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Review score

Based on 52 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    A hidden gem
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Robina and her family were excellent hosts. They made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Nothing was too much to ask and they sorted everything for us very quickly. They provide drinking water for a minimal cost which is great and offer a laundry service again for a very low cost. They even had us round for supper one night! We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment which was very clean and comfortable. Is in the ground floor of the Homestay so you have access to Help from Robina and her family as well as the amazing rooftop Terrace. The apartment has two bedrooms, one with an ensuite, and another bathroom, and a kitchen living room. The property felt very secure. It is down a lane away from the road and there is a locked gate and each room has doors which can lock too. The properties in a great location. There are lots of shops a few restaurants and a bakery nearby. It is only a very short walk from Thamel, you can enjoy all the perks of staying in Thamel, without the noise and the chaos! I’d highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Kathmandu!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very helpful hosts that provided me with a lot of recommendations! They weren’t pushy either even though I opted not to do a trek with them. Awesome homestay experience!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was about a 10-15min walk from Thamel so it felt a little far walking in the dark as a solo female traveler. Because I was there during the Dashain festival, food nearby was limited as a lot of the shops were closed.

    Beautiful home with a beautiful family. Rabina and Rissi were so welcoming and gave me a local experience when I stayed with them during the Dashain festival. Thank you for your hospitality!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    9.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We chose this place because of the laundry service, but doing the laundry was a bit complicated. We could not wash the laundry on the morning due to her own need to the clothes lines, which is fine. Instead we should wash the evening before so laundry could dry overnight. When we finished washing, we were told that there is no space to dry the laundry outside. We should leave them wet in the bags or spread them at the stairs, which we did, but clothes were dirty next morning. So maybe go wash your laundry somewhere else.

    Ramina is very nice and welcoming. She invited us in her home for tea and bisquits, when we arrived. The room and bathroom were very clean. She organised airport transfer for us during the night/early morning.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    Will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Facilities are new and clean. Rooftop and terrace are amazing. Feels like home. The family running the place are kind, helpful, and welcoming. Kitchen/common area is nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We came to Kathmandu by night bus and checking in early in the morning was not an issue at all. Very nice and helpful family. We got the room on the rooftop which is very beautiful. The bathroom seemed pretty new.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay in Kathmandu! Very friendly hosts and close to the city centre without it being noisy :)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Excellent choice for Kathmandu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice family that runs the place Clean rooms Hot water Comfortable beds

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean accommodation with a beautiful rooftop view of Kathmandu. Laundry services available and fast wifi. The hosts were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room, friendly people, located in a safe area, quiet place to sleep

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean room friendly family good price laundery service available

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place! The family that keeps the house they are very kind and everytime you feel confortable. Excelents rooms and very close from tamel. For sure i recomend this place ☺️🙏🏼🇳🇵

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price, use kitchen only for long stay(i staied 6 days but Is not enough), Is not allowed invite any person

    Nice Place, lovely owner

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    9.0
    Excellent rooms and price value, but you have to walk a little more to get to the main tourist sites
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location is a little far from the main tourist attractions. And it is located next to a dirt road that gets a little annoying to walk through if it rains.

    The room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. The room had a nice balcony. The property also has a very nice terrace on the top floor. The location is quiet and great for a good rest. The price is super good for the facilities in comparison to other properties I stayed at in Kathmandu.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    10
    Lovely hosts. Warm & cozy guest house in a well located area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts are welcoming you in a very warming way. Rooms and the whole guest house is very clean and cozy. I loved the roof top, where you can sit and relax. It‘s also good located, just a couple of minutes from „Thamel“, where you can find varieties of restaurants, bars, etc. You also have a big supermarket next to the guest house (3 walking minutes). The hosts are also inviting you to come with them to traditional festivals, if there is one. So they also socialise with you, as long as you want to and treating you like family. I appreciated this a lot as a single traveler. Also they take care of your needs and wishes, so you can ask both of the hosts if you need any help for a hiking trip, going to Pokhara, etc. I highly recommend this guest house because I felt very safe and comfortable and had a very lovely time with the people who stayed here with me and the hosts. Thank you that I could enjoy my stay that much.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    10
    Perfect location, clean rooms, beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It's a beautiful place, which present warm and comfort family home with kind hosts. Very close to Thamel, but not too much, so you can enjoy a little piece of quiet

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    10
    A true homely stay in Kathmandu. Will always return here :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't ask for more!

    Perfect location - nestled away in a quiet side-street whilst minutes away from Thamel & the most wonderful hosts!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the best place to stay in the Thamel area for sure. The hosts are like family and serve the best dal baht thali I've had as well.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's conveniently located 400m from Thamel, away from the noises, but super close to the places of interest. Room was spacious, shower was nice, very good wifi connection and furniture as well as other facilities were clean and new. Hosts were very nice and friendly

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rabina and her family are lovely! This was the perfect stay in Kathmandu

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    Great location, easy short walk to the main streets, quieter compared to the touristy area, wonderul family, friendly, kind, helpful and professional.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is really quiet, offers a great view from the roof terrace and the landlady is extremely friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really small size - just 2 single beds and table in the room.

    New rooms, fresh towels, nearby to many restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A short 10min walk into Thamel for cafes and restaurants. I like the share kitchen as an option A nice warm newish building (2019), a blessing in the cooler seasons

    Stayed in June 2022

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