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Featuring a patio with inner courtyard views, a garden and a shared lounge, Hira Guest House can be found in Pātan, close to Patan Durbar Square and 4.4 km from Hanuman Dhoka. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the garden and city. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and bathrobes, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves American cuisine and also offers vegetarian and dairy-free options. Yoga classes and fitness classes are organised at the fitness room on site. For guests with children, the guest house provides an indoor play area. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Hira Guest House. Kathmandu Durbar Square is 5 km from the accommodation, while Pashupatinath is 5.6 km from the property. Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, American

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Pātan

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dura
    Nepal Nepal
    The hotel room was clean, nice, spacious and comfortable bed. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The included breakfast is good too . The location is just perfect for a walk around the Golden Temple in Patan -a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Shyam108
    Germany Germany
    Location was pretty Central. Nice old traditional building
  • Charles
    United States United States
    The location of this hotel was perfect! Basically right in Patan's Durbar Square. The hotel is in a 300 year old building that used to be the house of the accountant of the king back in the day.The family that owns and runs the Guest house are all...
  • Ricky
    Nepal Nepal
    From the moment I arrived I felt like a valued guest Meet all my expectations it was a really good feeling I hope to stay longer for next time..🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻I talk with owner he was really friendly and helpful. His hospitality was really great He gave us a...
  • Jacqueline
    Canada Canada
    Hira Guest House is an authentic 300-year old house maintained in beautiful condition. The doorway lintels are low as it was customary to bow when entering a room. It is not a western style hotel. The host, Yelos, is a warm and friendly man, who...
  • Shoko
    Japan Japan
    I really enjoyed the historical atmosphere of this guest house. It was just like a musium. Location is perfect. Breakfast is good as well. Thanks to the helpful owner, I enjoyed a city sightseeing tour with a good guide. I want to come back again.
  • Japanisadhu
    Japan Japan
    A lovely guesthouse, a traditional house renovated with modern facilities, located in the middle of Patan's old town, it feels like you've traveled back in time.
  • Custodio
    Portugal Portugal
    Close to Golden Temple and Unesco Darbar Square. Kind owners.
  • Tania
    Portugal Portugal
    Everything is pretty beautiful and nice. Very typical building. Like a museum Staff very nice. I will stay again on this place Room very confortable and good shower.
  • Kristina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We had a lovely time at Hira. The place is meticulously designed, sparkling clean, and reeking of luxury and old world charm! The place and rooms look even better than in photos. Mika, the caretaker, goes above and beyond for your needs, is...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Brian and Dina Kramer

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score
Brian and Dina Kramer
WELCOME TO HIRA GUEST HOUSE Experience the 17th century Newar luxury in 300 years old monument and enjoy your comfortable stay. KNOWING MORE ABOUT THIS MONUMENT Hira Guest house is situated at Patan/Lalitpur which is amongst one of Kathmandu’s three royal cities. Hira Building belonged to a Newari RajBhandari local guy whose ancestor father worked for the King Himself as a treasurer in Patan durbar Square. (you can see family photo with their government hat) at the property. The local residents here are Newar people who have their own culture and language.There are 4 alleys around the community, ending with a ‘chowk’ means a backyard. One of those chowk isour beautifully inherited Hira Guest House which is today a home to many touristsfor its untouched architect. The other attraction of the building are its windows which is an ancient hand crafted beauty called‘Tik-jhya’.HGH is crafted from ancient mud walls and weathered bricks, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of bygone eras.The Guest house has a common backyard which keeps you away from the pollution and crowds of the city and makes you feel relax. Visitors have the opportunity to explore various local attractions within close proximity to their accommodation. Just a two-minute walk away, they can marvel at the beauty of the Golden Temple and immerse in the ambiance of ‘Nagbahal’. Within a five-minute walking distance there is‘Mangal Bazar’, where they can wander through vibrant streets filled with bustling markets and authentic cultural experiences. Additionally, visitors can embark on an enlightening ancient city tour, to the rich history and heritage of the area, uncovering its hidden gems and architectural marvels along the way. By embracing tradition, the visitors are not only preserving cultural heritage but also creating a sense of familiarity and comfort. Regardless of their background or where they come from, they can feel welcomed and valued when greeted with traditional hospitality.
Hi I am Dina Lama. My husband's name is Brian Thomas Kramer. We have two beautiful girls of 6 and 3 and a half years old. We have been married for 9 years , and together we have been devoted to work among the children and women at risk. We have been providing skilfull training and jobs to young people and specially for Women. We have been running Schools for the children who work at the brick factory in Kathmandu. We provide health and sanitization training , parenting training to the parents from brickfactory area and as well as in different places . Procedures from the Guest house goes to these areas we are working on. And We would like to say thank you to all the precious guests who stayed and will stay with us. And Congratulations! you have participated with us in our journey. THANK YOU ALL! . We cannot express our gratitude with these simple words. We will promise to give our best !!! See you all!! : ) Have a Happy Healthy life!!! Blessings! Brian , Dina, Asha and Ava : )
Hira Guest House is located in the Walking distance of all the attractions of Patan like Famous Golden Temple is Just opposite to the Guest House, Restaurants, Local shops, Handicrafts, are all surrounded near us. Patan Durbar Square is 2 minutes walking from Hira Guest House. There is Walking Tour event, spa service, couple tour for the occassion of valentine's day! Hira Guest House's building is old building newly renovated and has newari style stairs, has chowk to play for kids, library with books and games. We provide play pen or crib for small kids.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hira Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Children's playground

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Strollers
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Chinese

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property requires a booking deposit that is 100% of the first night's charges. Guests will be contacted directly by the property in this regard.

FAQs about Hira Guest House

  • Hira Guest House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Patan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hira Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
  • Hira Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Hira Guest House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Hira Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Children's playground
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Cooking class
    • Personal trainer
    • Facial treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Archery
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Waxing services
    • Happy hour
    • Make up services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes
  • The prices at Hira Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Hira Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Hira Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
    • American
    • À la carte