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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.

J
Jonathan
From
Thailand
We stayed in the family room. The room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The location is very good in Thamel and the hostel has a nice roof top with a great view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,547 reviews
Price from
US$27.38
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.

Y
YANFEI
From
China
Location is very good, staffs very friendly especially Saroj, very clean and quiet hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$22.95
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.

J
Jenish
From
Singapore
This hostel is more than a stars hotel in Nepal . Beautiful hostel with indoor and outdoor seating area where you can have a delicious meals ; breakfast,lunch and dinner. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. During my 3 months stayed I found this is best and favourite accommodation in Nepal. Room are neat and clean,hot shower,roof top ,food ,garden are the key factor of the hotel. Will recommend everyone who are looking for best hotels in thamel .Hostel have private room and dorm beds .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$41.26
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.

N
NAGAI
From
Japan
Kind staff, clean room, great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
Price from
US$12
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.

V
Vaknin
From
Israel
great place, all clean and comfortable, the crew is very pleasent the restaurant is a little bit expensive but very good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews
Price from
US$41.26
1 night, 2 adults
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Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel

Kathmandu

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.

B
Bianca
From
Australia
Friendly and accomodating staff, perfect location, beautiful views
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$10.80
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.

M
Maya
From
Israel
The place was amazing, very clean and the owner was so nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
US$13
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.

T
Timo
From
Belgium
the very warm welcome! very friendly people and very delicious breakfast!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
US$42
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...

Q
Qingcao
From
China
I’ve been here for few months. Everything is perfect. All of stuffs here are super enthusiastic and warm. You can always see their smile faces. They change my bed and clean the room frequently. I wanna say thank you for every one of them. You made me feel like home. 💕💕. Definitely a great choice if you looking for a nice and comfortable place to stay in Kathmandu!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$29.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Holiday Hostel Kathmandu

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

D
Dangal
From
Australia
Very clean than other hostel in Kathmandu. Hot water was really good Perfect rooftop to relax
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$26.40
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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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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 158 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

  • Holiday Hostel

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 361 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$33.35 per night

  • Thamel Hotel & Spa

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 556 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

  • Thamel Hostel & Spa

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    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$60 per night

  • Flock Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,170 reviews

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

    From US$33 per night

  • Elbrus Home

    Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 513 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

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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 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

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

    From US$13.44 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

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

    From US$20 per night

  • Peakman Residence

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 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, 651 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

  • Big Tree Hostel

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 1.8 km from Swayambhu, Big Tree Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$12 per night

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  • 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.

    From US$14.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 339 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$34.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 259 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.

    From US$50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 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.

    From US$127.50 per night
  • 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.

    From US$15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Famous House Kathmandu offers a warm and vibrant stay in the heart of Kathmandu, designed for travelers who want both comfort and community.

    From US$25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 123 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.

    From US$25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

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

    From US$16.65 per night

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  • Flock Kathmandu

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: US$33
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,170 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

  • Big Tree Hostel

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: US$12
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 296 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: US$153
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 974 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: US$12.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 597 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, 115 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