Located in Bhaktapur Durbar Square World Heritage site, just aside of Shiva temple and 55 window palace, It's the oldest Guest House in the city from 1984 A.D. Shiva Guest House offers a 20-hour front desk, free parking on the property and a Tour desk. The property is located 100 meters away from Potter Square and Taumadhi Square. Bhaktapur Bus Stand is 200 meters away. Tribhuvan International Airport is 13 km away. Shiva Guest House offers free luggage storage facilities. Guests can also exchange currency, and have facilities of store valuables in safety deposit boxes for free. Each room features a seating area with all the wooden floor. The private bathroom features shower facilities. The in-house restaurant Shiva's Cafe Corner serves Nepali, Continental, Chinese, Lavazza coffee and Indian dishes. Room service options are available to those who want to dine in privacy. There are hills for hikers nearby named Ghampe dada, Ranikot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.4
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  • Ma
    Philippines Philippines
    The view from my window was amazing! I stayed for 3 nights and was happy with the quality of food and general comfort of the room for the duration of my stay.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is an amazing place, you could not get more central. The view from the front windows is something like on a postcard. The bells in the morning add to the atmosphere. The staff bend over backwards to help and arranged our airport shuttle...
  • Yulia
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Spectacular view from the window. Very central. Comfortable bed. Quite at night. Good wifi.

Managed by Kailash

Company review score: 9.6Based on 102 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

SHIVA GUEST HOUSE the oldest Guest House in Bhaktapur from past 1984 A.D pleasantly located in the heart of the Durbar Square is your address in Bhaktapur. Standing next to the Yaksheshwor Temple and 55 Window palace is the city’s oldest edifice dating back to 1472 AD. Its run by the family business. I am Hotel Management Graduate from Cyprus and love to serve and meet the people around the globe . Please so let me know any information about Nepal and have a travel desk with reasonable price . Thank you.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Shiva's Cafe Corner
    • Cuisine
      British • French • Indian • Italian • Mexican • Nepalese • Pizza • German • Local • Asian • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Shiva Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Basic free WiFi 6 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules

Shiva Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 05:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 11:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 39. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover Diners Club American Express Cash Shiva Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Government will request every tourist to pay USD 15 or Nrs.1800 while entering the ancient cultural city of Bhaktapur because it is a word heritage site. This amount is reduced to Nrs. 500 for South Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and China.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shiva Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Shiva Guest House

  • Shiva Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Foot massage
    • Cooking class
    • Hair colouring
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental
    • Make up services
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Head massage
    • Hair treatments
    • Spa facilities
    • Bike tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Beauty Services
    • Back massage
    • Waxing services

  • Shiva Guest House is 100 yards from the centre of Bhaktapur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Shiva Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Shiva Guest House is from 05:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Shiva Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Shiva Guest House include:

    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Shiva Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Shiva's Cafe Corner