Hotel Shanker Kathmandu: 2.0 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square

Name: Hotel Shanker
Address: Lazimpat Lazimpat, Kathmandu, 尼泊尔

Hotel Shanker Kathmandu: 2.0 km to Kathmandu Durbar Square

At a glance: 4-star · Since 1964 · Renovated 2023 · 94 rooms

Near: Garden of Dreams · 9 min walk

Guests love: Service · Location

In the heart of Kathmandu, Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage sits centrally, within a 10-minute drive of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath. Ballys Casino is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away, and the Garden of Dreams is a 9-minute walk from the door, with Skywalk Tower Kathmandu 15 minutes on foot, Ratna Park 19 minutes away, and Hanumandhoka Durbar Square a 25-minute stroll. Kathmandu Durbar Square is 2.0 km off, and Tribhuvan International Airport is nearby.

The full-service spa offers massages, body treatments, and facials. For recreation, there is an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. The Victorian property also provides complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting.

Dining options include Kailash Restaurant, one of two restaurants, plus a coffee shop/cafe for snacks, and 24-hour room service. The poolside bar and two bars/lounges are ready with refreshing drinks. A buffet breakfast is available daily.

A 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby cover business needs. Events find space in a conference center and three meeting rooms, totaling 4558 square feet (423 square meters). A roundtrip airport shuttle runs continuously, and free self parking is onsite.

The 94 individually decorated guestrooms come with refrigerators, minibars, and 24-inch LCD televisions with cable programming, plus complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Phones, laptop-compatible safes, and desks are among the conveniences.

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Check-in14:00
Check-out12:00
Front desk24 hr
Breakfast
Voltage220V
Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Deposit: No deposit required by the property.
Check-in requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Children: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Amenities

Property amenities

Barbecue facilities
Bar
Cafe
Lobby bar
Restaurant
Room service
Snack bar
Beauty and makeup
Body care
Foot bath
Hairdressing
Hiking

Room types

Double rooms
Twin rooms
King rooms
Single rooms
Family rooms
Suites
Rooms with a view

Guest reviews

4.3Very good(199)

Excellent109
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Reviews from

Remo Tazzi

5/5

Google· 4 months ago

For our 10-day stay in Kathmandu we chose the studio instead of a regular room. It was a perfect choice for us, as we had extra space and kitchenette with fridge and water kettle, which worked out great for this extended stay. Breakfast at the hotel was good and convenient. The staff was friendly and the location perfect for us: nice and quiet area, only 10-15 minutes walk from Thamel. I would definitely choose this place again.

139mamtag

5/5

Tripadvisor· 2 years ago

Cozy, comfortable and clean !! Friendly staff, beautifully decorated and on-site restaurant offered a delectable menu with a variety of options to choose from. My favorite was the Jhol Momo and Chicken Chilly with pineapple. The hotel's location was perfect, with easy access to nearby attractions and public transportation. |Overall, I had a fantastic experience at this hotel. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable stay."

Vivek Verma

5/5

Google· a month ago

Clean, well sized rooms without any complaints. But the staff here are the real stars. Birendra ji is over of the kindest human beings I have ever met. I was under very dire circumstances and Birendra ji really really helped me out immensely. I will never forget his kindness during my time of need. I hope Bhagvan blesses Birendra ji and he gets everything that he desires. Thank you Birendra ji from the bottom of my heart 🙏🏽

sonali rai

5/5

Google· 10 months ago

Two words : Excellent, comfortable. I booked 2 executive suites for myself via make my trip and my parents, the room are well maintained, squeaky clean and the staff is extremely helpful and they make sure that your stay is comfortable. The best part was airport shuttle and site seeing tour, Mr Shyam is so humble and helpful. The food is scrumptious and the quantity is also appropriate. I actually wanted my parents to try new places so i hadn't booked for lunch and dinner but the loved the place so much that they had dinner in the hotel itself everyday. If you're visiting Kathmandu I would highly recommend booking your stay here, rather than a boring, unnecessarily expensive with subpar facilities flagship hotels. The only drawback I felt was the lack of an elevator because my father has osteoarthritis, and I think that's an issue with MMT only, but again that's a personal preference only. The overall stay was very comfortable and memorable. Thank you, Hotel Heranya

Pranish Tiwari

3/5

Google· 7 months ago

Everything was good except the noise. I understand its a wooden house so even if you walk, it makes noise. But, if you pay a good amount of money for a stay, you dont want to hear a person walking up and down through stairs and making noise 5 am in the morning. Room was beautiful and so was the service. But you really need to work on those noise from the stairs.

