The sights and smells of Kathmandu are an overload of sorts on the senses for many who visit it. Whether it is the enchanting architecture of the many medieval temples or the heady experience navigating traffic jams in a rickshaw through the narrow alleyways of the city, Kathmandu can be exhilarating and completely consuming, all at once. Take your time to explore Kathmandu’s timeless heritage in the form of its alleys and backstreets, the tiny by-the-road workshops, and the obscure, hidden temples amidst seas of marigolds. With enough sights to keep you busy for a week, Kathmandu is the perfect place to explore backpacker jaunts as well as luxurious comforts of the many luxury and boutique resorts that have sprung up in the capital city. For those seeking luxury, read about the best five-star hotels in Kathmandu, Nepal.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) hotel ratings, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on June 28, 2025.
1. Hotel Yak & Yeti (from USD 99)
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The name might be strange, but that’s the only strangest thing about Yak and Yeti. A skilful blend of modern and ancient Nepalese design is why Yak and Yeti tops the list of the grandest luxurious historic accommodations in the Nepalese capital. Located in the Heritage Palace in Kathmandu’s centre, the hotel is reminiscent of an ancient royal palace, surrounded by wonderfully manicured gardens dotted with stunning fountains. It also has its own casino, outdoor pool, 270 luxurious rooms, beauty salon, fitness centre, the Sunrise Café overlooking the gardens, as well as The Chimney Pub, a British-style pub serving both local and international drinks and meals.
Hotel Yak & Yeti
603 meters (0.4 ft) from Garden of Dreams
2. The Soaltee Kathmandu (from USD 135)
Excellent dining experiences with a mix of international and local cuisine. The breakfast spread is good and offers a variety of options.
Reasonable pricing for a 5-star property with good value for money.
Beautiful garden area, but the surrounding roads could be improved. Slightly isolated location, but peaceful and serene.
Large, well-maintained property with spa, pool, and gym facilities. Friendly and helpful staff providing personal attention to guests.
This luxury 5-star hotel provides exquisite accommodations. The deluxe suites are done tastefully in warm tones and come equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, free Wi-Fi, and extra-long beds. Some guestrooms feature a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and electric kettle.
Guests can enjoy delicious spreads of local cuisines in the in-house restaurants. If you are craving Asian food, you can hop inside Bao Xuan - Flavors of China.
Lounge on the sun deck and have barbeque picnics arranged here. Kids can enjoy themselves in the kiddie pool while you get a nice manicure and a facial at the spa. Guests can spend recreational time playing tennis or try their lady luck in the casino. Cars can be parked on the property premises for free.
The Soaltee Kathmandu, Autograph Collection
2.48 km (1.6 mi) from Garden of Dreams
3. Kathmandu Marriott Hotel (from USD 125)
Situated in the heart of the city, Kathmandu Marriott Hotel enjoys an unbeatable location. Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Hanuman Dhoka are not too far away from the property. Deluxe guestrooms come equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, and Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy mesmerising views of the mountains from here.
Indulge your palate in any of the onsite restaurants with delectable spreads of local and western cuisine. While you sweat it out in the equipped fitness centre, your little one can enjoy a kid-friendly buffet. Kids can also enjoy their time in the rooftop infinity pool while you sip on a margarita at the pool bar. There is a convenience store onsite should you need to pick up essentials.
Couples on a romantic getaway can pamper each other with spa and wellness packages. The property offers recreational activities such as horseback riding, cycling, bike tours, and hiking.
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
996 meters (0.7 ft) from Garden of Dreams
4. The Everest Hotel (from USD 64)
Breakfast offers a good variety, and the food is generally enjoyable.
Reasonable pricing, but additional charges not clearly communicated.
Convenient location with good transportation links, but distant from popular areas like Thamel.
Some facilities need improvement, such as outdated furniture and lack of cleanliness.
One of the best 5-star hotels in the bustling city hub, The Everest Hotel is only minutes away from Tribhuvan International Airport. The lavish suites come equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, and a closet. Guests can enjoy club benefits such as free breakfast and complimentary airport transfers by booking a deluxe suite.
Satiate your taste buds with a sumptuous sampling of Italian, Nepali, and Indian fare in The Café, an all-day dining restaurant. You can also indulge your sweet tooth in the onsite bakery that will wow you with its impressive range of desserts, bread, pies, and pastries. Enjoy playing golf on the nearby golf course or take a tour of the local culture if you fancy one.
The Everest Hotel
3.34 km (2.1 mi) from Garden of Dreams
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5. Baber Mahal Vilas (from USD 117)
The quaint and luxurious family-run boutique Baber Mahal Vilas blends four distinct architectural design styles of Nepal - the Rana era, the original Newar architectural heritage, and the Mustang and Terai cultures. The new, revamped hotel offers 13 luxurious rooms of four kinds - traditional rooms, traditional suites, heritage suites, and royal suites, some with terraces, a restaurant serving continental breakfasts and a quaint bar, a personalized poolside spa, an outdoor swimming pool, a library, and an extravagant collection of shops for purchasing traditional Nepalese arts, crafts, and trinkets.
