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Potala Guest House

3.0 star property
Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Kathmandu with a rooftop terrace

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Pool
Porch
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Chhetrapati Thamel, J.P Road, Infront of the J.P School, Kathmandu
  • Garden of Dreams
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Asan Tole
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Narayanhity Palace Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 210 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
LED TV
10 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
10 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Superior Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
3 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 143 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
TV
Day bed
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 143 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kathmandu

Potala Guest House puts you in the heart of Kathmandu, connected to a shopping centre and within just a 10-minute stroll of Temples of the Elements and Three Goddesses Temples. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also motorbike parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Thamel hotel include Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple.

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 7 min walk
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 14 min walk
  • Durbar Marg - 14 min walk
  • Swayambhunath - 3 min drive
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mitra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KungFu Noodles Works - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Tibet Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪lotus Restaurant & Coffee Gallery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pilgrims 24 Restaurant & Bar (Formerly Feed 'n' Read) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Potala Guest House

Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Kathmandu with a rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 366 square feet (34 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Potala Guest House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kathmandu hotel.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 366 sq ft of conference space
  • 34 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Potala Guest House offers 64 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NPR 500 to 700 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 366 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NPR 2000
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NPR 2000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NPR 500 to 700 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1000 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: NPR 2000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NPR 2000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 605923597

Property is also known as

Potala Guest House Pvt.Ltd Hotel Kathmandu
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Potala Guest House?

Potala Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Potala Guest House?

Yep, but only for motorcycles.

Does Potala Guest House serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Potala Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Potala Guest House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Potala Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Potala Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Potala Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 46 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lobsang

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Syafiq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Really comfortable beds, good location and they offered a free airport pick up
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation nice staff friendly and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at the Potala GH since 1994 and always find it very satisfying and welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Peter, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Kathmandu
Potala staff are particularly friendly and helpful. The hotel is in an ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Heather, Tasmania, Australia

Disliked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was misrepresented
The room we were assigned was not representative of the hotel description and pictures on the website. The room was rundown.

8/10 Good

Dale, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Dale

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

8/10 Good

George, Shanghai, China.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff!
A great hotel with extremely friendly staff and helpful service! An oasis in the middle of Kathmandu.

8/10 Good

Brett, Victoria, BC

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

8/10 Good

Freddie

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

6/10 Okay

Sandeep, Bangalore

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Its an OK budget hotel
Nothing great about the hotel.........,............,...

10/10 Excellent

Sunil Kumar Chakrabartty, Bangalore, India

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

4/10 Poor

eduardo, portugal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interior room.
Interior room. No generator for the energy cut-downs.

6/10 Okay

Singh, Delhi

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Lion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
potala
Clean, great location

8/10 Good

Satyarajasekhar, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel good connectivity to Katmd durbarsquare
Available all time are: tea, hot water for bathing, power, TV Unavailable: fan (makes sense since weather is already cool)

8/10 Good

Alex, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value, friendly staff
We stayed three nights upon our arrival in Nepal. The location worked well for us as there are many restaurants less than 3 minutes of walking, and lots of competitive pricing from the various outdoor clothing shops . The room was a bit chilly in the mornings, but it was worth it for the low price.

8/10 Good

rajiv, new delhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hotel
Hotel was really good. The rooms were spacious and clean. Wi-fi was also good. The hotel staff was really very nice. Its in a central location hence easy to go shopping and eating.

8/10 Good

Noonik, Armenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to durbar square and an active neighborhood
The staff was so friendly and we enjoyed our stay.