Bag Packer's Lodge  

In the heart of Thamel, minutes from Kathmandu’s city center. Steps from Garden of Dreams and a short drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple, Bag Packer's Lodge puts you close to the main sights and the Thamel nightlife.

A budget guesthouse with a clean, friendly vibe and basic, practical rooms. The property has 19 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms and daily housekeeping. Expect a lively rooftop terrace, easy access to trekking agents, and staff who speak English and Japanese.

Bar and on-site restaurant plus two cafés for quick bites. Relaxation options include a spa center, sauna and a hair salon. Other perks: a library, rooftop terrace views, bicycle rentals, limited on-site parking and tour/ticket assistance. Airport and area shuttles are available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk. Express check-in, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), daily newspapers in the lobby and laundry/dry-cleaning services keep travel smooth.

Grab a coffee at one of the two cafés, eat at the guesthouse restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited room service is available for late returns from Kathmandu’s streets.