The Best Hotels Closest to Swayambhunath in Kathmandu - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a decorative ceiling, and a view into a room with shelves.

A modern bar area with patterned seating and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central seating area with orange sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative rug. There are potted plants and a large lamp.

A swimming pool with a wooden fence and palm trees, and the word "ZING" on the fence.

1. Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

Kalimati, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Deepak

Rp1.519.970

Rp1.751.917 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A person in a swimming pool with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a balcony with a city view, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a brick wall, wooden beams, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

2. Divine Kathmandu Hotel

Thamel, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Thupten

Rp567.723

Rp705.679 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A courtyard with a tree, a brick wall, and a wooden gate.

A narrow alleyway with a red carpet leading to a building entrance, surrounded by trees and a brick wall.

A wooden table with four plates of breakfast food, a glass of red juice, and potted plants.

A double bed with white linens and red and black pillows, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with two water bottles.

3. Nepali Heritage Hotel

Thamel, 1.7 km from Swayambhunath

Nicole

Rp482.496

Rp599.742 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A well-lit garden with a variety of tropical plants and a brick building with a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a decorative wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern hotel lobby with a central buffet area, pendant lighting, and potted plants.

A lush indoor garden with various tropical plants and a wooden fence.

4. Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

Thamel, 1.7 km from Swayambhunath

robinson

Rp1.366.685

Rp1.698.790 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A cozy indoor space with a staircase, potted plants, and shelves with various items.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A cozy indoor courtyard with a brick wall, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

5. Gurung's Home

1.7 km from Swayambhunath

Anonymous traveller

Rp85.458

Rp258.221 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel entrance with a checkered floor, outdoor seating area with chairs, and large windows with interior lighting.

A modern kitchen with a green sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and green chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a plant in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a computer, and a red telephone. There are framed pictures on the wall and a plant in the corner.

6. Nova Tara Hotel Kathmandu

Thamel, 1.9 km from Swayambhunath

William

Rp815.598

Rp1.013.731 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central archway, and potted plants.

A traditional four-poster bed, a daybed, and a small table with a lamp in a room with exposed wooden beams and a tiled floor.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sofa, and a large mural depicting a mountainous landscape.

A restaurant with exposed wooden beams, brick walls, and tiled flooring. There are tables and chairs arranged for dining.

7. Hotel Ganesh Himal

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

Shara

Rp358.892

Rp446.156 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, and a small wooden bench.

A hallway with a central decorative bowl on a pedestal, flanked by potted plants and red brick walls.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two wicker chairs, a stone-tiled floor, and a brick wall.

A doorway with intricate wooden carvings and lattice design, leading to a room with two wooden chairs.

8. The Exotic House

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

Paula

Rp997.011

Rp1.126.622 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A traditional building with ornate black doors, a red brick facade, and potted plants in front.

A traditional room with a wooden sofa set, a small table with a basket and vase, and a window with patterned shutters.

A spacious lobby with wooden furniture, a staircase, and a brick wall.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a bed with red bedding, a sofa set, and a small table.

9. Nivas Boutique Home

1.5 km from Swayambhunath

Azim

Rp906.403

Rp1.126.658 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A rooftop pool with a cityscape view at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a TV on the wall, and a view of the city at night.

An outdoor patio with a gazebo, seating area, and a bar.

A modern hotel room with a stone wall, a large bed, a sitting area, and a bathtub with rose petals.

10. Arushi Boutique Hotel

Thamel, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Krishna

Rp768.667

Rp1.297.762 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door with an ornate handle, and a decorative wall piece.

A rooftop terrace with seating, a table, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

11. Himalayan Ghar

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

Kira

Rp569.692

Rp643.752 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and flowers, a brick building, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a table with a bottle and glass, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a staircase leading to the lobby, and potted plants.

12. DOM Himalaya Hotel

Chhetrapati, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Glen

Rp977.171

Rp1.104.203 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, surrounded by a brick building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A brick structure with three Buddha statues.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A room with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and a window with a bench.

13. Hotel Vajra

1.1 km from Swayambhunath

Ann

Rp715.391

Rp889.231 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a building through the window.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a bar area with a piano.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in TV.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door leading to a parking area. There are potted plants and a blue scooter parked outside.

14. Hotel Abi International

Thamel, 1.7 km from Swayambhunath

Matías

Rp356.031

Rp402.345 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A courtyard with a central garden, outdoor seating, and a restaurant area.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk labeled 'BELL DESK', and a chandelier.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, featuring a view of greenery and brick walls.

A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a large window with a city view, a fireplace, and a seating arrangement.

15. Hotel Moonlight

Thamel, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Mehmet Rifat

Rp1.268.728

Rp1.577.014 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An indoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A corridor with ornate ceiling decorations and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

16. Mila Hotel

Thamel, 1.7 km from Swayambhunath

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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden flooring, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A bird sanctuary with a pond, rocks, and a wooden fence.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

17. Kathmandu Suite Home

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

YUZO

Rp720.027

Rp813.631 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled floor and a view of mountains in the background.

