259, Thamel, Galkopha, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
#136 of 427 hotels in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 327 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 31, 2025
Vasfiye
TurkeySome sheets and towels need to be replaced as they have rips Curtain for beds would be nice for privacy The bathroom is not so clean sometimes
Stayed there twice and will probably be back for the 3rd. The owner is such a nice man, well all employees are actually. The dorm is spacious with a cute balcony. It's clean enough. The terrace and the garden are great to chill and meet people. Breakfast is more than enough with eggs, ghee, jam, bread, banana, coffee or tea and juice
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Elyse
CanadaThe location is excellent (just a minute walk to thamel), rooms are very comfortable, breakfast is consistent and good. Free luagge storage. We've stayed here at least 3 times now and would highly recommend it.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Samuele
ItalyVery good place near thamel. Khem at the reception is a really good person and he takes care of me very well. I'm definitely going back to this place. Namaste
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 18, 2025
Lucas
FranceThe host is super, and the location is perfect (just next to Thamel)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Edyta
Croatia--
The staff was really helpful. They arranged transport & were always at place. I liked everything at the hotel:)) It's near the popular tourist district - Thamel. It's got a great view from the roof terrace onto Kathmandu :)) You can get tasty breakfasts prepared for you ( you can choose what you want) Can reccomend it fully :))
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Duarte
PortugalStarted the before and after doing the Annapurna circuit and both times it was a great stay. Would also recommend booking your trekking needs with them as well
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Katie
United StatesThis was my second stay at Elbrus Home, and I loved both visits! The owner is amazing and kind, always available to help out with a smile. The facilities are great, the house has a nice atmosphere and full of other travelers/backpackers, and it is exceptional value for the money. Location is ideal, walkable to the main tourist area and many other sights. I am sure I will be back again on my next visit to Nepal :)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Pilar
SpainNothing
Very nice and attentive stuff. Beds were comfy, breakfast complete and the locations is calm and centric.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
George
United KingdomNot much
Great hosts very friendly and helpful, there is a tourist desk inside the hostel which offers great deals on trekking and other activities. We did the mardi Himal trek which was recommended to us and it was fantastic. Breakfast included amazing and very hot water.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Imogen
AustraliaNothing
Will definitely stay here again when I’m back! The owners are incredibly kind, helpful and welcoming, they all always have a smile on their face! The rooms are kept clean, the bathroom also clean with a hot shower, and location is super convenient for getting around. It’s also a great place to meet people - everyone I connected with here was amazing. Plus, breakfast is quick, convenient, and great. Highly highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Cristiana
ItalyYou should provide some electric heater more, as the weather is very humid in Kathmandu
Khem is an exceptional host; he welcomed us warmly and was extremely kind, as were his collaborators. The trip he organized for us to Pokhara and Nagarkot was well-planned. Unfortunately, the roads are very rough because they are still paving them.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Elyse
CanadaNothing! Everything was awesome!
Super comfortable and clean rooms! Fantastic location! The owner is very kind and let us store our luggage for free while we were trekking. Breakfast was always good with good size portion. Rooms were very quiet. Nice hot shower.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Elyse
CanadaNothing. This place is awesome.
I loved how comfortable and quiet the hostel was even though it's in a buzzing, vibrant area. It is very clean and great value. The location is fantastic with so many great restaurants, shops, etc. close by in Thamel. The bus station isn't too far either and we could easily walk there. The complimentary breakfast is delicious and a lovely way to start the day. The owner of the hostel was able to help with any questions we had and held some luggage while we visited other parts of Nepal. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Ainul
Bangladesheverything was good. Specially the onwer was really nice.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Zawad
BangladeshThe behaviour of the staffs and the surrounding environment was extremely serene. Theyr were way more than helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Lore
BelgiumGreat location, nice breakfast and hot shower! Staff is very friendly and eager to help with any issue or request.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Jugal
IndiaNothing
Everything was perfect. The owner is very good. It feels like home. All the requests were promptly addressed and owner of the property is a very kind person. Location of the property is excellent near Thamel Market. You can easily cover Thamel as it is at walkable distance. They serve good breakfast which is complimentary.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Imogen
AustraliaNothing!!
The owners were so kind and helpful! Really made it a lovely and welcoming place to stay. Dorms were clean, bathroom clean and hot shower. Will stay here again when I return!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 17, 2025
Terry
SpainNothing
The goodness of all of people work , Breakfast good, and location just out of tamel
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Gopikrishnan
IndiaHad a wonderful stay with Elbrus Home for three nights. The staff were very amiable and I had no trouble during my stay there. It's very close to Thamel street but away from the immediate bustle of the same.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Paul
GermanyPerfect for my short stay in Kathmandu. The location is great and I enjoyed the roof terrace. The owner is so kind and helpful. He let me in at 4 in the morning cause my night bus arrived earlier than expected and helped me to figure out my trip to Pokhara. Would stay there again!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Zac
New ZealandThe location wasn't bad but it wasn't the best. It's good if you prefer somewhere quieter, but we prefer to be in the middle of everything. The owner didn't really give any helpful recommendations about the area. When we asked about restaurants he just said 'they're everywhere' which really isn't helpful, especially since we didn't find any in the area surrounding the hostel. It also felt like they really wanted to sell tours and when you're not interested they lose interest or keep pushing it.
Free breakfast was good. The hostel was nicer than other similarly priced places in Kathmandu with a gorgeous garden. The owner walks guests to the bus stop each morning too which was quite nice.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: December 16, 2024
Virginia
ItalyBest team ever!! Really enjoyed my staying in El Brus
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: December 1, 2024
Dunovsky
Czech RepublicPersonal of Elbrus is maximally kind, helpfull and friendly. I really recommend this acommodation to everyone! Once again i would like to thank for super service and help. Ondrej Dunovsky
Stayed in November 2024
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