Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel

2.0 star property
Kathmandu hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Mountain view
Bar (on property)
Standard Triple Room, Multiple Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
Feel at home
  • Separate bedroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom, City View

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 185 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

4-bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

8-bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

6-bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Golkhupakha, Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati, 44600

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Durbar Marg - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Swayambhunath - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Wellness Organic Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harati Newari Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Angan - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mughal Empire - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Black Olive - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel

Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel is just 4 mi (6.4 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a rooftop terrace and a terrace.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 6 AM; Check-in end time: noon
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 12:30 PM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 2 for adults and USD 2 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 8.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Famous House Kathmandu Youth Hostel
Famous House Youth Hostel
Famous House Kathmandu Youth
Famous House Youth
Famous House Kathmandu Hostel
Famous House Hostel
Famous House Kathmandu
Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel Kathmandu
Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 8.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 6 AM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.
Is there an onsite casino at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Ballys Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and rock climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and helicopter/airplane tours.
Are there restaurants at or near Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining.
What's the area around Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel like?
Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel is a short 16-minute walk from Garden of Dreams and 17 minutes' walk from Narayanhity Palace Museum.

Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Normal hostel
Good WiFi, good bed but no air conditioner. A bit far away from Thamel area.
Nozomu, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

We really enjoyed our time at Famous House. Sanjay is a great guy and was always eager to help - he picked us up at the airport, arranged a full day tour of Kathmandu, and helped us with travel arrangements - he made our stay really special and we're grateful for his kindness. Would definitely come back.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

You will not get a room, which you booked
Hostel is clean with nice comfortable rooms, if you can get room, which you want. I made booking here for a 3-person room, but they gave me dorm instead of this! After this I reserved a separate room for my friends, but they gave a 3 places in 4 bedded room with a 1 person already here. It's hard to make deal with them, I will never return.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice hotel, close enough to town
We enjoyed our stay, we wanted an authentic experience and that's what we got! The power would cut in and out sometimes, there was no hot water but they were working on it. Did not see any tourists where we were so it was far enough away from Thamel but only a short walk. Staff were lovely and very helpful..
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

My friend and I stayed in this hostel for 3 nights. First night, we were very satisfied with the mixed dorm and cleanliness in bathrooms when we stayed at second floor. After arrival, I did mention to receptionist that we wanted to go out around 5am the next morning as I had booked a day tour, I was told reception could be 24 hours. I thought so...... The next morning, the gate of hostel was locked, I could not find anyone at 5.15am when I went to the reception. Ended up, I found the back wooden doors could be opened and we climbed out from the back gate. It was funny! We moved to double room after the first night, it was on first floor. Something happened on the second night, it terrified me! Well, we forgot to lock our room. I was sleeping very well until someone was touching on top of my blanket around 3.40am, he was sitting next to my bed, after a while he stood up and watching I slept for few minutes. I was so scared, kept pretending sleep and wondering would he be leaving soon. But NOT! Suddenly, I decided to scream like hell, then the guy ran out quickly. We told the receptionist what happened the next morning, but he said that he opened door for a drunkard around 3am, he suspecter it was the drunkard. I could tell it was not a drunk guy as he ran very fast when we shouted. But until now, we didn't know who's the guy. It was a very scary night for me!!! About the bathroom cleanliness at first floor, it was dirty.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Prisvärt Hostel när centrum.
Billigt boende nära Thamel , fem minuters gångväg. Enkelt men väldigt prisvärt. Kändes mycket säkert. Mycket trevlig personal som var mycket hjälpsamma Enkel men bra frukost som serverades i solen på roof-Top .Rekomenderas.
Roger, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Canny manager, U will pay three times higher
I come here by reviews, but actually the price of this place three times higher in comparison with quality and manager always try make money from U, in the other place its free. I recommend Zen Bed and Breakfast. And U will be happy. Manager is canny. Don’t believe him
Nikolay, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice guesthouse
Good hotel / hostel, with nice staff and a decent restaurant. Not in Thamel, but in a commercial zone very close to it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel. Stayed for 14 days there, and was really welcomed by their staff and the owner. Met a lot of interesting people at their roof top, and had awesome meals too. The hostel is not exactly in Thamel but it's 5 minutes walking from it, from all bars, restaurants, stores, bakerys and night life. The staff from the hostel helped me to book my trekking that was perfect and with all the other travels and adventures i did in Nepal.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review