Hostels in Kathmandu, Nepal

On average, it’s $8/night for a hostel in Kathmandu, though $8/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $2/night in Kathmandu. Try to avoid booking your hostel in July (the most expensive month). Booking in November (the cheapest month) could save you money.

Based on our data, Yakety Yak Hostel is the best Kathmandu hostel, with a rating of 8.9/10 from 343 reviews.

If you’re looking for hostels in Kathmandu that aren’t far from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport, then the closest one is Yakety Yak Hostel, which is 3.1 mi away.

While there are other neighborhoods throughout Kathmandu, 1% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Thamel in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Holiday Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

If you’re looking for a hostel near Pashupatinath Temple while in Kathmandu, then opt for the popular Yakety Yak Hostel with a 8.9/10 review score from 343 users. The distance from Pashupatinath Temple to Yakety Yak Hostel is 2.2 mi.

Staying at a hostel in Kathmandu is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).