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Shambhala PalacevsYak Hotel
Shambhala Palace and Yak Hotel are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Yak Hotel ranks significantly higher than Shambhala Palace. Yak Hotel scores 83 with praise from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Shambhala Palace
Lonely Planet
No.16 Taibeng Gang Wengdui Xingka Sangdong Yuan, Lhasa
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Top choice
"This quiet 17-room hotel is hidden deep in the old town, offering stylish rooms, a spacious rooftop and good service" Full review
Yak Hotel
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
No.100 Beijing East Road, Lhasa 850000
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"Popular with tour groups and individual travelers, this hotel is several notches up from some of the decrepit guesthouses that line Beijing Dong Lu, but then so are the prices." Full review
"Rooms here are a bit hit or miss, but get a good one with a tub and a/c and it’s decent value, especially given the central location."
Top choice
"The ever-popular Yak has matured in recent years from backpacker hang-out to tour-group favourite, upgrading to a range of comfortable ensuite rooms." Full review