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Dalai-La Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property

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A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a glass atrium, and multiple floors with balconies.
Property amenity
A bar area with brick walls, wooden stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
An interior view of a traditional building with a staircase leading to a covered area with potted plants.
A cozy lounge area with wicker furniture and a brick wall backdrop.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $65
$57 nightly
$65 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

Explore the area

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Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, 44600
  • Place, Temples of the Elements
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of Dreams
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Durbar Marg
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a wooden bed, red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a brick wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a staircase with a floral design, a dining area, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden flooring, a dining area, and a brick wall.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • City view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, and a wooden ceiling.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Super Deluxe Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

With a stay at Dalai-La Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kathmandu, a 2-minute drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 6 minutes from Pashupatinath Temple. .This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Boudhanath and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ballys Casino.

What's nearby

  • Temples of the Elements - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Garden of Dreams - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Asan Bazaar - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House Of Beers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Or2k - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Himalayan Java - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Cafe & Aqua Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Northfield Cafe and Jesse James Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dalai-La Boutique Hotel

Dalai-La Boutique Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at The Hub, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
The Hub - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 12 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Hub

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 12 per day (656 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Dalai-La Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pranay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are available any time and room were so clean anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was by far the best experience I’ve ever had with any hotel! My family was so excited to plan our return trip back and we will stay at the same place!!!! Superior customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Very comfortable and clean hotel - lovely helpful staff and the courtyard was an oasis of calm in bustling Thamel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed atmosphere and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEVENDRA

Liked: Amenities
Customer service is very good,staffs are friendly .Breakfast is fresh and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Beautiful courtyard in a busy area of Kathmandu.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

vimal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good compare to rates
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juerg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely decorated place with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Staff was really helpful always. And it's right in the middle of Thamel, everything within reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and property are AMAZING!!! We got upgraded to their best room, the Everest, W😍😍W!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vinod Kanayalal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, spacious room, lots of choices for a very good breakfast. Best feature was the service from airport transport, expedited laundry, and early packed breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great! Must visit while in Thamel.

Great experience. The staff were friendly and kind, eager to help out. Favorite stay while in Nepal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

CHAN KA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet hotel located in a busy area. The staff show a warm welcome and being very helpful and friendly all the time, and feeling safe staying in the hotel. the restaurant/ bar have a pretty chill vibe and service is great! They do good breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BIBEK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property in the middle of Thamel. Great amenities. Staff were very professional and service was great. Binod from the hotel was very helpful and ready to assist in any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable. well room, quiet with responsive, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Wonderful hotel. I did have to climb a fair number of stairs to reach my room - as it was an eco friendly hotel. But it was a marvelous experience and the hotel staff went out of their way to help out
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a very charming, boutique hotel, very clean. Close to busy Thamel. if you want some quiet, 15-20 min. walkable to the garden of dreams, take a rickshaw to the Durbar, etc. Very convenient, lots of options to eat, the restaurant in this hotel is wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in Thamel. (My only complaint was there is no elevator.) Great staff, and breakfast room service was fast and hot. Laundry service same day. Right next to a busy Thamel street but a quiet retreat from the chaos around. I would definitely stay here again. 😁👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel in November 2025 - myself, my father, and my teenaged son. Our entire stay was fantastic - the staff were lovely, accommodating, and helpful. The rooms were spacious and very well appointed, with comfortable beds, large bathrooms with lovely showers, plenty of storage, and more than enough space. The courtyard was a must after a day of navigating the streets of Kathmandu - a really beautiful and peaceful space to unwind. The hotel decor was fantastic, with lots of local art all over. On the whole, I cannot say enough good things about this hotel - we loved it, and would absolutely stay here again if we return. We felt very well taken care of here. One caveat - there are no elevators, so if you have a room on a higher floor be prepared for a lot of stairs (at least it preps you for trekking!).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

KUMIKO

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a bathroom facing the courtyard bar, but the bathroom window has no lock and is left open.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect hotel for first time visitors to Kathmandu or anyone wanting to stay in Thamel. The city/neighborhood can feel very chaotic at times, and Dalai-La is such a wonderful escape. The courtyard is a perfect place to start the day with the hotel’s amazing breakfast options. The rooms are spacious with modern fixtures. We were given two large bottles of water in the room a day. The staff is simply wonderful! Binod specifically was very friendly and amazingly helpful. He gave us a number recommendations for things to do in and around Kathmandu as well as our next stay in Pokhara. He was also very helpful with the currency exchange. The location of the hotel is perfectly situated in Thamel to allow you to walk to numerous shops and restaurants. I would absolutely stay here again. My dad and I had a wonderful time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kohichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋にゴキブリがいたのが残念でしたが、それ以外はとても快適なホテルです。 前もって空港からホテルの送迎を予約しておくと便利ですね。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaname

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
室内は清潔で過ごしやすい雰囲気を使っている。部屋に水や紅茶のサービスがあるのも良かった。 レストランは外に有るが道路から離れた敷地内なので静かに食事出来る。大きなモニターを観ながら食事出来るのも良かったです。少し歩けばいろんなレストランやバーも有り気軽に楽しめました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mejor hotel en Katmandú

Un hotel con excelente ubicación, cuartos y desayuno.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed Dalai la's integration and support of local artists. They have set aside part of their dining space as an impromptu gallery, allowing artists to present work and meet visitors and tourists. Dalai La also is part of Nepal 2020 tourisim campaign and had three giant 'Yeti' sculptures on display in their courtyard. Really fun place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019