This owner is a liar. I booked female dorm on Agoda but he lied to me that no bed is available when I came in and said only mixed room is available. Although the room is available on Agoda. He hanged up the phone when I requested that he need to give me another room. He said I can just leave. It was already 12:30am. All the good views are fake. The boss gives discount to people and ask them to give good reviews.

This hostel does not deserve the high rating it has, so overly good reviews are probably biased or fake. I would give it no more than 3.5 rating. Hostel personel were very pushy as soon as I arrived to know my itinerary in order to sell me tours, while i just wanted to rest and relax. The sheets smelled clean but didn't look so. I didn't feel comfortable staying in a place with fake reviews, so checked out the next day.

Comfy beds, hot shower, beautiful roof top and super clean. Owner and the staff were very helpful and polite. Would recommend for all type of travellers.

Nice and clean beds Very beautiful rooftop managers are so friendly can organise trekking and tours from same hostel with great price.

Fabulous place ! Clean and friendly ! The place where to stay in Thamel, close to all activities. They organized guide tour for the day of thé city of kathmandou and you Can sée the most important places of thé area ( Durban square, monkey temple, pashupatinar , ...).

This place is truly comfortable. I stayed in the four female dorm and it was very comfortable. The beds are super soft and comfortable. The room is always clean as well as the bathroom. It is budget friendly while being accessible to anything you might need. Truly my favorite place.

This hostel has the best value for money I have found in Kathmandu. Very helpful staff and perfect location.

They were very accommodating to allow me to switch the days I originally booked for and held one of my back packs for almost a month while I did the Annapurna trek. The two women from Taiwan who recently gave a bad review did so because the owner wouldn’t give them a discount which is reasonable because the price is already low and he accommodated them coming very late and leaving very early. They are very unreasonable and unkind to leave a bad review.

It was good on overall. They did lend us madal too and the terrace was small but sweetly decorated

Dont stay this hostel please. Especially female, feel unsafe and uncomfortable atmosphere. Although the staff are friendly.

Nice staff. Nice location. Rooms were OK, the only negative thing about it was the fact that you here a lot from the street and the other rooms. And the toilet didnt work so well.. Really Nice rooftop bar.

Small place but great love, services and cool rooftop.

Very helpful staff and manager. Nice roof top with couches and desk to work on. Hot shower. Good wi-fi. Ncell reception was OK as well. Good for the price and location.

Nice hotel with rooftop restaurant with bar. Lovely staff. Nice food.

Nice place to stay with an amazing rooftop bar. The staff are very friendly and they helped me finding a tour with a great value. I recommend to stay there and book a tour with them. Great location in the city center.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable price. Prime location. Nice place to stay in Kathmandu. All markets and places to visit in near vicinity.

The price was reasonable (negotiating about it is possible), the room was good and we could keep a bag with things here while we were away for three weeks on a hike. So when we came back after the hike, we saw no reason not to go here again. Although this time, we had to sleep in a dorm room with the promise that the next day we would be moved to a room with a double bed. The next day, we asked if we could have the room with double bed, but this was not possible. No discount, no sorry, but a vague story we did receive. In my opinion, this is bad service, and combined with the fact that the hostel is nothing special, gives me the impression that the hostel is overrated. We moved somewhere else.

The best hostel in thamel Nepal to be, very neat and clean and in a quiet area and with friendly staff l really enjoyed my stay Joseph kargbo from South Africa

Das Holiday Hostel hat eine super Lage direkt in Thamel, viele Attraktionen sind fußläufig erreichbar. Die Mitarbeiter sind stets freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit, die Organisation von Taxis oder auch die Auskunft über Busse und Attraktionen hat uns sehr geholfen. Außerdem konnten wir während einer Wanderung, 3 Wochen lang eine Tasche mit Sachen hier lagen. Die Zimmer waren sauber, groß und schön hell, die Badezimmer waren ebenfalls sehr sauber und groß. Außerdem gibt es eine sehr schöne Dachterasse mit Bar, welche eine nette Atmosphäre bietet. Ich würde mich, wenn ich wieder in Kathmandu bin, auf jedenfall wieder für das Holiday Hostel entscheiden!

Sehr gute Lage mitten in Thamel und trotzdem ruhig.Wunderschöe Dachterrasse. Super freundliches und sympathisches Personal, wir wurden sehr familiär aufgenommen. Madan und Kumar erfüllten uns jeden Wunsch. Die Zimmer sind sauber und zweckmäßig eingerichtet.teilweise sogar Klimaanlage. Die Duschen haben immer warmes Wasser gehabt. Zum Chillen gibt es eine liebevoll eingerichtete Dachterrasse mit Gitarre .Hier kann man auch sehr lecker essen. Sämtliche Ausflüge können direkt im Haus gebucht werden.

