The rooftop terrace at this Thamel property offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape - perfect for planning adventures in Nepal's natural beauty
Hotel Excelsior in central Thamel blends comfort with adventure. Relax on the rooftop terrace, shop on-site, and enjoy local cuisine at Khamsang Restaurant. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected, and bike rentals make city exploration easy.
Thamel, a neighborhood in Kathmandu, is home to Hotel Excelsior. Notable landmarks in the area include Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath. Natural History Museum and Patan Zoo are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kathmandu travel guide
Narsingh Camp, Thamel, P.O. Box 9432, Kathmandu
What's nearby
Garden of Dreams
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Durbar Marg
10 min walk - 0.8 km
Kathmandu Durbar Square
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Ballys Casino
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Narayanhity Palace Museum
10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM)
23 min drive
Restaurants
Or2k
1 min walk
RoadHouse Café
1 min walk
Purple Haze
1 min walk
Yin Yang Restaurant
1 min walk
Third Eye Restaurant
1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Excelsior
Hotel near Pashupatinath Temple
At Hotel Excelsior, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. The on-site restaurant, Khamsang Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Excelsior have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Khamsang Restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Library
Shopping
TV in common areas
Waterslide
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
2 buildings
5 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NPR 7.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1000 per vehicle
Crib (infant bed) fee: NPR 7.0 per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Excelsior P Ltd
Excelsior P Ltd Kathmandu
Hotel Excelsior Ltd
Hotel Excelsior P Ltd
Hotel Excelsior P Ltd Kathmandu
Hotel Excelsior Kathmandu
Excelsior Kathmandu
Hotel Excelsior (P) Ltd
Hotel Excelsior Hotel
Hotel Excelsior Kathmandu
Hotel Excelsior Hotel Kathmandu
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Excelsior pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Excelsior?
As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Excelsior on 8 March 2026 start from AED 131, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Excelsior?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Excelsior?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Hotel Excelsior provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NPR 1000 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Excelsior located?
Located in Thamel, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Temples of the Elements, Three Goddesses Temples, and Garden of Dreams. Durbar Marg and Kathesimbhu Stupa are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Excelsior Reviews
6.8
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Hotel Excelsior is a great stay in an awesome location. The staff are so friendly and helpful. I have stayed here a number of times and always come back. Many thanks.
Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
26 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Arriving tired from the airport, we were told that, although TWO rooms were reserved and paid for through RBC, they only had been notified and received payment for ONE. Luckily they had one more room for our daughters. Unfortunately, it was over a club and very noisy til late at night. It was not practical to phone RBC since it was the middle of the night in Canada, nor did I want to spend an indefinite length of time on hold on a cell phone from Nepal so we took the path of least resistance and paid again on Visa for the second room for the length of our stay. I am now having unbelievable difficulty having this resolved. I spent almost 30 minutes on hold on the RBC assistance line only to be told they couldn’t help me and gave me an email address to use. I wrote a lengthy email explaining the situation and it could not be delivered because the address I was given does not exist!! I have nothing good to say about this experience with RBC travel rewards. The booking system for this hotel did not work and there is no recourse for me as a customer to obtain help!
Nice clean place. The room was quite well furnished and good plumbing. There's a rooftop restaurant and we had an amazing breakfast.. including a much better than average bacon and oatmeal.
The only problem we had was the street was dug up for repairs and had to haul our bags for about 15 minutes.. but can hardly daily the hotel for that and im sure the construction is done by now.
Super clean/safe and very nice location right in the heart of Thamel. Reasonable price with comfy bed. Really recommended! 적당한 가격에 엄청 깨끗하고 타멜내에 대형마트 옆 골목 끝에 위치 하고 있어서 찾기도 쉽고 안전했습니다. 다음에 네팔 방문에도 꼭 다시 이용할 예정.!
Arrived late at night. Reservation was ready and checkin was quick and efficient. This is an older property but good condition. Room was clean and quiet. WiFi worked but was spotty.
