Reviews of Hotel Yala Peak
Thamel, Thamel, 00977 Kathmandu, Nepal
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified review- Always respectful, friendly and helpful reception staff - Restaurant staff also exceptional, friendly and attentive - Yala Peak Hotel location is excellent in city centre - Rooms are clean and bedsheets were clean too - Always available hot water and electricity to charge mobile - For the price it’s a great service - My room was on the top floor with much sunlight and a terrace available
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff is amazing
Nothing
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location: most places were easily reachable. Service was good considering the budget.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Hotel is situated right at the heart of Thamel. Staffs are super nice and helpful. Last but not the least, food at their restaurant is very good. Overall had a great experience here.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room was spacious enough for 3 people,, the beds were quite comfortable the WiFi was good, the location great ,and .the staff amazingly friendly and sweet ! It's worth noting that they have kept for us a power adaptor, they have found it and stored it for us. We enjoyed dinner and tea at the café situated at a lovely terrace on the ground floor of the hotel! We're planning to go back at the end of our trip!
Nothing to complain about.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewfood and location
nothing, all is good
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location is superb - right in the heart of Thamel yet surprisingly quiet and peaceful. What truly stood out, however, was the exceptional hospitality. The staff were consistently courteous, attentive, and genuinely kind. They went out of their way to ensure I was comfortable, even offering to fetch medication when I was unwell. The on-site restaurant was convenient and very reasonably priced. As a solo traveler, I especially appreciated the sense of safety, respect for privacy, and the calm, welcoming atmosphere throughout my stay.
There was a faint smell of cigarette smoke in some rooms, which may bother more sensitive guests. Otherwise, everything was more than satisfactory, especially given the price point.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery good staff.
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing time in Nepal, also with our stay in Hotel Yala Peak Kathmandu! We spent around 3 days in Kathmandu before and after going on a trek, we loved staying here and totally recommend this place! The rooms are clean & comfy, great hot shower, the location is perfect in the middle of Thamel, also very nice hotel for the price! 😍 A short walk away from shops, cafes, and temples! We definitely will be back to this hotel for our next trip in Nepal! The hotel staff were super friendly and helpful! Thank you so much for the warm welcome! ❤️🇳🇵
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing time in Nepal, also with our stay in Hotel Yala Peak Kathmandu! We spent around 3 days in Kathmandu before and after going on a trek, we loved staying here and totally recommend this place! The rooms are clean & comfy, great hot shower, the location is perfect in the middle of Thamel, also very nice hotel for the price! 😍 A short walk away from shops, cafes, and temples! We definitely will be back to this hotel for our next trip in Nepal! The hotel staff were super friendly and helpful! Thank you so much for the warm welcome! ❤️🇳🇵
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewHonest, affordable prices, a always welcoming staff and manager, and a never ceasing willingness to help and accommodate you for whatever it is you need or want. Truly amazing place to stay and dine.
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWell-located, quiet place with a helpful staff and friendly ambience. Excellent food in the restaurant downstairs. There’s space to chill outside on each floor.
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI had a truly peaceful and comfortable stay at Hotel Yala Peak. The staff are incredibly humble and kind,always ready to help with a warm smile. Their hospitality made my experience even more special. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a calm and welcoming place to stay.
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff was complaining all the time and the behaviour was rude.
Staff
Dear Roy Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt the staff were rude, and we truly value your opinion. However, after speaking with our night shift staff, we found that loud music was being played in the middle of the night which disturbed other guests. Our staff approached you and your group twice and politely informed you that paying music and gathering in one room late at night is not allowed, as it affects the comfort of other guests in the hotel. Our intention is never to be rude but to maintain a peaceful environment for all our hotel guests. We hope you understand and appreciate your cooperation in respecting our hotel rules during future stays. As a budget hotel, we do our best to offer great value. We want all our guests to enjoy a comfortable stay with us, supported by attentive service from us. Warm regards Hotel Yala Peak and family
Dear Roy Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt the staff were rude, and we truly value your opinion. However, after speaking with our night shift staff, we found that loud music was being played in the middle of… Show more
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNice staff, good location, nice restaurant downstairs. Would recommend.
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewStaff were seriously good. The location was good. It is good to have an on-site restaurant covering all the meals of the day and long opening hours, even for a coffee.
Walk upstairs to room 5th floor. But we are in Nepal! The internet was pretty sketchy. Might be ok for simple phone tasks but not for laptops. Staff were really good about it asking all the time, but at the end of the day they are let down by it.
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe were originally meant to stay at Yala peak for 2 nights, but found ourselves returning multiple times throughout our time in Nepal and spent the best part of a week here. It was by far our favourite accommodation during our journey through India and Nepal. Above all, the staff at Yala were delightful: incredibly helpful, kind and welcoming (thank you!!!). We stayed in three different rooms, all of which were very spacious and comfortable, with access to a balcony where we enjoyed room service dinner one evening. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all delicious and unrivalled by anywhere else we ate in Kathmandu. We left our luggage here whilst we went trekking and then again for a few nights in Bhaktapur, which was a lifesaver. The location is brilliant, in the heart of Thamel with a supermarket two doors down and a short walk to Durbar Square. Amazing value, 10/10. Thank you so much to everyone at Yala for making our stay such a highlight, we were very sad to leave!