This was just a home away from home! The manager, Dev, and his entire staff look after all the guests to the best of their ability and sometimes go above and beyond. Being in a residential area of Katmwndu, it is very quiet, and there is quite a bit of greenery around. The breakfast is fantastic, and it could be altered as per liking and taste on advance notice; the chef and his team go beyond their capabilities to see that your choice of food is prepared and served to you. All the fellow guests staying there also felt the same, so this experience is something I will cherish and will always go back to whenever I visit Nepal. I would also strongly recommend business guests and family guests experience it for themselves.

There is nothing that I disliked, actually. But if you asked me what they should add immediately, I would say a lift for elderly travelers. I heard from them that there is a provision, and it is going to be installed.

My partner and I originally booked for two nights, and ended up extending our stay! The room was neat and had lovely rice field views, and had the nicest and most consistent showers we've experienced in our whole time in Nepal. It was absolutely sweltering and the AC in the rooms, and the swimming pool were fantastic. Ultimately, we are so happy to have stayed here and are so grateful for our host Raj and his beautiful family for being so welcoming and accommodating. From treks, to lunches, and transport to and from the bus station and town, Raj organized absolutely everything for us, and everything he organized went without a hitch! We will definitely be sending our friends and family his way, if not returning ourselves in the near future! Thanks again Raj 😊

This was probably the most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed in. I was upgraded to a suite and it was absolutely luxurious. Every little detail was perfect and the staff was always so warm, welcoming, and accommodating. It was very quiet and far from anything touristy, which made it a bit hard to find but that's pretty normal for Kathmandu and someone at the front desk was happy to help give my friends directions over the phone. They let me add an extra guest one night for no extra charge, and then I had to leave early with very short notice and they got me checked out quickly.

First of all, all facilities and furnitures are stylish: good combination of traditional Newari/hindu things and modern. Very beautiful and luxury. Of course no problem with room and shower.(best during our Nepal stay) Staffs have very high hospitality. I was surprised that first morning breakfast, I dropped forks then next morning a staff remember it and serve extra ones in advance. About menu of breakfast, they can't improve better.(Check with my photo) They serve breakfast on rooftop. They helped to call taxi for us several times by using local app. (Local price.) That was very helpful. Located just next (north) district of Tamel. Though it was not hard to get to this hotel after dinner in Tamel, the hotel is surrounded local people's houses and small stores, so atmosphere is good. It was ok to walk though its dark (9:30 still there are locals shopping and chatting) but quiet area. Much more pleasant than crowded downtown area.

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We were staying with my son 10y.o one week. We enjoyed our stay very much. It feels like you came not to the hotel, but to home. Cozy atmosphere, so friendly and caring staff, always here for any requests or questions we might have. Room is cozy, everything is clean, room service is perfect. Anytime can go to eat delicious food they make in the restaurant on the terrace with nice view. I don't know what we could wanted more then this. My son had birthday and all staff and manager Dev made surprise for him, delicious cake and happy birthday song. It was so touching. Everyone who works in this hotel, from cleaning room ladies, staff in the restaurant to receptionist and manager, absolutely kind and beautiful souls. We highly recommend this place to stay in Kathmandu if you would like to feel you like a home and under good care. Anna and Misha

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The decoration and the environment at Nivas Boutique Home rivals that of higher end hotels such as Surya or Malla. This is not an overstatement. The decoration is beautiful, thoughtful, specifically in their use of wood and stone to create a feeling that matches that of buddhist temples. The location is also a bonus point, reaching Thamel in only 10 minutes walk and enjoying the night without the noise and bustle of being in the middle of the confusion.

Only improvement I would make is install heavy black out curtains. This would bring Nivas Boutique home up a further notch right there with the higher end hotels previously mentioned. Blocking light and noise for sleeping in would add much value to your recovery.

Very helpful and nice manager and staff, always smiling and willing to help. Very tastefully decorated with ornate decorations. Easily within walking distance to Thamel. The rooms were very comfortable and stylish, each with a cute balcony. Rooftop restaurant serves decent breakfast at a reasonable price. The other thing is, they don’t have a lift so that is something to bear in mind while booking, again wasn’t an issue with us.

Outside noise from the landing and streets does get into the room a bit easily, but it’s normally quite silent at night, and we are early risers, so it wasn’t an issue.

My stay at this boutique hotel has been absolutely fantastic—exactly what my travel companion and I needed. The space is spotless, and the staff are incredibly accommodating, friendly, and genuinely interested in what you’re up to. They’re always on hand to help, no matter the request. The room is comfortable, and the location is perfect—within walking distance of the hustle and bustle of Thamel, yet just far enough to ensure peace and quiet at night. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone visiting Kathmandu, whether for a short or long stay. As someone working remotely from the hotel, I’ve found the Wi-Fi fast, the food excellent, and the rooftop garden an ideal workspace with stunning views over Kathmandu. It’s been both a productive and relaxing environment. Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable!

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We stayed here for 2 nights before embarking on the Annapurna circuit trek and it was the perfect place to be comfortable and explore the city. We were close to Thamel and able to pick up last minute items. The staff were incredibly friendly, warm and helpful. They even upgraded us to the honeymoon suite which was greatly appreciated. We’re heading back there in a few days to finish up our trip before flying home again. Highly recommend if you want to stay somewhere with great staff, comfortable rooms, and a fantastic location. Also breakfast was a huge spread on their rooftop. Lovely!

Encountered multiple problems with hotels throughout Kathmandu (cockroaches, power outage, no water) when we got frustrated and switched to this hotel. Nivas boutique home has been exceptional in every aspect. It’s the cleanest hotel I’ve had in Kathmandu with the most warm and welcoming people. The customer service is top notch, the rooms are very clean and the bathrooms are nicely built and clean as well. Throughout my stay in Kathmandu this has been the best hotel I’ve encountered. I liked it so much that we booked it again when we came back to Kathmandu. There wasn’t a question, we knew we would chose this hotel as we had the best experience in it. I would definitely recommend this hotel to any foreigners.