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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.

P
Pauna
From
Romania
Nice rooftop and great place to meet other travellers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,556 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 142 reviews
Price from
$44.51
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Sophanna Rith
From
Vietnam
The Staff are very nice very helpful, location, bathroom, bed, lobby, downstairs many things which I like about...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
$46.59
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Panagiotis
From
Greece
The room was clean and renovated. The stuff is really friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
Price from
$12
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Ellen
From
Taiwan
Staffs are warm and helpful, environments are clean and nice, thank you:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 967 reviews
Price from
$46.59
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mahesh
From
Nepal
Interesting place to stay in Kathmandu. Economical and beautiful place to stay !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Price from
$13
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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Alobar1000 Hostel

Kathmandu

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

A
Amber H
From
United States
I felt very comfortable and welcomed from the moment I arrived at Alobar1000! The staff are very friendly and helpful and even carried my heavy backpack up the stairs to my room for me. The private room at Alobar1000 is very large and clean and I loved the bay window overlooking the pool with a loveseat. The bed is very comfortable and the pillows and comforter are so soft and very high quality, which was unexpected (it reminded me of an expensive hotel room in the States). The bathroom is also very large and clean and I had plenty of hot water for showers as well as nice towels and soaps provided to use. I'll definitely return to Alobar1000 and really enjoyed my time there. I highly recommend staying here as you're going to love it!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
$32.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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
MUKUNDA
From
North Macedonia
I truly enjoyed my stay here. The staff were warm, welcoming, and always ready to help. The location was perfect, close to everything I needed. My room was spotless, comfortable, and had reliable hot water at all times. The service was excellent, and I would happily return on my next visit."
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
$13.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Thamel Hostel & Spa

Thamel, Kathmandu

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.

S
Steven Harvey Thomas
From
Canada
I recently stayed  at thamel hostel & spa wanted to share my positive experience. The rooms were incredibly spacious and well-maintained, and the staff were exceptionally welcoming and professional, making me feel right at home. If you are visiting Kathmandu and looking for an affordable yet outstanding place to stay, I highly recommend this location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
$36.45
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.

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

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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, 262 reviews

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

    From $56.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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

    From $44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 161 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

  • Holiday Hostel

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 363 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 $30 per night

  • Thamel Hotel & Spa

    Thamel, Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 556 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 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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

    From $60 per night

  • Flock Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,171 reviews

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

    From $30 per night

  • Elbrus Home

    Kathmandu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 516 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

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, 439 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, 340 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 $34.05 per night
  • 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, a 11-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

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

    From $13.44 per night

  • Veda Dormitory

    Kathmandu
    Central location

    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
    Central location

    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, 180 reviews

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

    From $20 per night

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

  • Peakman Residence

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 52 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
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 659 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 $13 per night

  • Big Tree Hostel

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu, 1.1 miles from Swayambhu, Big Tree Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $12 per night

  • Verve Nepal's Hostel

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Kathmandu and with Swayambhu reachable within one mile, Verve Nepal's Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property...

    From $15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 553 reviews

    Yog Hostel- Rooftop Yoga & Backpacker Social Stay in Thamel, Kathamndu has a fitness center, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kathmandu.

    From $14.85 per night

  • Vinayak Girls Hostel

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Vinayak Girls Hostel has accommodations in Kathmandu. The property is located 2.3 miles from Swayambhu, 2.5 miles from Swayambhunath Temple and 2.9 miles from Kathmandu Durbar Square.

    From $6.30 per night

  • Located in Kathmandu, Pema Guest House features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From $14.84 per night

  • KTM Homestay

    Kathmandu
    No credit card needed

    Located in Kathmandu and within 2.2 miles of Swayambhu, KTM Homestay features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From $2.50 per night

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  • Flock Kathmandu

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: $30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,171 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

  • Big Tree Hostel

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: $12
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 302 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

  • Kwabahal Boutique Hostel

    Hostel in Thamel, Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: $153
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 967 reviews
    Best hostel in Katmandu thamel.Good room cheap cost .they organize tours and trekking.Good garden restaurants
    Guest review by
    BINBIN
    Solo traveler

  • Wander Thirst

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Avg. price/night: $12.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 598 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

  • Aarogya Hostel and Restaurant

    Hostel in Kathmandu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 115 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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