Central Development Region Apartments

What a gorgeous apartment in a beautiful Newari house! So happy this was the last few nights of my Nepali adventure. Camille and Sailesh are very kind and helpful with great recommendations on where to eat in the area. The apartment: roomy, airy and full of light!! I had such a wonderful nights sleep. Definitely will return :)

Newari House is beautiful and this flat fits right with that beauty. The room was very spacious and clean. The kitchen had all of the amenities you could need and the bathroom had hot water and ample space. I also particularly loved the large open windows that looked down into the square of the house. The square has people in and out until about 8:30 and it was quiet after that. It is the perfect mix of living in the city and rest and relaxation. Patan is also a great neighborhood to stay in and if you so inclined a short taxi ride to the big tourist district. Having been in both places, I recommend staying in Patan hands down to the tourist district. Enjoy Kathmandu and the Newari House - you won't regret it!

Lovely building in a fascinating area with responsive and kind hosts - I was very content in this atmospheric place. Very easy and short walk direct to Patan Durbar Square, and an excellent alternative to more chaotic Kathmandu. Hot shower, stylish bathroom, comfortable bed, it's all here. Would return without hesitation.

Lovely hosts, and a lovely apartment. Ideal base for exploring.

A super cozy studio in a prime location. A great place to retreat to after spending time in the lovely streets of Patan. I love it!

Camille's place is a really lovely place to stay in Nepal. The location is fantastic. I travelled with my 5 month old baby and it was great to have access to a small kitchen to prepare milk etc. Camille has excellent taste and a lovely place with great attention to detail. It was great to meet a friendly face on arrival and feel really at home. I would certainly stay in Camille's place in Patan again - there are so many places to explore. It's also near some great restaurants such as Dan Ran (Japanese) and some excellent cheap momo shops. Thank you!

My stay at Newari house was an absolute dream. The apartment was beautiful and Camille and Sailesh were so welcoming and made me feel completely at home. Would love to stay again.

great experience in this cozy nest in the historical district of Patan. Home to the top with Sohan, Sailesh and Camille. We would have liked to stay longer to make some friends! See you soon

Absolutely perfect. A taste of living like a local, but with all the convenience & privacy of a hotel. The location is A+. How could you not want to stay just steps away from history. The area is extremely safe and chalk full of charm and culture. The facility, from reception area, to kitchen to the actual rooms are very clean and comfortable. I always have power, hot water and strong internet connections despite the rolling black outs that Kathmandu/Patan enforces. The roof top terrace was a joy to relax on with my morning cup of masala tea and incense. It was my home away from home.

Highly recommended! The landlord is very nice, off the oil in Nepal when the landlord to give a very big help, specifically to help find a taxi to take us to the airport very grateful!

Cosy Nepal was the perfect place for us to stay and relax while we were in Kathmandu. While the location was a bit tricky to navigate in a taxi, the old Newari home was architecturally stunning!

Fantastic place! Very much enjoyed my stay with Cozy Nepal. Been traveling Nepal for the past month and this has been the best value and best place by far. Very clean with comfy beds! Fast wifi and hot water!! Very one in the office was friendly and helpful.

A fantastic studio apartment just of Patan durbar square. The apartment is cosy and had a fully equited kichten and The most charming private terrasse. The staff is very helpfull and helped arranged Momo Class, nepali teather and airport transportation. Can only highly recommend The apartment ❤️❤️❤️

A great apartment with a great location! The apartment was clean and Camille was friendly and helpful! Less than a 5 minute walk to some to the main sights of Patan. Lots of places to eat in the area.

sailesh&camille are nice host.they treat us kindly.Even though my poor English, They are too much patient to help me to visit.the breakfast in Swotha Cafe is the best in Patan.I miss the roof I can see the local view,nearby patan museum &dubar square , good location,5 Stars service ! 我和妈妈一起过来旅游,这是我们第一次国外自由行,我的英文只有小学水平,但住在这里非常方便,出门右转一直走就是帕坦博物馆,离杜巴广场非常近但又不吵,这家自动发电,不会停水停电,房东还提供饮用水,毛巾,洗漱用品请自备。我们是到机场想坐预付费出租车过来,但这里缺油,所以经过讨价后的出租费用与房东来接的费用是一样的,所以推荐直接跟房东预定接机。对面的Swotha Cafe早餐很好吃,可能是帕坦最好的餐馆,可以刷卡,希望对其他大陆自由行旅客有帮助。

It was amazing. This place never compared to Thamel. Thamel is very noisy and crowded. But Patan is much less stressful and crowded. Take rest here, after you finished your tour among crazily run cars. Nice tourist restaurants, local restaurants are available. Best for people who looking for not crowded, friendly local atmosphere and very calm place. I feel little minus is sometimes hot shower is not available. I think reason is serious shortage of electricity in Nepal.

Great place, great location, great hosts. Not single complaint!

