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Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Garden of Dreams

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
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Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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29 Ward Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati
  • Popular LocationGarden of Dreams8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKathmandu Durbar Square3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPashupatinath Temple6 min drive
  • AirportKathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)21 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Concierge Service, City View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room, Concierge Service, City View

  • 210 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, City View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, City View

  • 440 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

  • 210 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

Central Kathmandu getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Thamel hotel, you'll find Garden of Dreams and Narayanhity Palace Museum. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 8 min walk
  • Durbar Marg - 11 min walk
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 3 min drive
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive
  • Boudhanath - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Western Tandoori and Naan House - 3 min walk
  • Black Olive - 6 min walk
  • New Everest Mo:Mo: Centre - 4 min walk
  • The Kathmandu kitchen - 3 min walk
  • Gilingche Cafe - 4 min walk

About this property

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

4-star Victorian hotel near Garden of Dreams
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Norbulinka Boutique Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A free area shuttle within 30 kilometers is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kathmandu hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kathmandu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 30 km
  • Area shuttle
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NPR 800 for adults and NPR 600 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NPR 2000 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NPR 800 for adults and NPR 600 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1200 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NPR 2000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Norbulinka
Hotel Norbulinka Kathmandu
Norbulinka Hotel
Norbulinka Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique
Norbulinka Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Hotel
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Norbulinka Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel is 3.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel on May 16, 2024 start from $34.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Norbulinka Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of NPR 1200 per vehicle.

Does Norbulinka Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NPR 800 for adults and NPR 600 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ballys Casino (3-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Norbulinka Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Norbulinka Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel is home to Hotel Norbu Linka Restaur, which features international cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Norbulinka Boutique Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Norbulinka Boutique Hotel to downtown Kathmandu?

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Kathmandu.

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 91 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Huijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff who went out of their way to correct an error made during payment during checkout. The breakfast was good & the person made and excellent cappuccino in the morning. Super convenient to thamel & would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value, Location and People
This is a great hotel nestled in a great location attached to the famous Thamel Market. Just a few minutes walk from the Kathmandu Durbar Square and walkable from many great pubs and nightlife, this hotel is a seriously great value for money. The absolute highlight of this place is IT'S AWESOME PEOPLE! super friendly and courteous staff are always ready to help you with a smile. Their restaurant has very tasty food, and I used the Hotel's very reasonable tour package to check out the great places around Kathmandu Valley and my driver was sweet and helpful. All in all, folks from Norbulinka made my Nepal visit truly memorable. Special shoutouts to Mr.Santosh & Mr.Kiran , Mr.Ganesh, Mr.Rabin
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people working here are very friendly and very accommodating to English only speakers. This place is pretty fancy for Nepal, i didnt realize that until I stayed, but it was a nice couple of days and the staff were very kind

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately very poor value. Definitely not a ‘boutique’ hotel! Hotel and room were dilapidated and generally unclean. Room smelt of faintly of cigarette smoke. Noisy concrete corridors outside the room with loud conversations and slamming doors late at night AND early in the morning. Weak tepid shower and brown water stains on bathroom floor. Room service only once during a 4 night stay. Hotel staff, although nice people, are generally disorganised and quite unprofessional. Another hotel only a few blocks away is only $10 more per night and actually very pleasant to stay at. I did not once want to spend any time at Norbulinka because it was so generally unpleasant to be there. This hotel would be okay if it was 1/2 the price being charged. Disappointing, especially considering this is not a cheap place to stay. Go elsewhere would be my advice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, courteous and professional. They went out of their way to assist me. The Manager Rabin was very kind man that runs a top shelf organization. I'm very happy and grateful with my stay. Thank you for going above and beyond in making it a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it. And Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jiban kumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Bisesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but can be better
Could have been much cleaner with newer bed sheets and towels but good staff and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't believe the pictures nor the reviews! Although the staff means well but the property is old and falling apart there was minimum hygiene precautions and things are left uncleaned. Not recommended until the owners invest in renovating the place. Ps. Most of the good reviews date back to 2014/2015 - so don't trust what the hotel is showing you as content as it's not updated. We had to cancel after our first night. Expedia talked to the hotel and we got refunded for the remaining nights (so that's the only plus).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021