Kathmandu Eco Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is a strong booking for travellers who want a central Thamel base at a low price with well-rated staff. Light sleepers should only book if they can get a back room, because street-facing rooms pick up club and traffic noise.
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This is our Best Value pick in Kathmandu. It suits first-time visitors, budget travellers and anyone who wants shops and restaurants on the doorstep. A free airport shuttle, free parking, family rooms, a restaurant, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are listed.
Light sleepers should be careful. Guests say rooms facing the street get club and traffic noise. Spa, gym and pets appear in the property tags but not in the facilities list, so treat them as not confirmed.
Location and getting around
The address is Bhagwatibahal, Thamel. Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10, and describe it as central, near shops, restaurants and local sights.
Dharahara is 1.7 km away, about 21 minutes on foot. Pashupatinath Temple is 3.7 km away, about 46 minutes, and Boudha Stupa is 5 km away, about 63 minutes. Those two are far, so plan on a taxi or public transport. Walking times are straight-line estimates, and real routes can take longer.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 1,007 reviews. On review score, it sits joint 6th of 17 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Staff stand out. Guests describe a friendly, attentive team who give a warm welcome and help with local questions. The Thamel location is the other main reason people rate it well.
Noise is the clear downside. Back rooms are described as peaceful, while street-facing rooms suffer from club and traffic noise. Ask for a back room when you book.
Price compared with our other Kathmandu picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €22.75 a night. The sample median was €74.52, so this hotel was 69% below it. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Yambu kathmandu, was a little cheaper at €19.43 a night, with the same 9.0 score and 3 stars. Our Luxury pick, Basera Boutique Hotel - Kathmandu's Hidden Escape, was €83.84 a night with a 9.4 score and 5 stars.
For about €3 more than the Budget pick you get the free airport shuttle listed here and a 9.7 location score. For a bigger step up in comfort, the Luxury pick costs nearly four times as much.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 17 hotels in Kathmandu. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and reference price together, so it is not just the cheapest.
Kathmandu Eco Hotel combined a 9.0 score, more than 1,000 reviews and one of the lowest prices in the sample. That balance is hard to beat.
Before you book
Breakfast options listed are Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, American, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Confirm the airport shuttle for your arrival time, ask for a back room and read the cancellation terms. Room size and renovation condition have not been assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Kathmandu Eco Hotel noisy?
It depends on the room. Guests say back rooms are peaceful, but street-facing rooms get club and traffic noise. Request a back room.
Does Kathmandu Eco Hotel offer an airport shuttle?
A free airport shuttle is listed by the property. Confirm it with the hotel for your flight time.
How much is a night at Kathmandu Eco Hotel?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €22.75 a night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Boudha Stupa from Thamel?
It is 5 km away, about 63 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so a taxi or public transport makes more sense.