This a family-run hotel. Guest are given personal attention so it's ideal for the solo traveller needing help with taxis and bus reservations. The hotel overlooks Pimbahal pokari - a pond next to a Buddhist stupa. It's a lovely view, with plenty of activity to observe. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace and guests can use the kitchen for other meals.

There's no lift, so it can be pretty tiring getting up to the top floors. Help was provided for luggage though.

I spent three wonderfully warm and pleasant nights here. Shailendra and his wife were gentle and kind, treating me like a dear elder and a long-lost friend. I cherished the breakfast time every morning. They welcomed me like family. Sitting by the balcony, savoring the delicious breakfast they prepared, watching the view, listening to the birds sing, and sharing unhurried conversations—this was exactly the meaning of my trip. Walking out from the hotel, there are many cafés nearby. A little further, you’ll find bookstores, supermarkets, and the beautiful traditional architecture of Patan. Compared to other areas of Kathmandu, Patan feels more peaceful and perfect for leisurely strolls. As a woman traveling alone, I felt very safe here. This place has left me with beautiful memories of Kathmandu. May we all enjoy life to the fullest in our own corners of the world. See you again.

This is the perfect place to stay in Patan, which BTW is much better than Kathmandu/Thamel in my opinion. The view onto the water tank with the temple and the stupa next to it is breathtaking! And Shailendra and his wife are incredibly nice and friendly. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable, and you can have bottled water whenever you want from downstairs. I had the most delicious chick pea curry for breakfast in my life! I am very happy to have chosen this place.

Everything was perfect.

My room (21) was so nicely laid out and cozy. The bed, including a warmer-big plus, was fabulous. Great hot shower in a nice bathroom. The room has a view of the square and was perfect for people watching. The upper level terraces overlooking the square/pond/stupa was a very nice outdoor space for breakfast or anytime. The breakfasts are outstanding and fill you up proper for a great day of sightseeing. The host and hostess are more than congenial, willing to help with directions, getting transportation and general advice. A really lovely family.

Only problem for me was my room hotpot to make tea did not work but a community one was available in the common kitchen on 4th floor.

We stayed five nights at Tajaa Pha in Patan and this was a highlight of our trip to Nepal. The hotel is situated right in Patan and makes for a great location to start day trips to around the area - we didn't have any troubles finding taxis right outside the gates of Patan / Lalitpur. We stayed in a larger room, which was great to spread out all of our hiking gear and organize. Our room was streetside, so we heard the street sounds - bring earplugs if you're sensitive to sounds while sleeping. Shailendra was fantastic and helped us out a lot. Our flight was canceled, so he helped us modify our original booking. Breakfast was also great here - everything was freshly prepared and I was always looking forward to the changes over the days.

A picturesque, warm-hearted guesthouse with a wonderful location and kind service. Set on Pimbahal Pond, it’s both quaint and full of activity — old and new. Giving a lovely illustration of what makes Nepal so unique. The host was most kind and thoughtful. He helped make the place special. My sister had injured her leg before arriving, and the staff were incredibly helpful and flexible in taking care of her - moving her to a room on a lower floor and delivering food. A guesthouse I’d recommend to anyone who wants to get a sense for what makes Nepal, Nepal

Shailendra-ji, who manages the hotel, truly makes it a special place. Shailendra-ji is highly professional and always ready to help. The location is excellent — just a short walk from the beautiful historic centre of Patan. We warmly recommend this excellent hotel. We've attached a photo we took from the hotel’s terrace. Małgorzata and Ołena

Lovely location. Good size room and facilities. Great effort and exceptional hospitality from the owner and staff. Sheilandra made my stay at Tajaa Pha delightful. Going above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and happy. Making be a snack when I arrived late and no restaurants were open. Offering a lovely breakfast every morning on their rooftop terrace and providing a great laundry service too.

Cleanliness on the whole was good but a slight smell coming from the drain in the bathroom I think? But didn’t effect me too much

Friendly helpful interesting host and his wife was excellent cook. Good breakfast with variety. A quiet place in middle of busy noisy Kathmandu.

The rooms with courtyard view are not good. Courtyard is a messy backyard, no nice view. Bathroom is inadequate, to shower you need to stand squashed between the toilet and basin. The rooms with stupa view are lovely.

I stayed for 4 weeks from Jan-Feb while working in Patan Hospital. Shailendra was a fabulous host! Tajaa Pha felt like a home away from home. Shailendra even helped to arrange transportation for traveling I did within the Kathmandu Valley. The central location in Pimbahal is very convenient and close to both cultural sites like Patan Durbar Square and many restaurant options. Hot water was plentiful. Electric blankets available for chilly evenings. I highly recommend staying here!

Overall very happy with my stay and would recommend to those considering staying here! Be aware that laundry services are available but may return in a couple of days.