Kathmandu

Travel Guide

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Boudhanath which includes a city
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Kopan Monastery showing a temple or place of worship and heritage elements
Boudhanath featuring a city

Where to stay in Kathmandu

Garden of Dreams showing a fountain

Thamel

4/5(282 area reviews)

Discover a bustling tourist hotspot in Kathmandu Valley, where narrow alleys offer shopping for trekking gear, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Enjoy various amenities like budget hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies in this walkable area.

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Lazimpat

4/5(30 area reviews)

Gardens, restaurants, and historic sites are some highlights of Lazimpat. You might stop by Narayanhity Palace Museum or Durbar Marg while you're in the area.

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Sundhara

If you're spending some time in Sundhara, Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) are top sights worth seeing.

Sundhara
Boudhanath showing a city

Boudhha

4/5(26 area reviews)

Unique features of Boudhha include the gardens and spas. Make a stop by Boudhanath or Bodhnath Stupa while you're exploring the area.

Boudhha
Pashupatinath Temple showing a city

Gaushala

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gaushala and surrounding area, you can visit Pashupatinath Temple and Royal Nepal Golf Course.

Gaushala
Mt Everest a view from the sky

New Baneshwor

If you're spending some time in New Baneshwor, Seto Macchendranath Temple and Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree) are top sights worth seeing.

New Baneshwor
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Manakamana Marg, Naxal, Kathmandu
The price is AED 514 per night from May 29 to May 30
AED 514
AED 591 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (163 reviews)
"Great stay. The staff is wonderful. The property feels new and clean. Food was great."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
5 out of 5
Taragaon Boudha, Gpo Box 9609, Kathmandu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 390 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
AED 390
AED 449 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kathmandu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (440 reviews)
Liju.
"The hotel stay was pleasant as expected.The TV's Audio was malfunctioning, Iron borad was broken, and the safe in the room malfunctioned. Other than that no issues."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu
Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu
3 out of 5
Tridevi Marg, KMC- 29, Kathmandu
The price is AED 198 per night from May 29 to May 30
AED 198
AED 224 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
"The reception staff were exceptionally obliging."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Boudha Apart Hotel
Boudha Apart Hotel
3 out of 5
Ramhiti Boudha Rd, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temple ...
"Staff are helpful and cheerful. The room is clean."

Reviewed on 3 July 2024

Boudha Apart Hotel
Rambler's Hotel
Rambler's Hotel
4 out of 5
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath are located ...
Rambler's Hotel
Whole Rentalunit- In The Heart of Kathmandu City
Whole Rentalunit- In The Heart of Kathmandu City
Kathmandu
Stay at this vacation home in Kathmandu. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath are located nearby.
Whole Rentalunit- In The Heart of Kathmandu City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kathmandu

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
121
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
108
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
38
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Katmandu needs a recycle program that inspires and pays people not to litter and to clean up.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Expect some pollution and pricey massages (this is more an American rate than a Thailand rate for massages. People are super friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I simply had the best time of my life in Kathmandu. I would recommend anyone traveling for leisure.

4/5 - Good

William

There was alot of dust in the air. The shopping was great. Seeing the different culture was very interesting. Some of the roads were terrible and also the traffic but the things you saw made it worth it. Recommend hiring a driver to take you around a

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very polluted

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Polluted. Crazy traffic. Heavily touristed in Thamel.