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Hotel Vajra

3.0 star property
Kathmandu hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Interior detail
Desk, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Desk, bed sheets

Small Standard Room.

Highlights

Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Bijeswari, Swayambhu, Kathmandu

What's nearby

  • Swayambhunath - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Garden of Dreams - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Durbar Marg - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 8 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitho Restaurant, Thamel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Himalayan Arabica Beans - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lamee Coffee Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KungFu Noodles Works - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Yangling Tibetan Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vajra

Located just 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport, Hotel Vajra offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge, and a garden are other features.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 55 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time ends: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NPR 1500 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NPR 1500 per stay

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Vajra Kathmandu
Hotel Vajra
Vajra Kathmandu
Vajra Hotel Kathmandu
Hotel Vajra Hotel
Hotel Vajra Kathmandu
Hotel Vajra Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Vajra offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Vajra does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Vajra?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Vajra?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Vajra?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NPR 1500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Vajra?
Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Vajra?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ballys Casino (2-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Vajra and nearby?
Hotel Vajra has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Vajra?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Explore.
What's the area around Hotel Vajra like?
Hotel Vajra is a short 15-minute walk from Swayambhunath and 16 minutes' walk from Basantapur.

Hotel Vajra Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful tranquil place
Denise, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel is an oasis from the madness of the Kathmandu streets and traffic. It has lovely buildings, beautiful gardens and a calm aura. Highly recommended
Quentin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Space Calm & a Creative Atmosphere in the city!
This hotel is made for creatives and artists who want a quiet place to stay with spacious rooms, while also being in the heart of the city. Its a beautifully built hotel with some amazing wood carving, and a wonderful spacious feel while walking through the interiors especially the restaurant. The gardens and patio are beautiful with many seating areas. You won’t find flat screen tvs here but you will find a good writing desk and excellent wifi. The bathroom was clean but could do with a little interior design sparkle. The food was excellent, and the owner and all the other staff were very helpful and interesting to converse with.
Anita, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ther was no WiFi in the room
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

i have visited Hotel Vajra since 2013. It is one of the most reliably safe and restful places in Kathmandu and a great location point for wandering and exploration. It is western-friendly but very very local. Amazing rooftop vistas and meditation Pagoda. Highest recommendation!
James, 7-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Architecture is very good
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most peaceful hotel in the Kathmandu valley. Beautiful architecture and grounds. Very friendly staff.
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The natural gardens, the polite attentive staff and yoga room!
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Vajras is the most restful and quiet hotel in the area. i have visited Hotel Vajra since 2013 and every time i do, i find the staff is super friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean and modest, and the grounds are impeccable. Though it is a relatively recent construction, the attention to cultural accuracy in the details and styling feels authentic. There is ample space on ground for impromptu meetings, a well-appointed theater space, an amazing roof-top meditation room, and a library of ancient nepali texts. Extremely reasonable rates!
4-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

A beautiful place but limited upkeep and it was cold in the room. Staff is wonderful and very responsive in trying to help make stay more comfortable.
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Favorite hotel in Kathmandu
It’s a wonder Heritage hotel with a beautiful garden and excellent staff Very reasonable price and a rare find.
Monica, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

I like the traditional but modernized Nepalse building style of the hotel building. The on-site restaurant is very convenient and provides good food at any time. The hotel is outside of Thamel in 10 minutes walking distance, so does Swajambu, the Monkey Temple. Staying there feels like Nepal and a safe and quiet retreat at the same time.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We've stayed there each visit to NEPAL for the paste 5 years. we love the growth and green around surrounding uo,
Dr.Joan, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful traditional hotel in the best part of town, amazing garden, friendly staff....would come again and again :)
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful old hotel full of personality and charm. The gardens are a delight and the old wood and Tibetan carpets a pleasure to live with.
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional Tibetan-style with lovely garden
We love the Tibetan style of the Varja and have stayed there several times. It’s peaceful green setting is an oasis in dusty Kathmandu and the rooftop is lovely for views. The staff are not highly attentive but are relaxed and pleasant. The Varja is an experience.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good for What it is.
The hotel is rather quaint and has potential but it is just a bit out of the centre. Some people might not mind and although it is outside of the centre I didn't feel threatened or unsafe walking home at night and I am an elderly female.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heritage Hotel Oasis
Great ambiance heritage hotel and a real escape from the craziness of KTM.
T, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Unique quiet place, in the mist of chaos
This hotel is beautiful on the outside, and also on many places on the inside. There is a beautiful sense of architecture and old fashion Nepalese building of carved wood. The whole structure is made of brick, and inside are beautiful marble stone floors and stairs. If you can, avoid room 501 (New wing) - it is located on the ground floor, it was dark, and smelly. The toilet smelled, and the bedding smelled of mildew. We obtained a room one floor above and that was satisfactorily clean, and it smelled fresh. In both room however the bedding was quite hard, both mattresses and pillows. Other than that it was a nice room. Breakfast is not included, and unless you get the buffet it can be a bit chaotic. The personnel is doing its best, and it is amazing how they can manage to do the accounting for each room in a group context, considering the orders flying left and right! Breakfast buffet is 750 Roupies, and unless you eat very very little, it is work paying for that than asking for individual plates (which the personnel will create at the Buffet itself!) The personnel is doing its best, and we were grateful for that.
forjys, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful and central hotel in Kathmandu
This hotel was very nice and in a very good location. The staff was super kind. The highlight of this hotel is definitely the rooftop view! I would definitely recommend this hotel. However, if you’re lookjng for more of a youth hostel experience where you get to meet a bunch of backpackers, I would go to Alobar1000.
Dom, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel with a charming traditional Nepalese flair.
I staid at the Vajra hotel more than 10 times since the early 90ies. It hasn't changed much since. I like the traditional style and the atmosphere of the buildings and the garden. The bathrooms in the older main building deserve a little up-grade and modernization. The staff is very helpful. We came back a few days earlier than planned from our Kanchenjunga trek. We had decided to use the time and visit Chitwan National Park. But we needed one night to stay in Kathmandu. The hotel was fully booked and we didn't have a reservation; so, the management proposed to let us use the library for one night. We found that very accommodating. The restaurant serves a modestly priced, decent breakfast and reliably good meals for lunch and dinner. We will come back again.
Reinhold, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Vajra Hotel: the best of Kathmandu
Vajra is a wonderful old-style Kathmandu hotel. Simple, clean, friendly, with great access to sites and sounds of the city. No extra fancy amenities, but that is fine and the rates can't be beat.
Sara, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Advise no one book vajra
I do not like to remember the terrible bad time and experience I had.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice - great service
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great value and quiet
The room with shared toilets/showers was small and cosy with nice windows. Excellent value for the price. Good views from the rooftop. Food and drink is expensive if you are on a budget, but there are options nearby and the main town area is only about 10-15 min walk away.
Verified Hotels.com guest review