Absolutely loved my stay at Holiday Hostel, perfectly situated in the heart of Thamel. From the moment I landed, one of the owners was there to greet me at the airport, offering a cost-price transfer. I felt welcomed before I even set foot in the hostel. Now, let's chat about Kumar and Madan, the owners. These guys are more like your local buddies than traditional hosts. They added so much to our experience—from socialising with us at the rooftop bar, a gem of a spot with a chill vibe, to showing us around Kathmandu themselves. Shopping can be a maze, but these guys were our navigational beacons, making sure we didn't just spend money but spent it well. They helped us snag some killer deals, which is invaluable when you're a stranger in a new place. And don't get me started on the Momo! Best in Nepal, no contest. Add to that a super friendly staff willing to share insights into Nepalese culture, and you've got a trip that's not just fun, but also enriching. In a nutshell, if you're looking for comfort, culture, and a top-notch location in Thamel, you can't go wrong with Holiday Hostel. Big cheers to Kumar and Madan for making our stay unforgettable. Can't recommend it enough!

We have had an incredible stay at Holiday Hostel from start to finish, staff are great in many ways from welcoming us into the hostel to spending a lot of time with helping us to plan our months stay in Nepal. We have arranged and booked the ABC treck, Chitwan safari (prices were good compared to other companies we found) and volunteering at Maya Unviverse, a place we hadn’t heard of before coming to Nepal and thanks to Madam we had a fantastic time living and helping out with the kids and the school. Location is great, there is a really nice rooftop bar that serves great food and drinks, make sure to try the most delicious milk tea! Rooms are great, comfy and quite considering how busy Thamal road can get. We stayed here twice, both at the beginning and at the end of our trip in both the dorms and private room and both options are clean and comfy. We even kept some of our luggage at the hostel for around 3 weeks while we went and explored Nepal and collected it at the end with no issues at all. We also received a very thoughtful gift from Holiday hostel for completing the ABC treck, such a nice gesture. Would definitely recommend staying here and would stay again if ever back in Katmandu.

Amazing service and great facilities. My friend stayed here and while he was checking they went above and beyond to help me find a place to exchange Indian rupees. These guys are so helpful and the rooms are very clean.

Good rooms, well mannered and supportive staff, good rooftop restaurant. Good location. Highly Worth staying.

Right in the middle of Thamel, the place was very clean, hot shower 24/24, and the rooftop was a very peaceful place to have breakfast or chill. The staff was also very helpful.

Love the place and vibe here and good hospitality. Came here during winter and the warm blanket can really give a good sleep. Def will come again !

This was the first time I felt like I was duped by a hostel with fake reviews and an inflated rating. Writing this for other solo travelers - I fell under the weather and my first 2 weeks in Nepal probably would have been easier if I had stayed elsewhere. This is a budget place to stay for a couple nights, but not ideal for working, meeting people, or relaxing comfortably longer term. Keep your skepticism when dealing with Holiday in Nepal, as they are very business-minded. I’m a solo traveler, working remotely full-time on U.S. hours and a budget. Holiday is in a great location in Thamel and the staff is cool - I ended up getting rides with their driver a few times. The breakfasts (I paid extra for the pancakes) and teas were tasty and I looked forward to them every morning. I got sick and ended up staying at Holiday for about 2 weeks total. 1 week was in a private room off the main road, a little noisy during festival time, but with a large comfortable bed. The next week they put me in a dorm with the room to myself and said they would switch me later. I ended up just staying there because it was quieter - the dorm room was off of a courtyard with only noise from children playing during Tihar. The duvets are great, but the mattress is softer and more comfortable in a private room than in the dorms. In the dorms, check that your outlet isn’t exposed and that the toilet works, check that there’s toilet paper, and get the wi-fi for the different floors so you can switch between connections if one happens to go more slowly. The manager was responsive to all of these issues but besides the wi-fi, these are all basic things I feel should be working properly, regardless of the price of the hostel. I asked on the off-chance if they had a hair dryer and while the staff was very responsive, they came back with a hair dryer that was partially melted. Had I turned it on anywhere near my head without checking first it certainly would have set my hair on fire as flames started coming out of it immediately. I can only speak to the accommodations and an overnight trip to Nagarkot, but based on a short walk-through they gave me on an Annapurna Base Camp trek itinerary, Holiday might shine on their treks. They will work with you to create an itinerary that works for your budget and time constraints. I did not end up doing ABC with them, though. The manager worked with me and I did a trip to Bhaktapur, Changunarayan, and Nagarkot for a couple days, which was nice. It was pricier than I liked but still being sick, I thought I’d splurge on a one-night package. We were supposed to also stop at Pashupatinath Temple but we didn’t for whatever reason. The guide had a lot of knowledge on the temples - stick to the sites and the small hikes and you’ll have a lovely time. The short hike and playing on the swings with the local kids in Changunarayan was one of the highlights of my time in Nepal, and given my health and schedule I likely would not have done it without a guide. That being said - by rule of thumb, DO NOT buy souvenirs while with a guide [in Bhaktapur, or anywhere else for that matter]. You’ll get charged double or triple the amount to account for commission for art pieces and singing bowls (no, the bowls are not local to Bhaktapur and a full moon symbol should not drive the price up like that) than you would if you were to go shopping around on your own in Thamel. This tour was no exception in that regard, which was too bad because I had an awesome day besides that and still tipped well. Had I known that the guide would allow such high price points, I definitely would have pushed to spend the time seeing something else that day instead. Overall, it was a mixed bag, but it probably ended up taking more physical and emotional energy to stay with Holiday than it would have at another hostel. I didn't fully rest or get over my illness until I left Kathmandu and got to Pokhara.

