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Set in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Boutique Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 600 metres from Thamel Chowk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, all rooms have a balcony with a city view. All rooms include a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also offer a patio. I do like this property, everything, food, staff, bed, shower, toilet and so on is nice. You can take a comfortable rest time.

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9.3
Superb
1,017 reviews
Price from
US$23.80
per night

Set in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 3 km from Swayambhunath Temple, 5.3 km from Pashupatinath and 6.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, all rooms include a patio with a city view. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. Very nice straff, great common area and rooftop. Good location as well, and clean! Staff clean bathrooms and common rooms every day. Hot water in the shower all day. Loved this hostel:) very comfortable

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9.1
Superb
1,505 reviews
Price from
US$25.20
per night

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.3 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Thamel Heritage Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.4 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 700 metres from Thamel Chowk. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. This is best hostel to stay. I highly recommend this place to stay it clean, quiet and simple.

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9.2
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
US$29.75
per night

Located in Kathmandu, 1.2 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Kwabahal Garden Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 600 metres from Thamel Chowk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable and clean hostel, very nice beds and on a side street from all the traffic with a garden where you can chill. The food was delicious and staff super friendly and helpful. Would stay again, and I did.

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9.3
Superb
183 reviews
Price from
US$25.20
per night

Set in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Nepalaya Home Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is located 1.3 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, 2.8 km from Swayambhu and 3.8 km from Swayambhunath Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. This hostel was amazing!! It felt like we were staying somewhere super luxurious, the room was so nice. It was absolutely huge, and the shower - oh my god! It was absolute perfection after our trek and other stays only had cold water and bucket showers. This shower had so much hot water. The bed was massive and super comfy. The staff were also great and so helpful. This is the best place we stayed in all trip.

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9
Superb
398 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

Situated in Kathmandu, 1.1 km from Swayambhu, Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Less than 1 km from Swayambhunath Temple and 3.7 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Location is just perfect, close to monasteries and the monkey temple, it's 15 min walking to thamel so luckily not in the middle of the touristic chaos, the staff was amazing, hope to see you again soon!

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9
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
US$3.60
per night

The breakfast offers continental, American or Asian options. At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving American and Nepalese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Super comfy place, helpful staff and good breakfast. Came there twice, would probably come again :)

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9.6
Exceptional
265 reviews
Price from
US$13.89
per night

Located in Kathmandu, 2 km from Swayambhu, Birds Nest Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 2.9 km from Swayambhunath Temple, 5.4 km from Pashupatinath and 6.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The staff and location are what sets Birds Nest apart! Fiery friendly and warm front desk manager. Location is prime 2 minutes walk from Thamel (but not in the chaos) while right next to tourist bus stop

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9
Superb
247 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Located in Kathmandu, 3.7 km from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 4.3 km of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Such good value for money, staff is super helpful and the hostel is located on a quieter street 😊 our room on the top floor was really cozy as well

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9.2
Superb
258 reviews
Price from
US$37.80
per night

Hostel Swastik is located in Bhaktapur, less than 1 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square and 12 km from Patan Durbar Square. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Nepalese cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi. I love this hostel and the people that make it! it's hard to come across a place that just makes you feel so welcomed, but this place do.

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9.1
Superb
174 reviews
Price from
US$5.70
per night

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