This is a wonderful location and the windows make the space quiet on such a busy part of the city. I would most definitely stay here again. It was upscale at Kathmandu standards and perfect for us.

Subu and Mala's place was simply amazing. Right in Thamels magic. Subu was very helpful with everything. Nothing was missed. Looking forward to next time!

I had a great stay at Subu and Mala's apartment! The apartment is absolutely gorgeous and is in a great location in Thamel. Since the apartment is solar-powered, we had electricity even when the city power was off, which was really nice! The internet speed was also great. The apartment is within walking distance of tons of restaurants and shops in Thamel. I didn't have a chance to meet Subu and Mala while I was there, but they were extremely responsive whenever I had questions for them. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone who is visiting Kathmandu for work or vacation. I hope to return again soon!

We had a great time, Subu and Mala where great and very helpful hosts. The apartment is beautiful, spacious, and clean. We even stayed twice with them, and the location was fantastic! Will stay here again on my next Kathmandu trip.

Excellent accommodation in Thamel. The apartment is very clean and roomy with 2 large bedrooms and 2 baths. Subu and Mala have worked hard to provide for your comforts with solar power and a strong internet connection.

We live in my house just painted, slightly taste. But the house is new very spacious and well equipped. With respect to the set upstairs I prefer this apartment, because solar water heater is, even if the power is also a hot afternoon. Since I was the night the plane, the landlord allowed the couple to put my luggage in the evening, to help us solve the problem.

A perfect apartment in the electric Thamel. The host is very nice and informative, very clean apartment in a great spot and at the time was very convenient having the solar panels for during the power cuts. Would highly recommend.

Second stay at the end of a 10-day trip here again is a good self-adjustment, clean health, and quiet environment, surrounded by many shops selling strings, it is too much love here

Good service staff really cooperative professional and keen to help you. Apartment was nice well equipped with all facilities with good size. Location is bit far from the main city and an airport in a outskirts 45 min in cab, noises of dog bark outside and roster noise in the morning other than that no major issue I would stay again. Walking distance to swayumbunath Buddha temple. Recommend

Don't stay anywhere else! What a wonderful oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. 5 star, 2 bed, 2 bath apartment on a hill overlooking the city. They sent a car to the airport to pick us up too. The telephone turned out to be the best appliance. The staff called our taxis, 300 rup down, 400 up to Retreat; the cleaners came in daily to tidy up. If we had any questions or concerns, the staff was a phone call away. Showers and toilets had water pressure that was fabulous. The beds were so comfortable it was hard to leave. I have been to K-du 5 times, and I didn't know a place like this existed outside the huge hotels in the city. Any time the electricity went off ( 12 hours a day) their generator kicked in. The kitchen is well equipped, tv, aircon and heating all new. And an elevator! Thank you for a great time to all the staff. You were wonderful.

Thank you for a wonderful and clean apartment, we enjoyed absolutely everything while being treated with respect and perfect service.

This was a great place to stay. I would advise family & friends to stay here. Staff were fantastic & did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable.

After a long flight from Australia, the warm reception and excellent service from the staff and the high standard of the accommodation were greatly appreciated. Transport to central Kathmandu was easy.

We were very pleased with the Retreat apartments in Katmandu. The apartment was clean and comfortable, with good maid service. We ordered food to be delivered on serveral occasions which proved to be easy and delicious. We had several communications with the host who was courteous and prompt with returning our messages. We were within 5 minutes taxi ride to the Thamil district and so the apartment was both quiet and convenient. Would definetly stay at the Retreat Apartments again and recommend it to our friends.

We booked the apartment for one week. And we loved the week there. You are super close to the famous Stupa & in 25' down in Thamel when you walk or for 2USD you get a taxi. The apartments are very clean, just our kitchen smelled a bit strange and not everything was clean. And if you really want to cook it would be nice to have two pans not just one. But it was okay and the rest was awesome. The cleaning service is nice, the gym looks clean and good & you have a super nice home in Kathmandu for good money. We will come back for sure :)

Our family enjoyed five nights in his charming apartment. As you can see from the photos, it's decorated with some great local art and textiles. The living room is quite cozy and charming. It's winter in Kathmandu so a bit on the cool side, but we did have one gas heater that kept the living room warm in evenings and mornings, but a bit on the smelly side as such heaters often are. We did not use the kitchen and ate out every meal. BTW, for breakfast we usually went to the cafe at the nearby Shezen (sp) Guest House just behind the apartment, it's cheap and yummy. The bathroom is basic but works. The location is great, truly about 3 minutes from the famous Bouda Stupa. Isabelle was not in town but very responsive via email for any questions. Tsering, her neighbor, is just downstairs and very lovely and helpful. I'd suggest having some ear plugs handy because there are many dogs in the neighborhood and they rule the night with their howling and makes sleep difficult at times. Would we choose this apt again if we returned to Kathmandu? Sure.

