After visiting Bhaktapur, we took a bus up to see the ancient Hindu Vishnu temple Changu Narayan before it closed. It is considered to be the oldest temple in Nepal with pieces dating back to 325 A.D.

We were lucky because it had just been storming hours before but we managed to see this sunset. This overlooks the Changu village.

Warning: there seems to be a "tourist price" for these buses. We found out where everyone is charged 15-20 RPS we were charged 50. They do this because you can't understand any better. The difference in US dollars is only cents haha but still, I hate that feeling of being ripped off =S

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SAR 72 total

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

"Outside toilet and shower and very small,too expensive,slow room service if you can find someone,area really rough!!"

SAR 22 total

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12 May - 13 May

"one of the Best hostel in Thamel, i enjoy a lot my stay. All the staff are super friendly, best hospitality, neat and clean and beautiful garden "

SAR 191 total

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Fan) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Very good hostel, really enjoyed my week's stay. Great staff and had a deep tissue massage at the spa and it was amazing. Great accomadation for the price."

SAR 99 total

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2 May - 3 May

SAR 67 total

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24 May - 25 May

"Noce"

SAR 17 total

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

"We didn't stay here as theyr waa no communications at all and we couldn't find the sray at all and we were left out. So very very disappointed"

SAR 135 total

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

SAR 81 total

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12 May - 13 May

Basic Shared Dormitory | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Nice"

SAR 98 total

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2 May - 3 May

Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Great place to stay! Hot water and nice room. Helpful staff, just stayed for one night but would recommend!"

SAR 110 total

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

Deluxe Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

"I absolutely loved this hostel!! Great location, atmosphere, and staff!! Room was clean and comfortable! You may need to save a photo of this hostel on a map however, because most taxi drivers did not know where it was located. Highly recommend!!"

SAR 84 total

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5 May - 6 May

Honeymoon Suite, Terrace, Tower | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"It was a pleasant and comfortable stay. The owner Shalik and his staff are very professional and responsible to all their guest. They will do all possible things to make ur stay memorable. I stayed at the Mt. Everest room which is located at the 5th floor, very quiet and peaceful room. Despite Shalik busy schedule, he will always give u a time if u need something with regards to any advice, planning and budgeting there in kathmandu. Very accessible from the airport and what i really like is, the...

SAR 131 total

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5 May - 6 May

Standard Double or Twin Room | Mountain view

SAR 61 total

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1 May - 2 May

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

"Hot water was an issue, as was cleanliness. Location was difficult for my taxi to find"

SAR 101 total

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11 May - 12 May

"Good WiFi, good bed but no air conditioner. A bit far away from Thamel area. "

SAR 137 total

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30 Apr - 1 May

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"Staff are helpful and cheerful. The room is clean."

SAR 90 total

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5 May - 6 May

SAR 135 total

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29 Apr - 30 Apr

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5/5 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. Great staf. Good food"

A verified traveler stayed at Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

Enjoyable stay here at Nepali Heritage

" Very enjoyable 8 day stay here. Nice room with comfortable bed and good clean bathroom with excellent hot shower. Friendly helpful guys on reception. Good location on edge of Thamel district. I would recommend availing of their airport pick-up service as the hotel is not easy to find on the first visit and not signposted from the road. "

A verified traveler stayed at Nepali Heritage Hotel

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"Very well maintained property. Rooms very comfortable and clean. Only issue was at check-in. I had reserved a room for a half day as my flight left in the evening. I had my text message from the hotel stating it would be $50 extra which I agreed to. Lady at the desk had to see the text. Take a screen shot and make a phone call to get approval. Rest of the stay was fine."

A verified traveler from Bedford stayed at Aloft Kathmandu Thamel

Posted 5 days ago

5/5 Excellent

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"Well located on the edge of Thamel, the tourist area. Down a lane beside the famous Garden of Dreams and the Tibetan Restaurant Garden of Joy. Quiet. Easy access to and from the airport. Handsome, young, attentive staff. Pleasant open downstairs area with small restaurant and bar. No elevator but low rise. I enjoyed my stay of 8 nights."

A verified traveler stayed at Magnificent Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Changunarayan?

You might like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the surrounding area, which gets positive reviews from our travelers: Kathmandu Marriott Hotel - 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from the heart of Changunarayan. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this hotel.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Changunarayan?

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually June and April with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 52°F. The rainiest months in Changunarayan are July, August, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 27 inches of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Changunarayan?

Get out into nature with places like Siddha Pokhari, Buddha Peace Park, and Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Cultural attractions include Changu Museum, Living Traditions Museum, and Bodhnath Stupa. Locals like to shop at Durbar Marg and Kathmandu Civil Mall.

What's the best way to get to and around Changunarayan while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Changunarayan on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM), 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from the city center.

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Holiday Hostel

Holiday Hostel

Sara's Backpackers Hotel

Sara's Backpackers Hotel

Kwabahal Boutique hostel

Kwabahal Boutique hostel

Thamel Hotel & Spa

Thamel Hotel & Spa

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

Budget Backpackers Hostel

Budget Backpackers Hostel

Budget hostel in Thamel,Kathmandu

Budget hostel in Thamel,Kathmandu

Hotel Sohum

Hotel Sohum

Wanderthirst Hostel

Wanderthirst Hostel

Flying Yak Hotel - Hostel

Flying Yak Hotel - Hostel

Yakety Yak Hostel

Yakety Yak Hostel

Nepalaya Hostel

Nepalaya Hostel

Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd

Rambler Hostel Pvt Ltd

Sanu House Hostel & Homestay

Sanu House Hostel & Homestay

Hotel Silver Home - Hostel

Hotel Silver Home - Hostel

Aama Ghar Girls Hostel

Aama Ghar Girls Hostel

Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel

Famous House Kathmandu - Hostel

Bodhi Tree Hostel

Bodhi Tree Hostel

Rosemary Hostel

Rosemary Hostel

Hostel Swastik

Hostel Swastik

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Boudha Apart Hotel

Boudha Apart Hotel

Modern Nepalese style hotel with authentic Nepalese food!

Modern Nepalese style hotel with authentic Nepalese food!

Paru Home - Comfortable 2BHK apartment near Thamel

Paru Home - Comfortable 2BHK apartment near Thamel

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Recent reviews of Changunarayan hotels

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