Pokhara
Banana Garden Lodge is one of a cluster of super friendly, budget guesthouses that are owned and managed by the same genial family. The clean guestrooms…
Must-see hotels in Nepal
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…
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…
Pokhara
Part of the Kathmandu Guest House chain, the Water Front nestles in the northern shore of Phewa Tal, not far from where the paragliders return to earth…
Nepal
This friendly, family-run place is set in a peaceful location north of Shechen Gompa. Staff keep the rooms spick and span and there's a vegetarian…
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…
Himalayan Region
The Hotel Langtang View claims to be 'probably the best hotel in town', which is true but not really a great claim. The rooms are all in the back block,…
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
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…
Pokhara
Established in 1977, the chilled-out Peace Eye retains all the qualities that attracted the original visitors to Pokhara 40 years ago. Inexpensive, laid…
Lumbini
Spread over 4 hectares, this hotel offers a mix of rooms and thatched cottages with cathedral ceilings. Both are well-equipped with air-con, ceiling fans,…
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…
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…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
The best accommodation in Jumla, and only a five-minute walk from the airport, this stone hotel has large, Tibetan-themed rooms with attached bathrooms…
Bardia National Park
With a prime location looking out to the jungle, this resort has simple Tharu-style, thatched mud-floor huts as well as more comfortable carpeted cottages…
Pokhara to Jomsom
High on a ridge above Larjung, with exceptional views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and the Thak Khola, is this luxury lodge. This is not your average teahouse –…
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…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
This is easily the highest quality hotel in town. It boasts deep mattresses, tubs, professional staff and an elegant restaurant facing a garden. There’s…
Kathmandu
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…
Pokhara
Having undergone recent renovations, the Trekkers Inn features spacious rooms, comfortable mattresses and flat-screen TVs. Most rooms have lake or…
Pokhara
This is a comfortable and professionally managed choice aimed at tour groups but with discounts available for longer stays. The modern, well-appointed…
Kathmandu to Pokhara
One of the best budget river camps, with a swimming pool, fun restaurant and broad adventure sports menu (kayaking, hiking, canyoning, rafting). At the…
Sarangkot
A few hundred metres west of the viewing tower is this venerable, light-filled hotel with wide corridors and simple, old-fashioned rooms. The rooms vary…
Pokhara
Rooms at Lake City are arranged around a courtyard – much like a motel – and are surprisingly comfortable. Some rooms sport well-appointed, stone-tiled…
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…
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…
Hotel Lumbini Garden New Crystal
Lumbini
Aimed at well-heeled pilgrims, usually in tour groups, this is a comfortable three-star hotel and rooms boast all the amenities you could ask for. There's…
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…
Pal Rabten Khansar Guest House
Nepal
This simple guesthouse is run by the next-door Sakya Tharig Gompa. The spacious carpeted deluxe rooms are comfortable and offer the best value; other…
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
Right next to the park offices and information centre, this camp has five small and immaculate tents with separate, shared bathrooms on an island in a…
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…
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…
Pokhara
Even the standard rooms at Butterfly Lodge are big and super clean, and all rooms are designated nonsmoking. On the grounds is a lovely lawn with banana…
Nagarkot
Raising the local bar on style, these attached villas provide modern, nicely appointed rooms with cathedral ceilings in a private gated compound. The…
Pokhara
Set in a shady garden, Sacred Valley is a long-established traveller favourite (book early!). All the rooms are well maintained and those upstairs have…
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…
Pokhara
Perched high on Phewa Tal’s western shore, the secluded Park Anadu has unbeatable views with rooms opening up to a perfect lake vista framed by a…
Bhaktapur
A magnet for shoestring travellers, this laid-back guesthouse gets rave reviews from backpackers for its cheap rates, friendly staff and piping-hot…
Kathmandu
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…
Around the Kathmandu Valley
This is Rasuwagadhi's best bet, with eight fresh, modern rooms with attached bathrooms and a good restaurant and a little terrace, just one minute's walk…
