Gakyil

Property class: 3

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Located close to Clock Tower Square and Coronation Park, Gakyil provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Clock Tower, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$54
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large window.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Thimphu, Gakyil is in the city centre. Clock Tower Square and Memorial Chorten are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coronation Park and Motithang Takin Preserve. Buddha Dordenma and Jigme Dorji National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Thimphu travel guide
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Wongzin Lam P.O. Box # 543, Thimphu, Bhutan

What's nearby

  • Clock Tower Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coronation Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Memorial Chorten
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Changlimithang Stadium
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Changangkha Lhakhang
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Paro Intl. Airport (PBH)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brusnika Russian Café and Bakery
    5 min drive
  • Zombala 2 Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Happy Mandala Healthy Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • Edelweiss Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Giku-Na
    9 min walk

About this property

Gakyil

  • Hotel near Clock Tower Square
  • Located close to Coronation Park and Memorial Chorten, Gakyil provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Clock Tower, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and ATM/banking services
    • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Gakyil boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 10 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clock Tower

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (70 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (70 centimetre wide)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Gakyil pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gakyil?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gakyil on 19 Oct 2026 start from NZ$54, 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 Gakyil?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gakyil?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Gakyil?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Gakyil provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-10 PM on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gakyil located?

Located in the heart of Thimphu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Clock Tower Square, Coronation Park and Memorial Chorten. Motithang Takin Preserve and Buddha Dordenma are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gakyil Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, centrally located hotel. Friendly staff, good breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally'located, spacious room, one of the very few hotels of this category offering a bathtub in the bathroom, drinking water provided in glass bottles instead of plastic disposable ones
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
it was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very good location close to the clock tower. The staff were unfailingly polite, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
不丹人都很nice，前台服务员服务周到。可以远远的看到大佛，床挺舒服，洗澡是浴缸，设计不合理，水会在浴缸两侧流到地上，WIFI速度较慢。只要住在市中心晚上应该都能听到狗叫声，对狗叫声比较敏感的建议带耳塞。不过房费很便宜，也不能要求太多，总之还是比较满意。
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice experience

Very nice stay. Service n quality was more than expectation. Wish to stay again on our next visit also
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

2 dias seguidos sin electricidad

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018