Hotel Yak & Yeti

Hotels
8.6 (608 reviews)
Durbar Marg , Kathmandu , np

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful room decor
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
High transportation costs
Hotel is quite dated
Expensive service fees

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.08
The staff was highly praised for their kindness and professional service.
Location
9.12
The hotel's location received positive remarks, changing previous perceptions.
Room Quality
8.77
Room décor was neat and blended modernity with heritage.
Amenities
8.6
Facilities were noted as awesome.
Value for Money
7.06
Some guests found prices excessively high compared to local standards.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Breakfast was excellent, and dining at the Chimney was highly recommended.
Overall Experience
8.68
Guests reported a fantastic overall experience with noted pros and few cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:22

Property Description

Luxurious Heritage Palace Setting:
Experience the epitome of luxury at the 5-star Hotel Yak & Yeti, nestled in a heritage palace in central Kathmandu. Surrounded by antique fountains and landscaped gardens, this property offers a truly regal stay.

Amenities Galore:
Indulge in a plethora of amenities including a casino, outdoor pool, and 2 tennis courts. The hotel also boasts elegantly decorated air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with modern comforts like a cable TV, minibar, and some with personal safes and bathrobes.

Fine Dining and Entertainment:
Savor exquisite meals at The Spice Room Indian fine dining restaurant or unwind with drinks at The Chimney & Pub. With a beauty salon, fitness centre, and business facilities available, Hotel Yak & Yeti ensures a truly memorable stay in Kathmandu.

Book now for an unforgettable luxurious experience at Hotel Yak & Yeti!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 608 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.06
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Samaid solo_traveller pk
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Sailesh Raj couple in
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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sodipd Couples
10
A gesture that every guest need,Rajanish you marvelous
Pros:

We had a excellent dining experience at spice room .The food was absolutely delicious,with rich flavour,beautifully presented dishes.
A special mention goes to Rajanish for his outstanding services.He was professional,attentive, friendly and ensured that we were comfortable throught our experience.
This was my first five star experience,
the combination of food and warm hospitality services made our visit memorable.
Will be definitely returning soon ♥️

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
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koustubhsharma Business Bishkek
10
Best in Kathmandu
Pros:

One of the best and most beautiful hotels in Kathmandu! Great service, extremely helpful and communicative staff, and central location. Helped organize an international conference with more than 500 participants and everything was organized smoothly.
Specific gratitude to Barsha, Muskan, Shisham and the housekeeping staff for making the stay for all delegates comfortable and memorable.

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
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saileshrajs Couples
10
Fabulous Service
Pros:

Thank you guys for the wonderful service. You guys took care of us very well. Looking forward to seeing you soon

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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Silvius solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück, riesige Auswahl, die verschiedenen Speisen waren alle hervorragend zubereitet.
Generell gilt, dass das Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend agiert, unterstützend bei Fragen und immer sehr freundlich, vielen herzlichen Dank.
Die Lage des Hotels ist zentrumsnah (Thamel), aber trotzdem ruhig und durch den grossen Garten merkt man kaum, dass man mitten in der Stadt ist, eine Oase.

Cons:

Die Vorbereitungen für eine Hochzeit hatten viele Handwerker und den Aufbau diverser Grosszelte im Garten mit sich geführt, was man leider auch im Zimmer hören konnte. Das liegt weniger am Baulärm, als mehr an den Fenstern und deren Dämmung.
Kaffeemaschine im Frühstücksraum?

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Resort64230931134 Family
10
Very good
Pros:

Our stay was very memorable and comfortable. Muskan from Guest Relations was so warm and thoughtful—she guided us, planned our day, and suggested Samyaroof Garden as her go-to place, which we absolutely loved. Her kindness and care made us feel truly welcomed. She is amazing. Thank you to the entire team as well.

2026-05-30 via Tripadvisor
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hardiksal Family
10
Excellent service at Hotel yak and Yeti
Pros:

I had a wonderful experience at Hotel Yak and Yeti, especially at the Club Shangrila VIP Floor. The hospitality, professionalism, and overall atmosphere were excellent throughout my stay.
A special thank you to Shradha, who looks after Club Shangrila so well. She was extremely attentive, courteous, and always ensured guests felt comfortable and welcomed.I would also like to appreciate the outstanding service provided by the two servers, Amar and Suman. Both were friendly, professional, and very prompt in their service. Their warm attitude and dedication truly made the experience more enjoyable.Thank you to the entire team for the excellent hospitality. I look forward to visiting again.

