Hotel Giramondo  

In the buzzing core of Kathmandu, a small B&B just five minutes' walk from Thamel. Close to Pashupatinath Temple, Temples of the Elements, Garden of Dreams and Narayanhity Palace Museum, with Durbar Square and Swayambhunath within easy walking distance. Family-friendly and backpacker-friendly base for exploring the city.

Ten cosy rooms give a home-away-from-home vibe — singles, doubles and family rooms with private bathrooms, plus triples/dorms with shared facilities. Expect ceiling fans, in-room showers, complimentary toiletries and slippers. Chill spots include a lounge with a flat-screen, a little library, a sunny front yard and a rooftop terrace with city views.

Rooftop terrace and sun yard for city-view mornings. On-site restaurant, bar/coffee shop and a lounge. Concierge, 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Laundry and dry-cleaning, daily housekeeping, complimentary newspapers and parking available. Roundtrip airport shuttle and transfer service offered for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. Tour assistance and concierge help with transfers and excursions.

Hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a café/coffee shop and a bar/lounge. Kitchen focuses on Nepali classics and Italian dishes, with limited-hours room service available.