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Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale Victorian hotel, walk to Garden of Dreams

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Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

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Garden
Front of property
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Overview of Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is £37
Price available on 3/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
29 Ward Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati
  • Popular LocationGarden of Dreams8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKathmandu Durbar Square3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPashupatinath Temple6 min drive
  • AirportKathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)21 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Concierge Service, City View

Deluxe Twin Room, Concierge Service, City View | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room, Concierge Service, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 210 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Private Bathroom, City View | View from room

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, City View

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, City View | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 440 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 210 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kathmandu

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel is located in Thamel, a neighbourhood in Kathmandu, and is in a shopping district and near the airport. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden of Dreams and Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Narayanhity Palace Museum and Natural History Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Parasailing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 8 min walk
  • Durbar Marg - 11 min walk
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 3 min drive
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive
  • Boudhanath - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Western Tandoori and Naan House - 3 min walk
  • Black Olive - 6 min walk
  • New Everest Mo:Mo: Centre - 4 min walk
  • The Kathmandu kitchen - 3 min walk
  • Gilingche Cafe - 4 min walk

About this property

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

Upscale hotel near Garden of Dreams
Located close to Narayanhity Palace Museum and Kathmandu Durbar Square, Norbulinka Boutique Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Hotel Norbu Linka Restaur, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out and a water dispenser
  • A porter/bellboy, a banquet hall and a reception hall
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as first-run films and pillow menus.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels and first-run films
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 30 kilometres
  • Area shuttle
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: NPR 800 for adults and NPR 600 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Norbu Linka Restaur
  • Jasmine Cafe and Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 2012
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for NPR 2000 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NPR 800 for adults and from NPR 600 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1200 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NPR 2000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Norbulinka
Hotel Norbulinka Kathmandu
Norbulinka Hotel
Norbulinka Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique
Norbulinka Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Hotel
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

Is Norbulinka Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel on 3 May 2024 start from £36.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Norbulinka Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of NPR 1200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Norbulinka Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Thamel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Garden of Dreams and Narayanhity Palace Museum. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Natural History Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 91 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Huijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff who went out of their way to correct an error made during payment during checkout. The breakfast was good & the person made and excellent cappuccino in the morning. Super convenient to thamel & would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value, Location and People
This is a great hotel nestled in a great location attached to the famous Thamel Market. Just a few minutes walk from the Kathmandu Durbar Square and walkable from many great pubs and nightlife, this hotel is a seriously great value for money. The absolute highlight of this place is IT'S AWESOME PEOPLE! super friendly and courteous staff are always ready to help you with a smile. Their restaurant has very tasty food, and I used the Hotel's very reasonable tour package to check out the great places around Kathmandu Valley and my driver was sweet and helpful. All in all, folks from Norbulinka made my Nepal visit truly memorable. Special shoutouts to Mr.Santosh & Mr.Kiran , Mr.Ganesh, Mr.Rabin
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people working here are very friendly and very accommodating to English only speakers. This place is pretty fancy for Nepal, i didnt realize that until I stayed, but it was a nice couple of days and the staff were very kind

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately very poor value. Definitely not a ‘boutique’ hotel! Hotel and room were dilapidated and generally unclean. Room smelt of faintly of cigarette smoke. Noisy concrete corridors outside the room with loud conversations and slamming doors late at night AND early in the morning. Weak tepid shower and brown water stains on bathroom floor. Room service only once during a 4 night stay. Hotel staff, although nice people, are generally disorganised and quite unprofessional. Another hotel only a few blocks away is only $10 more per night and actually very pleasant to stay at. I did not once want to spend any time at Norbulinka because it was so generally unpleasant to be there. This hotel would be okay if it was 1/2 the price being charged. Disappointing, especially considering this is not a cheap place to stay. Go elsewhere would be my advice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, courteous and professional. They went out of their way to assist me. The Manager Rabin was very kind man that runs a top shelf organization. I'm very happy and grateful with my stay. Thank you for going above and beyond in making it a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it. And Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jiban kumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Bisesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but can be better
Could have been much cleaner with newer bed sheets and towels but good staff and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't believe the pictures nor the reviews! Although the staff means well but the property is old and falling apart there was minimum hygiene precautions and things are left uncleaned. Not recommended until the owners invest in renovating the place. Ps. Most of the good reviews date back to 2014/2015 - so don't trust what the hotel is showing you as content as it's not updated. We had to cancel after our first night. Expedia talked to the hotel and we got refunded for the remaining nights (so that's the only plus).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0
Address
29 Ward Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati