Dhobichaur, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
#43 of 431 hotels in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 587 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 August 2025
Sabine
LuxembourgBeautiful property with spacious rooms and a lovely little garden. Amazing view from the gym and terrace. Breakfast was really nice, you can pick items from the menu. The little clay pots with soap and shampoo were cute, though a little difficult to handle in the shower. Very friendly, helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Anish
United KingdomN/A
My partner and I stayed here for 2 nights and had a wonderful experience. The hospitality was outstanding, the staff were extremely friendly, and the food was excellent. The room was spacious, very clean, and comfortable. We truly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Rong
ChinaGood experience of staying. Very tranquil atmosphere with elegant courtyard.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Anonymous
GreeceThe area, I would have preffered a location which is a little cleaner
The hotel is rather new, was inaugurated 2 years ago and is built according to European standards. It is located in the city centre, but in a rather busy area as everything in the Thamel district. Due to its green as well as its cleaness, you feel rejuverated when you step in because you leave behind the noice and the dust. It serves continental and american breakfast, which are really generous and the menu has european, indian, nepali dishes which are excellent. Opposite the hotel there are 3 tourist office shops where you may book excursions and also bargain the price. I booked a budha air flight to the everest for 210 USD. It was worthy because the cabin crew offers personalised explanations on the mountains and takes photos while you are close to everest; make sure you select a left side seat on the aircraft in order to have more time gaizing the Everest. Also, going out of the hotel alley to the street- on the left- there is a currency exchange where you may change money and bargain a bit the rate. The hotel is highly recommended for people with mobility issues as it lacks steps, has and elevator and the corridor to the restaurant is reclined. The airport taxi costs 10USD approximately, however if you book it from the application 'indrive' it is about 500 rupies. The staff is friendly, proficient in English and do their best to make your stay easy and comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Karim
United KingdomPool was under maintenance, gym is super small, location was a bit confusing for Grab drivers
room is super nice and bed is super comfortable. Also staff were super nice especially KIKI at the front desk
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Erik
United StatesNo swimming pool.
Great location. Great food. Staff was GREAT! Very friendly people! On site security. Room was big enough. Hot water and A/C were great.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Alon
IsraelNothing
The court yard is great so are the rooms the staff the location and the resturant
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Nick
AustraliaThe location, just on the edge of Thamel, and the fact that it's down a laneway and surrounded by lush foliage make this a welcome retreat from the sometimes crazy streets of Kathmandu. Nice rooms, friendly staff. The view from the gym is pretty great too; likewise, the rooftop is a nice place for a read.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Geetika
IndiaA hidden gem in Thamel. Travelled to KTM with my parents and I’m so glad I stayed at Thrive. Their hospitality and kindness exceeded our expectations and the way they made sure my parents were taken care of was beyond amazing! I’m so happy I discovered Thrive and their food was really good too (especially the scrambled eggs). And the team at Thrive was super.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Claudia
MexicoAll was great!!
The breakfast Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Alon
IsraelNone
Lovely place, great garden resturant and courtyard, not far from Thamel, good breakfast
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Antrea
United KingdomThe property is in a quiet road amidst the business of the city. Rooms and facilities are very beautiful and staff is very helpful and supportive. It was a short stay, and i d definitely go back.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
David
United StatesWifi on 4th floor
Management was so attentive and responsive!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Hend
United Arab EmiratesThe house keeping would gather at the hallway where my room is and they would be so loud and noisy in the morning, i was sleeping cause i had a bad jetlag and the noise was not helping, it was like this almost everyday
Very clean room, excellent location, they have a lovely garden
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Tze
SingaporeNone
The accommodations are clean, comfortable, and quiet. The staff is friendly and kind.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Mariella
AustraliaA haven of peace so close to busy Thamel. Clean, large rooms. A lovely garden to relax in.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Alexnld
NetherlandsOn the edge of Thamel
Very quiet in a courtyard. Due to low occupancy the breakfast buffet was replaced by free a la carte.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Diego
SwitzerlandNothing
It is a modern hotel but it has charm and it’s tucked away in the back streets of central Kathmandu. The staff was also very nice and not overbearing.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Leilana
New ZealandThe only downside at this hotel was something strange going on with the electricity switch where it would regularly switch off for a second and then back on - this was annoying, as it would turn off the TV mid-show for example, and turn off the AC (which would then need to be turned back on - not great when you're sleeping). This wasn't power cuts, as it wasn't happening at other hotels, but seems to be an issue with the electrics in Hotel Thrive itself. Once this is fixed, the hotel will be perfect.
Hotel Thrive is a rare thing in the Kathmandu market - a modern, mid-range, functional hotel where everything (mostly) works. It's extremely comfortable, the staff are super switched on and helpful, and the breakfast buffet is great. I had a lot of writing to do, so I booked and came to this hotel for one main reason: the real office chair and good writing desk in the rooms - I've found this feature almost impossible to find, and it was a welcome relief. My other favourite feature of the hotel is the little gym - it's small, basic, but it does the job - good, new equipment (including a sensible range of dumbbells).
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Nataly
United Arab EmiratesNothing bad to say
The property is the best to stay at Katmandú. Clean rooms, breakfast was delicious, staff were very friendly and into details, the location was perfect. In the heart of Thamel area. I highly recommended it. Thank you for everything
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Srabani
BangladeshIt was a great experience to stay at Hotel Thrive. The total outcome of spending time there was very serene, soothing, and comfortable. Wish to choose and recommend Hotel Thrive further...
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Vane
MexicoEverything ok
The location is great, near restaurants and all the shops of Thamel. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful. I forgot my passport in a shop a block away. I had already checked out and moved to Bhaktapur. I contacted them when I noticed my passport was missing and asked them to go to the shop and ask if they had it and, if they did, if they could send it to my new hotel in Bhaktapur. THEY DID!!!! They saved my trip!!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Merlin
United KingdomNot a critcism exactly, but many taxi-drivers seemed to find Hotel Thrive difficult to find or even pronounce. I found it best to ask for "Chhetrapati" (which is a bit more accurate than "Thamel") and then guide them from Chhetrapati Chowk (the local crossroads) which is nearby.
Very comfortable and clean hotel with friendly and helpful staff which is within easy walking distance to the Thamel area where there are plenty of restaurants and bars, etc.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Anastasiia
UkraineEverything is perfect. I’ve stayed in different places in Kathmandu, so I can say for sure, that I liked everything in this hotel
The best of 5 hotels, where I’ve stayed in Nepal. The garden is absolutely amazing
Stayed in April 2025
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