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Kwabahal Boutique Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Boutique Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sofia
From
Sweden
The hostel is located in a quieter part of Thamel away from hustle and bustle. Peaceful and greenery environment. Room is cosy and comfortable, with a super hot shower and spacious shared bathroom. Staff are very friendly and accommodating, always smiling and greeting. It's a new hostel, so I highly recommend it. Will be back soon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews
Price from
$43.70
1 night, 2 adults

Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

J
Juta
From
United Kingdom
We had a really good stay at Rest up Kathmandu, it was nice and clean, staff were so friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed it and definitely would stay again. Very nice roof top , amazing location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,475 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Bed and Pillow Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu and with Hanuman Dhoka reachable within a 12-minute walk, Bed and Pillow Hostel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

M
Mahākali
From
Saudi Arabia
The reception staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and they are willing to go above, and beyond to guarantee the customer satisfaction. They are available 24/7. The Delux Room is one of the best luxury rooms in Thamel area for a reasonable price. The room was clean, brand new, with AC, and fully equipped with everything needed includding toiletries, water bottles, a kettle, and a comfortable king-size bed. It is definitely one of the best mid-range price accomodations available in Thamel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
$12.80
1 night, 2 adults

Thamel Heritage Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Thamel Heritage Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

H
Hikmat
From
Nepal
This is best hostel to stay. I highly recommend this place to stay it clean, quiet and simple.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
$42.99
1 night, 2 adults

Kwabahal Garden Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Garden Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Arafat
From
Nepal
Everything was cool. Promod was a nice guy☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
$43.70
1 night, 2 adults

Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel

Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Swayambhu, Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

c
chucho_a
From
Spain
Location is just perfect, close to monasteries and the monkey temple, it's 15 min walking to thamel so luckily not in the middle of the touristic chaos, the staff was amazing, hope to see you again soon!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
$8.10
1 night, 2 adults

Best Hostel

Lazimpat, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 2.3 miles from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Małgorzata
From
Poland
Sunny is the best host ever! He took personal interest in us and we had some nice conversations. The rest of the staff is also exceptionally nice! I liked the hostel so much that I came back for a second stay bring a couple of friends. Even booking one night in advance I could get two rooms and everyone was happy to see us again. The food and coffee were really good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Price from
$11.76
1 night, 2 adults

Yakety Yak Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Yakety Yak Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Milica
From
Serbia
Central location, not as noisy as reviews say. Friendly staff. Very clean facilities and hot shower available. Great food and drinks at the rooftop restaurant/bar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
$30.04
1 night, 2 adults

Alobar1000 Hostel

Kathmandu

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

P
Paula
From
Switzerland
I had an amazing time at Alobar1000! I met the best people and had so much fun. The hostel attracts an open-minded and outgoing crowd so it's very easy to make great connections, especially as a solo traveller—one of the best hostel experiences I have had. The place was very clean, the beds were comfortable and I appreciated the care from the staffs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Checkpoint KTM Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, one mile from Hanuman Dhoka, Checkpoint KTM Hostel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

K
Kay Wo Xen
From
Taiwan
New , clean and have everything that a backpackers needs
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 529 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,135 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews

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

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,475 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Kathmandu and nearby

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 center of Kathmandu, a 18-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka.

From $25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews

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

From $13.30 per night

Veda Dormitory

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Veda Dormitory is located in Kathmandu, a 11-minute walk from Pashupatinath and 2 miles from Boudhanath Stupa.

From $28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

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

From $20 per night

Sweetis Home

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

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

From $15 per night

Pasa Home

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Ideally located in the Thamel district of Kathmandu, Pasa Home is located 1.6 miles from Swayambhu, 1.1 miles from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 2.2 miles from Swayambhunath Temple.

From $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

Located in Kathmandu, a 17-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Donkey hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $12.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Featuring a bar, Aashraya Home Hostel is located in the center of Kathmandu, 1.1 miles from Hanuman Dhoka.

From $102 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Holiday Hostel Kathmandu has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kathmandu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, a 17-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Shangrila Boutique Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Holiday Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

Ideally located in the center of Kathmandu, Hotel Yala Peak is within a 14-minute walk of Hanuman Dhoka and 0.9 miles of Kathmandu Durbar Square.

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

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Thamel Hotel & Spa is located in the center of Kathmandu, a 19-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka.

From $75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 1.1 miles from Hanuman Dhoka, Thamel Hostel & Spa provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

Located conveniently in the center of Kathmandu, Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd has free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.

From $13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Thamel Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From $110.50 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, 260 reviews

Nextdoor Patan features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Pātan.

From $54.84 per night

Flock Kathmandu

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,135 reviews

Featuring a terrace, bar and views of mountain, Flock Kathmandu is located in Kathmandu, 1.2 miles from Hanuman Dhoka.

From $33 per night

Elbrus Home

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 1.7 miles from Swayambhu, Elbrus Home has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a bar.

From $13 per night

Wander Thirst

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 591 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 1.1 miles from Hanuman Dhoka, Wander Thirst provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $13.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Nepalaya Home Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

From $17 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 located in the center of Kathmandu, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

From $15 per night

Peakman Residence

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, 2.6 miles from Pashupatinath, Peakman Residence provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Planet Nomad Hostel

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 606 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 playground.

From $11 per night

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Avg. price/night: $33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,135 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 272 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
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $153
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews
Best hostel in Katmandu thamel.Good room cheap cost .they organize tours and trekking.Good garden restaurants
Guest review by
BINBIN
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $13.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 591 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 traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 129 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 traveler
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