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Set in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Nepalaya Home Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is located 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, 2.8 km from Swayambhu and 3.8 km from Swayambhunath Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Great location in Thamel, great bed and good bathroom. The private room has everything you need! And they have a lovely host as well :)

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9.3
Wonderful
217 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

Kwabahal Boutique Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 600 metres from Thamel Chowk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The location is right in the middle of Thamel with everything close by. I love the staff, we became instant friends - Ashish, Nisha and others were always up for a little chat, everyone is helpful with organizing treks and recommendations. Pramod, Gopi and others in the owners' team made my stay very pleasant. I also like the cleanliness and that rooms are for 4 people, making it not overcrowded. Moreover, you can easily eat here with quite a selection if you don't want to wander around the city too much to find something. Also, they will gladly do your laundry :)

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9.4
Wonderful
569 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

The hostel features certain rooms with city views, and each room comes with a patio. Guest rooms include bed linen.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is 1.9 km from Thamel Hotel & Spa, while Swayambhu is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport, 5 km from the hostel.

best hostel in Kathmandu! Excellent location and very nice and helpful staff :)

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9.1
Wonderful
392 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a patio with a city view. The rooms come with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms come with a balcony and others also offer mountain views. At Best Hostel each room has bed linen and towels.

Super friendly and cozy place, they make you feel like home

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9.1
Wonderful
222 reviews
Price from
£8
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Hotel Sisters Home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.5 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 300 metres from Thamel Chowk. The property is 90 metres from the city centre and 1.6 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

If you want to leave Nepal having gained a true Nepalese friend then stay here. The owner is lovely to the bone. Couldn't be more helpful and genuinely friendly. I stayed much longer than planned. The place is good value for the price. Reliable and fast internet, nice balcony area, good low cost restaurant with Western breakfast and Nepalese food. Luggage storage for when you hike. Water refill so you don't need to pile up plastic in this stunning country. Seriously, you can't ask for anything more for the price. I left having made a good friend for life. Stay here!

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9.1
Wonderful
134 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.6 km from Swayambhu, Hello KTM Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving international cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

The ambience and the staff were mind blowing. Amazing with everything. The owner is great and helpful. In a gest the stay was worth it and recommend fellow travellers and backpackers to come and experience the stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
55 reviews
Price from
£3
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The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area, a TV and a safety deposit box. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Delights Home also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a city view. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Very warm welcome, very friendly family, very helpful and kind! They invited us to spend some time with them, shared knowledge and recommendations. They are very knowledgeable about the area and activities, are able to arrange tours and also helped us to get a rental motorcycle for a very fair price! Thank you very much for everything!

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9.3
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Offering a restaurant and free WiFi, Alobar1000 Hostel is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu Durbar Square is 2.3 km away.

Narayanhiti Palace Museum is located 1.2 km from the Kathmandu hostel. Tribhuvan International Airport is 5.3 km away.

Everything in this hostel is exceptional.

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9.5
Exceptional
75 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Set in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 3 km from Swayambhunath Temple, 5.3 km from Pashupatinath and 6.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

nice vibe, and promised hot shower!!

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8.7
Excellent
1,576 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Swayambhu, Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Less than 1 km from Swayambhunath Temple and 3.7 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Everything was great, the rooms, staff, location. Great value for such money, if I was again booking hostel there, I would definitely book Monkey Bunky again.

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8.2
Very Good
113 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Thamel Hotel & Spa
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 392 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Thamel Hotel & Spa is located in the center of Kathmandu, a 19-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka.

    Staff, food, coffee, facilities and location. I'll be back!

  • Best Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 222 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 2.3 miles from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Great Hotel with very hospitable owner! I highly recommend

  • Hotel Sisters Home
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews

    Hotel Sisters Home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

    The people running it are amazingly kind! 10/10

  • Flock Hostel Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 976 reviews

    Flock Hostel Kathmandu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kathmandu.

