Hotel ShankervsBenchen Vihar Guesthouse
Hotel Shanker and Benchen Vihar Guesthouse are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Shanker is preferred by most professionals compared to Benchen Vihar Guesthouse. Hotel Shanker is ranked #9 in Kathmandu with endorsements from 2 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
Hotel Shanker
Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"With such a pedigree, you would expect a certain degree of elegance and historic charm, and you won't be disappointed." Full review
Lonely Planet
"There’s nowhere in town quite like this creaky former Rana palace – the kind of place where you expect some whiskered old Rana prince to come shuffling around one of the wooden corridors." Full review
Benchen Vihar Guesthouse
Chhauni, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you’ve ever fancied staying in a Tibetan monastery, try this guesthouse attached to the Benchen Phuntsok Dargyeling Monastery, 10 minutes’ walk from Swayambhunath." Full review