I loved staying at Isabelle's apartment! I wish I could've stayed longer because it was clean, spacious, aesthetically pleasing, and heavily windowed, not to mention steps away from the Boudha Stupa.

We would 100% recommend staying here! It was such a beautiful, unique apartment with lots of space. The location was perfect as it was only a $3-5 taxi into Thamel and around 20 or so minutes. The location nearby was busy as well with many shops and restaurants as well as a cafe only a few steps away. Isabelle's neighbor was very helpful in helping us book a taxi and being knowledageble about where to go and showing us around the apartment. She even stayed up late when we arrived around 12am from the airport! Thank you so much for making our last few days in Nepal so lovely :)

What a fantastic find in Kathmandu; we enjoyed the luxury of the leafy view of Chechen Monastery's quiet gardens, the central position within a few minutes walk of the amazing Bhoudenath Stupa, the spacious, regularly cleaned and beautifully decorated rooms and the wonderful feeling of being at home from home in a comfortable space. Our every comfort and convenience was provided for and we were assisted and helped every step of the way with our 'moving in' and adjusting to living in this bustling Asian city. It was the perfect working-holiday apartment for a family, our 2 year old daughter felt happy, safe and confident at all times - and had lots of toys and books provided to play with while relaxed parents could do their thing! Highly recommended!

It was a pleasure to stay at Isabelle's flat: so much light and space! We were pampered through every step by Isabelle's lovely tibetan assistant, Tsering.(ei this is how the washing machine works, this how the hot water works, "call me if you get home after 10 pm and I will open the front door for you" etc...) Of course, to be so close to the Stupa is a special treat plus with local organic grocery store, yak cheese and curd store just at the door step, fresh cooking was made easy. I want to mention for future guests that, if you are a local resident, even for a few days, you should NOT pay the entrance/exit to the stupa: just let the on and off nonchalant and hopeful duty guard at the entrance know with a smile that you live here...just like dozens of other expats do. My wife, daughter (she is 4 and my God! was so excited to have all these toys from Isabelle's own daughter to play with!) and I got really good vibes from the place and the people in charge, and we look forward-fingers crossed- to renew for a longer stay our experience next year....;) Tashi Daelek friends, Jc

Staying at Isabelle's place was amazing. The flat is beautifully decorated, very spacious, and cozy. It's really close to the Stupa as well. Communication with Isabelle went very smoothly. She was extremely helpful and took care of everything we needed. The facilities were great. The kitchen had everything we needed and the wi-fi was super fast. The gas heated shower was a nice touch as well. We would definitely recommend staying here instead of a guest house!

we really enjoyed our stay in Isabelle's apartment - it was comfortable, clean and spacious, we especially loved the balcony! Tsering la, her neighbour was friendly and helpful, and went out of her way to help us out in terms of finding our way around.

Loved staying here, it was nicely decorated and felt like staying at a friend's home after a couple of days. Very close to Boudha Stupa, great for exploring in foot. It gets a bit cold at night ( no central heating in Nepal) and I would recommend warm sleepwear, there are plenty of blankets available also.

This penthouse is so lovely I felt at home as soon as I got in. It is cute, clean and comfy. The owners made us feel safe and welcomed. Always here to answer your questions. Internet works really well! This is a rare kind of place in Kathmandu!!! The view is fantastic. And you can't find a better location. We had some friends in town who come to Nepal regularly for work, they were in awe when they visited the place. They asked for the link! Thank you again for having us. We will come back! x

Another delightful stay in Thamel, courtesy of Subu and Mala! From this secluded eyrie, one has wonderful rooftop vistas across the city both to the East at dawn and the West at sunset. Sliding French windows open onto balconies on two levels. Inside, the flat is equipped with everything one could want, from comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen (in which one can cook properly) to a washing machine, ironing board etc. - it really is a home-from-home! Thoughtful touches such as the fruit bowl and toiletries in both bathrooms are very welcome. Thank you, Subu and Mala, for a relaxing stay in your oasis of calm!

Subu and Mala's apartments are wonderful. This is the second time I've stayed in one of their apartments and they do not disappoint. The penthouse is such a nice design and wonderful for having friends over in the evening for sunset drinks on the balcony. If you want a quieter experience, stay in their sound-proof apartment a couple floors down as Thamel is a very noisy part of town. Also, be prepared for monkey visitors. :) All in all a great experience!

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Subu and Mala are great hosts. The apartment is tastefully decorated, and I was welcomed with a fruit basket and a comprehensive book that outlined details about wifi, amenities, etc. Thamel is a fantastic location but not very quiet at night, so would-be guests should know this in advance. There are a few insects to deal with, yet the apartment is very clean. Due to extenuating family circumstances, I needed to leave Kathmandu earlier than expected. Subu and Mala were extremely kind and accommodating.

The apartment was great! It is right off the main road in Thamel Marg and close to a lot of stuff. Will definitely plan on coming back when I am in Nepal again! Thanks for everything!!

