Thamel Travel Guide

Kathmandu

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Stay near popular Thamel attractions

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Garden of Dreams

8.6/10 (354 reviews)
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Things to do

Traditional Dinner with cultural dance performance- cultural show- Nepali dance

Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu

£12
per adult
Dinner with Cultural Show Kathmandu
Kathmandu to Sharing Jeep Transfer to Salleri.

Kathmandu to Sharing Jeep Transfer to Salleri.

£22
per adult
Kathmandu to Sharing Jeep Transfer to Salleri.
Spiritual Nepal Tour From Kathmandu

Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour

£39
per adult
Kathmandu Small Group Spiritual Nepal Tour
Temples and Stupas Tour in Kathmandu Valley

Temples and Stupas Tour in Kathmandu Valley

£25
per adult
Temples and Stupas Tour in Kathmandu Valley
From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3 Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

£116
per adult
From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari
Kathmandu Rickshaw Night Explorer Tour

Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems

£32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kathmandu by Night: Small-Group Rickshaw Ride & Hidden Gems
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Top hotels in Thamel

Central Courtyard - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café

Central Courtyard - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café

3.5 out of 5
Chhusya Galli Kathmandu Bagmati Province
The price is £47 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£47
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath ...
10/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"Exelent place to stay. I will definitely come back to this hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Central Courtyard - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café
Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel

4.5 out of 5
CHHAYA DEVI COMPLEX AMRIT MARG THAMEL Kathmandu
The price is £88 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£88
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"Clean amazing place people are kind"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel
Aarya Hotel and Spa - Eternal Heritage

Aarya Hotel and Spa - Eternal Heritage

5 out of 5
Narsingh Chowk Marg Kathmandu Bagmati Province
The price is £91 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£91
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath are located ...
Aarya Hotel and Spa - Eternal Heritage
Fairfield by Marriott® Kathmandu Thamel

Fairfield by Marriott® Kathmandu Thamel

3 out of 5
Tridevi Marg, KMC- 29 Kathmandu
The price is £54 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£54
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Fairfield by Marriott® Kathmandu Thamel
Nepali Heritage Hotel

Nepali Heritage Hotel

4 out of 5
paknajol marg 16 Thamel Kathmandu Bagmati Province
The price is £22 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£22
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Très bon emplacement, calme malgré l'agitation des environs, personnel très serviable, à la réception Ranul et Rajy , au service du petit déjeuner Nous avions une chambre vue jardin avec balcon...simplement la superficie de 27M2 ne nous semble pas correcte.."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Nepali Heritage Hotel
Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

4 out of 5
Chettrapati Kathmandu Kathmandu
The price is £59 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£59
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath are located ...
Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard
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Where to stay in Thamel

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New Baneshwor

While New Baneshwor may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple.

A mountainous town with colorful buildings and flags.

Lazimpat

Get to know Lazimpat by checking out its gardens, restaurants and historical sites. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Narayanhity Palace Museum or Durbar Marg during your time in the area.

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Boudhha

Gardens and spas are notable features of Boudhha. You might consider stopping by Boudhanath while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Sinamangal

When in Sinamangal, you can plan a visit to Royal Nepal Golf Course and Pashupatinath Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Sundhara

While visiting Sundhara, you might make a stop by sights like Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara).

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