The best boutique hotels in Kathmandu place you in some of the most idyllic locations in Nepal.

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a vibrant and historic city that offers a unique blend of ancient culture and modern energy. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and bustling streets, Kathmandu is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring the cultural heritage of South Asia. The city is home to numerous historic temples, palaces, and monasteries, as well as a thriving street food scene and vibrant nightlife.

We hand-picked top-rated boutique hotels in Kathmandu to consider for your next getaway!

 

The 10 Best Kathmandu Boutique Hotels

 

1. Basera Boutique Hotel

9.2 Average Rating
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This boutique hotel is situated 3 km from Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu and features an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center, and a garden. The hotel provides guests with air-conditioned rooms that come with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower.

Room service, a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange are also available. Guests can enjoy a buffet, continental or Italian breakfast, as well as American, Belgian, and Chinese cuisine for lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options available. The hotel also has a shared lounge and terrace.

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2. Baber Mahal Vilas – The Heritage Hotel

9.2 Average Rating
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Baber Mahal Vilas – The Heritage Hotel is located in Kathmandu, 2.9 km from Hanuman Dhoka. It offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center, and a garden.

The boutique hotel provides a restaurant, a terrace, a sauna, and a spa center. The accommodation also has a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is served daily and includes buffet, à la carte, and continental options. Additionally, bike hire is available at the 5-star boutique hotel and the surrounding area is popular for cycling.

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3. The Soaltee Kathmandu

8.2 Average Rating
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The Soaltee Kathmandu provides luxurious accommodations in Kathmandu, spread over 12 acres of peaceful gardens. It offers an outdoor pool, spa treatments, a fitness center, outdoor barbecue grills, a global newspaper service, and elegant air-conditioned rooms with a TV and minibar. Some rooms come with a flat-screen TV, as well as views of the mountain or pool, and all rooms include en suite bathrooms with a bathtub.

The Soaltee Kathmandu is also conveniently located near attractions such as Swayambhunath Stupa Shrine, Darbaar Square temples, Pashupatinath Temple, and Tribhuvan International Airport. Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines at its restaurants, including Italian, Chinese, North Indian, multi-cuisine, and a bar.

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4. Hotel Yak & Yeti

7.9 Average Rating
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The 5-star boutique Hotel Yak & Yeti is housed in a heritage palace in central Kathmandu, surrounded by antique fountains and landscaped gardens. It offers a range of facilities such as a casino, an outdoor pool, 2 tennis courts, a beauty salon, a fitness center, a business center, meeting rooms, and a tour desk.

The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in beautiful color palettes and come equipped with a cable TV and minibar, some rooms with a personal safe and bathrobes, and certain bathrooms with a bathtub. Parking is free.

Located in Durbar Marg, Hotel Yak & Yeti is a 10-minute walk to the Thamel and a 15-minute drive from the city center and Tribhuvan International Airport. Guests can enjoy a meal or drinks at The Spice Room Indian fine dining restaurant, which offers sumptuous meals and a great ambiance overlooking lush green gardens and the historic Lal Durba Palace, or The Chimney & Pub. Halal meat is served. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also available.

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5. The Malla Hotel

8.0 Average Rating
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The Malla Hotel is attractively located in Kathmandu and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking, room service, a shared lounge, a restaurant, a casino, a year-round outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service, a currency exchange, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels, a patio with a garden view, a kettle, a wardrobe, a buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast, an in-house sauna, a hairdresser’s and a business center.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Thamel Chowk. The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International, 5 km from The Malla Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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6. Hyatt Regency Kathmandu

7.1 Average Rating
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The Hyatt Regency Kathmandu offers a 24-hour front desk, a large outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a fitness center, a steam and sauna room, a massage center, a picturesque garden, and a tour desk. The rooms are air-conditioned and come equipped with a work desk, wardrobe, electronic safe, seating area, minibar, and satellite TV. The en suite bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries.

For dining, the property features the Rox Restaurant which offers South European flavors, the Café which offers local and International cuisines, the Rox Bar, and The Lounge. Room service options are available throughout the day.

The boutique hotel is located 1.3 km from the famous UNESCO World Heritage of Boudhanath Stupa, 7 km from the famous tourist destination of Thamel, and 4 km from Kathmandu International Airport.

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7. Gokarna Forest Resort

8.4 Average Rating
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Gokarna Forest Resort is set amidst the Kathmandu Valley and provides breathtaking views of the Gokarna Forest. It features a spa and health club, an 18-hole golf course, 4 dining options, and spacious rooms with large windows and Nepali-style decoration. The rooms come with a TV with cable channels, a large modern bathroom, tea/coffee-making facilities, a minibar, and internet access (at a fee).

Guests can swim in Gokarna’s indoor pool, exercise in the gym, or relax with a spa treatment. Other facilities include a tour desk, a business center, and a pool bar. Breakfast is served at the Durbur Restaurant and other cuisines are available at the Club House Restaurant.

The Tribhuvan International Airport is 10 km away.

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8. Aloft Kathmandu Thamel

8.9 Average Rating
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Aloft Kathmandu Thamel is conveniently situated in the center of Kathmandu and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking, and room service. It has a restaurant, free bikes, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk, and organizes tours for guests.

The guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries, a desk, a private bathroom, a hairdryer, and bed linen. A buffet, à la carte, or continental breakfast is available daily, and guests can play billiards and hire cars.

Popular points of interest near the boutique hotel include Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Thamel Chowk. The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International, 5 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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9. The Everest Hotel

7.5 Average Rating
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The Everest Hotel is located in the city center of Kathmandu, just 3 kilometers from Kathmandu International Airport and International Convention Centre. The hotel provides spacious, well-lit rooms with all modern amenities such as a wardrobe, LCD television, mini bar, and complimentary high-speed internet for up to two devices per room.

The boutique hotel also has a variety of restaurants and bars, such as the all-day dining restaurant The Café, a poolside restaurant serving Italian, grills, Nepali, and Indian cuisines, and the Bugles & Tigers Bar. The Pastry Shop offers hand-crafted cakes, desserts, bread, pies, and pastries.

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10. The Dwarika’s Hotel

9.4 Average Rating
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Dwarika’s Hotel, the winner of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Heritage Award, is inspired by Kathmandu Valley’s rich cultural heritage. It features an outdoor pool, 4 food and beverage options, air-conditioned rooms equipped with a satellite TV and seating area, a private bathroom with a bathtub, shower, free toiletries, massage services, a spa, a 24-hour reception, and free private parking.

The boutique hotel is 500 m away from Pashupatinath Temple, 2 km from Kathmandu International Airport and the Buddhist site of Boudhanath, and 5 km away from Durbar Marg Street. The hotel’s specialty restaurant, Krishnarpan, serves local cuisine, while Mako’s serves Japanese dishes, Toran serves Continental dishes, and Fusion Bar serves local and international drinks.

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