Don’t go in the hotter months if you have very small children - there is no AC and fans are insufficient. Lots of morning light.

Stunning place, in suburb location. Helpful friendly staff and great breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

Position, traditional building, great staff

Stayed in July 2025

If you’re a light sleeper, request a courtyard room! The motorbikes are noisy in Baktapur. The courtyard room was perfectly quiet!

Peacock guesthouse is truly one of a kind! The history of the place is so incredible. Wood carving everywhere and incredibly atmospheric rooms and cafe. Breakfast was delicious. But what really makes this property are the owners. They went above and beyond organising laundry, giving advice on exploring the area on foot. Loved the trek from Changu Narayan to Telkot. And arranging transport back to Patan. Thanks so much for everything!

Stayed in June 2025

Quite dusty and noisy from square until 2 am Bathroom needs to be updated at price charged.

Interesting building

Stayed in May 2025

Location, food, comfort, and friendly staff, plus the privilege of staying in a 700 year old Newari-style building.

Stayed in May 2025

Repeatedly hitting my head going through low doorways, but not surprising given the antiquity of the place.

This is one of the best places to stay in the Kathmandu valley. Good price, beautiful building in a beautiful livel place, but quiet at night (except for dogs, but it’s Baktapur). Good food, but also good alternatives in the little square. Also just a short walk from Baktapur Durbar square, pottery square , etc and far more historic beautiful places and buildings as well as the main ones. Lots of activity from parades, festivals , markets and of course great little shops selling carvings, pots, paintings etc. Neither my first stay here, nor, if lucky, my last.

Stayed in April 2025

On the first day, we had a bit of a struggle getting the hot shower to work. The staff explained that the solar system hadn’t received enough sunlight, so we had to take a cold shower. Thankfully, the issue was resolved the next day, and everything worked perfectly after that.

The location is unbeatable — right on the oldest and most beautiful square in Bhaktapur. This 700-year-old Newari architecture is truly a hidden gem, full of charm and history. We stayed in a room with the best view of the square, and waking up to that scene was unforgettable. The breakfast was the best experience we had during our stay in Nepal — fresh, authentic, and made with care.

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful historic hotel. Amazing location! Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

The meals were delicious, just exceptional. The staff was incredibly helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

Great location, gorgeous hotel, great staff, breakfast with coffee/ tea lovely. Minor point/ Could provide some bottled water on arrival in the room, and each morning of the stay. Would return in future.

Stayed in April 2025

For us it was not a problem at all and in fact added to the charm of the house, but people with mobility issues should be aware of the narrow and steep stairs and low doorways. The hotel makes this very clear and it surprised me to see people complain about this in the review :)

Super pretty and comfortable! Lovely to see the inside of this gorgeous Newari house. Quiet at night (but busy during the day), nice and flexible staff, just by a cute and lovely village square and temple. Very lovely inner courtyard and wood carving exhibit.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing!

Beautiful, old, well-crafted building. Good location. Lovely staff.

Stayed in March 2025

There was not a single thing that we didn’t like about this property. It was perfect!!

We loved the Peacock Guest House. It was in a really great location, and the owners were such lovely, friendly people. We loved how this 700 year old building has been so lovingly restored to present a comfortable, stylish hotel that is also sympathetic to its Newari roots. The showers were hot, the rooms were comfortable, cosy and warm. A hiccup in our plans meant we needed to stay one night more than we had booked and the owners accommodated us without any problem. And with such a beautiful hotel to stay in, we didn’t mind the extra night’s stay and the chance to explore Bhaktapur even more. We look forward to staying at the PGH when we are in Bhaktapur again!

Stayed in February 2025

Staff very friendly and helpful Charming old building with wood carvings in keeping of ancient city Hot powerful shower and comfy bed Cold water in room from brass decanter Jute slippers - small touches excellent

Stayed in March 2025

The Peacock Guesthouse is a most charming, heritage-rich, and truly special oasis in beautiful Bhaktapur. The staff are welcoming and kind. Their restaurant serves exquisite food. We dined at “home” each evening. We loved observing the colourful life in Dattatreya Square from our window perch. The breakfast is glorious. We savoured every moment of our time in this delightful gem.

Stayed in March 2025

Low doors, weak shower

Fabulous location, fascinating historic building, great food in the restaurant, friendly staff.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Lovely hotel with an excellent location. We are already looking forward to visiting again soon!

Stayed in February 2025

It is right on a main square, so if you have a room on the front side of the inn, you might awake to some early morning pilgrims.

Room and facilities were incredible. Just one of the most beautiful rooms I've ever stayed in. Also, the location was fantastic. The staff was wonderful and very accommodating.

Stayed in February 2025

If you are wanting to experience authentic Nepalese culture then this is the place for you. Our room overlooked the square and we felt like we were part of the community sharing in their daily lives and celebrations. The staff are great and the food is amazing.

Stayed in February 2025

Shower was a little bit funky, but we managed

Historic building and room decorated with authentic antiques and design care

Stayed in January 2025

Perfect location right on a beautiful temple square but still felt quiet and peaceful. The restaurant here is fantastic and the building has so much charm and character. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable but be warned that an old Nepali building is not for tall people! Even I had to stoop to enter the room and I am 5"3 but it was all part of the experience of staying in a beautiful old building such as this. The owner was very friendly and accommodating and arranged a driver to take me on a sunrise drive up to Nagarkot.

Stayed in November 2024

The shower could have been better as water pressure was low and there were minor interruptions with hot water, but this is understandable as the building and location are quite old.

The room was excellent. The venue was unique with lots of character. Breakfast was great each day. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location was excellent.

Stayed in January 2025

If you're tall you will have to stoop all the time, even in your own room. Everything is really low

It's right on the most beautiful square in Bhaktapur, with a quiet secluded courtyard and a lovely little restaurant.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

- Stayed in Deluxe room overlooking the square (Nov24, 1 night) with great views from the latticed (& glazed) windows. Own private, interior sun terrace with table and chairs to relax. Lovely window seating areas inside the room. - Great location, but can get a little noisy during the day (mopeds), but quieter than other 2 main squares, and will be quieter at night. Close to local Nepali life with lots of alleys to explore and local stores (day & evening), with street food, temples & museums. - Window views of the Temple and ceremonies are perfect for photographers. Note, bell ringing (think cow bells) can start as early as 4am with locals offering puja. - Heritage architecture throughout the guesthouse, in keeping with history & location. A pity the woodcarving is not currently on site due to house building commitments (Nov24), but 1st floor showroom (with beautiful pieces) was open to wander through. - Good breakfast, unlimited Illy coffee (for guests) and good lunch/dinner options (Nepali & international) at the covered courtyard restaurant, Mayur (check time of last orders). Coffee was also offered on arrival whilst checking in. 🙂 - Gentleman managing the guesthouse was friendly & extremely helpful; offering advice on cost effective transport options to other sites, next hotel, airport: -> Using local taxi app: A small taxi, 1 passenger + suitcase was 720 NPR (c. £4), at 5pm (Nov24) for the 30-40 minute ride,with traffic, to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) departure terminal. -> Advised other guests departing for a day hiking trip & moving to next hotel that he could arrange a car to send on their luggage; to save them time & money returning just to collect their luggage. - It can get chilly at night in November. But the double bed had a working electric blanket set up for use, if desired. A hairdryer is also available from the front desk.

Stayed in November 2024