We both had a fantastic stay in Kathmandu. The apartment provided a haven of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It was bright and spacious and was nice and clean. Very centrally located - many shops, restaurants and bars nearby. The hosts were on hand for any queries we had via (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN). Thank you Subu and Mala for a lovely stay.

One great alternative if you want to stay central Kathmandu. The apartment is wonderful. The hosts are very professional. Highly recommended.

Beautiful apartment close to all amenities that are needed. At check in praabesh was extremely helpful and ensured we were all settled. Thankyou for being so welcoming and we will definitely stay again if we visit Nepal.

Great owners and his mates. Fantastic apartment, as accurate as mentioned in the listing. The apartment is well located, just behind the famous local temple, make it very easy to recognise. I stayed there with 7 friends including a university lecturer and we enjoyed the stay.

I stayed in Prabesh Property for 3 days. His unit is in 6th floor and very comfortable with all facilities. It's close to thamel ( shopping street) and all the city amenities. Prabesh is very helpful and kind. The only thing you have to be careful if you are travelling with old people that nepal has high power cut issues so you might to climb up on the stairs to the 6th floor which I don't blame Prabesh for it, in fact he did give me the put cut schedules. Over all I am glad to have stayed in his apartment.

Fantastic apartment within minutes of central Kathmandu / Thamel. The apartment was clean, well furnished. Working tv with international channels available. Working wifi that's faster than the Internet cafe speeds. Completely modern facilities including USB ports for charging and most pigs are already universal so you won't need to bring adapters. The area is very safe and upmarket with embassies nearby. The building has solar power backups so even during the (very frequent) power cuts the power in the apartment stays on. No aircon or kettle during this backup power but everything else stays working including the Internet and tv stations. Prabesh our host went above and beyond, showing us around Kathmandu several different days, taking us to touristy and non-tourist areas. I've stayed in other Airbnb facilities where the host merely gives you the keys but Prabesh instantly became our friend and helped us with any problems or challenges we faced. Overall our trip was enhanced 100% by our luck of staying at this apartment. Could not recommend it more highly.

The location is not good. Far away from Thamel,the house seems has been empty for long time and air inside is bad. There is no cover on the bed so it seems a little bit dirty for the bed. It's very noisy since 4am. I can hear the dingding sound from the temple which makes me can not sleep

Very nice host. wonderful apartment.

The Penthouse is spacious and the team are awesome .

Great place. Great location. Great host. Definitely recommend for a family or a group of friends.

Thank you again to the Cozy Nepal team! Everything was perfect.

A wonderful alternative to staying in Kathmandu. We loved the area and were so pleased we got to experience something a little more authentic. The room was clean and comfortable and the perfect base to explore the city from!

This home was such a relief to relax in after escaping the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu! Centrally located with all the modern amenities (the shower was great!!!). Clean and tidy with beautiful light. Sailesh was incredibly responsive and offered me help throughout my stay. Highly recommend!!

My stay was absolutely perfect, and really the highlight of my trip. Apartment was beautiful and in a great location, and the staff of Cosy Nepal went above and beyond to make my stay great. Patan is a lovely city and away from the craziness of Thamel, but still culturally rich with a lot going on. This was my first AirBnB experience and I was extremely satisfied. :)

Liked the place so much I extended my stay an extra week! Great location, responsive hosts, beautiful space. Can't say enough good things.

The Kulimha house was lovely and just a block from Durbar square. I could easily walk to restaurants, temples and meetings from this location. At night it was quiet and I stayed cool with the windows letting in the breeze. The hosts were very accommodating and helped me get my bearings, get a SIM card for my phone etc. Highly recommended. Felt like I had a true Nepali experience away from over crowded Thamel. Will definitely stay again!

This was the perfect apartment for my colleague and I for a month in Kathmandu. Such a great location in the middle of Patan and a beautiful, peaceful place to come home to every day. Sohan, Sailesh and Camille were all incredibly helpful and answered all of my our questions via email promptly. They even recommended a great company for trekking that I ended up using during my last week in Nepal. Can't recommend Cosy Nepal and their team enough. Thank you!!

Camille, sailesh and co are a great team.this property is super spacious, bright and airy. 2 lovely hot showers and situated in a very central location. The flat is very nicely furnished as well. Thank you for everything.

A wonderful, peaceful, clean, comfortable room in a quiet location. Raju once again welcomed us and looked after us so well. He truely is a superhost! We wouldn't stay anywhere else in Kathmandu!

Rajus place was wonderful to stay in and he was a wonderful host aswell! He picked me up from the airport, showed me around in kathmandu and made sure I always had enough food ;). The apartement itself is tiny but lovely, with a functional kitchen and bathroom, which was very clean. I especially loved the terrace. It is fairly quiet in the night, so you'll have no problem sleeping here. And: Raju and his family will take great care of you, they are lovely lovely people. I exctended my stay with a friend and I'll surely return!

