Hotels in Kathmandu: 5-Star, 4-Star, 3-Star and Boutique Stays

Kathmandu has a hotel for every budget, from international five-star hotels and restored Rana palaces to family-run guesthouses in the lanes of Thamel. Where you stay makes a big difference to your trip: some areas are lively and convenient, others quiet and green, and a few hotels are attractions in their own right.

Below we list Kathmandu's hotels by their official category, following the member directory of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), and explain the best areas to stay. All of these hotels can be booked as part of a trek or tour with us.

Five-star deluxe hotels in Kathmandu

HAN's highest category.

• Hilton Kathmandu, Naxal: a modern high-rise hotel close to Durbar Marg, with a rooftop pool and several restaurants.
• The Soaltee Kathmandu, Tahachal: a large, long-established hotel on spacious grounds in the west of the city.

Five-star hotels in Kathmandu

City centre: Durbar Marg, Lazimpat, Naxal and Thamel

• Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg: one of Kathmandu's best-known hotels, set in the grounds of the former Lal Durbar palace, with gardens and an outdoor pool.
• Hotel Annapurna, Durbar Marg: a classic hotel on Kathmandu's main avenue, open since 1965.
• Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Naxal.
• Radisson Hotel Kathmandu, Lazimpat.
• Shangri-La Hotel, Lazimpat, known for its garden.
• Dusit Princess Kathmandu, Lazimpat.
• The Malla Hotel, Lekhnath Marg, on the edge of Thamel.
• Aloft Kathmandu, Thamel: a modern hotel in the heart of the tourist district.
• Varnabas Museum Hotel, Baluwatar.
• Basera Boutique Hotel, Babarmahal.

Heritage and the east: Battisputali and Boudha

• The Dwarika's Hotel, Battisputali: a celebrated heritage hotel of traditional Newar buildings and courtyards, decorated with antique woodcarvings, close to Pashupatinath. It has received a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award.
• Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Boudha: a large hotel in Newar-style architecture on extensive grounds, a short walk from Boudhanath Stupa.

Other areas of the city

• Hyatt Place Kathmandu, Tahachal.
• The Everest Hotel, New Baneshwor, convenient for the airport.
• Akama Hotel, Dhumbarahi.
• Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights, Sukedhara.
• Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole, Lalitpur, with views towards the mountains on clear days.
• Vivanta Kathmandu, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, close to Patan.

Resorts on the edge of the valley

• Holiday Inn Resort Kathmandu Budhanilkantha: in the foothills of Shivapuri, north of the city, with a pool, spa and kids' club.
• Lemon Tree Premier, Budhanilkantha.
• Gokarna Forest Resort, Gokarna: set in a forest on the north-east of the valley.
• Chandragiri Hills Resort, Thankot: on the hilltop reached by the Chandragiri cable car, with Himalayan views.
• The Terraces Resort & Spa, Lakuri Bhanjyang, on the south-eastern rim of the valley.

Four-star hotels in Kathmandu

• Hotel Shanker, Lazimpat: a restored Rana-era palace from the late 19th century, with gardens and a pool, full of old-world character.
• Thamel Plaza Hotels & Suites (Ramada Encore), Thamel.
• Hotel Manang, Thamel.
• Hotel Manaslu, Lazimpat.
• Hotel Crowne Imperial, Ravi Bhawan.
• Grand Hotel Kathmandu, Tahachal.
• Square Hotel, Pulchowk, Lalitpur.
• Nagarjun Resort, Tarkeshwor, on the north-west edge of the valley.

Three-star hotels in Kathmandu

Thamel

• Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu, Tridevi Marg.
• Hotel Mulberry, Jyatha, with a rooftop pool.
• Hotel Marshyangdi.
• Hotel Moonlight, Paknajol.
• Hotel Vaishali.
• Surya Heritage Hotel.

Lazimpat, Durbar Marg and elsewhere

• Hotel Ambassador by ACE Hotels, Lazimpat.
• Hotel Le Himalaya, Lazimpat.
• Hotel Tibet, Lazimpat.
• Hotel Royal Singi, Durbar Marg.
• Hotel Shambala, Bansbari.
• Hotel Mirage Regency, Battisputali.
• Airport Hotel, Sinamangal, at the airport gate: useful for early flights.

Boutique, heritage and budget stays

Many of Kathmandu's most charming places to stay are small boutique hotels and guesthouses in HAN's tourist standard category, below the star ratings. Two well-known examples in Thamel are the Kathmandu Guest House, a Thamel institution since 1967 set around gardens, and Kantipur Temple House, built in traditional Newar style. See hotels in Thamel and budget hotels in Kathmandu. Thamel also has hundreds of simple, friendly guesthouses for trekkers on a budget. For a quieter, more atmospheric stay, consider a restored house in Patan or Bhaktapur.

Best areas to stay in Kathmandu

See our Kathmandu travel guide and 3-day itinerary.

Tips for choosing a hotel

• Before a trek: stay in Thamel or nearby, close to gear shops and our office.
• Early flights: Lukla and mountain flights leave early; hotels in Sinamangal, Boudha or Battisputali are closer to the airport.
• Noise: Thamel is lively until late; ask for a room away from the street.
• Power and water: larger hotels have backup generators and filtered water.
• Peak season: book early for October–November and March–April.

Book your Kathmandu hotel with us

We can include any of these hotels in your trek or tour, or book them separately, often at better rates than booking direct. Contact us with your dates and budget.

Hotel directory: categories, rooms and facilities

All 43 Hotel Association Nepal members we list for this area, with their official category, address, number of rooms and main facilities as published by the association. Room numbers are shown where HAN lists them.

Hotel categories follow the Hotel Association Nepal member directory (checked October 2026). The directory lists HAN members only, so not every hotel in Kathmandu appears in it.