Must-see hotels in Around the Kathmandu Valley

  • Mystic Mountain

    Nagarkot

    The only five-star property in Nagarkot, the newly opened Mystic Mountain is a steal at this upper-midrange price. With the exception of some growing…

  • Shivapuri Heights Cottage

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    Perched on the hillside above Budhanilkantha, Shivapuri Heights offers a peaceful, private bolthole far away from the chaos of Kathmandu. Rooms are…

  • Club Himalaya Resort

    Nagarkot

    This well-designed mountain lodge revolves around a huge circular glass room encompassing reception, a nifty heated pool and an able restaurant with an…

  • Nagarkot Farmhouse Resort

    Nagarkot

    If you want to disconnect, this peaceful forest hotel is your place. With no TV or phone signal, you'll be forced to sit on your balcony enjoying a…

  • Famous Farm

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic après-trek recovery spot than this charming lodge in three artfully converted old village houses. The 13…

  • Namobuddha Resort

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    This delightful eco-retreat is a 30-minute walk from Namobuddha Stupa. Its charming, upmarket Nepali cottages feature stone walls with pitched slate roofs…

  • Resort Eco-Home Nagarkot

    Nagarkot

    This German-Nepalese–run guesthouse is the local centre for progressive travel, with a focus on sustainability, local crafts, organic dining and…

  • Balthali Mountain Resort

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    Beautifully perched on a hilltop, the tin-roofed red-brick cottages here are deceptively simple but perfectly suited for tired trekkers, with comfy beds…

  • Nepal Yoga Retreat

    Nagarkot

    This is one of the best-regarded yoga retreats in Nepal, offering a full complement of expertly guided yoga courses, ayurveda massage, steam baths and…

  • Last Resort

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    Thrill-seekers drop off the Arniko Hwy – quite literally – at the Last Resort. Set in a gorgeous spot on a ridge above the Bhote Kosi River, 12km from the…

  • Gokarna Forest Resort

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    For a top-of-the-line rural retreat this sublimely peaceful property is hard to beat. Wicker furniture on the garden terrace lends a colonial-era feel,…

  • Fort Resort

    Nagarkot

    This sprawling Newari brick hotel lives up to its name, with grand entrances, winding corridors and an impeccably trimmed garden terrace looking out over…

  • Borderlands Resort

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    Tucked away in a bend of the Bhote Kosi River, 97km from Kathmandu and 15km from Tibet, the superb Borderlands Resort is one of Nepal’s top adventure…

  • Summit Hotel

    Patan

    Expats and NGOs like to keep the Summit secret so that there is room when relatives and friends come to visit. The Dutch-founded resort-style hotel is…

  • Peacock Guesthouse

    Bhaktapur

    Right on Tachupal Tole, this wonderful 15th-century building ticks many boxes. It has eight comfortable, traditional rooms and historic character – though…

  • Peaceful Cottage

    Nagarkot

    This unique octagonal hotel, run by an irrepressible local entrepreneur, offers a hilltop location on the edge of a cliff, with excellent views, and the…

  • Cosy Nepal

    Patan

    This French-Nepali agency manages several traditional houses in the old town, all renovated with modern touches. The website details the different options…

  • Hotel at the End of the Universe

    Nagarkot

    As well as a great name, this resort offers an eclectic selection of accommodation, including rooms, bamboo cabins, 'gingerbread' cottages and A-frame…

  • Newa Chén

    Patan

    Housed inside the Unesco-restored Shestha House mansion, this place is more traditional than most and offers a window onto what it must have been like to…

  • Traditional Homes Swotha

    Patan

    Just 50m from Durbar Sq, this 70-year-old house has been revamped into stylish accommodation. Unlike most traditional homes, the nine rooms here are…

  • Cosy Hotel

    Bhaktapur

    Tucked away on a narrow road to Potters’ Sq, you might not get views here, but this modern, Newari-style hotel definitely lives up to its name, with…

  • Changu Guest House

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    At the temple entrance, this family owned guesthouse has three sunny rooms with firm mattresses (two rooms have an attached bathroom). There's a rooftop…

  • Godavari Village Resort

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    A comfortable escape for city dwellers, Godavari Village Resort sprawls down a hillside with views across paddy fields (and a huge brick kiln) to the…

  • Pagoda Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    A family-run place in the northwest corner of Taumadhi Tole, set back from the hubbub and piled high with pot plants. The six rooms in the old building…

  • Siddhi Laxmi Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    Sharing a courtyard with the Til Mahadev Narayan Temple, this Newari-inspired guesthouse has comfortable rooms, though mattresses are hard and bathrooms…

  • Park Village Resort

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    This delightful hotel feels like a country retreat, despite being smack in the middle of Budhanilkantha. The tidy but rather cosy standard rooms and the…

  • Golden Gate Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    A peaceful courtyard and attentive staff are the drawcards at this brick-built guesthouse between Durbar Sq and Taumadhi Tole (the rooftop offers views…

  • Milla Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    Designed by the architect behind the Patan Museum, this place has lots of stylish touches, from the circular showers shaped like traditional baths to the…

  • Heart of Bhaktapur Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    This modern 13-room guesthouse supports the Suvadra Foundation (www.sfnepal.org), a local NGO helping children with disabilities. Guests are drawn more by…

  • Inn Patan

    Patan

    This century-old residence has been converted into a stylish and well-run boutique hotel, albeit with original low doorways and ceilings. The harmonious…

  • Kirtipur Hillside Hotel

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    A great option for those wanting to escape Kathmandu’s fumes, with large and clean rooms – the best of which look out to the valley, with the Himalaya…

  • Shiva Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    A well-maintained place on Durbar Sq with comfy rooms (though tiny bathrooms) and a good ground-floor restaurant and coffee shop. Ask for one of the…

  • Sunkoshi Beach Camp

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    Of the several resorts and camps along the Arniko Hwy, Sunkoshi is one of the closest to Kathmandu. It's geared less at daredevil, thrill-seeking…

  • Hotel Heritage

    Bhaktapur

    Outside the southern boundaries of the old town, this multistorey red-brick Newari building is an eclectic blend of old and new – incorporating reclaimed…

  • Hotel Garuda

    Bhaktapur

    An update of a traditional Newari building, this place has a coffee shop, courtyard restaurant, rooftop bar and a coveted deluxe room (room 505) with a…

  • Thagu Chhen

    Bhaktapur

    Thagu Chhen offers apartments with sitting areas and kitchenettes livened up with a dash of style through reclaimed brick and carved wood. Each of the…

  • Khwopa Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    Just south of Taumadhi Tole, this tiny, creaking family-run guesthouse is a rare budget choice in expensive Bhaktapur. The vibe is easy-going and friendly…

  • Sunny Guest House

    Bhaktapur

    This long-established place scores points mainly for its atmospheric location at the north end of Taumadhi Tole and attentive staff. Set back from the…

  • Solid Rock Lodge & Restaurant

    Around the Kathmandu Valley

    Run by a Danish expat, this neat lodge high up in the Dollu valley is an escape from the madding crowds. Surrounded by rural vistas and Buddhist…

  • Serene Resort

    Nagarkot

    Raising the local bar on style, these attached villas provide modern, nicely appointed rooms with cathedral ceilings in a private gated compound. The…