Potala Guest House

In the heart of Thamel, Kathmandu — steps from Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Garden of Dreams, Pashupatinath Temple and Kathesimbhu Stupa. The guest house sits about 1 km from the city center and roughly 5.8 km from Tribhuvan International Airport, perfect for exploring Kathmandu on foot.

A long-running spot since 1983, Potala Guest House blends budget rooms with renovated deluxe AC options across 64 guestrooms. Expect a courtyard garden with patio and reflection pool, a rooftop terrace for city views, rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries and slippers, safes and desks, daily housekeeping and cable TV.

Free Wi‑Fi throughout, rooftop terrace and garden courtyard, concierge and on-site shopping, parking and motorcycle parking, tour desk and transfer arrangements, laundry/dry cleaning and even on-call doctor services. Relax in the lobby or grab a drink at the bar — practical comforts with a local Thamel vibe.

Business center and a 366 sq ft meeting room, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, private check-in/out and multilingual staff. Reliable complimentary Wi‑Fi/high‑speed internet and shuttle options make short meetings and group travel easy.

A newly opened multi‑cuisine restaurant and a lively bar/lounge serve up regional and international plates. Cooked‑to‑order breakfasts are available daily (6:30–10:30) for a fee, plus 24‑hour room service when you prefer to dine in.