    Clean rooms, great location, live music, good food!

  • Holiday Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 341 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Holiday Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Very nice place in the center, and the staff is very kind

  • Elbrus Home
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 441 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 1.8 miles from Swayambhu, Elbrus Home has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a bar.

    Staff is helpful, breakfast is great, location is perfect for a tourist.

  • Shangri-la Boutique Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 127 reviews

    Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk, Shangri-La Boutique Hotel has a wonderful fusion of classical paintings and features comfortable rooms as well as a tour desk on...

    nice terrace and really good food! perfect breakfast

  • Om Kedareshwar Boys Hostel

    Located in Kathmandu, within a 19-minute walk of Patan Durbar Square and 2.6 miles of Hanuman Dhoka, Om Kedareshwar Boys Hostel provides accommodations with a garden.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Kathmandu

  • The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located 4.3 mi from Tribhuvan International Airport and just 0.6 mi from Swayambhunath Temple, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel features cozy rooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

  • Alobar1000 Hostel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 75 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and free WiFi, Alobar1000 Hostel is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu Durbar Square is 1.4 mi away. All rooms include a fan.

    Nice place, clean, great location, supernice staff.

  • Kwabahal Boutique Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 568 reviews

    Kwabahal Boutique Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

    Food is good! The room is very clean! All is nice!

  • Nepalaya Home Hostel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 217 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Nepalaya Home Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    the most important is the shower water is hot enough !

  • Delights Home
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 1.4 miles from Swayambhu, Delights Home has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Kedves volt a fogadtatás, kényelmes, tágas volt a lakás.

  • Hello KTM Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 55 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 19-minute walk from Swayambhu, Hello KTM Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Loved the stay, the staff is also extremely warm :)

  • Yakety Yak Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 346 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Yakety Yak Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Clean and nice place in the center of Thamel, friendly staff!

  • Hotel Yala Peak
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 296 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Yala Peak offers self-catering accommodations. It is just 1640 feet from the Garden of Dreams and Royal Palace Museum. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    Staff was very friendly, nice location, we felt at home

  • Wander Thirst
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 366 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 19-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Wander Thirst provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The patio is amazing, good food, nice people, great vibes

  • Birds Nest Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 234 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 1.2 miles from Swayambhu, Birds Nest Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    The place was amazing, very clean and the owner was so nice!

  • Mystic Vibes Fitness-Homestay Commune
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 49 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 2.5 miles from Pashupatinath, Mystic Vibes Fitness-Homestay Commune has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

    New concept gym stay ....very budget friendly clean place

  • Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,575 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Excellent service and localisation. Cozy common space

  • Yog Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 521 reviews

    Yog Hostel has a fitness center, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu.

    Bed was very confortable with hot water and a kitchen to cook.

  • Planet Nomad Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 575 reviews

    Planet Nomad Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

    Host is very helping and nice. Terrace view is so good.

  • Big Tree Hostel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 312 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 1.1 miles from Swayambhu, Big Tree Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    I recommend it, very nice family atmosphere, very good cuisine 🥰

  • Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 257 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 11-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very affordable, great hospitality and best location.

  • Happy Donkey hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 28 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Donkey hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    L'espace dehors, le personnel et le petit dej sont top

  • Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 113 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Swayambhu, Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    super friendly and helpful staff, close to the city

  • Sara's Backpackers Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 202 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 3 miles from Swayambhu, Sara's Backpackers Hotel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The food is amezing and expensive. Staffs are good.

  • Aarogya Hostel and Restaurant
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 52 reviews

    Featuring free bikes, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Aarogya Hostel and Restaurant is located in Kathmandu, one mile from Swayambhu and a 18-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka.

    Everything is near markets shops & for safety is the best

  • Trekkers Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 405 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 12-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Trekkers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Nice people that works there and good service and good food

  • 8848 Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 126 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, 8848 Hostel is located in the center of Kathmandu, a 12-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka.

