Shambhala Palace Hotel
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Shambhala Palace Hotel in Lhasa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, mountain and city views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine in a traditional and romantic ambiance, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Breakfast includes local specialties, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 42 mi from Lhasa Gonggar Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Ani Tsangkung Nunnery and near Jokhang Temple (1969 feet) and Ramoche Temple (16-minute walk). Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Felix
Switzerland
“Genuine old Tibetan property. They tried hard to provide good service.” - Szilard
Germany
“It was really an authentic experience to stay in this hotel. Compared to the price, it was well equipped. The staff was very kind.” - Jose
United States
“Amazing view of the Potala Palace from the rooftop!” - Leonie
United Kingdom
“The hotel is a restored former residence belonging to an ancient high ranking lama. Set within the old neighborhood of Lhasa it gives you a real Tibetan experience. All the rooms are large, colorful, with a grotto like bathroom and plenty of...” - Lesley
United Kingdom
“This was just heaven. It’s an old palace of a lama with glorious ornate Tibetan decor and furnishings and colours. The rooms look spectacular. But you soon discover that it’s cunningly furnished and has every possible modern convenience. Excellent...” - Vicki
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property great location lovely breakfast! Fantastic staff” - Sue
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel, beautiful room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic location in the old town.” - John
United Kingdom
“Location , architecture , in heart of Barkhor , friendly helpful staff” - Sandra
United Kingdom
“The old building is gorgeous and the room was decorated in a beautiful Tibetan style. Great location in old town. Room heater and humidifier worked well. Location in the old town is wonderful. Staff are super-friendly. Great to stay in a family...” - Annmee
Netherlands
“Beautiful place in traditional style, friendly and helpful staff and perfectly in city center.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- HOUSE OF SHAMBHALA RESTAURANT
- CuisineAsian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.









The fine print
Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.
For guests who are non-Chinese citizen ID card holders, a permit to tibet is needed. Guests need to apply it at the tibetan Lhasa Tourism Bureau at least 7 days in advance. For more details, please contact hotel directly.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.