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The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Garden of Dreams

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Premium Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Panoramic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Chhusya Galli, Chhusya Galli, Kathmandu, Nepal, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, 44600
  • Place, Durbar Marg
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kathmandu Durbar Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Pashupatinath Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 165 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Premium Room

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

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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Loft | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Traditional Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

Heart of Kathmandu.Within a 15-minute walk of this Thamel hotel, you'll find Garden of Dreams and Durbar Marg. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swayambhunath - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lotus Restaurant & Coffee Gallery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chikusa Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dorje Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Utse Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thamel Eco Resort - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret

3.5-star hotel near Garden of Dreams
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Only motorcycle parking is available on site, but there's also free nearby parking.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kathmandu hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • 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.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret to the airport?

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret is 3.5 mi (20-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 The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret ?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret on Nov 19, 2025 start from $43.44, 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 The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret have an airport shuttle?

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle.

Does The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret offer free breakfast?

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ballys Casino (11-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret ?

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

Is there free parking at The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret have a pool?

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret does not have a pool.

Does The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret to downtown Kathmandu?

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret is 0.8 mi away from Kathmandu.

Reviews

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lailani

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lailani

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

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel. Very beautiful and the staff were all amazing. Very helpful to all my needs and they all speak English which is a plus for me. Breakfast was amazing. Will book it again. The bed was so good too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am an incredible stay at Swarga Heritage Hotel. I was kindly upgraded to the premium Queen for my stay and it was beautifully decorated and incredibly clean. The hotel staff and the owner/architect Rahul were incredibly kind and hospitable during my stay. They helped to organize a pick up from the airport and a private tour of Kathmandu. The owner Rahul was very communicative over whatsapp and helped me to find great restaurants and sights to see around the city. They also offer a fantastic breakfast in the mornings as well. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning, I can't recommend this place enough and am looking forward to returning during future visits in Kathmandu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay! The staff were wonderful, and the location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was awesome - within walking distance to many things. Very clean, great breakfast, and the staff was so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

I

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

great

Amazing stay! Clean, peaceful, and full of charm. Rahul was a great host. 10/10 — highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel-Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked here again after decided to prolong my stay in Thamel. Beautiful place, cozy, good breakfast and staff service, perfect location to sleep at night yet be close enough to walk to the busy streets for dinner or shopping. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel-Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy place to stay, nice location. The hotel is beautiful inside and out. The included coffee and breakfast was very good, Service from the staff was top notch! Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, excellent, EXCELLENT stay. The staff were overwhelmingly hospitable and professional. The location is great in terms of accessibility and privacy. The street is always peaceful, which makes for a seamless sleep despite being in the thick of Thamel. When I return, there is no question I will stay again at Swarga Heritage Hotel! Thanks for making my four night stay so special.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The owner started reaching out once I booked the hotel. Days before my arrival there were multiple arounds of helpful information. I also booked the driver service with them. I felt welcomed upon arrival and the staff were all eager to help. The tour guide I hired through them was certified national Guide that can speak multiple languages. I used him for all my tours. I feel I can communicate with the owner any needs and he will accommodate me. My trip to Nepal has been such a pleasure due to the hotel. My daughter loves the breakfast here. And shopping and other restaurants are all so close!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic hotel in the heart of Kathmandu. Could not fault the service and overall experience. It is a tranquil haven in the busyness of Kathmandu. Perfect location and easy walking distance from the Durbar. Breakfast was also delicious. Could not recommend staying here enough.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boon Larp

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

Fantastic experience

The rooms were beautifully furnished with local handicrafts and everything was very comfortable! The breakfast was also excellent !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine, salt lake city

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Népal is my 81 country to visit and Swarga boutique hotel is definitely in the top 10 hotels I have stayed. Not only it is absolutely beautiful, very nicely curated ( my daughter is an interior designer and loved it) but the kindness of the owner, of the staff they went the extreme extra mile to make it an absolute amazing experience for us! They helped us with everything ( mistake in reserving, problem with luggage… you name it) they couldn’t have been kinder. The breakfast was also fantastic( choice of Nepalese, American etc) so if I ever came back to Nepal I would definitely return here!! Thank you soooo much for treating us so well!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a charm. The well thought out and cozy rooms, cafe all works for your inner self! I have loved the coffee here. An additional bonus to an already enchanted self.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine, salt lake city

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

Excellent value, central hotel with a personl feel

We returned to the Swarga after staying at other bigger hotels and immediately enjoyed the more personal feel of a smaller hotel. The interior with genuine Nepalese artefacts and the delightful courtyard for breakfast make for a charming and relaxing ambiance. The excitement of old Kathmandu is just around the corner, yet the hotel itself is an oasis of calm and quiet. The staff are very pleasant and helpful. We would certainly return here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

Excellent value, smaller hotel in central location

Charming, small scale authentic hotel; welcoming, helpful staff, very clean, very good breakfast. Will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel nestled in the heart of Thamel (the tourist district). Very walkable to great restaurants and the owner Rahul helped give me multiple suggestions for food and tour guides. Staff was extremely nice and helpful as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gopi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
GREAT RECEPTION SERVICE . NICE TO BE WELCOMED INTO WHAT WAS ONCE A FAMILY’S HOME.. Lot of noise around the property but we slept through . Located within walking distance of various traditional cuisines and wonderful nepalian architecture.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful comfortable place - super friendly staff and wonderful breakfast. Best cappuccino!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. The communication and assistance was above and beyond. Rahul sent a lot of helpful information ahead of time and was able to help arrange us a driver day of to take us around the sites. The breakfast food and espresso drinks were delicious and you can feel the culture in the rooms itself. We loved our stay here and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you were considering booking, don’t even second-guess it. I stayed for one night upon arriving to Kathmandu and cannot recommend it highly enough. I was traveling from the United States to Nepal for the first time and Rahul was in contact with me for multiple days before my arrival and arranged for a driver to pick me up at the airport. The actual hotel is beautiful, super clean, and the staff is amazingly helpful and friendly. The heritage breakfast and cappuccino was excellent, especially when you get to enjoy it in the courtyard. I will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhavini

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Swarga Heritage Hotel in Thamel was absolutely exceptional. The rooms were beautifully designed, blending modern comfort with traditional Nepalese charm, making every moment spent in them feel special. The staff at Swarga was attentive and genuinely helpful, going out of their way to ensure I had everything I needed for a perfect stay. The atmosphere was incredibly relaxing, a peaceful oasis in the heart of bustling Thamel. The hotel's cafe opens into the courtyard and deserves a special mention—it quickly became one of my favorite spots! The cappuccino was, without a doubt, the best I think I've ever had, and the entire breakfast menu offered delicious options. I highly recommend Swarga Heritage Hotel to anyone seeking a high-quality, serene, and thoroughly enjoyable stay in Kathmandu.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024