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Himalayan HotelvsBanak Shol Hotel
Both Himalayan Hotel and Banak Shol Hotel are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Banak Shol Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Himalayan Hotel. Banak Shol Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 74 with recommendations from 2 publications like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Himalayan Hotel
Lonely Planet
No.6 Linkuo East Road, Lhasa 850012
From $0/night
- Family Friendly
"Renovated three-star hotel with fresh, clean and slightly dull rooms, though not particularly spacious. Staff are helpful." Full review
Banak Shol Hotel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
No.8 Beijing East Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000
From $0/night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"Handily located on the north edge of the Barkhor, this place offers two kinds of room – one in a cheaper, shabby Chinese business style, the other a renovated Tibetan version with colourful furniture."
"It's a mixed picture at this backpacker stalwart. The newest triple rooms without bathroom are spacious, fresh and carpeted, and the shared shower blocks are sparkling." Full review
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Avoid the older roadside doubles and singles, though, as these are still small, noisy and overpriced.