Hotel Buddha

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Independent
8.4 (50 reviews)
Thamel, Kathmandu, 44600 , Kathmandu , NP
977-1-4700366

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Facilities

Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
ATM/banking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly/helpful staff (including assistance with luggage and taxis)
Central/top location in Thamel
Clean and cosy rooms (several mentions)
Rooftop with great views and courtyard oasis
Laundry service and welcome drinks/fruit
Good value for price
Cons:
Some rooms feel tired and lack natural light
No 4-bed room option available
Buffet described as only 'ok' by one reviewer

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Multiple reviews explicitly mention clean and cosy rooms; overall cleanliness is consistently praised.
Service
9.2
Staff repeatedly described as very friendly and extra nice (helping with luggage, taxis, standout staff member Naran); strong positive service sentiment.
Location
8.9
Described as a top/central location in Thamel with easy access to highlights; location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
7
Mixed feedback: some rooms are cosy and pleasant, but at least one review notes a tired room with little natural light and a lack of 4-bed room options.
Amenities
8.5
Good amenities cited (courtyard oasis, rooftop for views, laundry service, welcome drinks/fruit); generally positive amenity experience.
Value for Money
8.6
Called 'good regarding the price tag' and staff assisted with local-price taxis; value is viewed positively.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Food receives mixed-to-positive mentions (some praise for great food; one reviewer called the buffet just 'ok').
Overall Experience
8.6
Strong overall sentiment ('home away from home', would stay again, highly recommended) though tempered slightly by some room-related issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-15 15:37

Property Description

Rooftop Terrace and Garden Views

Concierge Services and On-Site Shopping

Dining Options and Bar/Lounge

Book your stay now to experience the best of Kathmandu at Hotel Buddha.

Important information:

  • Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KTM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
K
Kylie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Liraz • couple • il
10
Pros:

Great service, extra nice staff! Didn’t let us carry our own bag.
Great and fast laundry service.
Welcomed us with drinks and fruits + explanations about hanoi and our surroundings.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
B
Badar Salim • couple • om
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • it
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Tamar • solo_traveller • il
7
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • au
10
Beautiful home away from home in the heart of Thamel.
Pros:

Beautiful place that feels like a home away from home, I stayed here for 2 weeks and couldn’t be happier with my choice of accommodation. All the staff are amazing and the courtyard is an oasis in Kathmandu. Great food, cosy & clean rooms and the cherry on top is a stunning rooftop perfect to watch the sunrise and sunset behind the surrounding mountains. Top location with easy access to all the highlights of Thamel. Highly recommend staying here!

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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doppler • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
Y
Yehuda • family_with_children • il
7
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
F
Flo • couple • ch
8
Good regarding the price tag
Pros:

Very friendly staff, they helped us with taxis at local prices repeatedly and where generally very courteous. The room was clean and the shower hot.

Cons:

The room looked a bit tired and as the window was facing another wall there was barely sunlight.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
P
Pablo • couple • fr
4
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
J
Jens • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Very welcoming, friendly and clean hotel.
One of best locations within Thamel.
We would definitely book this place again when visiting Kathmandu again.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • family_with_children • be
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Ilanit • family_with_children • il
9
מעולה
Pros:

המלון במיקום מעולה ומרכזי, החדרים מרווחים ונקיים והצוות מאד שרותי במיוחד Naran הוא עובד מספר 1 איש מקסים שנותן את הנשמה במקום. ברור שאחזור לכאן שוב ❤️

Cons:

חבל שאין חדר עם 4 מיטות

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Aart • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
K
Karina • extended_group • se
8
Pros:

Helt ok
Buffe

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Central Thamel so amongst all the restaurants/shops. Wooden room decor. Hot shower - after leaving to run for 5 minutes. All the staff were friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Basic breakfast for western tastes. No formal indoor restaurant for the colder months. Being woken up for breakfast at 9 when it didn't finish until 10.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
H
Hector • extended_group • ae
10
2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • au
8
2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
M
Mehdi • family_with_children • de
7
2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
M
Martín Méndez • solo_traveller • es
10
2025-12-02 • via Nuitee