The short answer
In a heritage-style hotel on or near the main bazaar street, so evenings and mornings are on foot. Rooms are simple to mid-range.
Key facts
- Where
- Bazaar street
- Rooms
- Simple to mid-range
- Peak
- Book ahead
How it works
- Pick a bazaar hotelSeveral restored Newar houses offer rooms with wooden balconies over the main street.
- Ask for a valley-facing roomNorth-facing rooms look toward the Himalaya.
- Book ahead for weekendsNepali families visit on holidays, and rooms are few.
Insider tip
The hotel terrace is part of the experience.
Avoid this
Do not expect big-city facilities.
Related questions
Is there Wi-Fi?
Usually, but it can be slow.
Do hotels serve dinner?
Yes. Restaurants are few, so most guests eat where they sleep.
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