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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.

J
Jess
From
Norway
Delicious food in the garden, friendly staff and helpful staff, organized tours and treks in best prices compare to travel agency. Clean room and bathroom. Locker facility. Did a Mardi himal trek & it was great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews
Price from
US$46.59
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.

P
Pavel
From
Czech Republic
Really amazing place .all the staff are really friendly and helped me a lot specially karan and chiran.the best thing is there is wonderful rooftop,restaurant and they organise trekking and travels ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,517 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
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
ashu
From
Nepal
This hotel adds a charm to thamel... The vibes of this hotel is so joyful. The staffs are caring and very welcoming in nature. I would say that this place is well managed . If I would be again in nepal, I would again choose this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 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.

V
Victoria
From
Romania
I really liked the rooftop. Plenty on space to move the body. The rooms were regularly cleaned and the bathroom several times a day. Many thanks for the staff for making the stay so pleasant. The location is very central, but still it is very quiet during the night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$46.59
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.

P
Pazit
From
Israel
Perfect location Amazing staff Very clean Very kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 397 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
Ashok
From
India
bird nest hostel atmosphere is very friendly & warm , staff is really helpful , love to come again & again .. beautiful place at centre of Kathmandu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 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.

D
Daria
From
Switzerland
We had a wonderful time at Sunny‘s Best Hostel! Everything was really nice: the room was clean, the food delicious and the staff was so friendly and helpful! Hopefully, we will visit again and we totally recommend the accommodation to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
US$11.34
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Sisters Home

Thamel, Kathmandu

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

D
Diljin
From
India
The property is amazing, located in prime location of Thameel. The place has amazing area to sit and chill also the staffs are amazing, super friendly and really genuine. The food we ordered was also amazing. Surely going to stay here the next time we visit Nepal for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$14.25
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
Norbert
From
Germany
Nice little room, with friendly staff and good kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 195 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.

M
Max
From
Belgium
First of all, the property was exceptionally clean and well-maintained upon arrival, which made for a very welcoming first impression. Furthermore, the location was excellent. It was conveniently situated, making it easy to access the city center, public transport and local amenities I also appreciated the thoughtful amenities. The comfortable beds, good WiFi and common room greatly enhanced my stay and made it very comfortable. I’m especially grateful for the excellent local advice you provided. Your recommendations for things to do in and around Kathmandu were incredibly helpful and saved me a significant amount of money, making my trip much more affordable and authentic. Overall, the property provided great value for the price. It was a pleasant and hassle-free experience from start to finish. I would certainly recommend it to others and would not hesitate to book it again in the future. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 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 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,517 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

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.

From US$16.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 340 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$37.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 444 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 326 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$33.77 per night
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 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

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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, 127 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 in Kathmandu, less than 1 km from Pashupatinath, Veda Dormitory features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$10 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

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$15 per night

Happy Donkey hostel

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.4 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Donkey hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$9 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 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

Peakman Residence

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 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

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

Elbrus Home

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews

Set in Kathmandu, 2.7 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.

From US$14 per night

Wander Thirst

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

Set in Kathmandu, 1.8 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Wander Thirst offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$13.86 per night

Society Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting a shared lounge, Society Hostel is set in the centre of Kathmandu, 2 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

Heranya hostel

Bākhri Kharka
Budget options available

Located in Bākhri Kharka, within 300 metres of Patan Durbar Square and 5.3 km of Hanuman Dhoka, Heranya hostel provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,154 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, 291 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$153
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,001 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, 601 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 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