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Banak Shol HotelvsKyichu Hotel (Jiqu Fandian)
Both Banak Shol Hotel and Kyichu Hotel are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Kyichu Hotel scores significantly better than Banak Shol Hotel. Kyichu Hotel is ranked #1 in Lhasa with recommendations from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Banak Shol Hotel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
No.8 Beijing East Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000
From $0/night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Rough Guide "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."
Lonely Planet "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.
Kyichu Hotel (Jiqu Fandian)
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Lonely Planet
No.149 Beijing East Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "Located in the Tibetan quarter, the Kyichu combines Western comfort with a welcoming Tibetan atmosphere." Full review
DK Eyewitness "For once it may be worth reserving your room in advance since the cozy rooms in this Tibetan-run hotel are often booked out."
Rough Guide Star
"Centrally located, good value, with friendly Tibetan staff, this is one of the best mid-range choices."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The recently renovated Kyichu is a well-run place that's popular with repeat travellers to Tibet." Full review
