Top 10 Hotels Near Swayambhunath in Kathmandu for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a decorative ceiling, and a view into a room with shelves.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central seating area with orange sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative rug. There are potted plants and a large lamp.

A swimming pool with a wooden fence and palm trees, and the word "ZING" on the fence.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a circular decorative structure, and a brick facade.

1. Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

Kalimati, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Deepak

P6,254

P7,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A person in a swimming pool with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

A modern lobby with a brick wall, wooden beams, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a balcony with a city view, and a wooden floor.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a sign reading "DIVINE KATHMANDU HOTEL".

2. Divine Kathmandu Hotel

Thamel, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Jeremy

P1,970

P2,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A cozy indoor space with a staircase, potted plants, and shelves with various items.

A brick-walled corridor with hanging plants and a Buddha painting.

A cozy indoor courtyard with a brick wall, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

3. Gurung's Home

1.7 km from Swayambhunath

Anonymous traveler

P299

P903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A courtyard with a tree, a brick wall, and a wooden gate.

A person using a laptop at a wooden table with a clear glass and a framed painting on the wall.

A narrow alleyway with a red carpet leading to a building entrance, surrounded by trees and a brick wall.

A double bed with white linens and red and black pillows, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with two water bottles.

4. Nepali Heritage Hotel

Thamel, 1.7 km from Swayambhunath

Nicole

P1,164

P1,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A well-lit garden with a variety of tropical plants and a brick building with a balcony.

A lush indoor garden with various tropical plants and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a decorative wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

5. Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

Thamel, 1.7 km from Swayambhunath

robinson

P4,780

P5,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel entrance with a checkered floor, outdoor seating area with chairs, and large windows with interior lighting.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and green chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a plant in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a green sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

6. Nova Tara Hotel Kathmandu

Thamel, 1.9 km from Swayambhunath

William

P2,536

P3,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, and a small wooden bench.

A doorway with intricate wooden carvings and lattice design, leading to a room with two wooden chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two wicker chairs, a stone-tiled floor, and a brick wall.

A cooking class with participants preparing food.

7. The Exotic House

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

Paula

P3,487

P3,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A person seated at a table with a cup and saucer, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

The entrance of Hotel Simal with steps leading up to the entrance, potted plants, and a red carpet.

A restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a sign indicating no smoking, and a reception area with wooden paneling.

8. Hotel Simal

Thamel, 1.9 km from Swayambhunath

Maureen

P2,943

P3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A traditional building with ornate black doors, a red brick facade, and potted plants in front.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and a wooden pergola.

A traditional room with a wooden sofa set, a small table with a basket and vase, and a window with patterned shutters.

A spacious lobby with wooden furniture, a staircase, and a brick wall.

9. Nivas Boutique Home

1.5 km from Swayambhunath

Azim

P3,170

P3,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A courtyard with outdoor seating, surrounded by a brick building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A room with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and a window with a bench.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

10. Hotel Vajra

1.1 km from Swayambhunath

Ann

P2,504

P3,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool with a cityscape view at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a TV on the wall, and a view of the city at night.

A modern hotel room with a stone wall, a large bed, a sitting area, and a bathtub with rose petals.

An outdoor patio with a gazebo, seating area, and a bar.

11. Arushi Boutique Hotel

Thamel, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Krishna

P3,321

P5,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the cityscape.

A rooftop terrace with seating, a table, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door with an ornate handle, and a decorative wall piece.

12. Himalayan Ghar

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

Kira

P1,729

P1,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and flowers, a brick building, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a staircase leading to the lobby, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a table with a bottle and glass, and a painting on the wall.

13. DOM Himalaya Hotel

Chhetrapati, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Glen

P3,102

P3,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a building through the window.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in TV.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door leading to a parking area. There are potted plants and a blue scooter parked outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden floor, and a window with curtains.

14. Hotel Abi International

Thamel, 1.7 km from Swayambhunath

Matías

P1,245

P1,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central archway, and potted plants.

An outdoor courtyard with potted plants, a central fountain, and seating areas.

A restaurant with exposed wooden beams, brick walls, and tiled flooring. There are tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sofa, and a large mural depicting a mountainous landscape.

15. Hotel Ganesh Himal

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

Kelli

P1,255

P1,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An indoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

A rooftop bar with wooden ceiling beams, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

16. Mila Hotel

Thamel, 1.7 km from Swayambhunath

greg

P2,570

P2,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A swimming pool with a tiled floor and a view of mountains in the background.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Christmas tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, multiple dining tables with chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

17. Beautiful Kathmandu Hotel

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

Corey

P2,352

P2,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A courtyard with a central garden, outdoor seating, and a restaurant area.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk labeled 'BELL DESK', and a chandelier.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, featuring a view of greenery and brick walls.

