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Hostel Swastik is located in Bhaktapur, a 10-minute walk from Bhaktapur Durbar Square and 7.6 miles from Patan Durbar Square.

The location was great, it was very easy to get around everywhere, the food was great, and the rooms felt clean and comfortable! The best part is honestly the people working here. They have become like family to me <3 I was staying here for almost a month and a half in spring of 2024 but I wouldn't have stayed as long as I did had I not bonded as hard as I did with Bishwo and Lena especially. We would eat together often, go out together, spend many late nights talking or jamming together or with other hostel guests and friends from the area, we made so much fun together! We'd spent the Newari new year together (Biska Jatra) and even took little day trips to Nagarkot for hiking and swimming. Staying here was a very special experience for me as I am sure it was for many other guests who have had the pleasure of getting to know the Swastik Hostel crew <3 I cannot wait to come back and see everyone. So much love to you Hostel Swastik, I miss you so much, and thank you for that time. If you are reading this, do consider staying here, I talk about this place to my friends all the time, it is very worth coming to Bhaktapur and staying at Hostel Swastik (:
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
190 reviews
Price from
$11
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Pātan, within a 12-minute walk of Patan Durbar Square and 4.2 miles of Hanuman Dhoka, Budget Backpackers Hotel provides accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property...

I’m sorry to say this but I’m surprised that there’s no hot water and I saw one cockroach in the bathroom. The bed sheet seems not so clean with a weird smell. I left and found another hostel for taking a hot shower.
Review score
7.1
Good
27 reviews
Price from
$9.35
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Management and facilities are good The location is too busy and air quality outside is not good
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
1,657 reviews
Price from
$26.24
1 night, 2 adults

Alobar1000 Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu.

Alobar1000 Hostel offers more than just a place to stay; it provides a memorable experience enriched by community, comfort, and cultural engagement. Whether you’re a solo traveler or part of a group, this hostel serves as an excellent base for your Kathmandu adventures.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
159 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults

Nextdoor Patan features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Pātan.

It’s clean, well located, the common spaces are facilitate socialization, the rooms and bathrooms are impeccable, the bunkbeds are well thought out; lots of storage with personal light, the mattress in comfortable, the staff is super friendly, the breakfast in generous and cooked on the spot.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
255 reviews
Price from
$43.91
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kathmandu, 2.3 miles from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Food was good ,lady in there had good behavior and she was friendly
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
268 reviews
Price from
$11.76
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kathmandu, 1.2 miles from Swayambhu, Birds Nest Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Friendly welcoming staff & boss, quite environment(that's why make their dorm always full!!). Clean toilet that clean up everyday by two staff every morning. 4-5 common area to sit(include rooftop).
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
270 reviews
Price from
$13
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Sisters Home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

Nice, basic and clean place in the center of Thamel. The staff is super nice and always ready to help.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
170 reviews
Price from
$17.10
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Garden Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The location is nice
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
$36.29
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Nepalaya Home Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

As usual everything was great.. thank you nepalaya team and amrit for the great service and great price.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
366 reviews
Price from
$12
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $11
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 190 reviews
    Great location and great vibe. I met a lot of interesting people at Hostel Swastik that went on to become good friends. The staff are helpful and Bishwo the owner is a really great guy with interesting projects ongoing. I will never stay anywhere else except here whenever I'm in Bhaktapur.
    Guest review by
    Jem
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24.50
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 490 reviews
    Great location next to the main square, friendly and welcoming staff, spacious comfortable room with attached bathroom. Excellent value for money. Good food (cheap too), though it took us a day to realise that they operate as a restaurant too, they are so laid back and unassuming!
    Guest review by
    Kevin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $11
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 190 reviews
    The staff was nice and helpful.. beds comfortable and the place clean enough.. good vibes to hung around the hostel and perfect location. In the outskirts of the main town, close to the bus stop. Perfect for backpackers
    Guest review by
    Sofia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $15
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 57 reviews
    Great location yet quiet at night. Good beds, clean sheets, nice hot water in the shower. Unlimited drinking water Overall ok for a budget place.
    Guest review by
    Zeynep
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $11
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 190 reviews
    Super cozy and friendly hostel in a great location. Bishwo, the owner is very helpful and knows a lot about the area. He helped me with my indian visa and recommended the best local restaurants and places to go in Bhaktapur as well as outside the city. The hot showers work very well and the beds are comfortable. Furthermore you can use the rooftop terrace of the guesthouse just across the streets for some amazing sunset.
    Guest review by
    Jan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $11
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 190 reviews
    Best hostel I've stayed in so far in Nepal. Great atmosphere, comfortable beds, great location, friendly staff that wants to help you in any way they can.
    Guest review by
    Karlijn
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $11
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 190 reviews
    Great location, very lovely, helpful, and kind owners, water refill included, relatively clean bathroom sharing spaces, hot shower, communal toilet roll and soap, cheap price (and I had a private room).
    Guest review by
    Fleur
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $11
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 190 reviews
    I loved the atmosphere at Swastik hostel. It's a small hostel, but it has a range of different rooms and a guesthouse with private rooms nearby. The people are very chill, spontaneous and hospitable. I felt taken care of, safe and never lonely. We discovered new parts of Bhaktapur every evening for the Dashain festival and really got the local experience thanks to the host, Bishwo. And I still feel like there is loads to discover. I will be back! 😀
    Guest review by
    Naïma
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $11
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 190 reviews
    The Hostel is a good place if you search for something cheaper in Bhaktapur. The owner and people there are very nice, helpful, kind and know a lot about the place and environment! They also take you to trips like a waterfall!
    Guest review by
    Nadine
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $14.99
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 60 reviews
    Great location, amazing terrace. Palden Lama was very friendly and welcoming. Nice room. Safe parking.
    Guest review by
    Anand
    Young couple