Potala Guest HousevsBenchen Vihar Guesthouse
Both Potala Guest House and Benchen Vihar Guesthouse are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Potala Guest House is preferred by most writers compared to Benchen Vihar Guesthouse. Potala Guest House comes in at #13 in Kathmandu with endorsements from 1 publications such as Lonely Planet.
Potala Guest House
Chetraptti, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"Located at the quiet southern end of Thamel is this large, fairly popular Tibetan-owned hotel. The garden is small but pleasant, with a lovely terrace and a rooftop garden."
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