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Potala Guest House

3.0 star property
Central Kathmandu hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping center

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Nestled in Thamel, Potala Guest House offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and lush garden. Enjoy shopping on site, dry cleaning services, and high-speed WiFi while relaxing at the bar or exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $18
$23 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Chhetrapati Thamel, J.P Road, Infront of the J.P School, Kathmandu

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Asan Bazaar - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Durbar Marg - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballys Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Breakfast House Thamel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KungFu Noodles Works - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yak Restaurant Bar & Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Tibet Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chikusa Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Potala Guest House

  • Located just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport, Potala Guest House offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a rooftop terrace, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 64 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

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
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Motorcycle parking only on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (366 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1985
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 14-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NPR 900 for adults and NPR 600 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NPR 2000 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Property Registration Number 605923597

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Potala Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Potala Guest House 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 Potala Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Potala Guest House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NPR 2000 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Potala Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Potala Guest House?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ballys Casino (11-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Potala Guest House and nearby?

Potala Guest House has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Potala Guest House?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Potala Guest House like?

Potala Guest House is in Thamel, a short 7-minute walk from Garden of Dreams and 13 minutes' walk from Kathmandu Durbar Square.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Not bad for a solo traveller

This was the 2nd time that I have been to Potala and the rooms are not as good as the first one as it was fully booked and nearer to one of the festive season.
Syafiq, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I nearly missed this hotel because the review average was below 8. After looking more closely, I realized that the average is low because of reviews during their renovations a few years ago and there aren't enough recent ones. This is a shame because it is a great place to stay. Absolutely the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed at in Nepal. I took a room in the newer section and it was spacious and comfortable and tastefully decorated. The service was excellent and every staff member from the desk to the cleaning people were very friendly and attentive. The newer section is set back from the street, so there was no Thamel noise, and the windows look down on the nice garden and koi pond below.
Michele, 10-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I recently booked a Deluxe room at your hotel, paid in full, and arrived expecting the room I reserved. However, upon check-in, I was placed in a smaller room on the 3rd floor without any prior notification. This room is clearly $20 less than the Deluxe room I originally paid for. I requested either to be moved to the correct room or to receive the $20 price difference as a refund. Shockingly, your staff suggested I cancel my reservation and rebook for the smaller room, even though I had already checked in, and it’s not possible to cancel the reservation on Expedia after I check in. This is completely unacceptable. If you had informed me before my arrival that my reserved room was unavailable, I would have had the option to cancel or adjust my booking. Instead, you allowed someone to extend their stay in the room I booked and expected me to settle for a smaller room at the same price. I paid for a Deluxe room, and I expect either the room I reserved or a proper refund for the price difference. Your team’s explanation about waiting to see the price difference you received is irrelevant and makes no sense. I paid $20 more for a better room, and I should not have to bear the consequences of your mismanagement. This experience has been incredibly disappointing, and your approach to resolving it is far from professional.
Verified

6/10 Good

部屋にエアコン&電気ポット&冷蔵庫がなかったです。安い部屋だと、そうなる場合があるらしいので、事前に確認した方がいいです。シャワーは、ホースはなかったです。 場所はタメル地区なので、土産屋や広場に歩いて行けてとても便利でした。スタッフは皆、いい感じの人でした。
Izumi, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Really comfortable beds, good location and they offered a free airport pick up
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good accommodation nice staff friendly and clean room
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

가격대비 좋다. 전체적인 시설 좋고 깨끗한 편이나 야외 테라스에서 나오는 소음과 담배 냄새가 특히 야간에 심하다. Nice but the noise and cigarette smell from the outside terrace is not good especially in the night.
JJ, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I have been staying at the Potala GH since 1994 and always find it very satisfying and welcoming
5-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

真夜中に到着して、チェックインしました。入口の扉がしまっててどうしようかと思いましたが事前に伝えていたので、係の人が開けてくれて無事にゲストハウスに入れました。お部屋はわりと狭めの部屋に案内され、今回のネパール滞在では、値段の割に1番粗雑な部屋だったかな、と感じています。
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable stay with stable hot water, Internet and electricity.
5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay in Kathmandu

Potala staff are particularly friendly and helpful. The hotel is in an ideal location.
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Central guest house convenient to all services

Have stayed at Potala on previous visits and service and facilities were excellent. A little disappointed this time as basic room dusty and uncomfortable due to ongoing renovations. Unable to ungrade so moved to alternate hotel
Heather, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

L'accueil est très dépendant de la personne prese

Mauvais rapport qualité/prix Saleté du sol, de la descente de lit.... Draps et housse de couette douteuse Équipement chambre et salle bain minimal et !!! Difficulté à obtenir du papier de toilette !!!
Verified

2/10 Poor

Hotel was misrepresented

The room we were assigned was not representative of the hotel description and pictures on the website. The room was rundown.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great guest house in Thamel

The guest house was being renovated over winter so it wasn't at it's usual best, The staff were fantastic and volunteered to go out to the airport to pick up my delayed baggage when I couldn't do it. The room was fine although the bathroom floor got very wet when the shower was used. I'd go back because of the great staff.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great staff rescued my bag!

The hotel was being renovated but all was fine. But the best thing is that the staff volunteered to go to the airport to recover my bag lost by Air Asia as I was out of town for a week. They were exceptional.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff!

A great hotel with extremely friendly staff and helpful service! An oasis in the middle of Kathmandu.
Verified

6/10 Good

停電がしょっちゅう！❗️❗️

部屋が暗くて寒い。 停電がしょっちゅうあるのはネパールの 国の事情かしら？ でもスタッフが皆フレンドリーだね❗️
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice, inexpensive hotel

Located right in the midst of Thamel, close to everything there. Basic accomodations but clean and safe. They have a safe if you require it as well as locked storage if you're out of town for a few days and need to store luggage/bag, etc. Friendly staff who speak good english. Reasonable prices (I paid 1200 rs per night while I was there). They also have free wifi which is nice.
Verified

6/10 Good

hôtel très accueillant mais de confort moyen..

Personnel particulièrement sympathique. Très chaleureux, eux..
Verified

6/10 Good

Its an OK budget hotel

Nothing great about the hotel.........,............,...
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

very comfortable.

We stayed two nights 10th and 11th of September 2014. Our overall stay is highly satisfactory. Service is very good. Many hotels and restaurants of your choice are in the neighborhood. I will be happy to recommend this hotel to anyone.
Verified

4/10 Fair

Interior room.

Interior room. No generator for the energy cut-downs.
Verified

6/10 Good

Average Guest House

The picture being publicised is not of Potala Guest House, may be of some other hotel or fake. The room was spacious but not clean. Basic requirements like brush, toothpaste, shaving kit not given, very small pieces of soap given, staff reluctant to provide more. Truly cheap hotel.
Verified

4/10 Fair

便利な立地のホテル

タメル中心部にあり、便利な立地。 Bathはお湯は出ますが、シャワーの出がもう少しかと。 値段相応かと思います。