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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.

J
Jaiswal
From
India
What a beautiful stayyy! Such comfy bed, slept like a baby every night after exploring around. Hot water facility, clean washrooms, every thing is just perfect here. I highly highly recommend this stay to anyone travelling to Kathmandu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews
Price from
$46.59
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.

Y
Yıldırım
From
Turkey
Perfect. For this price it was awesome. Hot water, clean toilets, smilefull personal. ☺️☺️☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,517 reviews
Price from
$36.45
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.

E
Erik
From
Sweden
The rooms were spacious and clean. The receptionist was very kind. I forgot hos name.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
$44.51
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.

G
Gabriel
From
Brazil
The hostel is very clean, and the beds are comfortable. It completely pays off - the staff is very nice, and the restaurant at the hostel is delicious. I’ve been travelling for a long time, and Kwabahal has been a top hostel I stayed at in Asia. The WiFi is also good and stable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
$46.59
1 night, 2 adults

Nepalaya Home Hostel

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

L
Lucas
From
Austria
Full marks for this place. Super friendly, comfortable, helpful, and perfectly clean. I will return for another stay soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Price from
$12
1 night, 2 adults

Birds Nest Hostel

Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu, 1.2 miles from Swayambhu, Birds Nest Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

R
Reuben C
From
India
Very good and hospitable staff and nice and comfy neat and clean stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
$13
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.

S
Sitha
From
Austria
the rooms are clean and comfortable. the surroundings are quiet and the garden around the restaurant is beautiful. you can refill filtered water. we came by bicycle and were able to store them safely here. even when we packed the cycles for the flight, we were able to store the packed boxes safely for a few days. the owners and staff are very helpful. the wifi works very well. there is a bicycle repair shop nearby where you can get boxes for transport by plane.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
$11.34
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Sisters Home

Thamel, Kathmandu

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

R
Rene
From
Mexico
It was very centric and accessible
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
$14.25
1 night, 2 adults

Alobar1000 Hostel

Kathmandu

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

M
Minhaj
From
Bangladesh
Excellent accommodation for the value of money. The staff are very well behaved, nice cozy restaurant, the Milk chai was the best Chai in Nepal for me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
$32.40
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.

N
Nadav
From
Israel
I had a great stay! The hotel is very clean, perfectly located in the center, and the staff are extremely kind and helpful. Everyone was so nice and welcoming — I’d definitely come back again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in Kathmandu

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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.

Most booked hostels in Kathmandu and surrounding area in the past month

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

    From $25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 127 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

    Located in Kathmandu, a 11-minute walk from Pashupatinath, Veda Dormitory has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    From $10 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
  • 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
  • Happy Donkey hostel

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 43 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 $9 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

    From $51 per night
  • Peakman Residence

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 55 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.

    From $12 per night

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

    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.

    From $16.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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

    From $46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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, 344 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.

    From $37.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 444 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.

    From $14.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

    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.

    From $33.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 550 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 $70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 35 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

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, 263 reviews

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

    From $56.09 per night
  • Flock Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,154 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, bar and views of mountain, Flock Kathmandu is located in Kathmandu, 1.1 miles from Hanuman Dhoka.

  • Elbrus Home

    Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 500 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 $14 per night
  • Wander Thirst

    Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 601 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
  • Society Hostel

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Featuring a shared lounge, Society Hostel is located in the center of Kathmandu, 1.2 miles from Hanuman Dhoka.

  • Heranya hostel

    Bākhri Kharka
    Budget options available

    Located in Bākhri Kharka, within a 3-minute walk of Patan Durbar Square and 3.3 miles of Hanuman Dhoka, Heranya hostel provides accommodations with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

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Hostels that guests love in Kathmandu

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,154 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 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 291 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, 1,001 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 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 601 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 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 119 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