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Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Set in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 3 km from Swayambhunath Temple, 5.3 km from Pashupatinath and 6.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, all rooms include a patio with a city view. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. Great place, we loved everything but especially the rooftop where you could stay long hours meeting people or just enjoying a book, music or meditation. Great vibes !

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9
Wonderful
1,647 reviews

Kwabahal Garden Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 1.2 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Garden Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 600 metres from Thamel Chowk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel is very clean, and the beds are comfortable. It completely pays off - the staff is very nice, and the restaurant at the hostel is delicious. I’ve been travelling for a long time, and Kwabahal has been a top hostel I stayed at in Asia. The WiFi is also good and stable.

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9.5
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Nepalaya Home Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Set in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Nepalaya Home Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is located 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, 2.8 km from Swayambhu and 3.8 km from Swayambhunath Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. In my opinion Nepalaya Home Hostel is one of the best budget accommodations in Kathmandu. it's clean, pleasant, and offers excellent value for money What genuinely distinguishes it is the amazing hospitality, particularly of Amrit the hard work guy always smiling and always provide problem solving ideas for guests.  His warm welcome, friendly demeanor, and genuine concern for guests make you feel right at home. He never fails to be willing to help, whether you need travel advice or simply want to talk everyone becomes friends so fast with him . This hostel is an excellent alternative for budget tourists due to its pleasant environment, friendly environment and convenient location. Highly recommended!

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9.1
Wonderful
372 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Kwabahal Boutique Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Set in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Boutique Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 600 metres from Thamel Chowk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, all rooms have a balcony with a city view. All rooms include a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also offer a patio. Good budget hostel, friendly staff, nice facilities (hot water is really hot), good vibes too. Wish could stay longer.

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9.3
Wonderful
882 reviews
Price from
$25.50
per night

Thamel Hotel & Spa

Thamel, Kathmandu

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Thamel Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a casino. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hostel features certain rooms with city views, and each room comes with a patio. Location in Middle of town and awesome staff with smiles on faces all the time. In a shared room i had complete privacy that i like the most.

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9
Wonderful
557 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Nextdoor Patan

Pātan

The breakfast offers continental, American or Asian options. At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving American and Nepalese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The personel is very friendly, funny and helpful. The whole hostel is nice and clean and my room had everything I needed. The location was really great for my needs and also close to everything that one might want to do. Even though I have not had the opportunity (as I was working) I do appreciate the free trips they organise. If ever coming back to Kathmandu, there is no other place I would stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
258 reviews
Price from
$13.28
per night

Birds Nest Hostel

Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 2 km from Swayambhu, Birds Nest Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 2.9 km from Swayambhunath Temple, 5.4 km from Pashupatinath and 6.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. People are very nice, the room is comfortable

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9.1
Wonderful
275 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

Best Hostel

Lazimpat, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 3.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 4.3 km of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Sunny is a great and helpful guy. It was like a home away from home.

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9.3
Wonderful
268 reviews

Hostel Swastik

Bhaktapur

Hostel Swastik is located in Bhaktapur, less than 1 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square and 12 km from Patan Durbar Square. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Nepalese cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi. 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 (:

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9.1
Wonderful
184 reviews
Price from
$5.25
per night

Hotel Sisters Home

Thamel, Kathmandu

Hotel Sisters Home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.5 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 300 metres from Thamel Chowk. The property is 90 metres from the city centre and 1.6 km from Hanuman Dhoka. The Sisters Hostel has an excellent location. Everyone was kind, thoughtful and can help with any issue. Great value for location, and overall ambiance. I will always return to Sisters when in Katmandu.

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9
Wonderful
171 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

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