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Kwabahal Boutique Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Set in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Boutique Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Y
Yu hua
From
Taiwan
Super nice, the room and shower toilets are super clean, good location, no ac but not a problem for me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews
Price from
US$46.59
1 night, 2 adults

Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

A
Ailen
From
Argentina
Great hostel! The location was super convenient, and the atmosphere was really nice. The rooms and common areas were clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and always ready to help with anything. I had a great experience staying here and would definitely come back. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,517 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Thamel Heritage Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Thamel Heritage Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

s
stephen
From
Philippines
the location of the hotel is perfect, in the heart of Thamel, but on the quieter street. with the hotel being setback a bit from the main street where there are many gift stores, fabric stores, etc. a good mix of businesses catering to tourists and the locals as well. the staff, especially Saroj was most helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
US$44.51
1 night, 2 adults

Kwabahal Garden Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 1.2 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Garden Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

v
vinod
From
Nepal
One of the best hostel in Kathmandu, they have clean, hygienic rooms and a lovely place to dine!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$46.59
1 night, 2 adults

Nepalaya Home Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

S
Sarah
From
Australia
This hostel was amazing!! It felt like we were staying somewhere super luxurious, the room was so nice. It was absolutely huge, and the shower - oh my god! It was absolute perfection after our trek and other stays only had cold water and bucket showers. This shower had so much hot water. The bed was massive and super comfy. The staff were also great and so helpful. This is the best place we stayed in all trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Birds Nest Hostel

Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 2 km from Swayambhu, Birds Nest Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

L
Luca
From
Italy
Everything was great!! location, position, staff, cleanness, common areas, price! we had beautiful time in here
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$13
1 night, 2 adults

Best Hostel

Lazimpat, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 3.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

J
Johanna
From
Austria
The owner Sunny is very nice and helpful! Our room had a private washroom inside the room! The location is great because it is calm and not so crowded. You can go to the center by Taxi (10 min) and by foot (30 min).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Price from
US$10.08
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Sisters Home

Thamel, Kathmandu

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

J
Jiří
From
Czech Republic
Excellent clean home environment at a great price. The housewife's excellent kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$14.25
1 night, 2 adults

Alobar1000 Hostel

Kathmandu

Alobar1000 Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu. Located around 1.8 km from Swayambhu, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.6 km away from Hanuman...

B
Bernardo
From
Australia
Great days here. Room, bathroom and very clean environments. Nice pool and area. Good location. I will definitely come back one day. Everything's good. Nice staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Checkpoint KTM Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 1.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Checkpoint KTM Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

P
Pirmin
From
Germany
Location and price are very good. You are directly in Thamel without being too close to the nightclubs. So you don't get disturbed during during the night. Also, the stuff is super friendly and helpful. Beds are very comfortable, it is clean and you have a reliable hot shower. The common area is great for hanging around and meeting new people. They also have a pooltable for free. The view from the rooftop is also great. You have a clear view of Monkey temple The hostel is within the walking range of Kathmandu Durbar Square and the monkey temple.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kathmandu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Situated in Kathmandu and with Hanuman Dhoka reachable within 1 km, Bed and Pillow Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From US$16.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Holiday Hostel Kathmandu has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kathmandu. The property is situated 2.7 km from Swayambhu, 3.8 km from Swayambhunath Temple and 4.7 km from Pashupatinath.

From US$46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

Set in Kathmandu, 1.5 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Shangrila Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Holiday Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$38.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews

Set in the centre of Kathmandu, Hotel Yala Peak is located 1.2 km from Hanuman Dhoka and 1.4 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square.

From US$14.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Yakety Yak Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$34.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Thamel Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

From US$70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 1.8 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Thamel Hostel & Spa provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$90 per night

Save money on hostels in Kathmandu and nearby – budget options available

Nextdoor Patan

Pātan
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

Nextdoor Patan features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Pātan. The property is located 2.4 km from Patan Durbar Square, 3 km from Hanuman Dhoka and 3.5 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square.

From US$56.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Boasting a bar, Aashraya Home Hostel is situated in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.8 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

From US$51 per night

Elbrus Home

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews

Set in Kathmandu, 2.7 km from Swayambhu, Elbrus Home offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a bar.

From US$14 per night

Wander Thirst

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 599 reviews

Set in Kathmandu, 1.8 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Wander Thirst offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$13.86 per night

Society Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting a shared lounge, Society Hostel is set in the centre of Kathmandu, 2 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

Verve Nepal's Hostel

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Kathmandu and with Swayambhu reachable within 1.6 km, Verve Nepal's Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and...

Heranya hostel

Bākhri Kharka
Budget options available

Located in Bākhri Kharka, within 300 metres of Patan Durbar Square and 5.3 km of Hanuman Dhoka, Heranya hostel provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

Roommates by MaybeMars

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Kathmandu, Roommates by MaybeMars is less than 1 km from Swayambhu and provides various facilities, such as a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Featuring a bar, Thamel Hostel and Apartment is located in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.5 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

From US$25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Antique Hostel Nepal features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

From US$13.30 per night

Veda Dormitory

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Situated in Kathmandu, less than 1 km from Pashupatinath, Veda Dormitory features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$10 per night

Veda Dormitory

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Situated within 3.2 km of Boudhanath Stupa and 5.1 km of Hanuman Dhoka, Veda Dormitory offers rooms in Kathmandu.

From US$28 per night

Sweetis Home

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Sweetis Home is ideally situated in Kathmandu, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$15 per night

Happy Donkey hostel

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.4 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Donkey hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$12.60 per night

Peakman Residence

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 4.2 km from Pashupatinath, Peakman Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$12 per night

Planet Nomad Hostel

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 630 reviews

Planet Nomad Hostel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kathmandu. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

From US$13 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Kathmandu

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,159 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! 👏👏👏
Guest review by
Cherry CHAI
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 290 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 🤞❤️
Guest review by
Vishal
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$153
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,003 reviews
Best hostel in Katmandu thamel.Good room cheap cost .they organize tours and trekking.Good garden restaurants
Guest review by
BINBIN
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$13.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 599 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!
Guest review by
Josua
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Cool cheap stay in dormitory. Clean and friendly staff. Nice chillout areas with food available on premises. Would happily recommend.
Guest review by
tammy
Solo traveller