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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.

J
Joao
From
Portugal
Location and ambient. Good bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,051 reviews
Price from
US$43.70
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
MapleShamrock
From
Sri Lanka
The best hostel in Kathmandu. The team are so helpful and are available anytime! Happy vibes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,483 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Bed and Pillow Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

M
Migle
From
Lithuania
Super nice hotel, one of the cleanest and brightest hotels in KTM just for 9€. Comfy beds, no damaged furnitures, everything worked, nice shower, good wifi, nice place to stay relax or do some work. Stuff was super nice, always asks how are you, willing to help. I think all Nepalese people that friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$12.80
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.

G
Guerrero Rubín
From
India
The people that work there are so kind and helpful. The place are so nice, clean, bed so comfortable Excellent location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$42.99
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
Joen
From
Malaysia
Best hostel I have stayed in Kathmandu after trying several during my 3 weeks stay here. The bathroom is modern and clean, and plenty of shower and bathroom on the top floor as well. They also operate a restaurant in the garden, guest can just hang out there, the vibe is amazing. Staff are friendly and easy going. It is located in a courtyard so it is very quiet, I sleep very well every night. One thing I need to mention is the stair to get to the upper bunk, most hostel has the most awkward stair but the stair design here makes getting to the bed a breeze. The room has big window that you can open, so the room is never stuffy and smelly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Price from
US$27.54
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.

E
Estela
From
Spain
Best place and best people, I felt like home
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 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.

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, 251 reviews
Price from
US$10.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Yakety Yak Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

V
Vera
From
Netherlands
great atmosphere, friendly staff, good place to meet other travelers, nice and peaceful rooftop at a great location in Thamel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
Price from
US$30.04
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...

N
Nora
From
Belgium
Beautiful place, nice staff, helping for everything, confortables beds, different rooftops and place to stay and chill. You can do some yoga on the rooftop. Food is nice (crêpe breakfast was sooo good! 😋). You can fill your bottle of water. Really worth it for the price ! The swimmingpool looks amazing but I haven't been, maybe next time 🤩
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

y
yuheng
From
China
amazing place！stay here for 5nights btw out of this hostel,and turn left keep going maybe 10m,you'll see a green restaurant it's also amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 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.

Most booked hostels in Kathmandu and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,133 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,483 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,051 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 401 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.

From US$12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 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, 316 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$45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 439 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$16.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 547 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$75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 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 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

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, 261 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$65.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 89 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$110.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 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

Flock Kathmandu

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,133 reviews

Featuring a terrace, bar and views of mountain, Flock Kathmandu is set in Kathmandu, 1.9 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

From US$30 per night

Elbrus Home

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 476 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$13 per night

Wander Thirst

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 587 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

Hotel Red Planet

Thamel, Kathmandu
Budget options available
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

Planet Nomad Hostel

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 608 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$11 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 155 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 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, 174 reviews

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

From US$15 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$5 per night

Pasa Home

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Ideally set in the Thamel district of Kathmandu, Pasa Home is situated 2.5 km from Swayambhu, 1.8 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 3.6 km from Swayambhunath Temple.

From US$17 per night

Happy Donkey hostel

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 45 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 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

Big Tree Hostel

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 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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Flock Kathmandu

Hostel in Kathmandu
Avg. price/night: US$30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,133 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 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$136
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,051 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$13.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 587 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 128 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

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