Must-see hotels in Nepal

  • Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge

    Chitwan National Park

    Chitwan's leading lodge is still on Top. Tiger Tops was the very first lodge in the park, before it even was one, and later helped lobby for the park's…

  • Hyatt Regency Kathmandu

    Kathmandu

    No expense has been spared on this superb palace-style building, from the dramatic entrance of Newari water pools to the modern Malla-style architecture…

  • Dwarika’s

    Kathmandu

    For stylish design and sheer romance, this outstanding hotel is unbeatable; if you’re on your honeymoon, look no further. Over 40 years the owners have…

  • 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…

  • Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge

    Bardia National Park

    Run by the same pioneering team as Tiger Tops in Chitwan, this top-end lodge is set on the southern edge of the buffer zone near Thakurdwara and offers…

  • Kasara Resort

    Chitwan National Park

    A minimalist palace set in lush grounds, Kasara Resort easily wins the best design award among Chitwan lodges. Where else does the entryway to your villa…

  • Everest Panorama Resort

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    This is one mountain resort that actually deserves to be called Shangri La. The long way in resembles the movie version of Lost Horizon, the book that…

  • Kantipur Temple House

    Kathmandu

    Hidden down an alley on the southern edge of Thamel, this Newari temple–style hotel has been built with meticulous attention to detail. The spacious rooms…

  • 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…

  • Bandipur Adventure Camp

    Bandipur

    This new bargain option is in its own category. A tent camp on a mountaintop, with amazing views of Manaslu towering over the Trisuli River, it's run by a…

  • Sapana Village Lodge

    Chitwan National Park

    Situated 1.5km north of Sauraha, this serene lodge is an excellent option for anyone, but especially those with an interest in Tharu culture. Set up by…

  • Hotel Ganesh Himal

    Kathmandu

    Our pick for midrange comfort on a budget is this well-run and super-friendly place. The rooms are among the best value in Kathmandu, with endless hot…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Tibet

    Kathmandu

    Tibetophiles and tour groups heading to or from Tibet like the Tibetan vibe of this recommended place. The 54 quiet and comfortable rooms are plain…

  • Old Inn Bandipur

    Bandipur

    This beautifully restored mansion at the heart of the bazaar offers charming rooms decorated with Buddhist and Newari art, set around a terracotta terrace…

  • 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…

  • Green Park

    Chitwan National Park

    If you want a more traditional hotel, rather than a lodge, this is the best choice in the Sauraha area. The peaceful Green Park consists of several…

  • Forest Hideaway

    Bardia National Park

    Run by the super-dedicated Mohan Aryal, this resort combines a charming atmosphere with deep local knowledge. The peaceful grounds contain spacious, spic…

  • Begnas Coffee House & Hotel

    Pokhara

    This delightful family home sits in an idyllic setting and features a dozen guestrooms – all spotless and comfortable with solar hot showers. There are…

  • Hotel Shiva’s Dream

    Chitwan National Park

    Sparkling from an impressive 2016 renovation, Shiva's Dream sports renovated rooms and an entirely new building with a winning design that pumps lots of…

  • River Side Springs Resort

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    With the best views on the river, this colonial-style resort can't be beaten. It manages the impressive feat of remaining upmarket while offering…

  • Rokpa Guest House

    Nepal

    Even if guests here didn't get a warm glow from knowing that their money was funding a nearby children's home (see www.rokpa.org), it would still be a…

  • Koshi Camp

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    Located in the delightful village of Madhuban, 7km from the highway, Koshi Camp has an attractive setting on the edge of the park, with its own pond and…

  • Nanohana Lodge

    Pokhara

    This renovated hotel is spotless and well managed. Each level has a communal balcony with table and chairs, and many of the rooms have wonderful Annapurna…

  • Kathmandu Guest House

    Kathmandu

    The KGH is an institution. A former Rana palace, it was the first hotel to open in Thamel in the late 1960s and still serves as the central landmark…

  • River View Jungle Camp

    Chitwan National Park

    It's hard to beat this hotel's riverside location, with superb views across a broad floodplain. Rooms are divided between tidy khaki brick cottages set…

  • Temple Tree Resort & Spa

    Pokhara

    Tricked-out Temple Tree raises the bar in Lakeside. Plenty of timber and slate and straw-coloured render add delightful earthy tones. The standard rooms…

  • Hotel Adam

    Pokhara

    This gem of a hotel is staffed by friendly, calm and informative staff – there's a respected, long-standing travel company (same management) downstairs…

  • Chitwan Gaida Lodge

    Chitwan National Park

    Run by one of Nepal’s leading ornithologists, Tika Ram Giri, Gaida Lodge has a range of rooms including some original bungalows plus newer modern rooms in…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Srinagar

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    This upmarket option is about 2km from town on the ridge, a 20-minute walk west of the summit of Shreenagar Danda. Although rather isolated, the views of…

  • City View Homestay

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    The best budget option in town is the four rooms within the home of Mohan Shrestha, the energetic man behind GETUP, the volunteer tourist information…

  • New Dreamland Hotel & Lodge

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    With two floors of wraparound verandah, spacious halls and well-kept gardens, this extraordinary bargain wins you over with its charming tropical colonial…

  • Galaxy Durbar

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    It's especially nice to find a design-conscious hotel like this in a dust cloud like Nepalganj. Rooms have super-cosy layouts, with deep mattresses and…

  • Hotel Global

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    This surprisingly pleasant hotel boasts manicured gardens, a gym, a sauna and a sparkling palm-fringed swimming pool only a short walk from the airport…

  • Hotel Makalu

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    After long travel in the Terai, this place is a surprising godsend. The old rooms are so-so, but the renovated rooms are top-notch, with modern…

  • Hotel Welcome

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    The hotel ‘where welcome never ends’ has spent the past couple of years receiving a serious facelift, which makes its 60 or so rooms the best in town:…

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