Tharlam Guest HousevsThe Dwarika's Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Dwarika's Hotel ranks significantly higher than Tharlam Guest House. Dwarika's Hotel comes in at #1 in Kathmandu with accolades from 4 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Tharlam Guest House
Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $0/night
Lonely Planet
"Part of the Tharlam Gompa, this huge place looks a bit like a Spanish holiday villa."
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