A spacious living area with a staircase, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view.

18. Hotel Moonlight

Thamel, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Deborah

P5,253

P6,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

A modern staircase with dark stone steps and wooden railings, leading to a balcony with potted plants and a view of buildings.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden flooring, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A bird sanctuary with a pond, rocks, and a wooden fence.

19. Kathmandu Suite Home

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

YUZO

P2,382

P2,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A traditional room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There are framed pictures on the wall and a decorative cabinet.

A bar area with a marble countertop, wooden bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a sofa, a table, a TV, a bed, and a kitchenette.

20. Hotel Tradition & Spa

Thamel, 1.9 km from Swayambhunath

Era

P1,174

P1,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Swayambhunath

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu	9.6 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
Divine Kathmandu Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Gurung's Home	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Nepali Heritage Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard	9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews	View

Top Swayambhunath Hotel Reviews

Hotel Yak & Yeti

10/10 Excellent

"We truly enjoyed our stay, thank you"

Hotel Vajra

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place to stay in Kathmandu. Super unique and peaceful place. Rooms and whole hotel is very nice and clean."

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, excellent customer service, very accommodating and helpful, clean."

Central Courtyard - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café

10/10 Excellent

"Once we found the hotel- it was great. Super nice staff and breakfast was served from 6:30am - 2:30pm!! Great breakfast and nice air conditioned room."

Hotel Mulberry

8/10 Good

"Large room, right in the heart of Thamel, walking to everything. Breakfast had good variety. Happy for good laundry service, very fast and great price. Excellent and smiling staff. Lots of trekking groups leaving their bags together, so apparently a popular place!"

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay. Great staff. Always helpful in a meaningful way, not just lip service. Will go bavk again"

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean modern property well located with great facilities and a good breakfast I only stayed 2 nights but really enjoyed it"

Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

8/10 Good

"Everything in the Hotel was great! Breakfast had a big variety of food. All the areas at the Hotel are well maintained. Staff is friendly and always ready to help."

Dalai-La Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent!"

Other attractions near Swayambhunath

Stupa Platform

Learn about the local history of Kathmandu when you take a trip to Stupa Platform. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

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Statue of Peace

Find out about the history of Kathmandu with a stop at Statue of Peace. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

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Natural History Museum

6.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kathmandu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

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Military Museum

You can study the exhibits at Military Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kathmandu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

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National Museum of Nepal

8.6/10 (24 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Nepal, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kathmandu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

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Nara Devi Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

Nara Devi Temple is just one of the places to see in Kathmandu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

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Kasthamandap

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of Kathmandu when you stop by Kasthamandap. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

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Maju Deval

Learn about the local history of Kathmandu when you take a trip to Maju Deval. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Swayambhunath?

Swayambhunath is located in a culturally rich area of Kathmandu known for its picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 75 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Swayambhunath?

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Swayambhunath. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel Yak & Yeti and Central Courtyard - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Swayambhunath?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Swayambhunath.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Swayambhunath, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Swayambhunath.

What can I see and do near Swayambhunath?

Study the collections at National Museum of Nepal, Patan Museum, or Natural History Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Freak Street, Narayanhity Palace Museum, and Pashupatinath Temple to learn a bit about the area. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Kathmandu Fun Park, Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree), and Patan Zoo.

Hotels near Swayambhunath

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Our top choices for Swayambhunath hotels

1. Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

2. Divine Kathmandu Hotel

3. Gurung's Home

4. Nepali Heritage Hotel

5. Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

6. Nova Tara Hotel Kathmandu

7. The Exotic House

8. Hotel Simal

9. Nivas Boutique Home

10. Hotel Vajra

11. Arushi Boutique Hotel

12. Himalayan Ghar

13. DOM Himalaya Hotel

14. Hotel Abi International

15. Hotel Ganesh Himal

16. Mila Hotel

17. Beautiful Kathmandu Hotel

18. Hotel Moonlight

19. Kathmandu Suite Home

20. Hotel Tradition & Spa

Compare popular hotels close to Swayambhunath

Top Swayambhunath Hotel Reviews

Hotel Yak & Yeti

Hotel Vajra

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

Central Courtyard - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café

Hotel Mulberry

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel

Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

Dalai-La Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Swayambhunath

Stupa Platform

Statue of Peace

Natural History Museum

Military Museum

National Museum of Nepal

Nara Devi Temple

Kasthamandap

Maju Deval

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