Kathmandu Garden HousevsThe Dwarika's Hotel
Kathmandu Garden House and Dwarika's Hotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dwarika's Hotel ranks significantly higher than Kathmandu Garden House. Dwarika's Hotel comes in at 86 with endorsements from 4 sources like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Kathmandu Garden House
Northern Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $10/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Lonely Planet
"A small and intimate guesthouse that is cosy and deservedly popular. The views from the roof are excellent and there are nice sitting areas and a lovely garden." Full review
The Dwarika's Hotel
Battisputali, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $400/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"An oasis of calm amid this often frantic city, Dwarika's is a little out of the center, but close to important sights, such as Pashupathinath temple and the Buddhist stupa at Bodnath." Full review
Star Service
"Located near the airport, this hotel is within walking distance of the famous Hindu temple, Pashupatinath." Full review
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Repeat guests often request the junior suites: 208, 308 or 408.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Dwarika's Hotel is named for Dwarika Das Shrestha, an India-born businessman who opened one of the first commercial hotels in Nepal." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Everything about this hotel seeks to preserve, or honor, the country’s unique heritage." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Distinctive family-owned palace-like hotel located near the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, 10 minutes from the heart of the city." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Dwarika’s is a sensational boutique heritage hotel – the fruit of one man’s passion for preserving Kathmandu’s arts and crafts – and is the equal in facilities and service of many an international five-star" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"For stylish design and sheer romance, this outstanding hotel is unbeatable; if you’re on honeymoon, look no further." Full review