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Paknajol, Kathmandu -16 Thamel, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
#91 of 433 hotels in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 117 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.0
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Free Wifi
9.0
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Reviewed: April 13, 2025
Chee
Malaysia37 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“A nice small hotel, value for money and provide above average services in particularly for hikers”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- Breakfast buffet variety can be quite limited and somewhat boring. Limited option and repeats from day to day. - Hotel lift is a bit small. Only takes 4 persons with small bags. Anyways, it is a small boutique hotel. Common spaces and amenities a bit of challenge here. - should have a door tag for guest to indicate whether they want housekeeping or left alone. Easier than going over to reception to inform the staff. Sometimes they may forget to update housekeeping.
+ staffs are very hospitable and friendly and accommodating especially the hotel manager. Also the staffs always meet us with a smile but this probably coming from most Nepalese too. + Rooms are spacious and clean. Housekeeping is upon request. Toilet is clean. + The hotel lobby has a weighing scale which comes handy if you are making a trip to the mountains. + Near to Thamel Street and yet away from noises from the street.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Sujay
India2 Reviews9.0“Should have proper parking place”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking
Cleanness
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Sudarshan
Nepal1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The staff was professional, and the overall experience was pleasant. The rooftop offers a great view of Swayambhu, and the restaurant serves delicious food.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Nattaya
Thailand31 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nice location.nice lobby and nice staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: December 12, 2024
Malla
Nepal1 review10Exceptional- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfortable and modern rooms, with a lot of local and personal. Truly first class service. Really nice breakfast and a cool rooftop bar.👌☺️
I spent two nights here ……! Visited recently one of the most happing place in Kathmandu yes it’s hotel Simal . The place was worth it. The food was really good with varieties and the service was excellent. The special touch from the staff was amazing. …
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 9, 2024
Su
South Korea18 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location, close to tourist bus departure area. Friendly staff.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 25, 2024
Manish
Nepal2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Travelers with friends
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pricing is fair and transparent - definitely value for money.” Highly recommended. Friendly n very helpful staff especially Navraj Sir who helps also to book rooms in pokhara for us with good price. Location is very good.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 22, 2024
Dey
India1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a great stay at Hotel Simal Kathmandu.... Comfortable rooms Clean bathrooms Great Breakfast Best location Fantastic behavior Special thanks to Mr Nabraj ...from day one he took care of all our reqests with a smiling face ...and also went all the way to book our pokhara Hotel at a reasonable price. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 20, 2024
Nikhil
Australia4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had a pleasant stay. The staffs were kind and friendly. Nabraj was very helpful. He helped us booking for mountain flight and also made travel arrangements to Pokhara. Overall our stay in simal was great.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Natalia
Poland2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very clean and comfortable. People were nice and helpful.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Clodagh
Ireland7 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Comfortable and clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not the hotel’s fault but traffic and noise from outside woke me up a few times during the night.
Staff were incredibly friendly and the rooms were comfortable, clean, and spacious
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Adi
Israel16 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is located in Tamel, the staff is very nice and kind. A spacious shower and there is a balcony in the room. The hotel is very clean and it was pleasant to be there. The breakfast is varied and satisfying. Those who book through Booking have a free shuttle to or from the airport, only to one side.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 30, 2024
Bishwash
Germany7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfy!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Facundo
United Kingdom54 Reviews8.0“It is a good value hotel, and the staff is very helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None
Confortable room and bathroom
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Leanne
Australia17 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good place”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noisey
Location
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Sheela
United Kingdom1 review10“Exceeded my expectations”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff. Very welcoming.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Jelle
Netherlands11 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly employees. Nice breakfast! Lovely view of the hotel roof top.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 2, 2024
Daljinder
United States4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff is good awesome breakfast is good
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Malik
Hungary12 Reviews128 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Wonderful, helpful and very friendly staff. Excellent cleanliness and spacious, comfortable rooms. Excellent location. Good breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Elaine
Hungary12 Reviews128 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was perfect, their stuff is so friendly. Room was bit expensive but it’s good for last minute booking.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Shafikul
Bangladesh4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Comfort Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good facilities and staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Maria
Russia11 Reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Group
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noisy street. It’s better to ask for room with courtyard view
Nice place to spend few days before and after the trek
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Kat
United Arab Emirates36 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
i felt a little bit creepy when suddenly the tv switched on at night. and the next day the airconditioner also turned on by itself
*good location-close to restaurants and shops *clean and comfortable bed *very spacious room *friendly and welcoming staff * good rooftop area *good buffet breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 5, 2024
David
United Kingdom28 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Lovely new hotel on the edge of Thamel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Junior Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Great place...the rooms are spacious and have a little balcony where you can watch the world go by below.There is a lift that takes you up to a lovely roof top terrace with fantastic views.Food was delicious and staff couldn't have been more helpful.Big comfy beds and a TV that actually works was a plus to catch up on things happening in the world.
Stayed in March 2024
