Thamel Travel Guide
Kathmandu
Popular places to visit
Garden of Dreams
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Kathesimbhu Stupa
Learn about the local history of Kathmandu with a stop at Kathesimbhu Stupa. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Pashupatinath Temple
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Boudhanath
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Swayambhunath
Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake on 25 April 2015. Travelers are strongly advised to seek information before traveling to Nepal until further notice.
Things to do
Kathmandu Secret Food Crawl & Local Market Tour
Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group
Kathmandu: Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group
Kathmandu Pokhara Sofa Seat Bus-Land Himalayan
Mountain Everest Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
Top hotels in Thamel
The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret
Clean rooms, great location. Quiet but mins away from all the shops. Great staff. Great everything! Breakfast served till 2:30pm!!!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel
Very nice and clean hotel. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Great location. Will highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu
Rooms are well maintained and a great location.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
DOM Himalaya Hotel
The room was huge. The service was excellent. The staff was friendly and took care of us. I will definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Nepali Heritage Hotel
Very luxury room .Located in quite and beautiful . Breakfast were amazing . Can organize trek and tours from the hotel .will come back again . see you
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Barahi Kathmandu
Good location, buffet and service
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thamel
Chhetrapati
While Chhetrapati isn't home to many top sights, Asan Bazaar and Garden of Dreams are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lazimpat
Get to know Lazimpat by checking out its gardens, restaurants and historical sites. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Ballys Casino or Narayanhity Palace Museum during your time in the area.
Naxal
When in Naxal, you can plan a visit to Narayanhity Palace Museum and Durbar Marg, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sundhara
While visiting Sundhara, you might make a stop by sights like Kathmandu Civil Mall and Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara).
Tahachal
When in Tahachal, you can plan a visit to National Museum of Nepal and Swayambhunath, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kalimati
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kalimati and surrounding area, you can visit National Museum of Nepal and Basantapur.
Thamel Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Thamel Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Kathmandu neighborhoods
- More trip options
Choose Your Thamel Hotel Style
Hotels Near Thamel, Kathmandu
Expedia's Latest Trends
- Palmyrah Surin Beach Residence
- Hotels in Sanom
- Palace Hotel Omiya
- Hostels Tulum
- The Birchwood Retreat Coorg
- Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
- Hotels in Gaushala
- Hotels in Lazimpat
- Hotels in Chanthaburi Province
- Rhythm Sukhumvit 36-38 by Jummie
- Dutchland Motel
- Hotels in Sinamangal
- Emerald Apartment
- Park Avrupa Hotel
- Hotels in Sundhara