downstairs restaurant.
Pokhara to Jomsom
The excellent and atmospheric Neeru Guest House has a good restaurant and decent rooms with hot showers and free wi-fi.
Pokhara to Jomsom
A reliable place to find a decent meal and bed not far from the bus stand in chaotic Beni.
Pharping
Perched on a ridge high above the valley in a pine forest, this small resort has 28 good-quality rooms, most with balconies that make the most of the…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
This local institution rests among a garden of orchids, rhododendron and avocado trees, and is a great choice for travellers on all budgets. The budget…
Nagarkot
This popular resort is a mix of commendable highs offset by a few glaring lows. Spread out lengthwise along a hillside, it's designed to maximise views,…
Chitwan National Park
Accommodation here is rather oddly split between five blocks of modern and spacious rooms, which feel a bit like a high-end motel, and some very nice…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
This newly renovated hotel has a hilarious entrance: having removed the entire previous hotel from a city block, as if with a drunken backhoe, they simply…
Kathmandu to Pokhara
The manicured grounds here are very attractive and include a scenic riverside swimming pool. Rooms have nice beds, but are a bit prison-like. While the…
Chitwan National Park
You've got luxury lodge prices here but management pitches a notch lower. Modern and spacious accommodation is divided between longhouse rooms and cute…
Bandipur
Housed in a somewhat ramshackle residence at the southwest end of the bazaar, the welcoming Heritage Guest House looks like you are entering a souvenir…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
This smart red-brick hotel has the best rooms in Hile, but that doesn't imply soft mattresses or functioning hot-water heaters. Thankfully 12 new rooms…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
This could be your budget approach to the park. Located on the edge of a rice paddie, this seasonal camp offers 10 basic tents (apart from their AC units!…
Kathmandu
This is one of several small guesthouses just north of central Thamel down Z St. There is a pleasant garden restaurant at the rear, giving a feeling of…
Dhulikhel
An option for those who really want to get away from it all, this remote hotel offers the full ‘panorama view’ from some rooms plus good food served in an…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
Located in a semi-secluded courtyard, the Gangotri has a few boxy and windowless old rooms to be avoided, and mostly comfortable air-con rooms in its new…
Patan
Southeast of Durbar Sq, across the road from the Mahabouddha Temple, this is a simple, somewhat grim budget choice. The location is a bit inconvenient and…
Pokhara to Jomsom
The very basic Thak Khola is found over the bridge towards the northeastern end of town. Rooms are drab and share a shower.
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
In a land where hotels may go decades without a fresh coat of paint, the new Ratna stands out. Relocated to a new building from across the main street, it…
Chitwan National Park
Located near Sunset Point, the quiet end of Sauraha, this hotel has a nice elevated view of the river from its restaurant; a beach and a cold beer are…
Dhulikhel
This family-run farmhouse has four very basic but clean rooms and great views from the upper floors and rooftop. Food comes fresh from the organic garden:…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
Located about 500m from the reserve's headquarters, this permanent camp of basic safari tents with shared bathrooms is run by the Suklaphanta Nature…
Bandipur
A gem on the edge of Bandipur, this attractive mudbrick cottage is tucked away in the fields 300m west of the bazaar. At the time of research, a new…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
A grand opportunity squandered, this glass-fronted hotel, perched in a beautiful location on a hilltop 1.5km northeast of town, looks grand from a…
Chitwan National Park
Although apparently geared towards travellers on a package, this lodge nonetheless boasts very experienced guides and commands one of the better elevated…
Lumbini
On the eastern periphery road, this bright guesthouse has cheerful rooms and efficient Chinese management. Rooms are on the small side, but spotless…
Ilam
An interior designer's nightmare, Green View has basic rooms where everything clashes, but it's otherwise well run, friendly and has a prime location at…
Ilam
Perched on the hill overlooking magical views of the tea plantations and surrounding hills, this cheery guesthouse has spacious rooms enlivened by small…
Gorkha
Set in landscaped grounds about 500m downhill from the bus stand, this hotel and restaurant has a promising facade and lobby, but an uneven collection of…