Raju collected me from the Airport which is appreciated after a long flight. The apartment had everything that I needed to recover from the flight and to prepare for my trek. The apartment is good value for the money. The apartment is situated in a residential area but is close to a straight road that will take you into Thamel in 20 mins walk

Yet again we had a great stay although it was only one night :) stay here if you want to have a nice, small place in a quiet neighborhood and a host who takes great great care of you, such as picking you up, organising taxis, bringing you food, inviting you to his place, the list goes on... Thank you again Raju! Until next time!

Raju is very friendly, helpful and open-minded host. He brought me from the airport on his scooter and presented me a stick for traveling. The apartment is about 30 minutes walking from centre of Kthm; nearby there is a very nice restaurant. There is also a small kitchen in apartment with everything needed to make a dinner. It is a little bit cold in the night in winter, so it is better to take warm clothes and/or a sleeping bag with you, if you come during this season. If I will come back to Kathmandu I will be glad to stay here again:)

amazing welcome from Raju. Everything seems easy with him, he tries to make your stay incredible possible and it is available for you on your arrival at the airport until the end of your stay. Information, advice, prevention, services ........ just perfect and so simple. Your journey may become an experience from the first meeting. It just depends on how you plan your stay. So a big thank you for your Raju energy and your good mood. The room is simple and clean, faithful to the images and description data in a rather quiet area of Kathmandu, which good fat crazy at night! The wifi works well and the hot water will not let you down! You can buy everything you need nearby, and you join the Thamel area in 15 minutes on foot. So do not hesitate, it's a great compromise!

Raju was the best host, he was very accomodation and invited us to his family home for mo:mo and then again for dhal bhat! We had already been in nepal 3 weeks so didn't need much help, but Raju was willing to help with everything and anything. One of the ladies staying in another apartment benefitted massively, he put her on buses, went to the shops with her to sort out her phone, offered to drive her to far off places. He picked us up from our hotel and had drinks with us in the evening. The room was exactly as described and luxury for nepal. We were so happy we decided to stay another 5 days! It's also rare to get a place where you can cook your own food, which after 3 weeks of deep fried everything was a blessing. The area is also much quieter and cleaner than thamel, but if you want to get to the tourist area it's a short walk.

RAJU is a wonderful, very attentive to the needs of its guests kindness and sympathy will remain in our memories Nepali .Its apartment is clean and well-designed terrace is more than we appreciated.

First of all, I love Raj. He was every welcoming and accommodating. His hospitality was amazing. The room was clean, inviting, and very comfortable. The location was very safe and away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to get everywhere we walked to. I would recommend Raj's home to everyone. It's the best in Katmandu.

From the second we arrived Raju was a wonderful host. He picked us up and took us to the apartment so we didn't have to worry about finding it on our own. Raju also invited us to dinner and was always there to offer advice and information about the city and things to do. I would highly recommend staying here!

Raju is an excellent host and could not have done more to make us feel welcome. This is one of Raju's family home and before long, you can't help feeling like one of the family. This large room has a nice little kitchen and balcony, plenty of natural light and is located in a quiet little road not far from the main tourist centre of Thamel. The area has all the shops and restaurants you need and is very close to the main bus station. Raju is so kind and always offers to pick you up when you arrive in Katmandhu, whether it be by plane or bus. He really is a star!

Raju and his sister were not only warm and friendly hosts but also worked like a tourist information office that saved us from many hassles like paying the right fees to the taxis and local busses. He picked us from the airport and answered all of our questions in just a few minutes through (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN). Thanks to him. The house was situated in a very good location for our purposes with just 10 min. walking distance to the new bus station and 20 min. to Thamel. Many local groceries, momo restaurants and markets can be found around that will save you from touristic prices of Thamel Namaste...

I would recommend staying here when visiting Kathmandu, it's a small bright and sunny space located on a tiny back street full of Nepali families living regular daily life. It's a 3 minutes walk to a larger street which has many shops for anything you need, at much better prices than the tourist area of Thamel. Raju is a great host is ready to help you in anyway.

Raju is a wonderful guestmaster! He helped us with everything we asked! His service is brillliant and flat was very clear and nice!! Highly reccomended!!

Raju is not only a great host but also a great guide. He was very supportive, picking me up, showing me around some local sights and helping me find taxi for outstation travel. Thank you Raju for making me feel special.

Raju is an outstanding host and I felt very welcomed! Raju’s hospitality is extraordinary and I am happy that I stayed in one of his apartments. The cosy apartment had everything that I needed for my stay. Kiitos paljon Raju!

I arrived planning only to stay two nights and ended up booking the place for the whole month. Cozy Nepal is aptly named. It is an oasis within the chaotic city of Patan. You escape the noise and cacophony and enter a serene courtyard. Being away from Los Angeles for so long I missed the little luxuries, and that is exactly what I found here. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a home away from home. Special thanks to Prakash, Camille, Sohan, Sailesh, and Nigen.

