Must-see hotels in Kathmandu

  • Top Choice
    Hyatt Regency 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…

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    Dwarika’s

    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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    Kantipur Temple House

    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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    Hotel Ganesh Himal

    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…

  • Top Choice
    Hotel Tibet

    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…

  • Top Choice
    Kathmandu Guest House

    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…

  • Yak & Yeti Hotel

    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…

  • Shanker Hotel

    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…

  • Zostel

    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…

  • Hotel Vajra

    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…

  • Maya Manor Hotel

    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…

  • Thamel Villa Heritage Hotel

    This classy and stylish new lodge hits the perfect balance of atmosphere and utility: with romantic traditional architecture but modern bathrooms, and…

  • Three Rooms

    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…

  • Hotel Blue Horizon

    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…

  • Mi Casa

    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…

  • Soaltee Crowne Plaza

    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…

  • Hotel Moonlight

    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…

  • Kathmandu Garden House

    This small and intimate guesthouse is cosy and deservedly popular. The views from the roof are excellent, the place is impeccably clean, mattresses are…

  • International Guest House

    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…

  • World Heritage Hotel

    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…