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8.8

375 reviews

Holiday Hostel

Holiday Hostel

Kwabahal, Jyatha, Thamel, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Holiday Hostel

Welcome to the vibrant and cozy Holiday Hostel located in the heart of Kathmandu's bustling Thamel district! Just 1.4 kilometers from the city center, this charming 2-star haven promises a delightful stay for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the rich culture of Nepal. With prices starting as low as $20 per night, you can explore the local sights and sounds without breaking the bank while enjoying complimentary breakfast each morning.

At Holiday Hostel, you're in for a treat with a great selection of amenities that cater to both relaxation and adventure. Take a break in the beautiful garden, sip on a refreshing drink from the bar, or indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. For those who love to explore, the tour desk is ready to help plan your next great adventure! And with free Wi-Fi and room service available, staying connected and cozy is a breeze.

With an impressive total of 375 reviews, guests rave about their experiences at Holiday Hostel, highlighting its friendly staff and inviting atmosphere. So whether you're returning from a day of sightseeing, ready to hit the town, or simply enjoying some downtime in your private room or on the terrace, you're bound to create unforgettable memories in this delightful Kathmandu retreat. Come discover what makes the Holiday Hostel a favorite among travelers!

As the sun begins to set over the enchanting city of Kathmandu, unwind at the Holiday Rooftop Bar where the views are as stunning as the sunsets! This family-friendly eatery serves up a diverse array of delicious cuisines from American to Indian, and of course, can't-miss Nepalese dishes. Whether you're treating yourself to a warm bowl of momo, savoring a slice of Italian pizza, or indulging in a meticulously crafted local dish, every meal promises to be a delightful culinary journey. Gather around with new friends or fellow travelers, and make evenings at the bar memorable as you share stories and laughter while sipping on refreshing beverages under the soft glow of twinkling lights.

Adventure awaits right outside your doorstep! With a dedicated tour desk ready to assist you in planning your explorations, you're just a heartbeat away from discovering all that the Thamel district has to offer. From bustling markets filled with vibrant handicrafts to ancient temples that echo with history, there's an endless array of sights to soak in. Thrill-seekers can easily embark on trekking expeditions or cultural excursions while those looking for a more leisurely pace can enjoy simply wandering the eclectic streets nearby, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere and savoring street food delights.

At Holiday Hostel, the charm lies not just in its amenities, but also in the welcoming community it fosters. With a melting pot of travelers passing through, you'll likely meet new friends to share in joyous adventures and cultural exchanges. Plus, after a day packed with exploration, retreat back to the comfort of the hostel where cozy spaces and friendly faces await. The warm ambiance and the cheerful chatter from fellow explorers will make every moment feel like a gathering of friends, ensuring your stay in Kathmandu is filled with heartwarming connections and unforgettable experiences!

Closest airports

Tribhuvan International Airport

3.1mi

Simara Airport

43.2mi

Bharatpur Airport

54.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Garden

Bathtub

Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel

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Dormitory, 4 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Private entrance

Shower

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Holiday Hostel

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Private entrance

Shower

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Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Economy Double Room - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel

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Economy, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

Private entrance

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Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Suite - single occupancy in Holiday Hostel

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Deluxe Suite, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Private entrance

Shower

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Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel
Deluxe Family Room in Holiday Hostel

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Deluxe Family

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Private entrance

Shower

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Basic Dormitory, Shared Room

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Deluxe Suite

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Family

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Room Selected at Check in

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Dormitory, 5 Bed

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Deluxe

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Economy

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Guest reviews

8.8

375 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Wei

9.1

September 2023

Had a really enjoyable stay here. Kumar and Madan were very hospitable and nice. They gave me the information I needed and acceded to all my small requests. I did a hike to Chisapani-Nagarkot and a tour to Chitwan with their travel agency and was very happy with the services they provided. The guide was good and helpful. The accommodation were great. Couldn't ask for more with the spectacular views of the two lodgings on my hike. And Madan checked in with me all the time to make sure I was ok and made concession when I was feeling unwell. The hostel facilities were sufficient. Room is clean. Shower is hot. Wifi works fine. The restaurant on the roof-top is great. Food was good and prices were good. The chef even made food on requests. You can refill your water bottles at the restaurant. The staff were very nice and service was good. Thumbs up for these boys!

Wifi didn't work well in some corners but it is not a big deal. It works well mostly.

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Letícia

8.2

March 2025

Easy to find get to other places, friendly staff, very comfy beds, warm showers anytime, not as noisy as I expected, got 2 big bottles of water for free and the breakfast was very good. They waited to pick me up even tho my flight was 4h late. The restaurant terrace is cozy and the upper terrace has a cozier area with the view to monkey temple! They were kind enough to storahe one of my luggages while I was in a retreat and came back a few days later. The owner is very kind and attentive, as well all the other staff members. Thanks for contributing for my amazing stay in Kathmandu.

I stayed in 2 different rooms and both had some signal of people smoking in them before which gave me some discomfort. Wasnt a major problem but maybe good to have no-smoking rooms. I had to ask for another towel and toilet paper, I understand us westerners use it differently but good to have it in the room upon arrival.

