Dhulikhel
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…
Must-see hotels in Around the Kathmandu Valley
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nagarkot
This German-Nepalese–run guesthouse is the local centre for progressive travel, with a focus on sustainability, local crafts, organic dining and…
Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery Guest House
Pharping
This guesthouse, attached to the Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery, is something a bit different – and quite wonderful. It offers subtly coloured, calming…
Dhulikhel
This wildly popular hotel, which contains the equally popular Himalayan Restaurant, is the go-to destination for Kathmandu weekenders. A modern take on…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Bhaktapur
Right on Tachupal Tole, this wonderful 15th-century building ticks many boxes. It has eight comfortable, traditional rooms and historic character – though…
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…
Patan
This French-Nepali agency manages several traditional houses in the old town, all renovated with modern touches. The website details the different options…
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…
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…
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…
Dhulikhel
This hotel's attractive layout, with a long colonnade connecting reception to the rooms, forms a peaceful hillside compound with a vague smell of empire…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bhaktapur
Sharing a courtyard with the Til Mahadev Narayan Temple, this Newari-inspired guesthouse has comfortable rooms, though mattresses are hard and bathrooms…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
