Kathmandu · Nepal
Where to Stay in Thamel, Kathmandu
The tourist hub in central Kathmandu, packed with hotels, restaurants, bars, and trekking shops.
✦ The vibe
Chaotic, lively, and commercial – the main zone for travellers.
👤 Best for
First-time visitors, backpackers, nightlife, and anyone wanting convenience and action.
🏨 Where to stay
Lots of mid-range hotels and guesthouses; budget dorms from £5 a night, decent rooms £10–30.
🚇 Getting around
Very walkable on foot; taxis to the centre (Durbar Square) cost about £1–2; airport by taxi £5–8, 30 minutes.
📍 Nearby
Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu Durbar Square (15 minutes' walk).
Best hotels in Thamel
10 hotels ranked by how close they are to Thamel
Nepali Ghar Hotel
143 m from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Trekkers Home (Best Budget Hotel in Kathmandu)
289 m from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →32 Peace Home
461 m from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Nepalaya
557 m from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →Kathmandu View Hotel
620 m from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Shanker
804 m from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Yak & Yeti
853 m from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →Dusit Princess
932 m from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →Radisson Hotel Kathmandu
1.0 km from Thamel
View intelligence briefing →Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
1.2 km from Thamel
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