Tibet Guest House

I’d stayed at this guesthouse once before, eight years ago, so I made an effort to stay there, again. The very nice manager, Rishikesh, showed me three different rooms to choose from. Two of the rooms seemed very comfortable but the other room was rough around the edges. So, if you see your room and are disappointed, I would recommend asking if you might look at another room, instead. I couldn’t believe my eyes that my room had a full-size bathtub! At a mid price guesthouse in Kathmandu. I figured it was too good to be true(that perhaps there wouldn’t be sufficient hot water) but it was fine! And it’s back off the busy street it’s on, just far enough to seem quiet. For the money I can’t imagine a better place to stay in Kathmandu.

The traffic on the nearby street is, like every street in Thames, frustratingly annoying to say the least. I, personally, think the answer would be to make Thames a pedestrian only zone(but no one asked me for my opinion). You have to be very careful walking on the street as everyone is honking their horn, the merchants and street sellers are constantly trying to get your attention, while you’re watching your footing. But it’s the way it is everywhere in Thamel.

This place if frequented mostly by trekkers and adventurers before and after explorations around Nepal. As such, it doesn't have "modern" Euro or American type amenities, but it has a solid, unpretentious old-world ambience. It feels like a comfortable palace after traveling in Nepal. It has a wonderful old feel to it, full of art and history. Don't expect luxury but comfort and great, hospitable and friendly service. Good restaurant on site.

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wonderful location, amazingly friendly and helpful staff