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Kwabahal Boutique Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

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

D
David
From
United Kingdom
We loved the friendly, staff, warm welcoming me, hostel facilities especially the restaurant/ coffee shop. The room were small but very clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,034 reviews
Price from
US$45.26
1 night, 2 adults

Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

J
Jonathan
From
Thailand
We stayed in the family room. The room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The location is very good in Thamel and the hostel has a nice roof top with a great view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Bed and Pillow Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Situated in Kathmandu and with Hanuman Dhoka reachable within 1 km, Bed and Pillow Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

S
Suranjan
From
Spain
Hostel environment and staff are super nice 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$12.80
1 night, 2 adults

Thamel Heritage Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Thamel Heritage Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Allan
From
Australia
Great location, in Thamel, close to the central shopping district but I'm a relatively quiet area. Great service, friendly staff. Staffed by security 24/7.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
US$44.51
1 night, 2 adults

Kwabahal Garden Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 1.2 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Garden Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

J
Jenish
From
Singapore
This hostel is more than a stars hotel in Nepal . Beautiful hostel with indoor and outdoor seating area where you can have a delicious meals ; breakfast,lunch and dinner. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. During my 3 months stayed I found this is best and favourite accommodation in Nepal. Room are neat and clean,hot shower,roof top ,food ,garden are the key factor of the hotel. Will recommend everyone who are looking for best hotels in thamel .Hostel have private room and dorm beds .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
US$45.26
1 night, 2 adults

Nepalaya Home Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

f
florencia
From
Argentina
The team was friendly, is very close to different atracción in the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Birds Nest Hostel

Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 2 km from Swayambhu, Birds Nest Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

A
Aldrin
From
Kuwait
The staff was so friendly,kind ,helpful amd very accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$13
1 night, 2 adults

Best Hostel

Lazimpat, Kathmandu

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

E
Emily
From
Netherlands
Such good value for money, staff is super helpful and the hostel is located on a quieter street 😊 our room on the top floor was really cozy as well
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$10.50
1 night, 2 adults

Alobar1000 Hostel

Kathmandu

Alobar1000 Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu. Located around 1.8 km from Swayambhu, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.6 km away from Hanuman...

N
Nobel
From
New Zealand
Very relaxed atmosphere. I went there during off peak season so the restaurant/bar was empty but it seemed like a fun spot to hang!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Checkpoint KTM Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 1.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Checkpoint KTM Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

C
Camilo
From
Austria
No doubt it’s new and everything is perfect. The bed is one of the most comfortable I’ve had in a long time, and the workspace is just ideal. The common area is 10/10. Cleanliness is very well maintained, everything feels new. Something really great was the staff — they’re always there for you and you can truly see their passion for their work. I’ll definitely recommend this place and come back soon. Greetings to your husky!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,034 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviews

Save money on hostels in Kathmandu and nearby – budget options available

Nextdoor Patan

Pātan
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

Nextdoor Patan features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Pātan. The property is located 2.4 km from Patan Durbar Square, 3 km from Hanuman Dhoka and 3.5 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square.

From US$56.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Holiday Hostel Kathmandu has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kathmandu. The property is situated 2.7 km from Swayambhu, 3.8 km from Swayambhunath Temple and 4.7 km from Pashupatinath.

From US$46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

Set in Kathmandu, 1.5 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Shangrila Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$35 per night

Holiday Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 326 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.

From US$45 per night

Thamel Hotel & Spa

Thamel, Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 551 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.

From US$70 per night

Thamel Hostel & Spa

Thamel, Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 1.8 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Thamel Hostel & Spa provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Thamel Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$110.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Boasting a bar, Aashraya Home Hostel is situated in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.8 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

From US$51 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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

From US$25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

Antique Hostel Nepal features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

From US$13.30 per night

Veda Dormitory

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Situated within 3.2 km of Boudhanath Stupa and 5.1 km of Hanuman Dhoka, Veda Dormitory offers rooms in Kathmandu.

From US$28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

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

From US$15 per night

Sweetis Home

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Sweetis Home is ideally situated in Kathmandu, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$5 per night

Pasa Home

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Ideally set in the Thamel district of Kathmandu, Pasa Home is situated 2.5 km from Swayambhu, 1.8 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 3.6 km from Swayambhunath Temple.

From US$17 per night

Peakman Residence

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 4.2 km from Pashupatinath, Peakman Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$12 per night

Planet Nomad Hostel

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews

Planet Nomad Hostel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kathmandu. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

From US$13 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kathmandu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

Set in the centre of Kathmandu, Hotel Yala Peak is located 1.2 km from Hanuman Dhoka and 1.4 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square.

From US$14.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 311 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.

From US$33.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

Ideally located in the centre of Kathmandu, Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd offers free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Hotel Red Planet is conveniently situated in Kathmandu, and features a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Famous House Kathmandu offers a warm and vibrant stay in the heart of Kathmandu, designed for travelers who want both comfort and community.

From US$26 per night

Big Tree Hostel

Kathmandu
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 280 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.

From US$12 per night

Flock Kathmandu

Kathmandu
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,145 reviews

Featuring a terrace, bar and views of mountain, Flock Kathmandu is set in Kathmandu, 1.9 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Kathmandu and with Swayambhu reachable within 1.6 km, Verve Nepal's Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and...

From US$15 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,145 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! 👏👏👏
Guest review by
Cherry CHAI
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 280 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 🤞❤️
Guest review by
Vishal
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$136
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,034 reviews
Best hostel in Katmandu thamel.Good room cheap cost .they organize tours and trekking.Good garden restaurants
Guest review by
BINBIN
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$13.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 592 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!
Guest review by
Josua
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Cool cheap stay in dormitory. Clean and friendly staff. Nice chillout areas with food available on premises. Would happily recommend.
Guest review by
tammy
Solo traveller