A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, multiple dining tables with chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Christmas tree.

18. Beautiful Kathmandu Hotel

Thamel, 1.6 km from Swayambhunath

Corey

Rp712.115

Rp885.158 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A round wooden table with breakfast items, including eggs, tomatoes, and a coffee pot.

A rooftop pool with clear blue tiles, surrounded by white pillars, and offering a view of a cityscape and mountains in the distance.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a black sink, and a shower area.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are wooden bookshelves with framed pictures and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

19. Ambassador Garden Home

Thamel, 1.9 km from Swayambhunath

Jonathan

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a balcony with plants, and a view of the cityscape.

A hallway with large windows, a brick wall, and a decorative black frame.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a nightstand, a desk, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, two pendant lights, and a decorative wooden panel with a geometric pattern in the background.

20. Timber House by Tara Group

Thamel, 1.8 km from Swayambhunath

Jeffrey

Rp845.819

Rp1.051.283 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Swayambhunath

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu	9.6 Exceptional 105 reviews	View
Divine Kathmandu Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Nepali Heritage Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard	9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews	View
Gurung's Home	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Swayambhunath Hotel Reviews

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel. Staff could not have been more friendlier and helpful. Excellent amenities, clean and well maintained."

Oasis Kathmandu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location of this hotel is optimal for those interested in exploring what the city has to offer. Every member of the staff was so kind, helpful, and accommodating over the course of my stay. My room was the perfect size and the bed perfectly firm. Should I return to Kathmandu I would plan to stay again."

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Vajra

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place to stay in Kathmandu. Super unique and peaceful place. Rooms and whole hotel is very nice and clean."

Central Courtyard - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café

10/10 Excellent

"Once we found the hotel- it was great. Super nice staff and breakfast was served from 6:30am - 2:30pm!! Great breakfast and nice air conditioned room."

Hotel Mulberry

8/10 Good

"Large room, right in the heart of Thamel, walking to everything. Breakfast had good variety. Happy for good laundry service, very fast and great price. Excellent and smiling staff. Lots of trekking groups leaving their bags together, so apparently a popular place!"

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean modern property well located with great facilities and a good breakfast I only stayed 2 nights but really enjoyed it"

Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

8/10 Good

"Everything in the Hotel was great! Breakfast had a big variety of food. All the areas at the Hotel are well maintained. Staff is friendly and always ready to help."

Other attractions near Swayambhunath

Stupa Platform

Learn about the local history of Kathmandu with a stop at Stupa Platform. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

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Statue of Peace

Find out about the history of Kathmandu with a stop at Statue of Peace. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

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Natural History Museum

6.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kathmandu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

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Military Museum

You can study the exhibits at Military Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kathmandu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

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National Museum of Nepal

8.6/10 (24 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Nepal, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kathmandu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

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Nara Devi Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

Nara Devi Temple is just one of the places to see in Kathmandu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

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Kasthamandap

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of Kathmandu when you stop by Kasthamandap. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

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Maju Deval

Learn about the local history of Kathmandu when you take a trip to Maju Deval. Wander the picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Swayambhunath?

Swayambhunath is located in a culturally rich area of Kathmandu known for its picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 75 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Swayambhunath?

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Swayambhunath. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel Yak & Yeti and Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Swayambhunath?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Swayambhunath.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Swayambhunath, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Swayambhunath.

What can I see and do near Swayambhunath?

Study the collections at National Museum of Nepal, Patan Museum or Natural History Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Freak Street, Narayanhity Palace Museum and Pashupatinath Temple to learn a bit about the area. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Kathmandu Fun Park, Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree) and Patan Zoo.

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Our top choices for Swayambhunath hotels

1. Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

2. Divine Kathmandu Hotel

3. Nepali Heritage Hotel

4. Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

5. Gurung's Home

6. Nova Tara Hotel Kathmandu

7. Hotel Ganesh Himal

8. The Exotic House

9. Nivas Boutique Home

10. Arushi Boutique Hotel

11. Himalayan Ghar

12. DOM Himalaya Hotel

13. Hotel Vajra

14. Hotel Abi International

15. Hotel Moonlight

16. Mila Hotel

17. Kathmandu Suite Home

18. Beautiful Kathmandu Hotel

19. Ambassador Garden Home

20. Timber House by Tara Group

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Top Swayambhunath Hotel Reviews

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

Oasis Kathmandu Hotel

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

Hotel Vajra

Central Courtyard - Heritage Hötel & Artisan Café

Hotel Mulberry

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel

Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard

Other attractions near Swayambhunath

Stupa Platform

Statue of Peace

Natural History Museum

Military Museum

National Museum of Nepal

Nara Devi Temple

Kasthamandap

Maju Deval

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