Reviews of BnB Royal Tourist House
Swayambhu Marg Thamel - Paknajol , Phulbari galli 172, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
#24 of 99 B&Bs and Inns in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 25 B&B reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Stevenvd
Australia51 reviews10 helpful votes10“A home away from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We could not recommend this guest house more. The owners are very friendly and helpful, they really take care of you. Rooms are spacious, comfy and clean. breakfast in the morning is amazing. The also provide travel and sightseeing information and booking. The location is fantastic, and we felt safe and at home here. we hope to come back
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Tomáš
Czech Republic113 reviews7 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The sheets were a bit dirty, but nothing too bad. The water in the shower was cold, and the water pressure in the sink was very low.
The staff was extremely sweet. They even arranged tickets for a bus to Sauraha (but they can book tickets for other locations as well), so we didn’t have to go elsewhere. The bus station—if you could call it that, since it’s just a spot next to the main road—is down the street. The men walked with us and helped us find the right bus—there are a lot(!) of them. Also, the tickets were supposed to cost 200 NPR more each, but since they got them at a lower price, they passed the savings on to us. They even packed a breakfast to go because we were leaving very early.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 8 October 2024
Yasin
Bangladesh3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No stuff, no room service. It was not good to stay there without room service.
The owner of this tourist house has sincere and friendly behaviour. I like his attitude.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Aleksandar
Netherlands26 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Quite guest house in Thamel, great travel advice”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was ok, just the same every day. Perhaps it's because it was the end of the season and we were the only guests. I would personally appreciate options to choose a different / Nepali breakfast (even pay more)
Decent hotel in Thamel but in a very quiet area. Also, very close to the tourist bus station (to Pokhara). Everything was good. We've got a lot of help and very good recommendations from Mr. Janaki and his wife. Mr. Janaki also booked for us a wonderful hotel in Pokhara, helped with permits, and gave us a lot of good advice for our trekking. You can really trust their advice!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Kovar
Czech Republic84 reviews7 helpful votes10“Excelent stay”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Eveything was OK, nothing to complain.
Everything was fine. Host Janaki will guide you and help you with everything needed. Rochana Ma has beautiful kitchen and dinning Hall upstairs and will feed you with tasty home made breakfast food.🙏
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Lianne
Australia3 reviews10“Wonderful place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Such a fabulous place. Great location and really nice rooms. Family run and you are so well taken care of. The breakfast is really yummy too. They can also organise tours, flights etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Kovar
Czech Republic84 reviews7 helpful votes10“Wonderful stay in Kathmandu”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to complain realy.
Hello. Everything was very nice. I like the area, night silence, beautiful dinning hall, very good breakfast and wonderful friendly host Janaki and Roshana. Very happy.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Ramesh
United Kingdom19 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“A Memorable stay in Kathmandu City”- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Everything- location, staff, breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Mado
Egypt130 reviews24 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Kindness of the staff, super clean room and proximity to Thamel. Thank you so much
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Amulya
India1 review10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel staff was very friendly. They treat us like family. The room was very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. And we were vegetarian and Indian, so they arranged the breakfast for us accordingly which I feel is what makes this visit a special one. Great hotel 😃 I will like to visit again whenever I visit Nepal
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Milan
United Kingdom1 review8.0“It was a memorable stay in BnB.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location is little bit uphill and it may not suit to those with walking aids though transport availability is perfect.
The hosts; business owners, were very friendly, caring and helpful. They made us feel like homely environment. It was quiet location close to local amenities and good transport link.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Jorge
Mexico4 reviews9.0“Excellent accomodation with family feeling and great staff! Great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The bathroom in our room was a bit small.
The location is great, close to main touristic areas like Thamel and also to bus stations like Balaju, Sorhakhutte and Bus Park (departures to Pokhara and Chitwan). The room was clean, comfortable and big. The bathroom was clean and had hot water. The staff is very friendly and familiar. We had breakfast every morning in the kitchen which was delicious
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Philipp
Germany18 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom could have been bigger, but it was totally fine.
Very helpful hosts when organising Trekkingtrips, without a sign of self profit interest. Breakfast was amazing and we recommend this accomodation strongly. We even got a room upgrade.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Marek
Poland15 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great place! Everything you need is there. Near to thamel and city centre. Mr. Janaki is wonderful host, who made our stay just great. He's very helpful, he can help you arrange everything you need.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Venkatesh
India5 reviews2 helpful votes10“வீடு போன்ற உணர்வும் தங்குவதும் இங்கு வசதியாக இருந்தது. Home like feel and staying was comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Comfort Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Easy access to Tourist bus station
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Sahar
Sweden2 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I had the best welcome. The location is good, close to everything. Quiet place and clean. The owner was really helpful and friendly and easy to reach. I could also store my luggage there while I was away trekking for 2 weeks. I got help booking taxis and got alot of question answered.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 24 November 2022
Nicholas
United Kingdom2 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Comfort Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the manager is very knowledgeable of all of Nepal and is very happy to help out with organising transport and activity beyond Kathmandu
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 13 November 2023
O’malley
Australia4 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
location is very much on the fringe of Thamel
the hosting couple were delightful
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Alex
Australia8 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Kind owners, simple and clean place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is very quiet. I didn’t see any other guests while I was there. Also - the hot water shower didn’t get hot.
This is a very affordable clean place to stay. The owner is lovely & answered all my questions & was very helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Richard
Canada12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Akash
Nepal2 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Comfort Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Khandakar
Bangladesh18 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Citrusgrove
Germany13 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Cohen
Israel2 reviews1.0Very poor- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
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