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Hotel Friend's Home

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Garden
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Hotel Friend's Home in Thamel's center offers a peaceful garden retreat and a welcoming coffee shop. Guests can relax in the library or explore nearby attractions with free WiFi. Practical amenities like dry cleaning and luggage storage ensure a hassle-free stay.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Thamel, a neighborhood in Kathmandu, Hotel Friend's Home is in the entertainment district and near theme parks. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of Dreams and Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Durbar Marg and Pashupatinath Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Chhusya Galli, Jyatha, Thamel, Kathmandu, 44600

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durbar Marg - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Swayambhunath - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lotus Restaurant & Coffee Gallery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dorje Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Utse Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chikusa Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yak Restaurant Bar & Lodge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Friend's Home

Hotel near Garden of Dreams
Located close to Durbar Marg and Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hotel Friend's Home provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Friends Cafe, the on-site café. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Friend's Home include perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 21-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (NPR 600 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NPR 550 for adults and NPR 550 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Friends Cafe
  • Roof Top Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NPR 550 for adults and NPR 550 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: NPR 600 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Friend's Home Kathmandu
Hotel Friend's Home
Hotel Friend's Home Hotel
Hotel Friend's Home Kathmandu
Hotel Friend's Home Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Friend's Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Friend's Home?

Self parking is available for NPR 600 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Friend's Home?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Friend's Home?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Friend's Home provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NPR 1000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Friend's Home located?

Located in Thamel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Garden of Dreams, Durbar Marg, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Swayambhunath and Pashupatinath Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Friend's Home Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 481 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

motonori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were amazing. Always attentive, friendly, and smiling. Even though I was in Nepal during a time of political unrest, I felt safe thanks to the hotel staff kept me updated on the situation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEINRICH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Best little hotel in Nepal
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KANAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you This hotel is very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoshimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The group had the best stay at Friends Home hotel. The staff is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good stay and the beds are very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SANTOSH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Thamel area friendly and accommodative people.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of the hotel staff is excellent. The location is convenient and great! The coffee service is also great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Great place, terrific staff. Very good location. Wish my 5th floor room had an elevator instead of stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

best location to stay in Kathmandu

the staffs are friendly, the hotel location is good for shopping
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice quiet hotel

Nice quiet hotel with hot shower and great staff. Lots of shops and eatery nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ze Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an absolutely enjoyable sty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and location was fantastic. I will return to this hotel next time I visit and will look forward to seeing the friendly staff again.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, great value, fantastic staff

Hotel is as advertised and clean. Staff is phenomenal, they made our stay in Kathmandu a breeze. Will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location, great staff

The staff was very helpful, always around. Breakfast was good, room was clean, we got bottled water every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Right next to everything. Easily walkable. Surprisingly quiet. Bed was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. The manager, Raj, was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bang for the buck!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and a great location. Rooms were spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023