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Kyle

10

October 2023

Large, clean room that was great value in Thamel. The staff was super accommodating and even woke up at 2am when I had to check out to start my trek. The top floor terrace was a great spot to relax.

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Shauntelle

10

March 2025

I’m so lucky that I booked this hostel. I booked the 4 bed female dorm and it was super clear, I was also really happy that the shared toilet was in the dorm and we only had to share between us. It’s also a very quiet hostel with a lovely rooftop to work from. I fell sick when I arrived in Nepal and the staff went above and beyond to help me that I didn’t feel alone through one of my worst sickness! I wouldn’t hesitate to book if you’re thinking about it.

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Anna

10

June 2024

Me and my friend have stayed in both a private room and a shared dorm multiple times and we love this place. We have been in Nepal around 2 months and use Holdiay Hostel as our base whenever we’re in Kathmandu. The rooms are always clean and have everything you need, the staff are friendly, always happy to see us and very helpful. We had one member of staff sit with us for over an hour helping us plan our trek and give us advice, and multiple staff have made it clear that should we come into any difficulty then they’re only a phone call away to help if need be. Also has a lovely little rooftop bar to sit and chill at. 24 hour reception is helpful too, as we arrived at 3am We will be back!

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Charlotte

8.2

April 2024

The room felt really nice for the low price, the bathroom was really light. There was a great rooftop area to grab some drinks and food. Quietest stay we’ve had out of three Kathmandu hotels. The owner met us on arrival, told us about the hotel being newly opened.

There was a fan in the room but the cable wasn’t long enough to reach the plug so made it pretty useless! One of the plugs behind the bed didn’t work leaving one plug by the bed. There were building works right next to the property with builders still banging around midnight, you could hear bangs and shovelling, out of the properties control but worth being aware off. When we first got to the venue i need the bathroom, i wont the the first one in reception and it was filthy, i wont go into detail but it was awful and not a good first impression of the property when actually the rooms were much nicer.

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Piet

8.2

December 2023

I stayed in a private room which had a very comfortable bed with thick sheets. Slept like a baby (though there were the usual city sounds one might expect in this area). The brothers who run the place arranged an airport pickup and welcomed me warmly. There is a travel company in the building offering guided hiking as well. On the rooftop a cozy restaurant with decent food, I recommend the curry.

Not very strong hostel vibes, if that is what you're looking for: it felt more like a guesthouse (albeit a nice one).

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Adrian

10

September 2023

Absolutely loved my stay at Holiday Hostel, perfectly situated in the heart of Thamel. From the moment I landed, one of the owners was there to greet me at the airport, offering a cost-price transfer. I felt welcomed before I even set foot in the hostel. Now, let's chat about Kumar and Madan, the owners. These guys are more like your local buddies than traditional hosts. They added so much to our experience—from socialising with us at the rooftop bar, a gem of a spot with a chill vibe, to showing us around Kathmandu themselves. Shopping can be a maze, but these guys were our navigational beacons, making sure we didn't just spend money but spent it well. They helped us snag some killer deals, which is invaluable when you're a stranger in a new place. And don't get me started on the Momo! Best in Nepal, no contest. Add to that a super friendly staff willing to share insights into Nepalese culture, and you've got a trip that's not just fun, but also enriching. In a nutshell, if you're looking for comfort, culture, and a top-notch location in Thamel, you can't go wrong with Holiday Hostel. Big cheers to Kumar and Madan for making our stay unforgettable. Can't recommend it enough!

It was the lower end of the season so not as many people to meet.

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Jason

10

February 2024

Perfect location in Thamel, super friendly and helpful staff, the rooms were super clean and one of the nicest showers I've had anywhere. They've a brand new fancy espresso machine and make fantastic cappacinos, apparently I was the first person to have one😊🙏. The rooftop restaurant is peaceful with mountain views and plenty of birds flying around the place. I would definitely stay here again.

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Shaereh

9.1

March 2025

This is the second time I have come here, the location is great, the staff are very friendly. The owner of the hostel is a very nice person. I am happy with everything here, the rooms are clean, there is a cafe on the rooftop which is very cozy. If you want to be in a good location with good price and good quality , you are in a good place.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Hostel

Attractions

Thamel

0.1mi

Garden of Dreams

0.3mi

Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur)

0.5mi

Hanuman Dhoka

0.5mi

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

1.3mi

Pashupatinath

2.3mi

Krishna Temple (Krishna Mandir)

2.7mi

Patan (Lalitpur)

3.1mi

Boudhanath (Boudha Stupa)

3.2mi

Changu Narayan

7.2mi

Bhaktapur

7.7mi

55 Window Palace

7.7mi

Dakshinkali Temple

7.9mi

Sundarijal

8.8mi

Trisuli River (Trishuli River)

18.7mi

Restaurants

Holiday Rooftop Bar

Cuisines

  • American
  • Chinese
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Nepalese
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of Holiday Hostel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Garden

Bathtub

Stay rules - Holiday Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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