Hotel Kumari

At Kumari Boutique Hotel, I found the hospitality especially good. The staff were cheerful and welcoming, and helped me with little things like changing INR into Nepalese currency and getting an iron and board. They were kind about every request. The food was good and I was comfortable during my stay. My one hesitation about booking again is the bathroom, since the bathing space felt cramped and quite small.

Rosie deserves a special mention for the excellent work she does. The service at breakfast was great, and the European-style spread in the morning was good. The rooms were clean and well cared for. I was pleasantly surprised by this Thamel hotel, and you can ask them to arrange tours in the city or nearby.

Even though I was unwell for most of my visit and depended a lot on room service, the food arrived quickly and was freshly cooked. Reception service was brilliant, with kind, attentive people, and housekeeping came each day without needing to be asked. The hotel is right in the center and still incredibly quiet. Rooms are spacious, the bed is huge, and I couldn't find anything to fault. A must-stay if you're in Kathmandu.

The front desk guy really helped me out when I was leaving. Since taxis struggle to reach the hotel through its narrow, roughly one-lane alley when there's traffic, he grabbed my gear and chased after the cab so I could meet it at a larger intersection. He was super nice about it. I stayed at Kumari for my last night in Kathmandu in April 2026. The room was clean, really nice, and had a big soft bed, and it was great value. The market and bazaar are a short walk away, though the area can be a little hard to navigate. If you can find the big Hotel Mulberry, you can find Kumari. There's a coffee shop next door that brought my coffee over to the hotel's terrace. I also had dinner in the small restaurant before flying out that night. I'd go back if I wanted a safe, reasonably priced place while exploring this part of Kathmandu.