2026-05-28 via Tripadvisor
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Pioneer12912129771 Family Mumbai, Maharashtra
10
Wonderful stay at Hotel Yak nad Yeti
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Yak and Yeti. The food was excellent, the people were warm and welcoming, and the club lounge and rooms were outstanding. A special thanks to Club Manager Shradha for taking such great care of the club floor and ensuring excellent service throughout our stay.
We would also like to thank Amar and Suman from the lounge team for their kindness and hospitality. Their service and attention made our experience even more memorable.We will always remember this hotel and its exceptional hospitality. Thank you for everything!

2026-05-28 via Tripadvisor
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Arvo solo_traveller es
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Atul extended_group gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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819kurts Friends getaway Marana, Arizona
10
5 star hotel,
Pros:

Very high end hotel in the center of the city. Great staff and service. Very clean and comfortable. Spa and health center were a nice surprise. Breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend

2026-05-24 via Tripadvisor
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Coastal32207155082 Friends getaway Viti Levu
10
Exceeded our expectations
Pros:

Very well taken care off, great food and ambience. Everyone was very warm and sincere with the service provided. Exceeded our expectations. Felt right at home especially after returning from EBC.

2026-05-24 via Tripadvisor
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isisls Family New Jersey
8
April-May 2026 stay
Pros:

Recently came back from Nepal and had a good stay at Hotel Yak & Yeti. The hotel location is close to “downtown”, so there are quite a few places that are within walking distance. Due to our schedule, we had check in and out of the hotel a few times within 2 weeks. The staff we encountered were always nice and friendly.
We had stayed at both the new wing and the Heritage wing. Personally I prefer the new wing as it’s more modern.

There are a lot of variety at the breakfast buffet, and the service staff are attentive. We had the pleasure of meeting the following individuals who made our stay special:
Saligram (maitre d), Rajendra (at the omelette station), Naresh (who introduced us to a variety of dosa), Anisha (who always greeted us with a sweet smile), Jhapad and Pramod (they made sure we got our tea and drinks), and also John (who had also took my orders of dosa).

On our last day we attended a tour of the palace ground given by Muskan at guest services. She gave us a lot of historical information and background of the hotel, and we thoroughly enjoy this tour as we learned so much more about the hotel (which was a palace) and Nepal’s history. We were so glad we found out about this tour and Muskan was available to guide us.

Overall I enjoy my stay and would consider staying there again if I go to Kathmandu in the future.

2026-05-23 via Tripadvisor
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dsebring Friends getaway Ocala, Florida
10
Escape the clamor and chaos of Kathmandu
Pros:

Y&Y Hotel, at one time a palace, provides spectacular and colorful gardens surrounding the pool and tennis courts and is located just a couple of hundred yards away from the main street of Kathmandu producing a quiet area away from the incessant traffic. The Garden of Dreams and National Palace Museum are easily within walking distance. The interior of the hotel is an art gallery. In addition to the pieces of art punctuating the lobbies and convention center, the hallways feature artistic pieces of all kinds. While we only ate breakfast at the hotel, the buffet was quite varied with foods for everyone. The staff were congenial and helpful in every occasion, but particularly the Concierge went out of her way to help us. She was almost like a friend by the time we left after our several days at the hotel.

2026-05-21 via Tripadvisor
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903pratikh Couples
10
Trip to nepal
Pros:

Book a suite room and you will experience the best services Nepal can offer... Personal manager, best staff and service..

2026-05-21 via Tripadvisor
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kaushikm112 Business Mumbai, Maharashtra
10
Stay highlight - 5 nights
Pros:

Lovely property, very nice service, clean always, well maintained and manicured, good food, room service was always prompt

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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jeffreyk79 Couples
10
Beginning and end of three week trip in Nepal in Bhutan
Pros:

There are so many wonderful things to say about this hotel. It is an a great location, it is a beautiful facility, the grounds are magnificent, and the staff is amongst the best I have ever worked with. They are professional, friendly, efficient and definitely aim to please! We stayed here for eight nights and enjoyed every minute of our hotel experience. The only slightly negative experience we had was massages. Neither one of us had a great experience with that, but they were adequate if not exceptional.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Edward couple us
10
Great hotel in a great location and a great value. Staff was friendly and professional throughout.
Pros:

Beautiful and authentic Nepali property

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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425mayankk Family
10
Best hotel in heart of city
Pros:

Best hotel in heart of city. Floor manager Ms Upreti was very helpful in providing the room with best view of garden.

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor