The short answer
Guesthouses and hostels in Thamel, Lakeside and Bhaktapur offer clean basic rooms and dorms at low prices, and are popular with solo travellers and trekkers. Look for good reviews, hot water, safe storage and quiet rooms.
Cheap rooms near bars can be noisy; ask for an upper room away from the street. Homestays are another low-cost, friendly option.
Key facts
- Where
- Thamel, Lakeside, Bhaktapur
- Types
- Guesthouse, hostel dorm
- Check
- Hot water, locks, noise
- Alternative
- Homestay
How it works
- Set a budgetPer night.
- Read reviewsRecent.
- Check lock and waterBefore paying.
- Ask for a quiet roomUpper floor.
- Keep valuables safeUse lockers.
Insider tip
Read recent reviews for noise and water before booking.
Avoid this
Do not leave valuables in open dorm lockers.
Related questions
Is a dorm safe?
Generally yes with a lock.
Is hot water included?
Ask.
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