Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kathmandu with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Family Quadruple Room
Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Rooftop terrace
Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel is in the city's business district, offering a peaceful rooftop terrace with sweeping views. Guests can browse the library, join ecotours, and enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. In-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and a nearby bar add convenience.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$43
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Golkhupakha, Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati, 44600

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durbar Marg - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Swayambhunath - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Newa Ghasa - Sorhakhutte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Newa Mo:Mo Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thamel House Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Harati Newari Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪New Everest Mo:Mo: Centre - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel

Hostel near Pashupatinath Temple
At Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours at this hostel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and toilet paper
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 6 AM; check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8.00 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel on 3 Oct 2025 start from NZ$42.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 6 AM; check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Does Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 8.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ballys Casino and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Pashupatinath Temple. Temples of the Elements and Three Goddesses Temples are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nozomu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Normal hostel

Good WiFi, good bed but no air conditioner. A bit far away from Thamel area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nikolay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Siarhei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

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.

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice guesthouse

Good hotel / hostel, with nice staff and a decent restaurant. Not in Thamel, but in a commercial zone very close to it.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

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..

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula, Curitiba - PR - Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

May, Malaysia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort