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Shangbala Hotel LasavsBanak Shol Hotel
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Shangbala Hotel Lasa ranks marginally higher than Banak Shol Hotel. Shangbala Hotel Lasa comes in at #10 in Lhasa with approval from 2 sources like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Shangbala Hotel Lasa
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
No.1 Dan Jie Lin Road, Lhasa 850000
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
"Behind the row of shops and restaurants leading from Beijing Dong Lu into the Barkhor, this place is ugly from the outside but smart inside and popular with superior foreign tour groups."
"This tour-group blockhouse was recently renovated to include a blindingly golden lobby. Rooms are comfortable and clean, though the glass bathroom partitions can be a bit revealing unless..." Full review
"Rooms are comfortable and clean, though the glass bathroom partitions can be a bit revealing...the central location is unbeatable." 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.