Where to Stay in Thimphu - Recommended Thimphu Hotels
07 September 2022 Last updated at 10:19
As the capital city of Bhutan, only about 65km to Paro Airport, Thimphu is a laid-back city where you have multiple comfortable accommodation choices ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels with attractions surrounded such as National Textile Museum, National Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Dordenma Statue, etc. Here are some recommended hotels for your reference and useful accommodation tips to help you better plan a Thimphu tour.
Recommended Hotels in Thimphu
In Bhutan, the hotels for foreign tourists require approval from Bhutan Tourism Bureau. Below are all approved 3-star to 5-star hotels in Thimphu. Staying in any one of the 3-star hotels, the accommodation fee will be fully covered in your minimum daily fee in Bhutan (USD $250 per person per night in March, April, May, September, October, and November, and USD $200 per person per night in other months). If you want to upgrade your accommodation to a 4 or 5-star hotel, an extra charge is required.
Recommended Hotels in Thimphu (click to enlarge)
Le Meridien Thimphu ★★★★★
No. of Rooms: 78 rooms
Address: Chorten Lam, P.O. Box 01286, Thimphu, Bhutan
Distance: about 1.3km to Centenary and Coronation Park, 15min on foot; about 0.9km to National Textile Museum; about 5.1km to Buddha Dordenma Statue
Facilities: Gym, Parking, Swimming Pool, Wifi, Spa, Business Center, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service. It offers 24-hour Airport shuttle and alternate transportation service with extra fee charged.
• Check-in: 2:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM
Le Meridien Thimphu Exterior at Night
Hotel Druk Thimphu ★★★★
No. of Rooms: 67 rooms
Address: Wogzin Lam, Clock Tower Square, P.O.Box 1178, Thimphu, Bhutan
Distance: about 0.7km to Centenary and Coronation Park, 10min on foot; about 2.5km to Tashichho Dzong; about 0.7m to National Memorial Chorten
Facilities: Gym, Parking, Wifi, Spa, Business Center, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service.
• Check-in: 2:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM
Hotel Druk Thimphu
Norkhil Boutique Hotel & Spa ★★★★
No. of Rooms: 46 rooms
Address: Doeboom Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Distance: about 0.4km to National Memorial Chorten; about 1km to Centenary and Coronation Park; about 1.1km to Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan; about 3.0km to Tashichho Dzong
Facilities: Gym, Parking, Wifi, Spa, Business Center, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service.
• Check-in: 2:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM
Superior Room of Norkhil Boutique Hotel & Spa
Kuenphen Rabten Resort ★★★
No. of Rooms: 30 rooms
Address: Chang Lutey Village, Thimphu, Bhutan
Distance: about 3.4km to National Memorial Chorten; about 4.4km to Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan; about 5.6km to Tashichho Dzong; about 8.6km to Buddha Dordenma Statue
Facilities: Parking, Wifi, Business Center, karaoke lounge, meditation center, and a café, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service.
• Check-in: 2:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM
Kuenphen Rabten Resort
DORJI Elements ★★★
No. of Rooms: 24 rooms
Address: Yardren Lam, Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Distance: about 0.4km to Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan; about 1.5km to National Memorial Chorten; about 1.4km to Tashichho Dzong; about 6.7km to Buddha Dordenma Statue.
Facilities: Parking, Wifi, Spa, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
• Check-in: 2:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM
DORJI Elements Exterior
Tara Phendeyling ★★★
No. of Rooms: 38 rooms
Address: Olakha Lam, Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Distance: about 9.0km to Buddha Dordenma Statue; about 3.8km to National Memorial Chorten; about 4.8km to Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan; about 6.0km to Tashichho Dzong.
Facilities: Gym, Parking, Wifi, Spa, Business Center, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
• Check-in: 2:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM
Tara Phendeyling Exterior
Bhutan Suites ★★★
No. of Rooms: 15 rooms
Address: Deki Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Distance: about 1.2km to the Textile Museum; about 1.4km to National Memorial Chorten; about 2.4km to Tashichho Dzong; about 6.4km to Buddha Dordenma Statue.
Facilities: Parking, Wifi, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service.
• Check-in: 2:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM
Bhutan Suites Exterior
Hotel Amodhara ★★★
No. of Rooms: 32 rooms
Address: Desi Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Distance: near the Textile Museum; about 0.3km to Thimphu Handicraft Market; about 1.6km to National Memorial Chorten; about 6.6km to Buddha Dordenma Statue.
Facilities: Parking, Wifi, Business Center, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service.
• Check-in: 2:00 PM • Check-out: 12:00 PM
Hotel Amodhara Interior
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Tips for Bhutan Accommodation
1. Tourist Lodging Condition in Bhutan - As a small inland country at high elections in Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is still predominantly agricultural. Accommodation condition and standard in Bhutan may be not equal to star-rated hotels in other developed countries, hotels in remote places is simple and basic, but the comfort, warmth, hospitality and nice service are guaranteed of all levels and areas.
2. Upgrade of Hotels - Only licensed hotels and homestays, farm-stays in Bhutan can receive international tourists. The minimum daily package of Bhutan tour only provides you a minimum of 3 star standard class accommodation. Additional premium to 4 star and 5 star hotels will be charged if you require so.
3. Catering during Your Trip - Most dining are buffets arranged in hotels. Vegetable dishes with chili are the local favorites. You can tell your tour guide about your needs, and they can arrange you meals with meat and less-spicy.
4. Internet Access and Cellphone Signal - Wired network can be used in Business Center in some Hotels. WIFI is not commonly used in Bhutan. Nearly all the luxury hotels offer free WIFI in guestrooms and public areas. In lower ranking hotels, WIFI maybe only available in public lobby. In remotes areas, you even don’t have internet service and phone signal. If you want a local phone card as standby, ask help from your tour guide.
How to Plan Your Bhutan Tour
A Bhutan trip usually starts from Paro where the Bhutan’s only international airport is located in, then travel eastward to Thimphu and Punakha, which is the most classic itinerary in Bhutan, taking 5~6 days to finish. Never miss the icon of Bhutan - Tiger’s Nest (the symbol of Bhutan) in Paro. If your time is quite limited, you can skip Punakha. If you want an in-depth Bhutan tour, we suggest you extend your trip to Phobjikha, Gangtey, Trongsa and Bumthang in central Bhutan, which costs you about 9~10 days. You can also spend more time in Bhutan to explore more features of Bhutan, such as trekking, birding, Tshechu festival, etc. It is strongly recommended to travel Bhutan with Nepal. Check Nepal Bhutan tours to find a suitable tour or contact us to customize your own unique experience.
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