Nigen, who is charge of the accommodation was just awesome. I cannot think of a more serious, reliable and friendly host. He took care of all small and big requests we had during our stay. Thank you so much for everything....

Sweet apartment, quiet and cozy. Good location ! Highly recommend to stay

Hemraj and his family are very nice and hospitable people, we liked them a lot. Their house is located on a little quiet street just 5 minutes from Thamel. Room itself is big enough and comfortable. The only problem is that shower is unpredictable (sometimes it was no hot water at all). But Hemraj and his wife did everything in their power to make our stay good. Hemraj also provided us with information about interesting places, helped to plan a route and let us keep few bags in his house while we are travelling in Nepal.

Great stay, close toThamel. Very nice family. highly recommended.

The Homestay - excellent Hamraj Malla was meeting us with an open-minded and friendly attitude from the very first day. We chose to stay at his home with wife and to lovely kids in order to experience the culture and life of a Nepali family :-). The bedrooms were nice and we shared the toilet with the family - no problem. We learned the Napali way to do toilet visit, an important experience for rest of the trip. The kids are trustful and tested their English and playfulness every day - an experience you never forget. Breakfast and sometimes lunch at Family Peace House was very good and again you could feel the very friendly attitude from Hamraj and his staff. Tracking and routs Hamraj is an experienced and very open-minded and friendly guide full of knowledge. His English is very good and he plans all sorts of tracking. We were a family of four, two in the thirties and two in the sixties. We chose middle easy tracking for 9 days in the Langtang district with time for extra stay-over nights at the Tea Houses. We also got time meet Nepali people and explore the great nature. You may trust Hamraj at any time and he does all the work with permissions to enter the National Park districts and mush more. He also chose two great Sherpa’s, Ram and Bishnu, who answered and shared all sorts of knowledge during our walk. They also translated from the local language to English for us and they all had a great sense of humour. We may recommend these great people for your tour to the fantastic country, Nepal. An experience you never will forget. I would recommend Hamraj strongly. His, I guess, is the very best of his kind in Nepal :-)

Hem was very welcoming and helpful in a variety of ways, from giving good advice about restaurants and the current situation in Nepal, buying bus tickets, and even cooking us a meal in his home. The location was excellent, right near Thamel but just outside of the fray so that we were able to take advantage of economical local restaurants. The room was clean and we really appreciated the Western style toilet and hot shower in the bathroom, as well as the nice deck upstairs to view the sunset and do yoga! Sharing the common space with his delightful children was a real treat as well.

It was fairly good, the room hadn't been tidied up but it was still in a decent condition. The staff was nice and were good at giving advice about everything we asked for

Hemraj and his wife are very nice. The have two lovely children. But the apartment was not under a condition I expected. The room was ok the floor was not cleaned by vacuum cleaner or something similar. The bed was ok. Was confortable. The bathroom was hard to go in. It smells like urin a lot because there is no flush in the toilet. You need to put water from a bucket in the toilet. One day completely no water... so no shower or washing possible.

I was drawn to the "Home-stay" description of this accommodation and was not disappointed! Hem was very easy to make a great connection with after which I was privileged to met many of his friends and family; to share meals and conversations in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The accommodation was simple and cheap which was all I was looking for, the real 'gold' came in the form of Hem's help, guidance and general good companionship which ended up being the anchor point around which my 5 week stay in Nepal unexpectedly pivoted! My original plan was to walk the Annapurna circuit solo but after a couple of hours relaxed talking and listening with Hem over the dining room table I felt extremely comfortable about amending my plan and employing him as a guide (fully qualified). There are many many places to stay in Kathmandu / Thamel BUT I could not imagine finding a better person to share the Nepalese adventure with. Hem simply has a great attitude towards life. He is fun and knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. I couldn't resist my pre holiday decision to walk the Annapurna circuit but another time I would explore some more off beat / adventurous trekking which he himself is keen to explore (ask about 'The Guerrilla Trail' !) Hem's wife Bimala doesn’t yet speak much English (though still a hundred times more than my Nepalese!!!) however her warmth and smile are very endearing, their children are more cute than a bag full of cute things …….. lots of smiling, fun and laughs. If you are looking for simple accommodation + someone to possibly explore Nepal with this is the place to start.

Hemraj's place is perfectly situated in Thamel. It's far away from the noise but near enough from all the things that you need. Hem is such a good host. We arrived in Kathmandu almost midnight and he took the time to show us around when we need a place to eat. He even put flowers on our bed which is very sweet. Apart from that, he also helped us arranged our Everest Base Camp trek. He became our guide during our trek. He made sure that we had the best things while on the trail while at the same time keeping us safe. Matter of fact, we were very poorly prepared for the trek but luckily, Hemraj brought the things that we missed out. I just can't stressed enough how lucky we were to have him as our host and our guide. He provided a service which is above and beyond.

