J P Marg Thamel, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
#126 of 431 hotels in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 768 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Oskar
SwedenThe best hotel in Kathmandu. Me and my sister came back several times after trying out other nearby hotels. Somehow nothing was as good. Great food!!!!!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Bok
South KoreaThe hotel was very conveniently located. I liked the outdoor garden with trees, plants, and flowers. Breakfast was excellent and restaurant assistants/ staff members were kind. All of the hotel staff members were very kind and accommodating. Throughout my stay, Sanjil was helped and took care of my stay by frequently checking my whereabouts and needs etc. For example, I had to buy an electronic computer/tablet for my work. Sanjil kindly helped me purchase it with me on his bike with moving around the town to search for electronic shops. Thanks to his help, I was able to get a device and finish my business trip successfully. I will stay here again when I visit Kathmandu next time.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Martina
NetherlandsThe hotel has great and friendly staff who are most helpful. The rooms are very clean with a comfortable bed. We were very happy with the beautiful and peaceful garden. A true hidden gem in the middle of Thamel. My 5-year old daughter loved to watch the fish in the pond and sit on the swinging bench. The breakfast buffet is very extended with food that serves all tastes and nationalities. We will come back to Nirvana Boutique Hotel during our next visit!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Sao
VietnamBeautiful hotel, good location, friendly staffs, delicious breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Taylor
United KingdomSound from staff in the lobby carries upstairs and into the room, particularly at night
Good coffee and big spread for breakfast. Great value for money, particularly in the off-season
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Naghmana
United KingdomClean rooms. Great breakfast. Friendly and very helpful staff. Thankyou Choten for your golden nuggets of sightseeing information and arranging the in-house driver for our tour. He was so good and helpful also. Felt safe. Also they let us leave our luggage at the hotel whilst we visited Pokhara for a few days. Definitely recommend staying there
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Arpad
IrelandVery nic garden inside. Perfect breakfast. Zeerje good and friendly waiter. It helped a lot Choten from reception. Big thanks.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Dina
SudanThe Hotel is missing an elevator.
The staff was friendly and the service was very good.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Philippa
Hong KongIt’s next to a school, the kids were very distracted and threw things at us from the window.
It was located in the centre and easy to navigate from. The hotel was clean and staff were friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Shakti
IsraelEverything was amazing!!!
The staff is wonderful! Perfect location! Beautiful garden and view, very delicious breakfast. Everything was perfect. Will come back again for sure!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Oskar
SwedenGreat food, great location and great service
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Tran
NepalGreat coffee! Very important. And the staff is very helpful and the breakfast is surprisingly decent. In the shopping and night life district and a short walk to the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Definitely recommended.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Kafle
DenmarkAll the staff are so nice , keep it up❤️
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Thomas
United KingdomNice place to stay
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Brett
United KingdomThe beautiful jungle style garden.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Uday
IndiaNo ceiling fan in ac room
Internal View Room condition Cleanness Staff behaviour Breakfast etc
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Cate
AustraliaThe hotel is older and bathrooms definitely showing age particularly bathrooms. More attention to fixing poor drainage in bathrooms after showers and changing shower curtains more frequently.
Great budget hotel for backpackers, trekkers etc. Lovely quiet garden to enjoy breakfast. Breakfast offered a good selection of both European and Asian food. Rooms were a good size and were cleaned every day. Aircon worked. Staff were very attentive. Mountain, Sun Valley treks and expeditions right around the corner so we didn't have far to go to sort last minute details of our trek.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Vijaya
United KingdomI think the room facilities - several things were not initially not working, but put right later.
The hotel location is just outside the busy Thamel which is super busy. It is very quiet and has a lovely garden. The staff are courteous and friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Bhattarai
NepalI was having a problem with the door lock that could be fixed otherwise everything was really very good including the hotel garden area the bed was very comfortable and the garden area really very peaceful this is my first time at Nirvana boutique hotel and i was really very happy
The breakfast was really very delicious and the reception staff the chef on the omelette station and the Staff on the coffee bar was really very sweet and helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Asma
EgyptI didnt like many things and as explained above i would have given lower rate: 1) the room was on the 2nd floor and no elevator. 2) the water in the toilet or the sink was coming out with a very intense rusty smell..even the toilet water is obviously yellow..and it took me days before i realize that only the hot water from the sink is the one that comes with this rusty smell ..the cold water wasnt which is good. 3) the towels were yes clean but not so white..they gave a sense of not so clean. 4) the breakfast in the diner didnt have many halal options, i only ate one day and kept ordering after that…have i known that i wouldn’t have paid for a (breakfast inclusive room) 4) i saw a rat running in the diner which isnt great especially in a place where we sit to eat. 5) i also didnt know that there is a school beside the hotel and when i tried to sit in the balcony i either get distracted by the noise or i didnt find any privacy bec of the children who kept looking.
It was mostly the staff and the receptionist..they were all so kind and professional. I have this rate higher than i want because of the girl on the reception..she was sooo good and resourceful..she helped me with almost everything with a smile on her face..and so are the rest of the staff who were welcoming and helpful..cheerful and so generous and kind..many thanks for their great attitude really. -the staff on the diner/restaurant were so great as well..they kept giving me ketchup for free and mint leaves which i really appreciate so many thanks to u all really.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Rositsa
BulgariaThe bathroom had a bit to improve - the bath and shower were not in the best condition and the lavatory button for the water flow wasn't consistently functioning.
Great place overall, except the bathroom as per the next section. But awesome staff, room was comfortable, the bed, too, the food was nice and the restaurant vibe and the garden is great!!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Jasleen
IndiaNothing
I loved everything about the property, including the spa, food, staff, facilities, cleanliness…. I stayed the most at this property during my visit to Nepal. It was so comfy
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Jasleen
IndiaBathroom had muddy water and it was lil outdated. Also there’s a school right next to it, so it’s a bit noisy in the daytime
Staff was very nice and they had a nice garden and a spa
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Marlene
Switzerland- bathrooms are old but clean and hot water is available only in the evening (solar driven)
- the garden in the court yard - exceptionally friendly staff in all areas - good and varying breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
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