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The 10 Best Hostels in Kathmandu, Nepal

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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. The property is located 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, 2.8 km from Swayambhu and 3.8 km from Swayambhunath Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

one of.the best hoste ever i stay.Very.clean and friendly.staff. I feel like a home.

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9.4
Superb
196 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Kwabahal Boutique Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 600 metres from Thamel Chowk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The room was great, enough space to feel comfortable, the beds feel very private. The shower is spacious and actually hot! People who work there are just amazing and very friendly. Internet is good and stable for working online

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9.4
Superb
519 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

The hostel features certain rooms with city views, and each room comes with a patio. Guest rooms include bed linen.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is 1.9 km from Thamel Hotel & Spa, while Swayambhu is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport, 5 km from the hostel.

staff are very friendly, always ready to help. Great value for money. The dorm is super clean, bed is comfortable, bathrooms are always clean. Rooftop is bonus. location is in the center of Thamel, short walk to everywhere.

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9.1
Superb
363 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Located in Kathmandu, 3.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 4.3 km of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

We had the top room with a large window connected to a balcony that you can enter from the hallway. The room was simple but everything was there. The best part of our stay where the nice people. Sunny is super friendly aswell as the rest of the staff. They are all wonderfull :)

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9.1
Superb
208 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Hotel Sisters Home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.5 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 300 metres from Thamel Chowk. The property is 90 metres from the city centre and 1.6 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

If you want to leave Nepal having gained a true Nepalese friend then stay here. The owner is lovely to the bone. Couldn't be more helpful and genuinely friendly. I stayed much longer than planned. The place is good value for the price. Reliable and fast internet, nice balcony area, good low cost restaurant with Western breakfast and Nepalese food. Luggage storage for when you hike. Water refill so you don't need to pile up plastic in this stunning country. Seriously, you can't ask for anything more for the price. I left having made a good friend for life. Stay here!

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9
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving international cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

The ambience and the staff were mind blowing. Amazing with everything. The owner is great and helpful. In a gest the stay was worth it and recommend fellow travellers and backpackers to come and experience the stay.

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9.1
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast city views. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Absolutly nothing to complain. Very nice family, they catch me at airpot. They help me to plan my trip, to get a sim card, book taxi, get good price, etc... The room was confortable, clean and quiet. Btw, family's dad has a tourrist office in Thalem, I booked a trekking in Pokhara montain, it was fabulous. That's simple this family made my holidays in NEPAL !

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9.4
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Offering a restaurant and free WiFi, Alobar1000 Hostel is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu Durbar Square is 2.3 km away.

Narayanhiti Palace Museum is located 1.2 km from the Kathmandu hostel. Tribhuvan International Airport is 5.3 km away.

This place is the best. The staff are amazing; super nice and helpful. The food is great and lots of variety. Location is perfect especially if you're planning to go on a trek. No more than 10 minute walk to all the trekking shops. They also have their own adventure booking company at the hostel which is also great! Not far from the airport, just a cheap cab ride. Everything is clean and well taken care of. Don't think twice, just book it.

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9.6
Exceptional
61 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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. The property is around 3 km from Swayambhunath Temple, 5.3 km from Pashupatinath and 6.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

i could say that the place is really nice and the staffs are really cool and helpful i appreciate them and everything they've done for us....cheers

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8.7
Fabulous
1,533 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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. Less than 1 km from Swayambhunath Temple and 3.7 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Everything was great, the rooms, staff, location. Great value for such money, if I was again booking hostel there, I would definitely book Monkey Bunky again.

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8.2
Very good
110 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

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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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  • Kwabahal Boutique Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 519 reviews

    Kwabahal Boutique Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kathmandu.

    Their excellent behavior, decoration and location.

  • Thamel Hotel & Spa
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 363 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.

    Staff, food, coffee, facilities and location. I'll be back!

  • Hotel Sisters Home
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 122 reviews

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

    The people running it are amazingly kind! 10/10

  • Flock Hostel Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 927 reviews

    Flock Hostel Kathmandu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kathmandu.

    Clean rooms, great location, live music, good food!

  • Elbrus Home
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 428 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 2.9 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.

    very friendly hotel owner. fresh breakfast cooked to order.

  • Shangri-la Boutique Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 123 reviews

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

    nice terrace and really good food! perfect breakfast

  • Mystic Vibes Fitness-Homestay Commune
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 47 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 4 km from Pashupatinath, Mystic Vibes Fitness-Homestay Commune features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    New concept gym stay ....very budget friendly clean place

  • Happy Feet Girls Hostel
    Budget options available

    Located in Kathmandu, within 2.1 km of Pashupatinath and 3.9 km of Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Feet Girls Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Kathmandu

  • Alobar1000 Hostel
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 61 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and free WiFi, Alobar1000 Hostel is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu Durbar Square is 2.3 km away. All rooms include a fan.

