Title: Private room with balcony in central thamel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=1938&destination=Kathmandu%2C+Kathmandu%2C+Bagmati%2C+Nepal&selected=35110798&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Private room with balcony in central thamel Travelers discover the historic treasures of Kathmandu while enjoying a peaceful retreat in Thamel, complete with garden views and modern comforts ## Photo gallery for Private room with balcony in central thamel ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi - Private room with balcony in central thamel (kathmandu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35110800/35110798/8975a9be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Private room with balcony in central thamel (kathmandu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35110800/35110798/ee0e58b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi - Private room with balcony in central thamel (kathmandu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35110800/35110798/0cf1559b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Private room with balcony in central thamel (kathmandu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35110800/35110798/fd0ed889.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Private room with balcony in central thamel (kathmandu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35110800/35110798/96c08441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Kathmandu Nomad Hotel offers a quiet garden sanctuary in bustling Thamel. Guests enjoy continental breakfast on the terrace before walking to Hanuman Dhoka and Thamel Chowk. Each private room includes a balcony and WiFi, while the business center provides a practical workspace. ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi £40 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 31 - Apr 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=35110798&PinnedHotelID=35110798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=35110798&PinnedHotelID=35110798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=35110798&PinnedHotelID=35110798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=35110798&PinnedHotelID=35110798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=35110798&PinnedHotelID=35110798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=35110798&PinnedHotelID=35110798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - 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[Visit our Kathmandu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kathmandu.dx1938) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.716206,85.30736&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:keehD_rtgO%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40OBQ%40QBOBQ%40QBOBODSBODOBQDODODODODOFQDMFODOFOFMFOFOHMFMHMHOFMHKHMHMJKHMHKJMHKJKJKJKJKJIJKJKJGLKJILGJILILGJINGJGLGNGLGLELELGNELENELCNELCNELCNANCLANCNCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FLAN%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBNBL%40NBNBL%40NDLBNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLDLFNFLFJFNFJHLFLHJHLFJHLJJFJJJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJHLJJHLHLHJFLHNHLFLHNFLFNFLFNDNFNDLFPDNDNDNDNDNBPDNBNDRBNBN%40PBPBN%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FNAR%3FPANAPAPCPANCPCPANCNCPEPCNEPCNEPELEPENENGNENGLEPGLGNGNGJINGNILILGLILILILKJILIJKLIJKJKJKHKJKJKHKJKHMHKHMHKHMFMHKFOHKFMFODMFMFMDMDODMDODMDODMBOBMBOBO%40MBOBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCOAOCMCOAOCMCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEMGMGOEMGKGOIKGMGMIKIMIKIMIKIKKKIKKKKKIKKKKIKKMIKIMKKIMIMIMGMIMIMGOIMGMGOGOGMEQGMEOGOEOEOEQEMEQCOEQCOEQCQCOAOCQCQAOCQAQAQAO%3FQAS%3FOAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UG94ZtSm2OKN7HJ8F_VNBpgiHSM=) kathmandu, bagmati ### What's nearby - ![Garden of Dreams](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114474/a74c92d5-5f34-4a6b-b805-94f391e07bdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Garden of Dreams 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Malla's Royal Palace, Durbar Marg, Patan, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia, Unesco World Heritage Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152681/7cb154b5-201e-4e2e-82a3-47534741272a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durbar Marg 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Kathmandu Durbar Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114478/723b2378-171d-4825-9030-6be1910f06b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kathmandu Durbar Square 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Asan Bazaar 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Ballys Casino 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) 7 min drive ### Restaurants - Momo Hut 2 min walk - Little Tibet Restaurant 1 min walk - RoadHouse Café 4 min walk - Little Buddha 2 min walk - Brezel Garden Restaurant 4 min walk ## About this property ### Private room with balcony in central thamel Hotel near Pashupatinath Temple Private room with balcony in central thamel provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Private room with balcony in central thamel offer amenities, such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6460000/6457200/6457134/143c09a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Friend's Home Thamel - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 495 reviews £25 includes taxes & fees 1 May - 2 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-01&endDate=2026-05-02&selected=6457134&PinnedHotelID=6457134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23042400/23042395/7e6bc95f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kathmandu Peace Home Kathmandu - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 47 reviews £9 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=23042395&PinnedHotelID=23042395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28930000/28921300/28921272/927d143a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Milestone Hotel Thamel - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: WiFi ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Private Room Balcony Central Thamel Hotel Private Room Balcony Central Hotel Private Room Balcony Central Thamel Hotel Private Room With Balcony in Central Thamel kathmandu kathmandu Private Room With Balcony in Central Thamel Hotel Hotel Private Room With Balcony in Central Thamel Private Room With Balcony in Central Thamel kathmandu Private Room Balcony Central Private Room Balcony Central Private Room With Balcony in Central Thamel Hotel Private Room With Balcony in Central Thamel Kathmandu Private Room With Balcony in Central Thamel Hotel Kathmandu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private room with balcony in central thamel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Private room with balcony in central thamel? ### What time is check-in at Private room with balcony in central thamel? ### What time is check-out at Private room with balcony in central thamel? ### Where is Private room with balcony in central thamel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 7.6 ### Good ---