The 5 Best Hostels in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Metropolitan City, or simply Kathmandu, is Nepal’s most populous city. Founded in the 2nd century AD, it has a reputation of being one of the oldest, continuously inhabited places in the whole world, and that is if we forget to mention how its usually portrayed as the country’s center of history, art and culture.
Serving as a gateway to the Nepal Himalayas and housing quite a few World Heritage Sites, such the Durbar Square, the ancient Swayambhu Mahachaitya, the impressive Bouddha and beautiful Pashupatinath, makes it an important destination that any traveler must vist at least once. And for those already planning their trips to this wonderful place right now, we present you 4 of the best hostels available in the Kathmandu.
1. Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel
- Price: Around 6 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 50 Euros a night).
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, it’s atmosphere gives off a social vibe that draws in many travelers.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? No, breakfast isn’t included for free, but it has a restaurant.
Perfect for tourists of all ages, the Rest Up Kathmandu Hostel is widely known thanks to its friendly staff and the meals available for its guests. Located right in the central hub of tourist Paknajol Marg, Thamel, many restaurants, shops and travel agencies are available and very close to the property.
It has a two-story rooftop terrace restaurant that gives a magnificent view of the mountains and the Kathmandu valley. It also has neat and clean bunk beds, and its multilingual staff will help you no matter your mother tongue.
2. Elbrus Home
- Price: Around 6 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 20 Euros a night).
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, this hostel has a social vibe all thanks to its atmosphere.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? Yes, breakfast is included for free.
Residing close to the tourist hub that is the commercial neighborhood of Thamel, the Elbrus Home is a hostel with a good location thanks to being only a 7 minute walk away from the Royal Palace and the tourist bus station. Not only that, as it is at a walking distance of all the sights and places a traveler would need such as tourist markets, airlines, travel agencies, and restaurants.
Offering clean rooms to its guests, including bathrooms with hot and cold showers, as well as a sunny room with a balcony and a beautiful garden, this hostel is one of the best options available in Kathmandu.
3. WanderThirst Hostel
- Price: Around 4 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 28 Euros a night).
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, the atmosphere of this hostel is a pretty social one.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? No, breakfast isn’t included, but the hostel has a restaurant and a coffee shop.
Close to Thamel as well, WonderThirst Hostel is a hostel that serves as a nest for those backpackers with a bad case of wanderlust. With a warm environment asking to be shared with fellow backpackers, it offers its guest a 24/7 service and clean and spacious rooms with comfortable beds and showers with hot and cold water.
With a restaurant & bar, a tattoo studio, a game room and an open garden movie theater, just to name a few of its facilities, this hostel will keep you entertained even when you’re not having the Nepali experience on the city.
4. Kwabahal Boutique Hostel
- Price: Around 7 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 60 Euros a night).
- Location: W
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, it has a good atmosphere
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? No, breakfast isn’t included for free, but is available for a price.
The Kwabahal Boutique Hostel is located right in the centre of Kathmandu, offering its guests a beautiful garden, a shared lounge and a bar. Not only it can be found 1.1 kilometers away from the Hanuman Dhoka, it is also 1.3 kilometers away from the Kathmandu Durbar Square and 2.8 kilometers away from Swayambhu.
It offers a good view to the city thanks to its balconies, and it also has a buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast available for all its guests. As the area is a popular cycling spot, a bike hire is also available at the hostel.
5. Birds Nest Hostel
- Price: Around 4 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 13 Euros a night).
- Location: Kaldhara Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, it’s social vibe is greatly appreciated by its guests
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? No, breakfast isn’t included for free, but it has a cafe with a bar.
To finish this list, the Birds Nest Hostel comes offering accommodations to all travelers according to their taste, including a three-person bedroom, a single bedroom, and individual drome beds. With private parking, a cafe and a bar and an open garden area, this hostel knows how to maintain the travelers entertained.
Situated as well in Thamel, it is just 1.8 kilometers away from Swayambhu, 2 kilometers away from Hanuman Dhoka, and 1.2 kilometers away from Thamel Chowk.