This is a nice place located near Bhoudha Stupa. The lane is narrow and we did take long to find the place. Apart from that we explored the place and found that it is near to all visiting places. The place is well maintained, very clean. Beds were neatly made when we arrived. Kitchen has basic amenities. Bathrooms were clean. Except for hot water. We were here in Jan and were getting out early so we had bit of challenge with hot water as it is solar heated. It is close to restaurants too. Overall a good place and a good host. Thanks khusbu! Hope you have a wonderful year ahead!

This ended up being the perfect place for us to stay! It was quiet and confortable and spacious. A nice flat with two bedrooms and a large bathroom with a flush toilet. There was a well stocked kitchen where we made instant coffee in the morning. The flat was easy to find and Khusbu was so helpful on finding the location. Very responsive to our calls and messages. I loved being close to the Buhhda stupa and it was pleasant to visit early in the morning. Also easy to walk to the Hindu temple and the Kopan monastery. Plus and easy taxi ride to the monkey temple. If the tourist district isn't your thing- this is an awesome place to stay. She even called a taxi to the airport for us on our way out!

The location was amazing, however we had a some issues when checking in having to wait a long time without much explanation. The hotel near by was very helpful. For the price was very good value.

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This apartment is the best deal you will get for the price. Location is the key. It is literally couple of minutes from boudha stupa. And everything you would need is a block away. At the same time it is quiet and private. As for the apartment,it is well maintained, clean and spacious. I am extremely happy with my stay. I will definitely recommend it to airbnb members. Thank you Kelsang

It was a nice and really quiet place. A bit out of the way, but close to public transit. Good quality for the price. A little uncomfortable that there is no washing machine (but the ad lists availability). Actually very close to Stupa. Many thanks to Khusbu for hospitality and support!

Khusbu's place is awesome if u just wanna pay low and have a time of refreshment and rejuvenation. It has all the commodities of a regular house. Not too far away from the busy bee central area and not too close as well. Great place. Make sure you take warm clothes in the winter though. God Bless

I cannot rate Kushbu high enough as a host. From start to finish she and her husband were there for us, responding to any query with infinite patience and ensuring our needs were met. The apartment is so well situated for those wishing to stay within the mandala of the Stupa, the top of which can be seen from the balcony. It was wonderful for my friend and I to have the space this apartment provides and we had everything we needed to make our stay in Boudhanath both comfortable and memorable. I would definitely recommend this apartment for its placement and value for money. Thank you Kushbu and Sudip for the great kindness you showed to myself and Alex.

We had a wonderful stay with Kopila and her family. Rabi in particular was incredibly helpful with advice, travel arrangements, and even helping us get takeaway food. The neighborhood is very local and authentic but also close to the convenience of Thamel. The flat is large and comfortable and we felt like family when we were there. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a more local experience in Kathmandu!

Best place to stay in Kathmandu , super friendly hosts and terrific breakfast ! Enjoy amigos !

Had an amazing stay! The couple was very thoughtful as to cook us an AMAZING dinner our first night and tell us all about their country. Also helped us book some tours � couldn't have asked for a more hospitable host!

The apartment was great! Her husband Rabi has a travel agency and he handled all the arrangements for a trip to Pokhara. Highly recommended. Everything was perfect! Would definitely stay there again.

I was made to feel very welcome. Wonderful hosts and wonderful place to stay in Kathmandu. Highly recommend.

Kopila was so welcoming, even inviting us to celebrate Tihar with her family, and inviting us for a delicious home-cooked Nepali meal on our last night. The place is very clean and the location is great - within 10 minutes' walk to Thamel, but in a genuine residential area with lots of convenient local shops. We'll be coming back after our trek!

We totally enjoyed our stay with Kopila & family. They had been very quick in responding & very accommodating with our requests. Thamel is walking minutes away and being in a neighbourhood areas, lots of grocery shops just steps away. Hot water is available, and drinking water too. They cooked us a lovely DalBhat with various dishes and had a lovely conversation with them. We will definitely come back to them on our next trip to Kathmandu

Place is located in such an awesome neighborhood. You get everything you need from mineral water, hot water, wifi even on power outages. (There is always lighting due to the power supply, sweet!) Clean, cozy, great books and the communication was superb. A little loud next to the school but it gives it a local feel at the same time. I recommend and I'll stay again!

Staying with Hemraj and his wonderful family was a great experience in Nepal. I was greeted by his cheerful 2 year old and we made ourselves good friends immediately. The room and amenities were plentiful for my stay and a good value for the price. The place was a little hard to find but only took me a walk around to figure out where I was. Warm shower was a plus and Hemraj even invited me to have dinner with the family which again a wonderful experience and made me feel welcomed and a little like a local myself. Wifi was spotty so that's my only minor complaint, but it helped to unplug and just relax and read.

