Where to Stay in Kathmandu - Top Recommended Kathmandu Hotels
22 September 2022 Last updated at 16:38
As the capital city and tourist center of Nepal, Kathmandu offers plenty of places to stay, ranging from luxurious international hotels to budget lodges which are distinctly domestic in flavor. Most of the hotels are in Thamel, which is also the center of activities. If you want to stay from the noise and traffic, there are some other hotels available. We have selected several different starred hotels with good location and well-equipped facilities for your reference. Check the hotels, and choose the most suitable one that meets your needs and budget.
Recommended Accommodation Areas in Kathmandu
For tourists travelling to Kathmandu, the most recommended 4 accommodation areas are near Thamel, Boudhanath Stupa, Tribhuvan International Airport and Patan. The most chosen one is Thamel with many hotel choices and convenient access to the attractions such as Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple. If you prefer a quieter environment, you can live near the Boudhanath Stupa which is also a Buddhism center. The area near Tribhuvan International Airport has many economic hotels that will meet the demands of tourists who need to catch a flight. If you plan to extend your Kathmandu tour to Patan, then the hotels in Patan are also a good choice.
Recommended Hotels in Kathmandu (click to enlarge)
Recommended Hotels in Kathmandu Thamel - City Center & Most Chosen
Thamel is the busiest area in Kathmandu and usually the first stop for tourists. It is only about 1.6 km (20 minutes’ walk) to Kathmandu Durbar Square. There are countless shops, bars, and restaurants serving dishes from all over the world. Walking through the streets and lanes, you can easily find hotels ranging from 5-star luxurious hotels to economic homestays.
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Kathmandu Marriott Hotel ★★★★★
Location: Manakamana Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal, about 2.7 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 5.3 km to Swayambhunath Temple, 4.5 km to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Guest Impression: Fantastic service at brand new hotel; a perfect stay; contemporary hotel with exceptional service
Service: Kathmandu Marriott is an elegantly designed modern hotel with over 200 rooms in the city center, very convenient to tourist attractions. What’s more, you will have a good view of the city and the mountain in the distance. Wifi, 24-hour reception, fitness center, bar, swimming pool, breakfast buffet, massage, currency exchange, laundry, etc. are available.
Outdoor Square of Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
Hotel Moonlight ★★★
Location: Paknajol, Ward No: 16, Kathmandu 6667 Nepal, about 1.5 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 2.1 km to Swayambhunath Temple, 6.1 km to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Guest Impression: Wonderful stay in Kathmandu; Home away from home; Perfect location for travellers
Service: Hotel Moonlight has favorable location and wonderful decoration with clean rooms and helpful staffs. Though not luxury, the hotel will make you feel at home with their thoughtful service. Wifi, sauna, free breakfast, bar, currency exchange, massage and laundry are all available. What’s more, it feels quite romantic to dine at the beautiful dining garden.
Dining Garden of Hotel Moonlight
Other Recommended Hotels:
Hotel Annapurna Kathmandu ★★★★★ | Kumari Boutique Hotel ★★★ | Hotel Jampa ★★★
Recommended Hotels around Boudhanath Stupa
This is a popular area with a wide range of hotels, restaurants and boutique shops, thanks to the Boudhanath Stupa, the largest round Buddhist pagoda in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As it is a little far from the city center, staying a night here, you can take a leisure walk around to enjoy the peaceful Buddhist atmosphere.
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Hyatt Regency Kathmandu ★★★★★
Location: PO Box 9609, Taragaon, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, about 1.5 km to Boudhanath Stupa, 7 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 4 km to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Guest Impression: Walk into peacefulness, exceptional staff and experience, good stay
Service: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu is a 5-star luxury hotel that covers an area of 37 acres of landscaped grounds. You can get both good view and service here such as Wifi, swimming pool fitness center, breakfast, bar, hot tub, coffee and laundry.
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
Shambaling Boutique Hotel ★★★
Location: Near the great Boudhanath Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, about 800 m to Boudhanath Stupa, 7.7 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 5 km to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Guest Impression: International Mountain Museum 520m; Gupteswar Gupha 1.6km; Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) 2.6km; Varahi Mandir 2.7km; Poon Hill 2.8km; Peace Temple 3km; Bindhya Basini Temple 5km; Gurkha Museum 6km; Sarangkot 6.5km
Service: Though Shambaling Boutique Hotel is a 3-star hotel, it receives many good comments from the guests. It is quite a cozy stay near the stupa. Services such as 24-hour reception & security, bar, coffee shop, breakfast buffet, currency exchange, and laundry are all available here.
