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Located in Kathmandu, a 15-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, Yakety Yak Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a 18-minute walk from Kathmandu Durbar Square and around 300 yards from Thamel Chowk. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms have bed linen. You can play darts at the hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Swayambhu is 1.9 miles from Yakety Yak Hostel, while Swayambhunath Temple is 2.5 miles from the property. Tribhuvan International Airport is 3.1 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kathmandu, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Kathmandu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    Canada Canada
    great location and good place to meet fellow travellers
  • Chalard
    Reunion Reunion
    Place is at a good location. No complaints about the stay. Highly recommended
  • Sabrina
    Germany Germany
    We enjoyed our stay at Yakety Yak Hostel a lot. The location is great, very central in Thamel. It's a modern hostel with clean rooms and common areas. The staff are very nice and you can also buy food and drinks there. You should know that this is...
  • Danahasan
    Jordan Jordan
    The location is very near to the market and has a great Chinese restaurant down there. the hostel and room are so clean. bed is basic and I belive they can bring a better mattress. the value of the hostel is too high compared to the facility...
  • Milica
    Serbia Serbia
    Central location, not as noisy as reviews say. Friendly staff. Very clean facilities and hot shower available. Great food and drinks at the rooftop restaurant/bar.
  • Wing
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The bathroom is clean and the price is reasonable. Good for solo traveller
  • G
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    I loved everything about yakety yak. the staffs were awesome, the room, the environment was beyond expectations. I will definitely visit again & again whenever I will visit KTM
  • Boy
    Nepal Nepal
    Hostel is awesome with friendly staff Enjoyed a lot and will visit again
  • Ralston
    Qatar Qatar
    I was able to get a big fan to face my bed during the hot monsoon period. which helped me get a relaxing sleep
  • Caoimhe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bathrooms are great. Female and male only and so many toilets and showers. Good water pressure and hot water at all times. Staff are great and good areas to socialise. Location is good too. Each bed has a socket and light and they don’t move...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Yes, it is.
    Answered on 11 September 2019
  • Is it quiet at night?

    The hostel is quiet at night but since it is located in heart of Thamel road, outdoor noises are expected.
    Answered on 16 August 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    We do. It's Rs.50 per day.
    Answered on 11 September 2019
  • Do you have planned events or activities?

    Yes we have planned events and activities
    Answered on 11 September 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    Yes you can
    Answered on 11 September 2019
  • I am Nepali. Can I also book and stay ?

    Yes we have been hosting Nepali guests from the very start
    Answered on 4 December 2023
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Indian • Nepalese • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Yakety Yak Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs $0.50 per hour.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Korean

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
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FAQs about Yakety Yak Hostel

  • Check-in at Yakety Yak Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yakety Yak Hostel is 1.3 miles from the center of Kathmandu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yakety Yak Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Yakety Yak Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • The prices at Yakety Yak Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.