Chaksibari-Marg-26, z-street chowk, Thamel, 00977 Kathmandu, Nepal
#35 of 99 B&Bs and Inns in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 89 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 August 2025
Ajeet
India"I had a great stay at [Bag Packers]. The staff were friendly and attentive, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring the area.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Thilo
GermanyAllround perfect place for travellers. The restaurant is good and on the cheaper side. And you can even store some luggage there for free if you go trekking or so.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Cathrin
GermanyVery friendly and caring staff. The Food was also very good. Lots of healthy and vegetarian options.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Jenny
IrelandLoved staying here, perfect location on a busy street with lots of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars nearby. Clean room and shared bathroom. Lovely management and staff. We are in the restaurant on the rooftop a couple of times and the food was great also. Highly recommend overall!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Lark
United KingdomExtremely friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and spacious. Wifi was good. The hostel is in Thamel where thee ed majority of tourists are accommodated. Would definitely recommend for those travelling on a budget as it is great value for money.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Charlie
United KingdomI was there in the burning season which meant that at times it was quite difficult to sit outside due to the smoke and meant the pool was totally out of action.
Excellent quality rooms with roomy balcony.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Zoltan
RomaniaThe place is absolutely amazing. Right in the heart of the Thamel. We had a very nice room, looking right at the main street, bars and shops. It has a rooftop restaurant. The laundry facility is perfect, very satisfied, very good price. There is non stop reception, safe place. Very clean. Take into consideration that Thamel is a noisy district of Kathmandu, but the Lodge even provides ear plugs.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 22 February 2025
Jadhav
IndiaThe area has a lot of bars and loud singing at night.no fault of the lodge.
The reviews we checked before booking are all true. The rooms on the front may get noisy but the staff is kind enough to offer you with ear plugs in advance or you can simply ask it at the reception.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Chandel
IndiaEverything
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Sagar
BangladeshWe had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hostel! The family that runs it is incredibly kind, supportive, and always ready to help with a warm smile. From booking tickets and renting a car/taxi to planning trips, they go above and beyond to assist their guests—not just as a service but out of genuine care and responsibility. The location is perfect—right in the heart of Thamel, Kathmandu—making everything easily accessible within walking distance. The value for the price is unbeatable, offering comfort, convenience, and a welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it for couples and groups of friends looking for a cozy and hassle-free experience in Kathmandu.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Hadar
IsraelNice decent room and great va;ue for money in a prime location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Raja
IndiaReceptionist was helpful and polite. Services and cafeteria area was good too. Keep it up 👍
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 28 November 2024
Maheshwari
IndiaThe property is located at a very convenient location if you want to explore Kathmandu. The host is very good, and the cook and care taker Krishna is very friendly.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2024
Matteo
Italythe momo we had for dinner were very good
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Sharma
NepalNothing at all
Helpful staff , beautiful garden with greenery . Good food and drink at Roof .
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Kurmet
KazakhstanA very good hotel owner, best location, Thamel vibes, great personal and nice restaurant! What a lovely place
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Max
NepalVery good staff all , always helpful. Manager Krishna is always ready to give you information wherever you go. Prime location. Roof top garden is good for beer , food and smoke . Lovely garden. Big and clean room. Thank you guys . Highly recommend. Best price in Thamel .
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Sharma
NepalNothing
Neat and clean room . Helpful staff . Even small hotel service is five star with this money surprised. Restaurant at roof top is bonus for drink ,smoke and food . Hotel is located busy tourist area so I feel bit noise from street but I like it because I saw Thamel hustle and bustle life . Receptionist provide ear plugs but I don't need. I will come after a week again . See you guise .
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Eydam
GermanySpacious room, good wifi, location is close to cafes, restaurants and shops of the tourist quater thamel. Very helpful and friendly staff!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
William
AustraliaRooms are comfortable and location is great being central in Thamel
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Sara
SpainVery loud traffic (centric with very thin windows), there is a curfew - door gets closed at night so it is awkward coming back late as a stall member has to wake up to let you in
Lovely staff, good rooftop bar, a/c but only in some rooms, good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Sarah
AustraliaHighly recommend staying at Bag Packer’s Lodge if visiting Kathmandu. The staff are unbelievably kind, communicative and generous with information regarding Kathmandu/transport/hiking, etc. The whole building is kept in immaculate condition. We booked a room with a shared bathroom and it was always clean! The breakfast is modest and yummy. The upstairs restaurant is also fantastic. Perfect location. We’ve stayed in a couple of places in Kathmandu between hikes and will now always come back here! Thank you for having us.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Tommy
GermanyClean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, good wifi! All you need 👌😊
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Douglas
CanadaSometimes hot water wasn't available at some times of day.
Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Location is fantastic.
Stayed in February 2024
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