Very nice staff. Peaceful and relaxing. Beautifully decorated space. Wonderful location.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing! Everything was exceptional.

I stayed in the deluxe suite which takes some stairs to get to, but is the only (I think) front facing room that looks onto the square. There is also a view of the interior courtyard, but seeing the square both at night and in the morning was magical. Breakfast was also good. Would highly recommend!

Stayed in March 2024

Just the things that are an unavoidable consequence of the old house: Low ceilings (watch your head), some rooms and in particular bathrooms are small.

A marvellous old traditional house on a very nice, and relatively quiet, square with temples. An enchanting experience, with very friendly and helpful hosts, welcome coffee, and good restaurant. Highly recommended. If available, get the suite in which we stayed one additional night.

Stayed in April 2024

it was charming and ancient, gorgeous

Stayed in May 2024

Only reason I didn't give 10/10 was the last time we stayed we had a coffee pod machine in our room, we could get up in the morning, make coffee and sit in the window and watch all the activities in the square.

We loved our room cos it looked out over Dattatraya Square.

Stayed in April 2024

This is not a minus, but a warning: the stairs in traditional houses are very steep, almost vertical. Elderly people and people with leg problems may find it very difficult to get up to their room.

This is not the first visit to Nepal, but for the first time we stopped in Bhaktapur - it’s definitely worth doing! A wonderful, charming hotel in an ancient building on the oldest square in the city. We asked for a specific room and it was kindly provided to us. Everything was exactly as in the photo and even a little better. You must understand that in traditional houses there is no sound insulation and if the windows of your room overlook the square, you will hear 24 hours a day, but you will also be able to watch what is happening from the first row. The hotel is run by a very hospitable family and you can meet and interact with all generations. The service is excellent! Lovely rich breakfast, good restaurant menu and the best coffee. The most delicious yogurt in Nepal, just like “grandmother made.” The rooms are well equipped, comfortable beds, mosquito net (in our room), kettle, coffee maker, drinking water. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the hotel.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

This was my second visit to the Peacock and it was just as charming as I’d remembered. It’s a very old house with a warren of rooms and walkways leading to them all. Each guest can squirrel themselves away from the hubbub outside (it was Nepali new year) and rest in the cool and quiet. The owner and staff go out of their way to help with any query and the breakfast and coffee are delicious (esp the royal curd). I’ll be back again one day, I love watching Bhaktapur from the steps outside the house.

Stayed in April 2024

Not very much :the partition wall between the rooms is too thin, lack of privacy. There could be a hairdryer. The shower needs improvment.

Great location, stunning house, very welcoming and helpful staff. Yummy food !

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful room and facilities, lovely staff and delicious breakfast. I was very comfortable here.

Stayed in April 2024

Unfortunately one window of our family room overlooking the square (one of only two rooms so positioned) could not close, so the street noise was in the room. But we know about and were reminded of the early morning bell ringing and general activity of the square so cannot complain about that as such.

Our second visit after a seven year gap. It is certainly the most atmospheric, historic small hotel (really a historic building) in Bhaktapur and overlooks the square that is the centre of festival and celebration life of the city (and the least affected by the past earthquake damage and ongoing restoration needs). So tremendous location, with frequent musical processions outside. Free high quality coffee. Breakfast is good. The staff and owner are always responsive.

Stayed in March 2024

Charming people. Charming location.

Stayed in April 2024

Only the things one might expect in a very historic building: electrics in our beautiful room, overlooking the square through a round panelled window, were a little eratic. A few sockets needed a wiggle to work well! The shower room was simple but very clean & practical - just don't expect a luxury bathroom. Perfectly fine!

The welcome was wonderful - what a delighful owner & staff. The setting is magical! Right on the square, with views from our room of local people, the temple, & beautiful buildings. The coffee shop in reception serves excellent coffees, cakes & cookies, & coffee is ad lib/unlimited as it was not available in our room. Great! We loved the wood carvings all round the building, the low ceilings (watch your head!), winding stairs, central area where the restauarant was, & the wood carving museum within Peacock Guest House. Breakfast was very nicely presented, & the staff adapted the eggs-to-order for my husand who can't eat eggs. There was fresh fruit, local yogurt, & plentiful coffee. The restaurant served very good food, & service was quick as we waited for our taxi for the airport. Tasty, local, & good value. If you need a quiet place to eat for one of your nights do eat here. The location is great - a characterful square but quiet at night, despite all life happening all around us. History, artistry & welcome. We loved this place & were sad to leave, as it was our last night in Nepal.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing We were told in advance about city tax (1800Rs pp) and restricted head room so this was absolutely fine for us (husband is 6 foot 3 inches and managed in their top best room).

Amazing guest house in historic building with great ambience and features. Communication before arrival, service during the stay and overall experience was exceptional. If we return to Bhaktapur we would absolutely stay with PGH again. Perfect location to walk to all the main sites. Short walk to town gate to get bus (50Rs pp each way) to UNESCO site, Changu Naryan.

Stayed in March 2024

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everything

Stayed in March 2024

Clean and comfortable. Great on site cafe

Stayed in March 2024

with its close location to the square, there are locals visiting the temple and ring the bell from around 5am, but that's part of culture to experience to stay in this hotel, and it's not very annoying, better sleep early and wake up early to visit the city.

really authentic Nepali ambience living in the 600 year old hotel, especially the deluxe suite we booked with bay window overseeing the yard and square. very good mantained and comfortable for such old building

Stayed in March 2024

Water pressure was low, which is to be expected. But hot water supply was A+++. A little noisy in the morning because you will hear the street traffic, we woke to the bell at the temple, scooters sound from people going to work, it is a real city.

The guest house was located right at the Dattatreya Square, in a very old building, with all the charms that come with the old city of Bhaktapur. It was always easy to find our way home. Charming room with old windows and cross beams, we were so happy to stay in a traditional Nepalese building. The host was very hospitable, taking your order for food and drinks at at the front desk. Breakfast, coffee, masala tea, black tea, lunch items were great. They even did a wash for us with no charge, above and beyond.

Stayed in March 2024

Gorgeous hotel in the perfect location! Food, service and staff were wonderful!

Stayed in February 2024

Perfect location in historic building with very friendly staff.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Totally unique and one of a kind!

Stayed in February 2024

The bed is not comfortable, and you can hear all the sounds around.

I like the location, the design and the style

Stayed in December 2023

It is not something we didn’t like: just keep in mind that if you are looking for a fancy hotel with modern amenities and accessibility, probably it s not for you. The wooden stairs leading to the rooms are steep and narrow, and you cannot avoid having through the old windows some dust and noise from the square. For us, I repeat, it was not a problem at all and we would come back with great joy

Staying at Peacock Guesthouse was an experience on its own! It is a piece of a medieval fairytale brought into the modern world. Not only you feel the history everywhere, but also the artistry of Bhaktapur craftsmen: the wood-carved windows overlooking the oldest square of the town and the temple, the wooden artifacts in the cute courtyard, the craftsman himself working next to the restaurant…. We marveled every minute of our stay there, we tasted a good amount of their great food and we spent literally hours observing this lively town from our windows… If you are in Bhaktapur and you like living in history and art, look no further.

Stayed in December 2023

Some rooms can be a bit noisy at night - but not too bad.

Stayed in November 2023

Bathroom not great and shower curtain needs replacing.

Great breakfast. Very friendly. Nice atmosphere. Perfect location. Good restaurant.

Stayed in November 2023