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Located in Kathmandu, 2.3 miles from Hanuman Dhoka, Best Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 2.7 miles of Kathmandu Durbar Square. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. At the hostel, every room is equipped with a patio with a mountain view. Each room has a safety deposit box, while selected rooms come with a balcony and others also offer city views. At Best Hostel the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Swayambhu is 2.8 miles from the accommodation, while Pashupatinath is 2.8 miles away. Tribhuvan International Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Kathmandu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aaron
    United States of America United States of America
    First off, many thanks to Sunny for his gracious hospitality 🙏🏼 Best Hostel is a simple but warm accommodation. Great location that is about a 20 min walk from Thamel so it was nice to be close to the action but also be in a bit of a quieter place....
  • Hanako
    Japan Japan
    Super friendly staffs :) The coffee and the Nepali tea of this hostel are so tasty.
  • Chrysoula
    Poland Poland
    In the hostel you can get your own room and you only need to share the toilet. The room was tidy, had everything we needed. It had a fun that is quite useful during the hot days(also helps to avoid mosquitoes). The people were very nice and...
  • Sitha
    Austria Austria
    the rooms are clean and comfortable. the surroundings are quiet and the garden around the restaurant is beautiful. you can refill filtered water. we came by bicycle and were able to store them safely here. even when we packed the cycles for the...
  • Narendra
    India India
    Nice place, with amazing host, Sunny.... He make your ktm trip worthwhile.The place is neat and clean. The food at the restaurant is good. Overall a very good place to stay.... highly recommend 😊
  • Anika
    Australia Australia
    Sunny and the staff of best hostel really made our stay at Kathmandu extra special. Sunny is so welcoming and hospitable and always makes you smile after a big day of walking around. Such a beautiful Hostel with a lovely common room and garden...
  • Rammani
    Nepal Nepal
    Excellent hostel for staying in Kathmandu at peace area
  • Anika
    Australia Australia
    Sunny and his team was quick to make us feel warm and welcome at the Best Hostel. Delicious food cooked in house and a relaxing beautiful common area to watch the projector. Out of the busy streets so a perfect place to sleep at night.
  • Amir
    Iran Iran
    My stay at Best Hostel was fantastic! Not only was Sunny incredibly warm-hearted and friendly, but the entire staff was helpful and welcoming. Only 30 minutes walk to tourist destinations made it easy to exploring, and its affordability and...
  • Małgorzata
    Poland Poland
    Sunny is the best host ever! He took personal interest in us and we had some nice conversations. The rest of the staff is also exceptionally nice! I liked the hostel so much that I came back for a second stay bring a couple of friends. Even...

Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?

    yes very quiet at night
    Answered on 16 April 2022
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?

    well its not really much ,
    Answered on 16 April 2022
  • I will be needing to do hectic 10-12 hours work from here .is there an ergonomic chair and desk available at the property some cafes nearby ?

    yes sir we have
    Answered on 16 April 2022
  • would you please advise us on guides and porters we can hire for a trek to poon hill?

    sure visit us and we will organize .
    Answered on 14 November 2022
  • Hi, I'm just wanting to inquire about luggage storage with you while trekking, do you offer that service and if so how would that be arranged? How lon..

    Yes it's possible as long as you want you can sore free luggage store .
    Answered on 9 September 2024
  • Hi.I’m Akiko. Can I get a “Accommodation reservation certificate” after reservation. I need it to get a Visa and enter Nepal.

    Where are you from ? We are also sorry to hear we font no now you need accommodation reservation certificate? I think you can make book us and mak..
    Answered on 21 July 2022
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Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Nepalese • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Aananda Garden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • French • Greek • Indian • Nepalese • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Best Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Locker rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Best Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Best Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Best Hostel

  • Check-in at Best Hostel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Best Hostel has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #1
    • Aananda Garden Restaurant
  • The prices at Best Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Best Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Locker rooms
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
  • Best Hostel is 1.9 miles from the center of Kathmandu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Best Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go