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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.

One of the best hostel I ever stayed.I would like to recommend to stay here. All the staff are very helpful specially Nissan and bimal.Thank you nepalaya hostel for providing such facilities in such cheap rate.

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9.3
Superb
211 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

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

Everything thing is perfert good food friendly staff they do organise tour and trekking i went with them to everest. price is really reasonable good guide, the sorrounding of the hostel everything is beautiful. Highly recommend to this hostel i will come back for sure.

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9.4
Superb
566 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

The hostel features certain rooms with city views, and each room comes with a patio. Guest rooms include bed linen.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is 1.9 km from Thamel Hotel & Spa, while Swayambhu is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport, 5 km from the hostel.

Staff is super nice and helpful! Location is great, beeing a little aside from the buzziest streets in Thamel.

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9.1
Superb
389 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

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.

I absolutely loved the hosts here. Everyone was so kind, genuinely caring, and excellent hosts. The food is amazing, the shower is the hottest shower you will ever take- which is amazing after many cold showers in Nepal! The hosts make you feel like family and the garden area is so comfortable to sit and have tea and meet people from all over the world! I was visiting my friend here and I was so impressed that I changed my schedule to stay a few days here with her and once on the way back from my other travels. it’s off the main road tucked out of the way which I loved. There is a school nearby and the kids will say hi and wave out the windows at you. it’s such a loving space.

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9.1
Superb
221 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

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.

Great staff, very helpful and kind

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9.1
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.6 km from Swayambhu, Hello KTM Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving international cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nice room, helpful stuff, quite and nice place, good location, soft beds

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9.1
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area, a TV and a safety deposit box. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Delights Home also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a city view. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Very warm welcome, very friendly family, very helpful and kind! They invited us to spend some time with them, shared knowledge and recommendations. They are very knowledgeable about the area and activities, are able to arrange tours and also helped us to get a rental motorcycle for a very fair price! Thank you very much for everything!

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9.3
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Offering a restaurant and free WiFi, Alobar1000 Hostel is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu Durbar Square is 2.3 km away.

Narayanhiti Palace Museum is located 1.2 km from the Kathmandu hostel. Tribhuvan International Airport is 5.3 km away.

This place is the best. The staff are amazing; super nice and helpful. The food is great and lots of variety. Location is perfect especially if you're planning to go on a trek. No more than 10 minute walk to all the trekking shops. They also have their own adventure booking company at the hostel which is also great! Not far from the airport, just a cheap cab ride. Everything is clean and well taken care of. Don't think twice, just book it.

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9.5
Exceptional
74 reviews

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 around 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.

Karon was very pleasant and friendly all the time and had much patience when waiting for me in the middle of the night. Organizing tours and travels also adds to the experience very well

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8.7
Fabulous
1,574 reviews

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Swayambhu, Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Less than 1 km from Swayambhunath Temple and 3.7 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Location is just perfect, close to monasteries and the monkey temple, it's 15 min walking to thamel so luckily not in the middle of the touristic chaos, the staff was amazing, hope to see you again soon!

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8.2
Very good
113 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Thamel Hotel & Spa
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 389 reviews

    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.

    Staff, food, coffee, facilities and location. I'll be back!

  • Hotel Sisters Home
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 133 reviews

    Hotel Sisters Home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

    The people running it are amazingly kind! 10/10

  • Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,574 reviews

    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.

    Excellent service and localisation. Cozy common space

  • Flock Hostel Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 975 reviews

    Flock Hostel Kathmandu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kathmandu.

    Clean rooms, great location, live music, good food!

  • Holiday Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 341 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Holiday Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Very nice place in the center, and the staff is very kind

  • Elbrus Home
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 438 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 2.9 km from Swayambhu, Elbrus Home offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a bar.

    Staff is helpful, breakfast is great, location is perfect for a tourist.

  • Shangri-la Boutique Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 126 reviews

    Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk, Shangri-La Boutique Hotel offers wonderful fusion of classical paintings and features comfortable rooms as well as a tour desk on...

    nice terrace and really good food! perfect breakfast

  • Om Kedareshwar Boys Hostel

    Located in Kathmandu and within 1.6 km of Patan Durbar Square, Om Kedareshwar Boys Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Kathmandu

  • The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located 7 km from Tribhuvan International Airport and just 1 km from Swayambhunath Temple, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel features cozy rooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

  • Alobar1000 Hostel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and free WiFi, Alobar1000 Hostel is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu Durbar Square is 2.3 km away. All rooms include a fan.

    Nice place, clean, great location, supernice staff.

  • Kwabahal Boutique Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 566 reviews

    Kwabahal Boutique Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

    Food is good! The room is very clean! All is nice!

  • Nepalaya Home Hostel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 211 reviews

    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 most important is the shower water is hot enough !

  • Delights Home
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 2.3 km from Swayambhu, Delights Home features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Kedves volt a fogadtatás, kényelmes, tágas volt a lakás.

  • Hello KTM Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 1.6 km from Swayambhu, Hello KTM Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Loved the stay, the staff is also extremely warm :)

  • Best Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 221 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 3.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Great Hotel with very hospitable owner! I highly recommend

  • Yakety Yak Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 346 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Yakety Yak Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Clean and nice place in the center of Thamel, friendly staff!

