We loved everything!; I highly recommend Hotel Layaku Durbar for its cozy rooms, friendly staff, serene atmosphere and customer service. A big thumbs up!

Stayed in August 2025

It was truly an amazing experience for us. The people were incredibly polite, friendly, and they truly understand the meaning of hospitality. If you are visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square, I highly recommend staying at this hotel. Thank you, Layaku Hotel, for your excellent service and warm hospitality!

Stayed in July 2025

The room was spacious, clean and the bed so comfortable. Location was fantastic being just along from Durban Square with restaurants and everything you need on your doorstep. Staff were really friendly and even helped organize our transport when we left. A really nice stay!

Stayed in May 2025

Mattresses could improve in confort.

Excellent value for money. Clean rooms, with enough space (see photos), equipped with a fan. Very helpful owners. Excellent location, 3 min away from the historical city center, yet calme.

Stayed in May 2025

Everything

Stayed in February 2025

Excellent hotel. Beautiful spacious room. Nice beds, not too hard not too soft. Best shower we had in Nepal. Very friendly helpful staff. We enjoyed the breakfast on the rooftop very much. Great location.

Stayed in May 2025

Breakfast area needed shade & better presentation.

Very spacious comfortable room. Hotel was very well located near Bhaktapur durbar square. Staff were welcoming. Good rooftop view

Stayed in April 2025

Small scale family guesthouse with absolutely wonderful and helpful people!!! Also the location is fantastic. Do bring earplugs (like elsewhere in Nepal) if you’re a light sleeper.

Stayed in April 2025

I like everything about this hotel , I would love to visit again ☺️

Stayed in April 2025

A fabulous place to stay in a perfect location - I’d love to stay there again!

Stayed in April 2025

Sometimes it has been difficult to communicate in English with the staff.

The room was comfortable and big enough.

Stayed in February 2025

If they serve fresh vegetables or fruits for breakfast, perfect.

Located inside historical center, （200meter from central square） also center of downtown（but quiet）, the building was also classic brick traditional style and beautiful. The room is cozy and enough clean. Hot shower is available. Staff were friendly. You can get view of beautiful ancient city/ordinary life of Nepali people from balcony and rooftop （they serve breakfast on the rooftop.）

Stayed in February 2025

Everything was fine, absolutely nothing to complain about

Hotel is well situated near to Durbar Square - very friendly welcome and fast check in - big and clean family room - very friendly and helpful staff, especially Asha and the owner‘s mother- nice breakfast (mixed Western and Nepalese style, big pot of tea) - good free wifi - owner speaks German - very reasonable price for the room - excellent value for money - very nice atmosphere in the hotel - highly recommended!

Stayed in February 2025

Great location, quiet but very close to tourist attractions. Breakfast was different and lovely everyday, cooked by the wonderful grandma! The entire family who runs this place are lovely and welcoming!

Stayed in January 2025

Nice hostel, nice location ! We would like to stay a big Thank You for all the people working in this hostel. You have been really kind with us !!!

Stayed in January 2025

There's no heater in the room so it's quite cold in winter (but I think you can pay extra to get movable heater). Also the restroom is quite cold as well but I beleive this is the same for same class hotel in the area unless you opt for higher stars hotels.

The lolcation is quite convenient (3 min walk to Bhaktapur Durbar Square) while not so busy since it's not located on the main road. So while it's close to majaor tourist area, you can still have a quiet sleep.

Stayed in December 2024

Breakfast was average.

Close to everything.

Stayed in January 2025

Shower was cold

Cozy and nice, clean and in amazing position. Breakfast was nice

Stayed in January 2025

Great little hotel very close to all the squares and temples in Bhaktapur. Lovely breakfast. Good hot shower. Very clean and tidy. Welcoming friendly staff. They will help you with transport if you need it.

Stayed in January 2025

The water to take bath is not hot enough for me, but it’s generally OK to make the body clean.

Good breakfast on the roof. Local food, eggs, and nice coffee served on time.

Stayed in December 2024

I loved the room. It was really a small suite, clean and comfortable. There was good water pressure and reliable internet. There’s owners are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Stayed in December 2024

The place is comfortable to stay. The breakfast view on the roof top is very stunning. Everyone is friendly. The owner is super helpful and responsive. Thank you so much for hosting us. Great value for money, highly recommend! Bhaktapur is gorgeous! Few places to dine in, and less traffic, more relax than patan or kathmandu :)

Stayed in December 2024

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I really enjoyed my stay at hotel layaku! The second I arrived I felt at home. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Also the best hot shower I’ve had in Nepal. It’s only a 3 minute walk to Durban square and from the rooftop where they serve the breakfast (which was also very good) you can see the whole city and also the mountains. They made sure I could get my laundry done even in a very short time and everyone was super helpful. Please stay here when you’re in Bhaktapur, it’s a really great place!

Stayed in December 2024

- Lack of space in room to keep belongings - Poor water pressure in jet sprays

We stayed at this hotel for a night and had a pleasant experience. Its convenient location near Durbar Square and other major attractions in Bhaktapur makes it an excellent choice for travelers. The rooms, though small, were cozy and clean. The bathrooms were clean as well. One of the highlights of our stay was the terrace, which offered a lovely view of the snow-capped peaks. Enjoying a simple yet delightful breakfast on the terrace while admiring the mountains was a memorable experience. The staff and owners were exceptionally courteous, adding a personal touch that made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, this hotel offers excellent value for money. The combination of great service, comfortable rooms, and stunning views makes it a highly recommended option for a budget-friendly stay in Bhaktapur.

Stayed in December 2024