Hotel Yak & Yeti

Hotels
8.6 (645 reviews)
Durbar Marg , Kathmandu , NP

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 645 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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Denise • couple • us
10
Pros:

The service was excellent - the people were warm, friendly, and accommodating

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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fdutrar • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • solo_traveller • de
8
Best oké, maar niets bijzonders (in die prijs-/sterren-categorie)
Pros:

De locatie is quite nice, en de tuin ook écht mooi. Ontbijt was prima (i.d.z.v. gepast voor een hotel van deze categorie, maar niets bijzonders), en het eten in "The Chimney" (een restaurant binnen het hotel-complex) heel lekker.

Cons:

De service-gedachte wordt bij het personeel aan de receptie, in het ontbijtrestaurant en in de Drawing room niet al te groot geschreven :-(.
[Voorbeelden: Ik had expliciet voorafgaand én tijdens het inchecken naar een rustige kamer met uitzicht op de tuin gevraagd; dat werd ook bevestigd - en ik kreeg een kamer aan de andere kant, met blik op de parkeerplek :-(. "Thank you"... (Kon dan nog ruilen, maar dan nog ;-(.)
In de Drawing room wordt binnen gerookt :-( (en niet te weinig); en als je alleen zit kan het zo maar gebeuren dat je de waiter weliswaar een menu brengt, maar daarna nooit meer komt opdagen om de bestelling op te nemen :-( - en als je na een kwartier of langer navraagt/ naar de bar gaat en zelf besteld is het antwoord: "I was busy." Of course... ;-(
Dus daar is écht nog lucht naar boven v.w.b. de service-kwaliteit ;-(.]

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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KRYSTYNA • couple • gb
8
Provides everything you need to a good standard.
Pros:

Great location. Nice and quiet but walking distance from main sights. Staff are friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Restaurant food is delicious. Even airport transfers went smoothly. You’re given plenty of free drinking water.

Cons:

Only small niggles because I paid for a “premium” room: Service can be a bit slow. Breakfast choice is a little limited if you’re looking for healthy options. No minibar - although there are some sweet snacks in the room.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Zen • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Abby • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Shunsuke • family_with_children • jp
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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mithrane • Family
10
A good time at the bar.
Pros:

Yak and Yeti is very close by to Thamel making it good for shopping. I especially enjoyed the stay the food was nice at the bar. I enjoyed that the place is very clean and has a cozy environment. The servers at the bar were very nice and were able to cater to our requests. Their names are Abiral, Dilip, Sanjeev. They were also very friendly which made the time at the bar nice. The rooms were nice very very modern.

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
4
486fw • Business • Washington DC, District of Columbia
10
Lounge 77 is a Must!!!
Pros:

The experience we had Lounge 77 was amazing!! The food is sensational, Rakshya is the BEST server, and we came back for drinks every evening.

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
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avizeety • Business
10
Best experience ever in mylife
Pros:

Now my hearts belongs to lounge and lounge team every one specially ismarika , prtikshya, aviral and others
Best service and team

2026-08-20 • via Tripadvisor
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SujataVats • Family
10
Lovely and unforgettable Experience
Pros:

We had a fabulous stay at Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu. We stayed in the Club Shangri-La King room for 9 days and each day was amazing. The Hotel is centrally located and most places are easily accessible.
We would especially like to mention the team at The Club Shangri-La lounge. Amar, Suman, Ayushma and Shradha took exceptional care and made sure that everything was perfect. Their warm smiles and genuine commitment to make our stay memorable, was commendable. The lounge served very tasty and freshly prepared items daily from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Fresh juices, tea, coffee, healthy snacks and mouthwatering side dishes. They ensured that our son’s birthday celebration was memorable and something to cherish. A special thanks to Aayushma for keeping our son engaged with interesting facts about the hotel and patiently listening to his stories.
The buffet breakfast served in The Spice Room also deserves a special mention as everything was tasty and they went the extra mile to ensure that the tea was to our liking and the dosas were always crispy. Our son loved the pancakes made on special request. Jhapad, Anisha and John knew what we wanted and everything was ordered even without reminding them once.
Other things including the room, swimming pool and the garden were all well maintained and up to the standards of a five star property but it was their hospitality (from the guard all the way to the management staffs) that made it exceptional.
We would recommend the hotel and would definitely come back to enjoy the warm hospitality.

