Best hotels and hostels in Around the Kathmandu Valley

One of the finest and most exclusive places to stay in Nepal, this beautifully conceived boutique resort built of red Newari brick sprawls over 22 lush acres. It takes in infinity pools with mountain vistas,...

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 pains in the kitchen, everything is top-notch, especially the...

Perched on the hillside above Budhanilkantha, Shivapuri Heights offers a peaceful, private bolthole far away from the chaos of Kathmandu. Rooms are divided into three cottages, all decked out with charming living...

This well-designed mountain lodge revolves around a huge circular glass room encompassing reception, a nifty heated pool and an able restaurant with an Indian/Chinese/continental menu. There's also an adjoining...

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 sensational sweep of peaks, and lovely valley views as well....

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 comfortable rooms are surrounded by a serene and peaceful...

This delightful eco-retreat is a 30-minute walk from Namobuddha Stupa. Its charming, upmarket Nepali cottages feature stone walls with pitched slate roofs, loft beds, low wooden doorways and Himalayan views. The...

This German-Nepalese–run guesthouse is the local centre for progressive travel, with a focus on sustainability, local crafts, organic dining and opportunities for women. A portion of profits goes towards local...

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 more. Accommodation is in fairly simple bamboo cottages and...

This guesthouse, attached to the Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery, is something a bit different – and quite wonderful. It offers subtly coloured, calming and highly comfortable rooms, but the best part of a stay is...

This wildly popular hotel, which contains the equally popular Himalayan Restaurant, is the go-to destination for Kathmandu weekenders. A modern take on traditional Newari style, it has cracking views...

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 Tibetan border, the resort is reached by a vertiginous...

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, and the surrounding forest is alive with deer and monkeys....

This sprawling Newari brick hotel lives up to its name, with grand entrances, winding corridors and an impeccably trimmed garden terrace looking out over a natural amphitheatre of peaks. While part of the hotel...

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 resorts. Adrenaline-charged activities include rafting,...

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 built in mock-Newari style, with lots of red brick and carved...

Right on Tachupal Tole, this wonderful 15th-century building ticks many boxes. It has eight comfortable, traditional rooms and historic character – though anyone over 6ft might struggle with its low ceilings and...

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 pleasant Café du Mont to hang out in. There is a variety of...

This French-Nepali agency manages several traditional houses in the old town, all renovated with modern touches. The website details the different options, from simple single crash pads to family suites with...

As well as a great name, this resort offers an eclectic selection of accommodation, including rooms, bamboo cabins, 'gingerbread' cottages and A-frame tents, all set in a verdant garden; suites hold up to eight...