Baber Mahal Vilas - The Heritage Hotel
2.31 km (1.5 mi) from Garden of Dreams
6. Crowne Plaza Hotel Kathmandu-Soaltee (from USD 164)
Spread over 12 acres (4.8 hectares) of verdant Himalayan gardens, the pioneering five-star Crowne Plaza hotel (a.k.a. Crowne Plaza Hotel Kathmandu-Soaltee) is a preferred hotel for the world heads of state and government visiting Kathmandu. Swathed in and exuding luxury Nepalese elements, the premium hotel features a fantastic outdoor pool area, five international restaurants which offer a range of international cuisines, and even a barbecue area. The Crowne Plaza also features seven regal VVIP suites and 282 guest rooms which perfectly blend comfort and luxury.
The Soaltee Kathmandu
2.75 km (1.8 mi) from Garden of Dreams
7. The Dwarika’s Hotel (from USD 230)
No list of luxury Kathmandu hotels is complete without including Dwarika’s, which is undisputedly the city’s best luxury hotel. Still operated by the founding Shrestha family and often described as a ‘living museum’, the hotel features beautiful heritage architecture, thus having become saviours of the traditional Newari architecture and crafts dating back to the ancient Malla dynasty (12th-17th century). Rumoured to possess the largest private collection of wooden carvings in the world, the hotel also has an on-site wood workshop teaching young craftsmen the ancient, now-rare Newari carving skills. Delve into a world of luxury at Dwarika’s which features 83 luxurious rooms and suites, five restaurants, yoga and fitness centre, huge library, pool, meeting rooms, a business centre, and even a spa.
The Dwarika's Hotel
2.95 km (1.9 mi) from Garden of Dreams
8. The Malla Hotel (from USD 124)
The centrally located Malla Hotel is within walking distance of all that is best in Kathmandu, including the Narayanhiti Palace Museum. The huge property features 119 luxurious rooms equipped with individual climate control, a premier on-site restaurant and luxury bar serving the choicest food and drinks, a business centre and meeting room, a health club, a wonderful swimming pool, a beautifully maintained garden, and even a sauna and a hot tub on the premises, with the additional advantage of being well-sheltered from the incessant traffic noise of the city despite being centrally located.
The Malla Hotel
348 meters (0.3 ft) from Garden of Dreams
9. Hyatt Regency Kathmandu (from USD 110)
Till date, the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu remains a preeminent, international luxury resort in Kathmandu and is a familiar delight for travellers to the city. The hotel is built on a sprawling 37 acres (14 hectares) of land and is located hardly 10 minutes from the stunning UNESCO heritage site of Boudhanath Stupa, which is the holiest Tibetan Buddhist place outside of Tibet. Eight suites, 280 guest rooms, a downstairs spa, numerous dining areas, a beautifully designed lobby, gym, swimming pool and the likes make it one of the best familiarly luxurious properties in the city.
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu
3.94 km (2.5 mi) from Garden of Dreams
10. Radisson Hotel Kathmandu (from USD 85)
Breakfast buffet with good selection, personalized food options, and excellent dining staff
Reasonable pricing for amenities offered, but improvements needed for value
Centrally located, but some guests found it a bit far from key attractions
Varied amenities including pool, gym, spa, and personalized service
While it isn’t a locally owned boutique hotel, the Radisson does feature a unique rooftop outdoor pool and treadmills offering spectacular views of the mountains in the Kathmandu Valley and the city, including the Swayambhunath Stupa. The Radisson is also perfect for trekkers and climbers looking for comfy options to get ready and prepared for the outdoors. 163 well-appointed, modern rooms greet you here, including deluxe rooms, club suites, and superior rooms. Grab a drink and eat delicious foreign and local cuisine at their signature Splash Bar and Grill.
Radisson Hotel Kathmandu
914 meters (0.6 ft) from Garden of Dreams
11. Gokarna Forest Resort (from USD 88)
Limited food options, below-average breakfast, and high food prices. Excellent dining experience outside.
High pricing for average amenities and food. Overpriced airport cabs.
Peaceful forest location, but bad road conditions for travel to the city center.
Spacious rooms, excellent cleanliness, and a beautiful forest setting. Needs renovation and better infrastructure.
Located around 10 km (6.2 miles) from Kathmandu, deep in the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, is the country’s top golf resort, the Gokarna Forest Resort, built in the region that was once the royal family’s hunting preserve. This luxurious rural retreat is surrounded by deer and monkey-filled forests and features wicker furniture, lending it a distinctly British colonial feel. Revel in the ultimate luxury that is the 23 rooms (premier suites, superior cottages, private, one-bedroom rooms) and the on-site resort spa, or go horse riding, mountain biking, or guided walking in the stunning Kathmandu Valley. For your showbiz fix, head to the far corner of the resort’s gardens to where a 200-year-old pipal tree stands, which was where the Keanu Reeves movie ‘Little Buddha’ was also shot.
Gokarna Forest Resort
8.28 km (5.2 mi) from Garden of Dreams
Kingly Kathmandu
Not for nothing is Kathmandu’s motto ‘My legacy, My pride, My Kathmandu’ - the former seat of the Nepalese royal kingdom is every bit regal as its rich culture and history. Explore the luxurious side of Kathmandu’s history by staying like a royal at these luxurious, five-star hotels.
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