Shambaling Boutique Hotel
Recommended Hotels around Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport is about 6 km eastwards Kathmandu center. This area is more chosen by tourists who need to take or just get off a plane. Most hotels here are economic 3-star hotels that provide basic services. If you want a better living environment, the 5-star Dwarila’s Hotel will not let you down.
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The Dwarika's Hotel ★★★★★
Location: Battisputali Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal, about 2.1 km to Tribhuvan International Airport, 5 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 1 km to Pashupatinath Temple.
Guest Impression: Amazing hotel; wonderful oasis; very impressive property
Service: The Dwarika's Hotel is like a museum at the first sight, combining the Nepali hospitality and exquisite architectural traditions. The overall planning and considerate service will give you exceptional experience. There are spacious and well-decorated rooms, bar, pool, spa, restaurant, fitness center and it provides wifi, 24-hour reception, laundry service, butler service, etc.
Suite of The Dwarika's Hotel
Hotel Hema ★★★
Location: Battisputali Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal, about 2.1 km to Tribhuvan International Airport, 5 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 1 km to Pashupatinath Temple.
Guest Impression: Amazing hotel; wonderful oasis; very impressive property
Service: The Dwarika's Hotel is like a museum at the first sight, combining the Nepali hospitality and exquisite architectural traditions. The overall planning and considerate service will give you exceptional experience. There are spacious and well-decorated rooms, bar, pool, spa, restaurant, fitness center and it provides wifi, 24-hour reception, laundry service, butler service, etc.
Other Recommended Hotels:
Everest Regency ★★★ | Hotel Nandini ★★★ | Marinha Airport Hotel ★★★
Hotel Hema
Recommended Hotels when Extending Your Trip to Patan
Patan, also called Lalitpur (“city of art”), is an ancient city just sitting across a river of Kathmandu. Therefore, many people will travel these two places together. In that case, you can spend a night in Patan near Patan Durbar Square where most attractions here locate.
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Hotel Himalaya ★★★★
Location: Sahid Sukra Marg, Patan (Lalitpur) Nepal, about 1.9 km to Patan Durbar Square, 3.3 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 6.8 km to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Guest Impression: Pleasant Hotel; Comfortable and friendly stay; Good hotel and location
Service: Hotel Himalaya aims to make the guests’ visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Many people choose this hotel as it is near to both Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Square. At the hotel, fitness center, outdoor pool, free breakfast, bar and laundry service are provided.
Big-bed Room of Hotel Himalaya
Pahan Chhen ★★★
Location: Patan Durbar Square Mangal Bazar - 12, Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal, about 200 m to Patan Durbar Square, 5.5 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 5.7 km to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Guest Impression: Beautiful Hotel in historic area; Beautiful decorated spacy and comfortabel rooms, friendly helpfull staff
Service: Pahan Chhen is just walk’s away from Patan Durbar Square and you can have a city view from each of the rooms. This traditional but comfortable hotel has wifi, breakfast, rooftop bar, sun terrace, yoga room, coffee shop and provides laundry and currency exchange service.
Rooftop Bar of Pahan Chhen
How to Plan a Nepal Tour
Best time to visit Nepal: March to mid-June and mid-September to November
How to get to Nepal: overland driving from China (Tibet) and India, flights from China (Tibet, Chengdu…), India (Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Bengaluru...), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok), Singapore, etc.
Nepal Visa: you can get Nepal Visa on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and border entry ports, or apply for it from Nepal Embassy abroad before departure, which takes about 1 to 3 working days.
Tourists always start a Nepal tour from Kathmandu - the capital city and tourist distribution center. 4 days is enough to enjoy the world heritage sites and Himalayan views in Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot). For those travelers who won’t want to miss the most astonishing nature of Nepal, spend 1 or 2 more days visiting lakeside Pokhara. For more experience, Chitwan is a good choice to offer Nepal’s oldest wildlife (various mammal and birds species) as well as a variety of excursions in 2 days usually. If you are a Buddhist follower or fan, travel Lumbini and other Buddhist sites in 3~4 more days. If you are a trekking enthusiast, there is a bucket of trekking routes, like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit, Poon Hill, etc.
☞ 4 Days Classic Kathmandu Valley Tour
☞ 5 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Leisure Tour (by Flight)
☞ 8 Days Nepal Holiday Tour (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan)
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Most Recommended Kathmandu Tour Packages
Following are 3 most recommended Kathmandu tour packages that you may be interested in. All tour packages are customizable to meet your personal requirements. You can also contact us to customize a trip if you want.
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8 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Highlights Tour
Kathmandu / Nagarkot / Pokhara / Chitwan / Kathmandu
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