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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.

m
maia
From
Israel
The common area to meet people is very nice, staff is helpful and it's very well located
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,021 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.

C
Camilo
From
Chile
Best hostel in Kathmandu 👌🏾
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Payton Hardi
From
Switzerland
I like the people working there, owner's are also very polite and helpful. They have young people, they will take good care of everybody.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
$12.80
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.

S
Steven Harvey Thomas
From
Canada
I had a fantastic stay at a hostel that offered amazing free information about trekking, city tours and many more. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a wellness-focused, budget-friendly stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 172 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.

M
Miky
From
Czech Republic
Breakfast was amazing. Scrambled eggs, buffalo bacon and milk tea. The location is great too. Garden inside the house. Perfect service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 185 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.

M
Minh Thu
From
United States
clean, safe, great location, comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 398 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.

M
MarineH
From
France
It's my 2nd time in this hostel and I still really appreciate it very much! In 2-3 weeks that I've been out of KTM they made huge and really good changes. This place is getting better and better! Beautiful, comfortable, great location and price and the food has gotten even better than last time 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 247 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.

M
Małgorzata
From
Poland
Sunny is the best host ever! He took personal interest in us and we had some nice conversations. The rest of the staff is also exceptionally nice! I liked the hostel so much that I came back for a second stay bring a couple of friends. Even booking one night in advance I could get two rooms and everyone was happy to see us again. The food and coffee were really good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
Price from
$10.08
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, 198 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, 26 reviews
Price from
$13.50
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 593 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,021 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kathmandu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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

From $46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 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, 329 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Holiday Hostel in Kathmandu offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi.

From $45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 441 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 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 315 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 $33.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 546 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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 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
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

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, 264 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 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Thamel Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From $135 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 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 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews

Featuring a terrace, bar and views of mountain, Flock Kathmandu is located in Kathmandu, 1.2 miles from Hanuman Dhoka.

From $33 per night

Elbrus Home

Kathmandu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 491 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, 593 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Wander Thirst in Kathmandu offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views.

From $13.86 per night

The Hostel

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

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> The Hostel in Kathmandu offers a welcoming hostel environment with a restaurant, lounge, and outdoor seating area.

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...

From $6.53 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 141 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

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

From $20 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

Pasa Home

Kathmandu
No credit card needed

Ideally located in the Thamel district of Kathmandu, Pasa Home is located 1.6 miles from Swayambhu, 1.1 miles from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 2.2 miles from Swayambhunath Temple.

From $17 per night

Happy Donkey hostel

Kathmandu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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.

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.

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Avg. price/night: $33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,152 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, 283 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: $166.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,021 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, 593 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 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 125 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