2026-08-15 • via Tripadvisor
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CDMobile • Business • Colombo, Western Province
10
Great hotel option in Kathmandu.
Pros:

A wonderful hotel set in beautiful gardens. Rooms were great and staff very professional. The hotel is peaceful and calm. Location was excellent and easy to get to and from.

2026-08-09 • via Tripadvisor
2
291sameerd • Friends getaway
10
Best hotel in Kathmandu and very friendly staff
Pros:

Three of us stayed at Yak & Yeti before and after our Kailash Parikrama, and it was a wonderful experience. The property is beautiful, well maintained, and very welcoming. Our rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable.

What truly made our stay memorable was the exceptional staff. Everyone we interacted with was professional, warm, and genuinely helpful. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all excellent, and we’ll definitely miss both the delicious food and the wonderful hospitality.

My apologies if I’ve missed a few names, but a special thank you to Jhapad, John, Anisha, Manisha, and Raj for making our stay so enjoyable and memorable. ❤️

2026-08-06 • via Tripadvisor
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I7419OVlindah • Solo travel
10
A Wonderful Stay at the Yak & Yeti – Exceptional Service from the Club Shangri-La Team
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at the Yak & Yeti in Nepal and would happily recommend it to anyone visiting Kathmandu, especially solo travellers.

From the moment I arrived, the service was excellent. The airport pickup and drop-off were included and made the arrival and departure completely stress-free. The hotel itself is peaceful and relaxing, with beautiful gardens that provide a lovely escape from the busy city.

The breakfast was satisfying, with a good selection of options, including gluten-free choices, which I really appreciated.

I had booked a Club Shangrila room, which was overlooking the gardens, it was clean and and very comfortable. What truly made my stay special, however, was the Club Shangri-La team — Aayushma, Shradha, Amar and Suman. They were consistently warm, welcoming and attentive throughout my stay. After a long day of sightseeing, it was always such a pleasure to return and be greeted by the team with a glass of wine and great conversation.

As a solo traveller, I particularly appreciated how attentive they were. They took the time to chat, make me feel welcome and offer excellent suggestions for places to visit and things to do. Their genuine hospitality made me feel very comfortable and well looked after throughout my stay.

A special thank you to the team for making my time at the Yak & Yeti so enjoyable. Their service and warmth really stood out and added something special to my trip.
I hope I will be able to return soon.

2026-08-01 • via Tripadvisor
8
878sapanab • Business
10
Great
Pros:

Stay was very good. Excellent service and unforgettable experience. Thank you everyone especially Aruna GRA appreciate it all your effort.

2026-08-01 • via Tripadvisor
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MohitRoySharma • Business
10
Amazing experience-
Pros:

Great property, centrally lcoated, good staff and value for money. It was a really nice experience to stay at Yek & Yei Kathmandu. This was my second visit. The staff was amazing the rooms were great and the value for money is also good.

2026-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
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diegocO257FL • Family
10
Great Place, Great People
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay. The atmosphere was welcoming, the place was clean, and everyone made me feel comfortable from the moment I arrived. A special thank you to Aayushma, Shradha, Amar, and Soman for their kindness and service; they truly made my experience memorable.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Chonden • family_with_children • ch
5
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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khirac2026 • Family
10
Room service
Pros:

Staying in yak and yeti is one of our best decisions. We have a lots of fun . Specially thanks to mr prem and pratik form room service for their incredible service at night . Making our stay more joyful

2026-07-19 • via Tripadvisor
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712praveshb • Family
10
We loved it
Pros:

We had our son’s wedding there and stayed there for almost a month. The staff could not have been more helpful. Specially, Ms Sudha and Mr Sushant were extremely helpful and went above and beyond to help and support us. The facility is excellent, food is excellent. Considering the quality of I would say the price is very reasonable. We plan to stay there every time we visit Kathmandu.

2026-07-16 • via Tripadvisor