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Kwabahal, Jyatha, Thamel, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal

#115 of 433 hotels in Kathmandu

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Review Score

Based on 225 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2022

    10
    Amazing place, amazing owner and staffs, great rooftop bar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing that I can think of.

    We stayed in a private room with attached bath. It was very comfortable, clean, well-resourced and spacious. The location is great. It's literally a hand's reach from everything. The rooftop bar is an amazing place to hangout at night, have a few drinks, have food and play music. Kumar is an amazingly caring owner. Every time he saw us, he asked us how things were. He also helped us with many other things which would otherwise be difficult or inconvenient for us to manage. Also, shoutout to Madan for all his help. Overall, it was an amazing experience and hospitality.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think this place has potential but unfortunately there were several issues during my stay. First of all, they had some construction work up on the rooftop which was noisy in the morning and evening. Also, it affected the boiler, so I didn't have hot water for more than 24 hours which sucks in winter. Also, the room is super cold and there is no heater. I had to ask for extra blanket and even so I had to sleep with a sweater on. The wifi was also very spotty and kept disconnecting which affected my work as a digital nomad. Lastly, the hostel is facing the street and there are always many scooters driving by which makes the area quite noisy even with earplugs.

    They picked me up at the airport for a reasonable rate. The room matches the description and photos. The food at the rooftop bar was cheap and tasty. Plenty of stairs which can be a problem if you have heavy suitcases but they offered to help carry it upstairs. Friendly staff always willing to help out with suggestions. Good location within walking distance to Durbar square.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    6.0
    To sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No bath which was in the offer Hot water only in the morning then just warm Thin windows Electricity cuts several times a day Staff smoking in the evening on the reception Differences between photos and conditions

    Price

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet in my room broke down, I had to ask three times during the day the get it fixed (it happened around 11 and someone came to check it around 16/17). I really felt like no one cared to be honest.

    The location was nice, it was close to many facilities. Also the restaurant is really pleasant.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Toilets were an issue in both rooms I had Shower was getting everything wet Very noisy if you're on the side of the street Travel agency on the first floor was a little pushy

    Good location Cheap private rooms

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Anyone off the street can get into the room and you can't lock the dorm room as there is only 1 key. There are lockers in the room but no key so you can't lock it, and there was rubbish inside. Everything is dusty. The bathroom was dirty and never cleaned. Black mold on the door, shelf above sink was broken, no toilet paper. Bedding looked cleaned but are not changed between guests. Top bunk is low and close to the ceiling. No common area to relax.

    Central location in Thamel, close to shops and restaurants. Staff let me check-in early as the bed was available and shower after checkout. Fan in room. If you're in one of the higher floors, the street noise is muted.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    1.0
    Dishonest, greedy, not helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They didn’t provide any information about public transportation for going to Pokhara and chitwan. Not helpful staff. Rather, the “only” way was by taking a tour with them. After this reference, hopefully you will learn to be open about the tourpackage and public transportation in your country. This information is difficult to obtain for me.

    Good price for hostel

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can be noisy at night from the street below

    Location is very central. Owners are very friendly and helpful! Great rooftop cafe. Clean and comfortable room with a very good shower

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A 🪳 was found in my room. The bedding made me itching

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    3.0
    Good for a night at best if you don’t mind sacrificing hygiene and comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not conducive to meeting other travelers, though that may be my own fault for traveling during low season. Sheets were visibly stained, rooms were visibly dirty.

    Proximity and owner was an affable guy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The real condition is not as photo shown. Receptionist is not so friendly

    Basic needs

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was dirty and not cleaned very well. It didn’t look as nice as on the pictures

    The location was great, the owner was friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small rooms, expensive menu

    Clean rooms, supportive staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    6.0
    Kind of disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Every time I walked past the reception I felt like the hotel owner was trying to sell me something instead of being genuinely interested in what our plans were. Moreover there were cockroaches in our room; fortunately the hotel owner listened to this and gave us another room.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    1.0
    Scammers of the first order.. DO NOT TRUST REVIEWS..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So the reviews written on bookings and google are entirely and entirely fake... we booked this hotel based on the reviews.. checkout my attachment to validate this. ..let me list down the issues 1. Bed was like a stone.. hard and super uncomfortable...I couldn't sleep all night . 2. Mr Kumar felt that we deserve the worst possible room that hasn't been swept in months..... looks like Mr Kumar only wants to reserve the best for foreigners. 3. The TV didn't have a remote. Hence, couldn't be on.. why is there a TV then ??? 4. The room was less than 100 sqft.. 5. The key wasn't working... everytime we had to call the helper to come n open... like really ??? 6. We reserved the hotel based on pictures on bookings.com.. we were given a downgraded room for an upgraded price.... 7. Mr Kumar " forgot " to update our payment details on the register.. while checking out, the helper boy came running as if we were criminals exiting their great hotel without payment.. wowwww... after calling and getting confirmation from Mr Kumar, he let us go.....amazing professionalism !!!!!! We treat Nepalese friends like family back in india.. how I wish Mr Kumar had some basic courtesy.. Coming to fake reviews, if you refer my pictures, u ll realise how can a traveller speak bad about other travelers and justify how great " holiday hostel" is.. would u or me do this ??? Overall the worst experience in Nepal.. besides that had amazing hospitality from Nepalese..