    Nice place, clean, great location, supernice staff.

  • Nepalaya Home Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 196 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.

    the most important is the shower water is hot enough !

  • Delights Home
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 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.

    Kedves volt a fogadtatás, kényelmes, tágas volt a lakás.

  • Hello KTM Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 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.

    Loved the stay, the staff is also extremely warm :)

  • Best Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 208 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.

    Peace and comfort prime location and friendly staff

  • Yakety Yak Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 327 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.

    Clean and nice place in the center of Thamel, friendly staff!

  • Holiday Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 329 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.

    Very nice place in the center, and the staff is very kind

  • Wander Thirst
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 345 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 1.6 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Wander Thirst offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The patio is amazing, good food, nice people, great vibes

  • Birds Nest Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 219 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.

    Lovely room with great view. Good location and helpfull staff!!

  • Hotel Yala Peak
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 282 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Yala Peak offers self-catering accommodation. It is just 500 metres from the Garden of Dreams and Royal Palace Museum. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    Staff was very friendly, nice location, we felt at home

  • Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,533 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.

    Excellent service and localisation. Cozy common space

  • Yog Hostel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 489 reviews

    Yog Hostel has a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu.

    Bed was very confortable with hot water and a kitchen to cook.

  • Happy Donkey hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 27 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Happy Donkey hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    L'espace dehors, le personnel et le petit dej sont top

  • Planet Nomad Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 554 reviews

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

    Host is very helping and nice. Terrace view is so good.

  • Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 250 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.

    Good place to stay in Thamel. Very nice and helpfull owner.

  • Big Tree Hostel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 303 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.

    I recommend it, very nice family atmosphere, very good cuisine 🥰

  • Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 110 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.

    super friendly and helpful staff, close to the city

  • Sara's Backpackers Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 187 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.

    The food is amezing and expensive. Staffs are good.

  • Aarogya Hostel and Restaurant
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 42 reviews

    Featuring free bikes, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Aarogya Hostel and Restaurant is located in Kathmandu, 1.6 km from Swayambhu and 1.5 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

    Everything is near markets shops & for safety is the best

  • Trekkers Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 392 reviews

    Set in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Trekkers Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Nice people that works there and good service and good food

  • 8848 Hostel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 122 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, 8848 Hostel is located in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

    Es ist sauber.Das Personal war super lieb. Die Lage ist gut.

  • Beehive Hostel Kathmandu
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 53 reviews

    Situated in Kathmandu, 2 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Beehive Hostel Kathmandu features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar.

    - The price is fair for the private room - The staff is nice

  • Hotel Red Planet
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    Operating a 24-hour front desk to assist guests, Hotel Red Planet offers free Wi-Fi in public areas of the property. It is 1 km from Narayanhiti Royal Museum and Durbar Square.

  • Thamel Hostel and Apartment

    Featuring a bar, Thamel Hostel and Apartment is located in the centre of Kathmandu, 1.5 km from Hanuman Dhoka.

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Hostels that guests love in Kathmandu

  • Avg. price/night: £16.87
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 196 reviews
    One of the best hostel I ever stayed.I would like to recommend to stay here. All the staff are very helpful specially Nissan and bimal.Thank you nepalaya hostel for providing such facilities in such cheap rate.
    Xinwen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £7.23
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 70 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.
    Michal
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.44
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 158 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.
    Chiara
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 303 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 🤞❤️
    Vishal
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £36.68
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 519 reviews
    Best hostel in Katmandu thamel.Good room cheap cost .they organize tours and trekking.Good garden restaurants
    B
    BINBIN
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.46
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 345 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!
    Josua
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £5.46
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 42 reviews
    Cool cheap stay in dormitory. Clean and friendly staff. Nice chillout areas with food available on premises. Would happily recommend.
    tammy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.94
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 832 reviews
    great basic(budget) hotel, great location, cheap price, lovely staff and have luggage storage if you want to go on a hike
    Niamh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £9.64
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 554 reviews
    the hostel is in a nice area near everything but in a quiet street so it’s better as Kathmandu can be very noisy. the rooftop is very comfortable with a nice view to chill, you can order coffee for very cheap, room and dormitory are ok, hot water in one of the bathroom, for the price I recommend !
    Leticia
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 303 reviews
    This hostel has the friendliest and most helpfull staff ive ever met, and ive been backpacking for over a year. I lost all my things and they really went out of their way to help me recover them. They also let me use the showers and facilities way after checkout. Felt very safe at the hostel, great location, quiet at night, nice terrace and great vibes.
    micaela
    Solo traveller

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