    Es ist sauber.Das Personal war super lieb. Die Lage ist gut.

  • Beehive Hostel Kathmandu
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 54 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 1.2 miles from Hanuman Dhoka, Beehive Hostel Kathmandu has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a bar.

    - The price is fair for the private room - The staff is nice

  • Hotel Red Planet
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    Operating a 24-hour front desk to assist guests, Hotel Red Planet offers free Wi-Fi in public areas of the property. It is 0.6 mi from Narayanhiti Royal Museum and Durbar Square.

  • Thamel Hub Hostel
    4.2
    Scored 4.2
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 21 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Thamel district of Kathmandu, Thamel Hub Hostel is located 1.8 miles from Swayambhu, 1.1 miles from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 2.4 miles from Swayambhunath Temple.

    老板非常热情友善,晚上看不清方向迷路了,打电话老板走出来很远接我们的,位置也很好,出去办事很方便,基本步行二十分钟左右都能到达。

  • Thamel Hostel and Apartment

    Featuring a bar, Thamel Hostel and Apartment is located in the center of Kathmandu, a 18-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka.

  • New Trekkers Hostel

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, New Trekkers Hostel is located in the center of Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka.

  • Happy Feet Girls Hostel

    Located in Kathmandu, within 1.3 miles of Pashupatinath and 2.4 miles of Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Feet Girls Hostel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

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Hostels that guests love in Kathmandu

  • Avg. price/night: £22.82
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 976 reviews
    I stayed 12 days altogether at Flock Hostel, on 3 separate periods through April-May, in a 4 bed, 6 bed and 10 bed ladies dorm. It was like a home away from home, in a great location, very safe, with a dedicated staff, from reception to travel desk, to restaurant, cleaning and general services personnel. Kudos, and keep it up! 👏👏👏
    Sook Sian
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £16.52
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 217 reviews
    One of the best hostel I ever stayed.I would like to recommend to stay here. All the staff are very helpful specially Nissan and bimal.Thank you nepalaya hostel for providing such facilities in such cheap rate.
    Xinwen
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £7.08
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 77 reviews
    Location in the heart of Thamel, price for private rooms. I think it's the best budget accommodation (price/quality ratio) for those already "too old" to sleep in a hostel (dormitory). Acceptable cleanliness.
    Michal
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £10.23
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 169 reviews
    The hotel was ok and the pisition comfortable. If you travel alone in Nepal on a budget and don't mind to share the room I would rather suggest to choose an hostel rather then a Hotel because you can meet people and it is really cheap.
    Chiara
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £9.43
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 312 reviews
    it was great experience. first time in a hostel and loved it. it is cheap and clean. worth every penny. has privacy. big lockers. clean bathroom, keep silence in room, good discipline. management so good. always get served first. friendly people. met new people from different countries it was amazing 🤞❤️
    Vishal
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £29.74
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 568 reviews
    Best hostel in Katmandu thamel.Good room cheap cost .they organize tours and trekking.Good garden restaurants
    B
    BINBIN
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £12.75
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 366 reviews
    A Backpacker's Gem: This hostel is a must for budget travelers. With friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, prime location, and affordable rates, it's a top choice for an unforgettable backpacking experience. Highly recommended!
    Josua
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £4.72
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 52 reviews
    Cool cheap stay in dormitory. Clean and friendly staff. Nice chillout areas with food available on premises. Would happily recommend.
    tammy
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £40.13
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 881 reviews
    great basic(budget) hotel, great location, cheap price, lovely staff and have luggage storage if you want to go on a hike
    Niamh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £10.23
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 575 reviews
    the hostel is in a nice area near everything but in a quiet street so it’s better as Kathmandu can be very noisy. the rooftop is very comfortable with a nice view to chill, you can order coffee for very cheap, room and dormitory are ok, hot water in one of the bathroom, for the price I recommend !
    Leticia
    Young couple

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