Budget Hostels from S$8

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for sightseeing. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the gardens create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options get the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: Thamel Hotel & Spa - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Kwabahal Boutique hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Property features include 2 restaurants, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Holiday Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Flying Yak Hotel - Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Nepalaya Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers, TVs and free Wi-Fi.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Kathmandu, one of Expedia’s 23 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually June and May, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 11°C. The rainiest months in Kathmandu are July, August, June and September, with each month seeing an average of 658 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Kathmandu. Get out into nature with places such as Garden of Dreams, Chobhar Caves and Siddha Pokhari. Cultural attractions include National Museum of Nepal, Bodhnath Stupa and Siddhartha Art Gallery. Visit landmarks such as Narayanhity Palace Museum, Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) and Freak Street.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Kathmandu on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.), 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away from the city centre.