Godt til prisen. I Nepal er standarden generel lav, så efter at have rejst rundt i to uger og boet med ret lav komfort var det skønt at slutte turen af med et rent og pænt badeværelse. Tagterrassen er rigtig fin og hyggelig. Her spiser man morgenmad og drikker god kaffe. Da jeg chekkede ind var der lige lidt startvanskeligheder, da jeg havde betalt for køleskab og morgenmad - det var de ikke helt enige med mig i, men de fixede det så fik både mit køleskab og morgenmad. Så alt i alt en fin oplevelse.
Firm but comfortable beds
Excellent hot showers
Wonderful rooftop garden with restaurant overlooking KTM
Friendly staff
Good location for Thamel
Good value
Very clean
Lift in full working order
isy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
17 March 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good value and excellently located in Tamil. The addition of opening the roof garden/restaurant is new since my last visit.
My stay at Excelsior was so easy, from being picked up at the airport by hotel staff until the time I left. The reception, dining room and cleaning staff were friendly and responded to requests very quickly. My room was clean, and kept clean and tidy throughout my stay.
I have stayed at the hotel whenever I travel to Kathmandu and enjoyed catching up with the same travelers from different countries who also stay there. I have traveled a lot in many countries and have found the hotel has the best shower I have had in my many years of staying in hotels.
Looking forward to getting back to Kathmandu and staying at the Excelsior again.
David
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
6/10 Okay
Uwe
1 December 2014
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel im lebhaften Zentrum von Kathmandu/Thamel
Anfangs waren wir sehr begeistert vom Hotel. Es war sauber und die Zimmer sehr komfortabel. Am Abend aber dann merkte man, warum das doch sehr schöne Hotel nicht ausgebucht war. Es war bis in den Morgen sehr laut gewesen. Etwa 10 Meter entfernt ist eine Disco mit sehr lauter Musik. Auch hörte man zusätzlich meist am Wochenende sehr laute Livemusik. Da die Fenster nicht isoliert sind, war an Schlaf nicht zu denken.
Am Ende unserer Trekking-Tour kehrten wir erneut in das Hotel zurück. Nun wurde uns gesagt, dass wir bei unserer ersten Buchung etwas höherpreisige Zimmer erhielten, so dass wir uns nun mit etwas einfacheren Standard-Rooms begnügen müßten. Das erste war nun, wir mußten vom Haupthotel in ein gegenüber liegendes Gebäude wechseln. Dort erhielten wir ein Doppelzimmer das etwa 4-6 qm groß war. Die Betten waren in L-Form aufgestellt u. es schien so, dass es zuvor wohl ein Einzelzimmer gewesen war, was nun zu einem Doppelzimmer umfunktioniert wurde. Dadurch, dass unsere beiden Koffer neben den Betten standen, konnten wir uns kaum im Zimmer bewegen. Das WC mit Dusche war ebenso klein.
Uwe
8/10 Good
zayda
30 September 2014
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
location great
using internet, help was there,
accommodating me to 1st floor where I don't have to get fourth floor, for older person
taxi availability
breakfast food was great, inside hotel, sorry was not able to taste dinner
wish there is more info on bus ride to Mt Everest
overall my stay was just right, enough staff to give help when I needed
This hotels manager cheat with us
he was told us your tatif hase 30 $ par days including all
but
last we have check out he told us your tariff hase 40 $ par day
at last we have paid 120 $ for three days stayed
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
20 March 2014
Great location, basic room
Basic but clean, in the middle of Thamel. Low price and simple room with hot water, bed, closet, desk. They changed the two single beds for a queen sized bed for me in a short time.
though hotel is situated in Thamel, You have to break your head to find this hotel. Rooms are not as good as shown in pictures. There are much better hotels in same vicinity. All the instruments in washrooms are age old and not at all in working situation. Stay was just ok over there. Suggestion could be, before booking the hotels check it with other hotels, if possible physically they only go for the rooms. They also do not provide parking space and charge for if done so which is big pain. Card machine also didn't work while making payment , so had to pay by cash.