LALIT KUMAR AGRAWAL

2/5

Google· 6 months ago

Rooms are old design, old hertiage type property, not well maintained, good staffs, foods ok, hygiene is main issue for this place. Location is easily accessible.

Binit Nepali

5/5

Google· a year ago

I had beautiful stay at this hotel during the month of October 2024, I stayed for a week. I think it deserves more than 5 stars. Since I was traveling solo, so I wanted to something quiet and safe place to stay within my economy budget and found this oasis in the hustling city of Kathmandu. I would highly recommend this place to anybody traveling solo or with your friends or partners or maybe family as well. All the staffs were very friendly including janitor lady, rooms were clean and housekeeping was on time. My personal belongings were safe and breakfast and dinner served was really fresh and great. I will stay here again if I travel to Nepal in future. Please reach out to Sunil Man Shakya if you need any help with the airport shuttle , Kudos to Mr. Sunil and his staff for managing this hotel brilliantly. Thank you Hotel Heranya for your warm hospitality. Much love from USA.

Daniel Page

5/5

Google· a year ago

The friendliness and the hospitality did it for me! A great budget option only a quick walk away from Thamel. I got really sick during my trip and the team were more than happy to help me with Panadol and water so I didn't have to go out. They went above and beyond

Where can I eat near Hotel Shanker?

You can eat well without leaving the hotel: try the Restaurant, Cafe, Lobby bar, Snack bar, or Bar for a range of meals and drinks. For a change of scene, Thamel is a short walk away and has plenty of restaurants and cafés. The Garden of Dreams is nine minutes on foot if you want a peaceful spot after a meal. For a quick bite, Nardevi Mart is also nearby. The hotel's own dining options make it easy to stay in when you prefer.

What is the area around Hotel Shanker like?

Hotel Shanker sits in Lazimpat, a calm residential quarter near several embassies, with the hotel's landscaped 4.4-acre grounds right outside your window. It is a short walk to the Garden of Dreams (9 minutes), Skywalk Tower (15 minutes), and Ratna Park (19 minutes), while Thamel's shops and Durbar Marg's restaurants are about 5 minutes away on foot or by short drive. The area feels more local than touristy, with everyday neighborhoods and green spaces nearby, yet you are close enough to Kathmandu's old town for a day of exploring. Onsite eateries like the restaurant and lobby bar mean you can settle in without leaving the building, and the surrounding streets are easy to navigate on foot for a quiet evening stroll.

How do I get to Hotel Shanker from the airport or main train station?

From Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), the hotel is about 5.6 kilometers away, a ride of roughly 20-30 minutes by taxi or pre-booked transfer. The airport is the main arrival point; there is no train station in Kathmandu itself. You can also take a taxi from Thamel Bus Stop or Shahid Gate Bus Stop if arriving by bus, as both are nearby. The hotel offers airport pickup and drop-off services, which you can arrange ahead with your flight details. Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you straight to Lazimpat.

What's there to do near Hotel Shanker in the evening?

Walk to Thamel and Durbar Marg, both close by, where shops and eateries stay lively in the evening. Closer still, Garden of Dreams is a 9-minute walk and makes a pleasant spot for an evening stroll. The hotel's own bar and lobby bar offer drinks and snacks, ideal for relaxing after dark. Thamel Bus Stop and Shahid Gate Bus Stop are nearby if you want to venture further. The area is a comfortable base for sampling Kathmandu's evening atmosphere.

Is Hotel Shanker a good base for exploring Kathmandu?

Yes, Hotel Shanker is a great base for seeing Kathmandu. Within a short walk you can reach the Garden of Dreams in 9 minutes, Skywalk Tower Kathmandu in 15 minutes, Ratna Park in 19 minutes, and Hanumandhoka Durbar Square in 25 minutes. For landmarks farther out, such as Kathmandu Durbar Square (2.0 km) or Swayambhu Mahachaitya (2.9 km), a taxi or ride-hailing service will get you there easily. From the hotel you can also join popular city tours, like a Kathmandu sightseeing trip to UNESCO World Heritage sites. The hotel is in Lazimpat, near Thamel, which keeps you close to the historic core.

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