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Potala Guest House

3.0 star property
Take in the sights of Thamel from the rooftop terrace or relax amidst lush gardens. Multilingual staff are ready to help you make unforgettable memories.

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Pool
Porch
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Property entrance
Nestled in Thamel, Potala Guest House offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and lush garden. Enjoy shopping on site, dry cleaning services, and high-speed WiFi while relaxing at the bar or exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is €36
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 210 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
LED TV
10 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
10 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Superior Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
3 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 143 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Day bed
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 143 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Chhetrapati Thamel, J.P Road, Infront of the J.P School, Kathmandu

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 7 min walk
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 14 min walk
  • Durbar Marg - 14 min walk
  • Swayambhunath - 3 min drive
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mitra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KungFu Noodles Works - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Tibet Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪lotus Restaurant & Coffee Gallery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pilgrims 24 Restaurant & Bar (Formerly Feed 'n' Read) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Potala Guest House

Located just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport, Potala Guest House offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a rooftop terrace, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 64 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Motorcycle parking on site only
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (366 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1985
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 14-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Slippers

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NPR 500 to 700 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NPR 1000 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NPR 2000 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NPR 2000 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 605923597

Also known as

Potala Guest House Hotel Kathmandu
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Frequently asked questions

Does Potala Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Potala Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Potala Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Potala Guest House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NPR 1000 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Potala Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of NPR 2000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of NPR 2000 (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at Potala Guest House?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ballys Casino (11-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Potala Guest House and nearby?

Potala Guest House has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Potala Guest House?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Potala Guest House like?

Potala Guest House is in Thamel, a short 14-minute walk from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 7 minutes' walk from Garden of Dreams.

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Potala Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Not bad for a solo traveller
This was the 2nd time that I have been to Potala and the rooms are not as good as the first one as it was fully booked and nearer to one of the festive season.
Syafiq, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I nearly missed this hotel because the review average was below 8. After looking more closely, I realized that the average is low because of reviews during their renovations a few years ago and there aren't enough recent ones. This is a shame because it is a great place to stay. Absolutely the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed at in Nepal. I took a room in the newer section and it was spacious and comfortable and tastefully decorated. The service was excellent and every staff member from the desk to the cleaning people were very friendly and attentive. The newer section is set back from the street, so there was no Thamel noise, and the windows look down on the nice garden and koi pond below.
Michele, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Abi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

LAP TAK, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lobsang, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

部屋にエアコン&電気ポット&冷蔵庫がなかったです。安い部屋だと、そうなる場合があるらしいので、事前に確認した方がいいです。シャワーは、ホースはなかったです。 場所はタメル地区なので、土産屋や広場に歩いて行けてとても便利でした。スタッフは皆、いい感じの人でした。
Izumi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Judith, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really comfortable beds, good location and they offered a free airport pick up
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good accommodation nice staff friendly and clean room
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

가격대비 좋다. 전체적인 시설 좋고 깨끗한 편이나 야외 테라스에서 나오는 소음과 담배 냄새가 특히 야간에 심하다. Nice but the noise and cigarette smell from the outside terrace is not good especially in the night.
JJ, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I have been staying at the Potala GH since 1994 and always find it very satisfying and welcoming
5-night trip

6/10 Good

真夜中に到着して、チェックインしました。入口の扉がしまっててどうしようかと思いましたが事前に伝えていたので、係の人が開けてくれて無事にゲストハウスに入れました。お部屋はわりと狭めの部屋に案内され、今回のネパール滞在では、値段の割に1番粗雑な部屋だったかな、と感じています。
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable stay with stable hot water, Internet and electricity.
5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay in Kathmandu
Potala staff are particularly friendly and helpful. The hotel is in an ideal location.
Peter, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Central guest house convenient to all services
Have stayed at Potala on previous visits and service and facilities were excellent. A little disappointed this time as basic room dusty and uncomfortable due to ongoing renovations. Unable to ungrade so moved to alternate hotel
Heather, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

L'accueil est très dépendant de la personne prese
Mauvais rapport qualité/prix Saleté du sol, de la descente de lit.... Draps et housse de couette douteuse Équipement chambre et salle bain minimal et !!! Difficulté à obtenir du papier de toilette !!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Hotel was misrepresented
The room we were assigned was not representative of the hotel description and pictures on the website. The room was rundown.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great guest house in Thamel
The guest house was being renovated over winter so it wasn't at it's usual best, The staff were fantastic and volunteered to go out to the airport to pick up my delayed baggage when I couldn't do it. The room was fine although the bathroom floor got very wet when the shower was used. I'd go back because of the great staff.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great staff rescued my bag!
The hotel was being renovated but all was fine. But the best thing is that the staff volunteered to go to the airport to recover my bag lost by Air Asia as I was out of town for a week. They were exceptional.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff!
A great hotel with extremely friendly staff and helpful service! An oasis in the middle of Kathmandu.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

停電がしょっちゅう！❗️❗️
部屋が暗くて寒い。 停電がしょっちゅうあるのはネパールの 国の事情かしら？ でもスタッフが皆フレンドリーだね❗️
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice, inexpensive hotel
Located right in the midst of Thamel, close to everything there. Basic accomodations but clean and safe. They have a safe if you require it as well as locked storage if you're out of town for a few days and need to store luggage/bag, etc. Friendly staff who speak good english. Reasonable prices (I paid 1200 rs per night while I was there). They also have free wifi which is nice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

hôtel très accueillant mais de confort moyen..
Personnel particulièrement sympathique. Très chaleureux, eux..