I agree with everything what has been said here before :) Hemraj and his family operate a hotel and on top of it have 2 rooms in Hem's home for rent over Airbnb. I booked The home room but arrived too late in the evening (21.30), and ended up saying at the hotel both nights. Did not mater at all. Everyone is super nice and helpful, hotel had a wifi and a warm shower so I was happy. Hem invited me for a dinner the other night which was super nice. I can highly recommend. He and his cousins are also guides so I might do a trek with him as well in a month or two.

Even though I didn't get to stay at Hem's house he was so awesome! He invited me for dinner with his fam and his wife's cooking was spot on he gave me lots of advise and tips for my trek. Even went through my bag to tell me what I need and didn't need. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone!!!

We had a lovely time staying with Hemraj and his family. It was very nice to see some real Nepali life compared to a hotel room! Hemraj was very helpful with planning and information. He was always very generous with his time. We highly recommend staying with them. Hopefully we will meet again.

Hems homestay was exactly what I needed when I arrived in Nepal. My flight was delayed and Hemraj was waiting for me at his guesthouse when I arrived. Although my visit was brief I felt that everything went smoothly.Considering that life in Nepal can be difficult for the Nepalese, they do everything possible to make you feel welcome and comfortable. I look forward to returning to hems homestay again soon.

Very cozy and clean accommodation. I join all the positive reviews. Hemraj and his wife great hosts. We met the national Nepali dinner. Thank you.

We had a great stay at Hem's place. He and his family made us dinner on our first night there and were extremely friendly and welcoming throughout our entire stay. Hem is also an accredited trekking guide. We discussed all the trails at length with him and even decided to book everything through him. He found us a wonderful guide, and we had an amazing time. I'd recommend staying with Hem to absolutely anyone who asked.

The host is very hospitable and speaks very good English which is crucial for us. Hemraj replied via this website and confirmed our stay straight away which was very important for us as it was booked last-minute. He also advised us on what to see in Nepal and answered all the questions we had. Great home-stay experience for tourists!

Bimal and his family are very warm and genuine homestay hosts; a real taste of Nepali family life. We had a wonderful time staying with them, and Sarada's food was excellent. We would definitely stay with them again. Anushka is a real cutie and was the highlight of our stay.

What a big welcome with the familly. We were welcomed with Nepali tea. Bimals wife sarada cooked fornusnreal nepali traditional food. Their daughter Anushka is very cute and loved to pkay with us. Bimal arranged a trekking to Poonhill an dguide us for this period. His knowlegde and english is excellent. You can ask him what to do in Nepal. We can recommend him as trekking guide. His homestay is really the best there is. You willbe very happy there. Power cut is a problem in Kathmandu. But they have a small back up battery. And wifi even when there is no power. So go fot it and book your stay with bimal ans his family.

We only stayed at Bimal's homestay only 1 day but this family is very nice and friendly. Their daugher, Anushka is lovely, always smile and came to play with us. She made us feel like we are stay at home. And his wife foods are very great and very delicious. We would love to stay here again on next time when we come to Kathmandu again. Thank you very Bimal for the unforgettable Napal's experience. And please give a kisses to Anushka for us! ^3^

I had booked this accommodation beside it's a family stay but I was put a hostel. The hostel itself was not bad i didn't mind it initially.bimal gave me incorrect information that guides in pokhara are very expensive and charged me 3 times more. I felt very cheated when I realised this. In fact, I had asked him a few times before booking whether it is expensive in pokhara. When i went back to tell him how i felt, he said that's how it is. That's when I felt cheated about being put in the hostel too. I will not recommend this place.

We had a great time with Bimal and his family! They were really friendly, greeted us like if we were family and made everything they can to make our stay perfect. The apartment is situated really close to Thamel in a calm (for Kathmandu) street. It was our first time in Nepal and it was nice to have someone to answer our questions before and during our stay. Plus they cooked us a delicious dal bhat and we had great time with the little Anushka :-) We would be really happy to come back !

Bimal's house is typically Nepalese. It is in a very quiet street, next to an avenue with restaurants, shops and a market. The room is spacious, the bed is so comfy! The kitchen is available for those who want to cook. The internet is very fast. We had two very nice dinners with him and his family, talking about our cultures. Whatever happens, such as lack of energy or hot water, Bimal and his wife deal promptly. We recommend for future travelers!

My partner and I stayed 2 weeks at Anushka's homestay whilst volunteering in Kathmandu. We felt very welcome the whole time. Bimal and his wife will treat you like family. We really enjoyed living with them and learning about Nepal's culture. Anushka is their little girl, super cute and smart. they also cooked great breakfasts and dinner a couple of times (dal bat is amazing!!) the room itself is nice. all the basics you need. it's quiet which is really nice given the traffic in the area. bathroom is shared but kept clean. overall we really recommend you to stay at this homestay, especially if like us you are staying for some time and want to live like a local.

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