About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Happy Donkey hostel in Kathmandu offers pet-friendly rooms with private and shared bathrooms. Guests can enjoy amenities such as showers, terraces, and patios. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, and Nepalese cuisines, including vegetarian options. Meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Leisure Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, outdoor seating area, and a bar. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 6 km from Tribhuvan International Airport, Happy Donkey hostel is near attractions like Hanuman Dhoka (17-minute walk), Swayambhu (1.8 km), and Kathmandu Durbar Square (19-minute walk).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Laundry
- BBQ facilities
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Marta
United Kingdom“Great spot to relax with a drink with a good crowd. Room was clean, comfortable, affordable and in a great location.”
Giovanna
Italy“Cozy and nice environment with amazing staff members. I highly recommend.”
Joshua
United Kingdom“Happy Donkey Hostel in Thamel is a gem! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, creating a positive vibe for travelers. The staff is not only friendly but goes the extra mile to ensure a pleasant stay. With its prime location in Thamel, this...”
Jeremy
Netherlands“The best thing about the Happy Donkey is the staff and the atmosphere. It's such a relaxed place and the staff were really helpful, friendly and chill. The private rooms are very nice as well, very good value for money.”
Keith
Austria“The atmosphere, the staff the location and the food. The chilled mood in the place was complimented by the cool buzz of backpackers/friends playing, jamming and talking. Would really recommend for a true hostel vibe. Food is really good value and...”
Nata
Russia“Everything here was perfect: location, cleanliness, interior, high-speed wifi, friendly and fun atmosphere”
Schiemann
Germany“A great hostel providing everything you need. Was a very nice stay and we felt comfortable around the people and in our dorm.”
Timo
South Africa“The owners are so friendly, the hostel feels like one big family. We felt so comfortable and happy there. the breakfasts are AMAZING, freshly made and so delicious! If you are looking for a relaxed hostel that know how to run a place perfectly,...”
Iveta
New Zealand“One of the best hostels we stayed in in Kathmandu. Room was clean, nice social area and staff are very kind and polite, willing to help :)”
Nikita
India“The ambiance is very good, people are too friendly & helpful. Perfect location. Highly recommended.”
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Guests who stayed here loved
Marta
United Kingdom“Great spot to relax with a drink with a good crowd. Room was clean, comfortable, affordable and in a great location.”
Giovanna
Italy“Cozy and nice environment with amazing staff members. I highly recommend.”
Joshua
United Kingdom“Happy Donkey Hostel in Thamel is a gem! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, creating a positive vibe for travelers. The staff is not only friendly but goes the extra mile to ensure a pleasant stay. With its prime location in Thamel, this...”
Jeremy
Netherlands“The best thing about the Happy Donkey is the staff and the atmosphere. It's such a relaxed place and the staff were really helpful, friendly and chill. The private rooms are very nice as well, very good value for money.”
Keith
Austria“The atmosphere, the staff the location and the food. The chilled mood in the place was complimented by the cool buzz of backpackers/friends playing, jamming and talking. Would really recommend for a true hostel vibe. Food is really good value and...”
Nata
Russia“Everything here was perfect: location, cleanliness, interior, high-speed wifi, friendly and fun atmosphere”
Schiemann
Germany“A great hostel providing everything you need. Was a very nice stay and we felt comfortable around the people and in our dorm.”
Timo
South Africa“The owners are so friendly, the hostel feels like one big family. We felt so comfortable and happy there. the breakfasts are AMAZING, freshly made and so delicious! If you are looking for a relaxed hostel that know how to run a place perfectly,...”
Iveta
New Zealand“One of the best hostels we stayed in in Kathmandu. Room was clean, nice social area and staff are very kind and polite, willing to help :)”
Nikita
India“The ambiance is very good, people are too friendly & helpful. Perfect location. Highly recommended.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Donkey's Kitchen
- CuisineChinese • Indian • Nepalese
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
