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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.

R
Rajvaneel C
From
India
A travellers hostel!!! This particular hostel had me little guilty stuck since this place is super comfy and their rooftop is just amazing to just chill and do nothing. The staff is awesome, very patient and friendly. It feels like they're experienced in hospitality for a long long time. The beds are lower comfy and washrooms are cleaned regularly. The rooftop cafe is super affordable and they serve fresh food, also good quantity when you order Rice and noodles. I met the most amazing people here on my trip to Nepal. I went back to this hostel everytime I stayed at Kathmandu, Thank you for welcoming me with all hearts, Will be back soon. 🇮🇳
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,573 reviews
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€ 31.11
1 night, 2 adults
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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
S
From
India
Everything is clean, as per the description. Prajwol (at reception) has helped me with a lot of info. He took care of everything. Perfect stay! Would come back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
€ 33.31
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

B
Bluschke
From
Canada
Great location, with a nice courtyard to relax in. The water pressure and shower heads are such a treat after finishing a trek.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
€ 37.61
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

H
Homaira
From
Bangladesh
Value for money property. Room was clean. Washroom was clean. Staff was nice. Have spacious locker.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
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€ 10.24
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mohammad
From
India
Clean best property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews
Price from
€ 37.61
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

N
Nadine
From
Austria
Everything was really good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
€ 11.10
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Lydia
From
United Kingdom
We really liked the staff, Sunny and Suneshi were really polite and helpful, with good communication and advice. The breakfast was really good too and we liked the common area/restaurant. It's good value for money in a good location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
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€ 9.68
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

S
Stella
From
New Zealand
Nice pool and cool outdoor area. Good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
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€ 27.66
1 night, 2 adults
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Bed and Pillow Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Situated in Kathmandu and with Hanuman Dhoka reachable within 1.1 km, Bed and Pillow Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

P
Pal
From
United Kingdom
Perfect. Would definitely come again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
€ 8.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Thamel Hostel & Spa

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
€ 28.42
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 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,573 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

    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.

  • Best Hostel

    Lazimpat, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

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

  • Thamel Hostel & Spa

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Thamel Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

  • Flock Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, bar and views of mountain, Flock Kathmandu is set in Kathmandu, 1.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

  • Thamel Hotel & Spa

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 567 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.

  • Holiday Hostel

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 377 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 1.6 km from Swayambhu, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu and with Hanuman Dhoka reachable within 1.1 km, Bed and Pillow Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

    Alobar1000 Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

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

  • Delights Home

    Kathmandu
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 2.3 km from Swayambhu, Delights Home features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 437 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.

  • Elbrus Home

    Kathmandu
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 534 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 346 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.

  • Wander Thirst

    Kathmandu
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 601 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 682 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews

    Yog Hostel- Rooftop Yoga & Backpacker Social Stay in Thamel, Kathamndu has a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 4.8 km from Swayambhu, Sara's Backpackers Hotel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, less than 1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Hotel Red Planet is conveniently situated in Kathmandu, and features a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • 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.

  • Veda Dormitory

    Kathmandu
    Central location

    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.

  • Veda Dormitory

    Kathmandu
    Central location

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

  • Vinayak Girls Hostel is located in Kathmandu, 5.6 km from Patan Durbar Square and 11 km from Pashupatinath.

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  • Flock Kathmandu

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: € 28.17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,174 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

  • Hotel Sweet Dreams thamel kathmandu

    Hostel in Thamel, Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: € 6.83
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 191 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.
    Guest review by
    Michal
    Solo traveller

  • Hotel Premium

    Hostel in Thamel, Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: € 9.39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 231 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.
    Guest review by
    Chiara
    Solo traveller

  • Big Tree Hostel

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: € 9.39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 317 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

  • Kwabahal Boutique Hostel

    Hostel in Thamel, Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: € 94.32
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews
    Best hostel in Katmandu thamel.Good room cheap cost .they organize tours and trekking.Good garden restaurants
    Guest review by
    BINBIN
    Solo traveller

  • Wander Thirst

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: € 10.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 601 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

  • Aarogya Hostel and Restaurant

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 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

  • Khangsar Home

    Hostel in Thamel, Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: € 17.67
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,335 reviews
    great basic(budget) hotel, great location, cheap price, lovely staff and have luggage storage if you want to go on a hike
    Guest review by
    Niamh
    Young couple

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