    He gave a coffee as welcome drink.. kept 2 bottled water.. besides this everything else was a scam.. the worst part of my nepal trip in this hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

    7.0
    Fine for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are quite small, no real space for bags/ luggage, beds are shorter than 1.75m, not able to lock the room from the outside, rooms are very hot with bad air, but there was a fan at least, wifi doesn’t always work properly. after going for the trek I booked with the agency that’s connected to the hostel (same owner) I had the feeling the agency overcharged me quite a lot (bus tickets can be purchased cheaper, accommodation would be WAY cheaper if booked on place, trek could have been managed 1-2 days faster), maybe all agencies do that, maybe it was due to off season but it didn’t leave a good feeling

    Location was good, staff was friendly, could leave my bag here while going trekking, roof terrace is very nice & provides foods & drinks, price (4,50$ during off season) was great, good value for that

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't sleep there in the room facing the street - too loud. The hardest bed I've ever slept on. Internet cuts out at peak times. Occasional power outrages. But can you get anything better for this price?

    Great location and option to leave your bag there while on a hike

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    7.0
    Nice and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The WiFi on our level (3) was playing up a lot, and we often couldn't use the internet in our room, so we went up to the rooftop restaurant to use the WiFi up there, which was much better. We bought bus tickets to Pokhara from the staff at the hotel, after only checking 2 other places. Once on the bus we discovered that we should have shopped around more. We paid 1500 NRP each, while other tourists on the bus paid either 1200 or 1100.

    The location is good at the southern end of Thamel. The room was clean, small but comfortable, with 2 chairs and a table. We found it to be pretty good value for money. The staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom, Bathroom and Towels were not clean.

    Well located, friendly Staff, beautiful rooftop.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2023

    1.0
    disgusting
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed female dormitory for two days, when I extended the room on the third day, the 1.4 meters male receptionist said I had to change a room, so I changed the room. When I paid the money, the receptionist asked for 660NPR, I booked on booking website,the booking price is 605NPR. I said I paid 605NPR before. The receptionist said that it is ok to pay 605NPR today, but I had to give a good review for the hostel on the booking website.I asked why? I said that it is my own choice to give a good review, if I like to write, I write,if I do not like to write, I do not write.Then the 1.4 meters male receptionist said“Do you like our room?” He asked me this questions many times, keep repeating.I never heard such disgusting question by hostel before.Because he always asked me to give a good review so that I can pay 605NPR as before,I left.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2022

    6.0
    Way overrated and overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dorm was ridiculously tiny, 4 beds cramped in no more than 6 square metres, I was there 5 nights and the room/ensuite bathroom were never cleaned, unfriendly careless staff, they won't even bother saying Hello, they only talk to each other. The prices of food and drinks are 3 to 5 times higher than outside. There are cheaper places for this same standard in Kathmandu

    Good location, close to everything and away from Thamel. Good beds and shower, nice rooftop, well kept building, very easy to find.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff, nice dorm rooms with only 4 beds so not too crowded and an inroom bathroom. Relaxed rooftop area to chill and the hostel was located just a couple of minutes from the heart of thamel, so the street is a bit more quiet :)

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2022

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The manager try to cheat on you with the change when you pay for your room also with the bus ticket. At all a really bad vibe. Cockroaches in the room Terribly smell in the room Room and bedding totally dusty

    Everything is pretty new

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2022

    5.0
    Bedbugs on others bited me :(
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I still have a lot of red dots on skin, some insects/bedbug bited me, still hurts!! Also very very noisy street, no light in corridors

    In the center

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I smell a little, it stinks bathroom I don't know something

    The location is good Thamel neighborhood. Please keep your eyes and respect foreigns tourists

    Stayed in April 2022

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