What's Thamel like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Thamel, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture and cafes. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Garden of Dreams. Pashupatinath Temple and Durbar Marg are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the best places to stay in Thamel?

We have 314 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top places to stay in Thamel:

Kumari Boutique Hotel

City centre hotel with restaurant

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Mulberry

4-star hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Health club • Central location

M Hotel Thamel-Kathmandu

3-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • Central location

Kasthamandap Boutique Hotel

Boutique hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • Comfy beds

Hotel Roadhouse

3.5-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • Attentive staff

How to get to Thamel

Thamel is located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the heart of Kathmandu.

Flying to:

• • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.), 3 mi (4.9 km) from Thamel

Things to see and do in and around Thamel

Things to see near Thamel:

• • Garden of Dreams (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
• • Pashupatinath Temple (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
• • Kathmandu Durbar Square (0.6 mi/1 km away)
• • Swayambhunath (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
• • Patan Durbar Square (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)

Things to do near Thamel:

• • Durbar Marg (0.6 mi/1 km away)
• • Narayanhity Palace Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
• • Kathmandu Civil Mall (1 mi/1.6 km away)
• • Chhauni Museum (1.3 mi/2.2 km away)
• • Freak Street (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)

When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

• • Hottest months: May, June, April, July (average 23°C)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 12°C)
• • Rainiest months: July, August, June, September (average 157 mm of rainfall)