  • Hotel Yala Peak
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 295 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Yala Peak offers self-catering accommodation. It is just 500 metres from the Garden of Dreams and Royal Palace Museum. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    Staff was very friendly, nice location, we felt at home

  • Wander Thirst
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 365 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 1.6 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Wander Thirst offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The patio is amazing, good food, nice people, great vibes

  • Birds Nest Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 233 reviews

    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 place was amazing, very clean and the owner was so nice!

  • Mystic Vibes Fitness-Homestay Commune
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 49 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 4 km from Pashupatinath, Mystic Vibes Fitness-Homestay Commune features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    New concept gym stay ....very budget friendly clean place

  • Yog Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 513 reviews

    Yog Hostel has a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu.

    Bed was very confortable with hot water and a kitchen to cook.

  • Planet Nomad Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 573 reviews

    Planet Nomad Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

    Host is very helping and nice. Terrace view is so good.

  • Big Tree Hostel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 312 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 1.8 km from Swayambhu, Big Tree Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    I recommend it, very nice family atmosphere, very good cuisine 🥰

  • Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 256 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, less than 1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Good place to stay in Thamel. Very nice and helpfull owner.

  • Happy Donkey hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 28 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Donkey hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    L'espace dehors, le personnel et le petit dej sont top

  • Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 113 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Swayambhu, Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    super friendly and helpful staff, close to the city

  • Sara's Backpackers Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 198 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 4.8 km from Swayambhu, Sara's Backpackers Hotel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The food is amezing and expensive. Staffs are good.

  • Aarogya Hostel and Restaurant
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 50 reviews

    Featuring free bikes, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Aarogya Hostel and Restaurant is located in Kathmandu, 1.6 km from Swayambhu and 1.5 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

    Everything is near markets shops & for safety is the best

  • Trekkers Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 405 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Trekkers Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Nice people that works there and good service and good food

  • 8848 Hostel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 123 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, 8848 Hostel is located in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

    Es ist sauber.Das Personal war super lieb. Die Lage ist gut.

  • Beehive Hostel Kathmandu
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 54 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 2 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Beehive Hostel Kathmandu features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar.

    - The price is fair for the private room - The staff is nice

  • Hotel Red Planet
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    Operating a 24-hour front desk to assist guests, Hotel Red Planet offers free Wi-Fi in public areas of the property. It is 1 km from Narayanhiti Royal Museum and Durbar Square.

  • Thamel Hub Hostel
    4.2
    Scored 4.2
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 21 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, within 2.8 km of Swayambhu and 1.8 km of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Thamel Hub Hostel provides free WiFi.

    老板非常热情友善,晚上看不清方向迷路了,打电话老板走出来很远接我们的,位置也很好,出去办事很方便,基本步行二十分钟左右都能到达。

  • Thamel Hostel and Apartment

    Featuring a bar, Thamel Hostel and Apartment is located in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.5 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

  • New Trekkers Hostel

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, New Trekkers Hostel is set in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

  • Happy Feet Girls Hostel

    Located in Kathmandu, within 2.1 km of Pashupatinath and 3.9 km of Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Feet Girls Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

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Hostels that guests love in Kathmandu

  • Avg. price/night: £22.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 975 reviews
    I stayed 12 days altogether at Flock Hostel, on 3 separate periods through April-May, in a 4 bed, 6 bed and 10 bed ladies dorm. It was like a home away from home, in a great location, very safe, with a dedicated staff, from reception to travel desk, to restaurant, cleaning and general services personnel. Kudos, and keep it up! 👏👏👏
    Sook Sian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.58
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 211 reviews
    One of the best hostel I ever stayed.I would like to recommend to stay here. All the staff are very helpful specially Nissan and bimal.Thank you nepalaya hostel for providing such facilities in such cheap rate.
    Xinwen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £7.10
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 77 reviews
    Location in the heart of Thamel, price for private rooms. I think it's the best budget accommodation (price/quality ratio) for those already "too old" to sleep in a hostel (dormitory). Acceptable cleanliness.
    Michal
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.26
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 169 reviews
    The hotel was ok and the pisition comfortable. If you travel alone in Nepal on a budget and don't mind to share the room I would rather suggest to choose an hostel rather then a Hotel because you can meet people and it is really cheap.
    Chiara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 312 reviews
    it was great experience. first time in a hostel and loved it. it is cheap and clean. worth every penny. has privacy. big lockers. clean bathroom, keep silence in room, good discipline. management so good. always get served first. friendly people. met new people from different countries it was amazing 🤞❤️
    Vishal
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £29.84
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 566 reviews
    Best hostel in Katmandu thamel.Good room cheap cost .they organize tours and trekking.Good garden restaurants
    B
    BINBIN
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.79
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 365 reviews
    A Backpacker's Gem: This hostel is a must for budget travelers. With friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, prime location, and affordable rates, it's a top choice for an unforgettable backpacking experience. Highly recommended!
    Josua
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £4.74
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 50 reviews
    Cool cheap stay in dormitory. Clean and friendly staff. Nice chillout areas with food available on premises. Would happily recommend.
    tammy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £40.26
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 872 reviews
    great basic(budget) hotel, great location, cheap price, lovely staff and have luggage storage if you want to go on a hike
    Niamh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £10.26
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 573 reviews
    the hostel is in a nice area near everything but in a quiet street so it’s better as Kathmandu can be very noisy. the rooftop is very comfortable with a nice view to chill, you can order coffee for very cheap, room and dormitory are ok, hot water in one of the bathroom, for the price I recommend !
    Leticia
    Young couple

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