Nice hostel in kathmandu with very good hot shower.

Great place to stay with Clean, nicely managed room. Staffs are kind which makes the stay more wonderful. I highly recommend this hostel for everyone who's willing to visit Nepal.

Best hostel of nepal

The location is in heart of Thamel, near to the restaurant and all darbar square. Madan is the owner and a very nice guy. he can help you 24/7, cleaning and hygiene all are fine.

Comfortable bed each person will get private locker Very nice hot shower

Nice bunk bed with attached bathroom very good hot shower

Nice place for a good stay with friendly staffs.

The hostel is super new. Staff are very friendly and owners are super cool they are ready to help you all the time. Hot water run for 24 hours rooms are very clean and bed are very comfortable they have nice rooftop restaurant for chill out

Nice place to stay in central Thamel. Staff are really helpful and the room is very clean. Hot water is running for 24 hours. What’s more, they have a beautiful rooftop for chill out.

Best hostel in thamel nice rooftop restaurant.

An Amazing rooftop restaurant with wonderful food. A pleasant place to stay in thamel..

Best place to stay in thamel european standard hostel. Higly recommended

I have stayed almost 6 weeks at Holiday Hostel, even though that wasn't my original intention. The place is super cozy and comfortable, and makes you feel at home a lot. Kumar and Madan were always were helpful with anything I needed. Even if they didn't have the stuff that I wanted on the menu, a coworker would go and get it for me for a small fee. I was in a single room, so I didn't need a lot of cleaning, but Kumar did ask me every couple of days if I needed one. Towels and soaps were always one Whatsapp message and 5 minutes away :) I have met a lot of friends that I still talk to at this place, and all in all staying at Holiday Hostel is a really nice memory for me.

Highly recommend this hostel in Thamel Area. Nice and clean, well managed, staff is helpful and smiling. Love their rooftop café, especially evening time. Good wi-fi. You get a lot for 600rps/night. Would gladly come back next time

Madan, the owner is very personable, helpful and available. We have worked with him two trips in a row for planning our treks around Manaslu and the Three Pass Trek in Everest Area. The guides and porters he arranged for us were all excellent. The rooms at the hostel are large, clean, have dependable hot water, are centrally located in Thamel and his rooftop restaurant has great ambience. Also reliable wifi in the rooms and restaurant area. Great value and highly recommended!

The stay was good, but the rooftop restaurant was pathetic, items tasted very bad.

Food was great. They are amazing footballers. Kind staff.

Good price, ok hygiene, hospitality level just acceptable. Includes toilet paper and one towel (even for 2 ppl)... Good to know it can get very loud on both sides as there's a road on one side together with other rooftops as well as a backyard of an apartment building on the other side. And you can hear anything that happens in the hotel. Heads up to those who are light sleepers or seek quiet accommodation.

I've stayed at Holiday Hostel twice during the course of my trip in Nepal. Once, before going on the EBC trek, for 4 nights, and another time, after returning from EBC, for 10 nights. I've stayed in both the private rooms and the dorms. The hostel is one of the cleanest hostels I've stayed in in Thamel. It's actually more like a hotel, but with dorms available, for budget traveller's. The prices are very reasonable and a major plus is that the hostel is guest friendly. The staff is very kind and personable and is willing to help you with whatever you may ask, including guided tours which they organize. The resteraunt on the top level is also comfy place to hang out and grab a bite, the prices are affordable as well and they offer breakfast and other local dishes for lunch and dinner. There is no curfew, so you can stay out for as long as possible during the night and simply ring the doorbell when you arrive, so that one of the staff can open the door for you. I've enjoyed the friendly and clean atmosphere of this place so much, that if I were to return to Kathmandu again, this is definitely where I'd stay. They also offer baggage storage if you're doing trekking.

Rooms were clean and loved the terrace. The bunk beds were comfortable, The room was small , need to improve ventilation.

nice rooms, super nice staff, nice rooftop terasse. special thanks to kumar!

Clean rooms, friendly staff, cozy rooftop cafe with tasty and cheap breakfast, good internet connection :)

I found the one of the best hostel in thamel. Good environment

We stayed for a couple of nights. The service was very friendly and helpful, definitely a nice rooftop bar but the bathrooms were a bit moldy and smelly. For the price a good deal.