Kaldhara Marg, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
#97 of 429 hotels in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 179 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free Wifi
9.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 8, 2025
Lynette
United KingdomI stayed here for 10 days and after trekking and before my flight home. It's a lovely friendly hostel, hot showers, lots of different areas to sit and enjoy peace and quiet, whilst being convenient for Thamel. Sunny and Nitesh and all the staff were always helpful. I would definitely recommend and if I ever come back to Nepal I would stay here.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Veerle
NetherlandsDorms and bathrooms are pretty basic
The staff is super friendly, helpful with everything from booking taxi to trek etc. Always wishing me good morning and available for any type of information. The food menu is extensive and tasty. The garden provides a comfortable space in the busy city. It is easy to meet other travellers in the common space.I came back three times and felt at home there :)
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Chhetri
IndiaI recently stayed at Birds Nest in Nepal, and it was truly a wonderful experience. Birds Nest felt like a serene escape from the chaos of daily life. The room was clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. The staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make me feel at home.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Jan
BelgiumGood place to stay and relax, close to Thamel. Stayed here for a week and would recommend it for a longer stay.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 4, 2025
Jennifer
United StatesReally calm and relaxing place but also with good community vibes. The private room was nicer than expected. I stayed at a different hostel initially in KMD (which was ok) and was very happy to have changed to Birds Nest.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Simon
FranceGood location, away from the main Thamel. Affordable hostel with a friendly environment and very helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 20, 2025
Lisa
Austria- weird bathroom in the double private room (outside)
+chill out area +staff +food +location +hot shower
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Kovar
Czech RepublicNothing to complain.
Very good location and friendly atmosphere. Restaurant, stuff, service, facilities made me happy.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Michaël
CanadaEverything was perfect and suited our needs! 👍🏻
Exceptional attention from all the staff Lots of plants, green and lush nature in the center of Thamel, gets you in a good place Lots of common and sitting areas. Super clean property
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Rachel
GuadeloupeVery nice stay at Birds Nest Hostel! Dorms are clean and staff was super welcoming and nice! (Big thank you to Sunny for all the advices and kindness, and thank you to our super chef for the goooood food, its a must try!) 100% recommended place to stay 😊
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Hanife
United StatesNothing really.
Everything. Everyone was so kind and accommodating. Not pushy at all. So nice. And my room THE BEST. I was in a bird’s nest in the BIRD’s NEST. Grounds so pretty and quiet also. Always hot water, everything clean, everyone genuinely smiling. Such a pleasant stay in the city i know and visit very very frequently but always stay away from the center. I had to be in the city this time and had some reservations. Bird’s Nest was such a welcome
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2024
Ivanna
UkraineIt was nice place. Namaste 🙏🏻
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 5, 2024
Mili
AustraliaNothing I didn’t like.
The staff!!! Helpful, kind and always with a smile! 🫶🏽
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 4, 2024
Marie
DenmarkNo issuess
A very charming place at the outskirts of Thamel. Very beautiful view stretching all the way from the Monkey Temple and the surrounding valley of Kathmandu. Also Sonny was such a kind and helpful person working there.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Marie
DenmarkComfortable room and a lot of nice spaces to hang out and meet other people. The staff (especially Sunny) is really nice and go out of their way to make sure your stay is as good as possible.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: November 7, 2024
Teresa
AustraliaBathrooms could be better, but are clean and standard for Nepal so can’t complain! Mosquito nets would also be a good addition.
Really nice community vibe here for travellers to meet one another, with relaxing surroundings, only a short walk to the main streets in Thamel. The restaurant here is also really good and well priced! Staff are great especially the manager Sunny. They can also help to arrange everything for your trekking plans including leaving your luggage there if needed. There is also great views from the roof top. Can’t beat the value for money here! Thank you for a wonderful stay 🙏🏼💕
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Sylvain
FranceThis hostel is really chill and relaxing. The beds are really nice too. If you want a place to chill and close to Thamel it's the place to go.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 27, 2024
García
MexicoBathroom is very much Asian style with the toilet and shower in the same room
People are very nice, the room is comfortable
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Jieyimg
Chinathe food is good,the staffs is very friendly,end the garden is beautiful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Kai
ChinaI spent a whole day looking for a suitable hostel in Kathmandu. After comparing 6 hostels, I finally chose Birds Nest. It turned out to be the best choice I made. I was attracted by the beautiful courtyard of the hostel at first, as if I was in the nature. Of course, the staff here are also super nice, we greeted and chatted every day. There are also very delicious food here, with local characteristics and reasonable prices.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Daniel
GermanyThe bathroom was really small
I really liked the staff. The garden is beautiful. The food was also good and the coffee is also nice there!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Richard
FranceThe most amazing hostel in Kathmandu, with great staff and great vibes, good food.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Malou
BelgiumThe staff does everything to make you feel home! Great facilities and amazing food. Thank you!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Maya
IsraelThe place was amazing, very clean and the owner was so nice!
Stayed in April 2024
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