Kathmandu Guest House Thamel – Kathmandu

Travellers know that the frenetic pace of a crowded city like Kathmandu needs an escape. The Kathmandu Guest House, a converted Rana dynasty mansion with fragrant gardens and airy corridors, has provided the peaceful refuge of choice since 1967.

Since the days of being the first and only hotel in Thamel, the packed tourist district of Kathmandu, it’s become something of an institution. It’s close to everywhere and its gate is the meeting point that nobody can mistake. As a guidebook put it, “Kathmandu Guest House acts as a magnet for mountaineers, pop stars, actors and eccentric characters.” Even the Beatles stayed here in 1968.

Kathmandu Guest House prides itself on being affordable to all budgets, from those looking to treat themselves to total comfort in elegantly modern suites, to volunteers and scholars who take the famous no-frills rooms.

Whether you’re returning from the mountains or arriving from the airport, come and relax at the courtyard restaurant, order a cup of fine Italian coffee or a chilled Gorkha Beer, and escape for a moment in the historic surroundings of Kathmandu’s most loved guesthouse.

Type of Accommodations of Kathmandu Guest House

Standard Room
The standard rooms, situated in the old wing of the KGH are small and comfortable. They are the most reasonably priced rooms out of all the other room categories. They all have an attached bathroom, but are non AC. These rooms are very high in demand among students and volunteer workers who stay for the “KGH experience.”

Amenities
– Private Writing Desk
– Generator Back Up
– Telephone
– 24 Hrs. Hot and Cold Shower
– Wash Basin
– Modern Bathroom

Special Priced Room
Kathmandu Guest House has many repeat visitors who have stayed with us since its inception. These goodwill ambassadors have spread the popularity of this hotel made it their second home. Some rooms have been allocated specifically for their stay when they are here. These rooms however are sold to others when our ambassadors are not in.

Amenities
– WIFI
– Private Writing Desk
– Generator Back Up
– Telephone
– 24 Hrs. Hot and Cold Shower
– Wash Basin
– Modern Bathroom

Deluxe Room
We’re proud of the new Siddhi Annex, which brings a new, more modern level of comfort to the Kathmandu Guest House. The building is centrally air-conditioned and serviced by a lift. Suite rooms come with attached bath to soak tired legs, while deluxe rooms offer a powerful shower unit. Most rooms directly overlook the Buddha Garden.

Amenities
– Air Conditioning/ Private Balcony*
– Private Writing Desk/ WIFI
– Generator Back Up/ Tea/ Coffee Maker
– Mineral Water/ Private Pantry in Room
– Tea & Condiments/ In Room Combination Safe
– Complimentary Instant Noodles/ Telephone
– iPod Dock/ LCD TV
– 24 Hrs. Hot and Cold Shower/ Wash Basin
– Modern Bathroom/ Bathroom Amneties

Family Room
The KGH has two special family apartments with two bedrooms, living, dining and kitchen. This mostly caters to long term guests who are here with children or those who are here for long term contract work. It is also very convenient for families with children who are vacationing in Nepal. Other family rooms are large and spacious with 3-4 beds but without the kitchen and living areas.

Amenities
– WIFI
– Private Writing Desk
– Generator Back Up
– Telephone
– 24 Hrs. Hot and Cold Shower
– Wash Basin
– Modern Bathroom
– Living Room
– Kitchen
– Balcony
– 2 single + 1 king size bed

Garden Facing Room
The garden facing rooms are the most popular in KGH for their reasonable rate and mostly in demand by the adventure travellers and trekkers who stay here for a few nights before heading to the mountains. All rooms have a common balcony overlooking the beautiful Buddha garden. It is non AC with an attached bathroom and all the necessary amenities.

Amenities
– WIFI
– Generator Back Up
– Telephone
– 24 Hrs. Hot and Cold Shower
– Modern Bathroom

Restaurants of Kathmandu Guest House
 
KGH Dream Garden Cafe
The KGH Dream Garden Café is a relaxing outdoor restaurant in the famous KGH garden. It’s a surprising oasis inside and guests enjoy the peace and serenity of the garden often spending the whole day reading, sun bathing and simply enjoying the natural beauty with good food.

Our food variety ranges from Continental, Chinese and Indian. We also serve the world famous Illy Coffee. Our Indian clay oven is highly popular and included in this site are some of our popular recipes from the kitchen. Do test your culinary skills back home if you like the KGH taste.

The garden has the famous KGH “Walk of Fame” which holds the name of all the popular and famous visitors to the hotel such as mountaineers, artists, singers, actors and writers.

Illy Coffee
The best tasting fresh European coffee prepared in strict accordance to the Illy method, served in Café Bahal or the garden.

Inner Sanctum Restaurant
This newly founded restaurant in the old palace courtyard has a wonderful ambiance, in candle-lit evenings especially, which compliments the varied menu.