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Gakyil

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Clock Tower Square

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A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows offering views of the street.
A multi-story building with a sign reading "Hotel Gakyi."
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a blue accent wall.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements like a chandelier and patterned walls.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Wongzin Lam P.O. Box # 543, Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Place, Clock Tower Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronation Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Chorten
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Paro Intl. Airport (PBH)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large window.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Thimphu

City center stay.With a stay at this Thimphu hotel, you'll be steps from Clock Tower Square and within a 10-minute walk of Coronation Park. Also, Memorial Chorten is within half a mile (1 km) and Motithang Takin Preserve is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Clock Tower Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Coronation Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Memorial Chorten - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Changlimithang Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Textile Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Paro Intl. Airport (PBH) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brusnika Russian Café and Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zombala 2 Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Edelweiss Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Happy Mandala Healthy Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Giku-Na - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gakyil

3-star hotel near Clock Tower Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. The business-friendly Gakyil also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Thimphu hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Gakyil offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

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
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (27 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gakyil

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Gakyil Hotel Thimpu
Gakyil Hotel
Gakyil Thimpu
Gakyil Hotel Thimphu
Gakyil Thimphu
Gakyil Hotel
Gakyil Thimphu
Gakyil Hotel Thimphu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gakyil to the airport?

Gakyil is 28.9 mi (98-min drive) away from the Paro Intl. Airport (PBH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gakyil?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gakyil on Oct 25, 2026 start from $30, including 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 Gakyil have an airport shuttle?

Gakyil offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to 10 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 50. per vehicle, one-way.

Does Gakyil offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gakyil, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Gakyil?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gakyil?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Gakyil?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gakyil have a pool?

Gakyil does not have a pool.

Does Gakyil have a restaurant?

Gakyil is home to Clock Tower, which features international cuisine.

Does Gakyil have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gakyil to downtown Thimphu?

Gakyil is 0.4 mi away from Thimphu.

Gakyil Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, centrally located hotel. Friendly staff, good breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally'located, spacious room, one of the very few hotels of this category offering a bathtub in the bathroom, drinking water provided in glass bottles instead of plastic disposable ones
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
it was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very good location close to the clock tower. The staff were unfailingly polite, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
不丹人都很nice，前台服务员服务周到。可以远远的看到大佛，床挺舒服，洗澡是浴缸，设计不合理，水会在浴缸两侧流到地上，WIFI速度较慢。只要住在市中心晚上应该都能听到狗叫声，对狗叫声比较敏感的建议带耳塞。不过房费很便宜，也不能要求太多，总之还是比较满意。
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice experience

Very nice stay. Service n quality was more than expectation. Wish to stay again on our next visit also
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 dias seguidos sin electricidad

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018