Reviews of Nepalaya Home Hostel
17 Thamel Marg Thamel 17 Kwabhal, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
#35 of 431 hotels in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 198 hostel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Anubhav
India21 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very small ( tiny ) fan on dorm itself. No ceiling fan. Felt quite hot and humid. Also ,only one table fan in the common sitting area.
Nice behavior of staff. Daily cleaning of washrooms
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Sara
Italy58 reviews9 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
The staff is simply amazing. They were perfect giving us all information needed before our arrival and organising our pick up. They helped us in everything.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Homaira
Bangladesh1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Value for money property. Room was clean. Washroom was clean. Staff was nice. Have spacious locker.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Ravi
India3 reviews10“The location is great”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing like that because I was mostly out and then came and crashed and left very early in the morning so it was only for a night I stayed
The staff were extremely helpful when I arrived from the airport I didn’t have any Nepali currency and I had to pay my taxi driver at the reception there was this wonderful sweet girl called Asha she just gave me the Nepali currency and said I can later change and give it back. The guy at the reception was also nice because after changing the money when I got back to the hotel Asha already let and it was Shankar he was very helpful too because my room was up on 6th floor and he helped me to carry my heavy luggage all the way up. The location is excellent as you are close to everything
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Subcan
Canada117 reviews72 helpful votes10“Ramro !”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Charging facility all non functioning !
Good ambience !
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 29 March 2025
David
Australia48 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Good budget place. Comfortable dorm beds. Excellent wifi. Would stay again.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Davide
Italy54 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable Overnight in Thamel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
First night was not the room I booked but they changed.
Great accomodation in the heart of Thamel
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Grace
United Kingdom91 reviews40 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Lovely dorms, cleaned daily, strong wifi, and free drinking water
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 5 March 2025
Jhon
Australia2 reviews2 helpful votes10“Amazing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
As usual everything was great.. thank you nepalaya team and amrit for the great service and great price.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Jhon
Australia2 reviews2 helpful votes10“Excellent Budget Accommodation with Outstanding Hospitality!”- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
In my opinion Nepalaya Home Hostel is one of the best budget accommodations in Kathmandu. it's clean, pleasant, and offers excellent value for money What genuinely distinguishes it is the amazing hospitality, particularly of Amrit the hard work guy always smiling and always provide problem solving ideas for guests. His warm welcome, friendly demeanor, and genuine concern for guests make you feel right at home. He never fails to be willing to help, whether you need travel advice or simply want to talk everyone becomes friends so fast with him . This hostel is an excellent alternative for budget tourists due to its pleasant environment, friendly environment and convenient location. Highly recommended!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 3 March 2025
静
China1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything were amazing and perfect and the excellent receptionist
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 3 March 2025
静
China1 review10“So comfortable”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
very nice ! And the receptionist Amrit is also very good.!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Katrin
Estonia17 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
WiFi was a bit spotty and didn't work for a couple of hours sometimes, plus would have loved a kettle in the room (but there was hot water downstairs, so it was okay).
Really nice room for the price! Everything was clean and well-maintained, even got a little balcony.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Sudhakar
India4 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was much better with respectful staff
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Sudhakar
India4 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Overall all facilities
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Paulie
Thailand32 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Not disappointed”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel has no lift
Very good every thing is perfect
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Paulie
Thailand32 reviews5 helpful votes10“Recommended 99℅”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hostel has no elevator but the hotel does
A very good hotel in Thamel rd. You can find everything here and the price is very budget contrast to its service room and location.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Walter
Argentina96 reviews22 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The cleaning ladies got into the room speaking and laughing loudly while some guests were sleeping. Ok, they can clean the bedroom but they should try not to talk so loudly as people are resting.
Well located hostel and super clean. Bed sheets were new and clean. Comfortable bedroom with big bathrooms.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Gillian
United States5 reviews9.0“Comfortable stay in central location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathrooms could be cleaner but it’s to be expected in a shared hostel dorm room.
You can’t beat the value for the price. Location is close to everything you could need.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Leohcf
Brazil22 reviews4 helpful votes10“Nepalaya Approved!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They really care about offering a good service. Here you find confortable beds, spacious rooms and lockers, cleanness and nice staff. There's a good structure in a good location.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 23 December 2024
Tim
Germany10 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 23 December 2024
Minyu
China3 reviews9.0“Great value to stay in Kathmandu. Highly recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location. 15 minutes walk to Durbar Square. Close to restaurants and shops. Provide airport pick-up service. Quite friendly for those who just arrived. Helpful staff. Always love to help.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 19 December 2024
Loc
Vietnam30 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The noise of roommates, the beds have no curtains
The location, the staff
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Maxime
Australia128 reviews21 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Many stairs if your room is up (I didn't mind but some with heavy backpacks might). Internet is not great and pretty unstable. Noisy people in the dorm when we were here (but that's just unfortunate)
Excellent value. The hotel is well placed in Thamel, slightly off the road so it's a bit quieter. The room is good, large and comfy bed, and the shower very hot, which is great in winter! The staff is nice and helpful.
Stayed in December 2024
