Kathmandu Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Kathmandu cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Kathmandu, Nepal range from $3 to $92/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 110 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $3.

At $3/night and up, Kathmandu is a mid-range hostel destination in Nepal.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 51 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T21:51:50.544Z.

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Local knowledge for Kathmandu

Where to stay

Thamel is where most budget travelers land, but the southern end near Chhetrapati and Jyatha has cheaper beds and less noise than the streets around Tridevi Marg. Freak Street, down by Basantapur Durbar Square, runs about half the price per night and puts you a five-minute walk from Asan Tole, where locals actually shop.

Getting around

Use the prepaid taxi booth inside the arrivals hall at Tribhuvan Airport. Rates are fixed and posted on a board. Walk past every driver who approaches you before you reach it.
Dal bhat and momos around Asan Tole and Indra Chowk cost under 200 NPR. The same meal at a Thamel restaurant aimed at tourists runs three times that.
Book trekking permits and TIMS cards at the Nepal Tourism Board office on Bhrikuti Mandap yourself. You pay the same government rate and skip the commission a hostel fixer will add.

When to go

October and November are the priciest months, when post-monsoon skies clear and trekkers fill every dorm in Thamel. June through August, during monsoon, is when rates drop 30 to 40 percent and you can usually walk in without a reservation.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Kathmandu cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $3. Dorm beds currently range from $3 to $92/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Kathmandu?

HostelHound currently tracks 110 hostels in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Is Kathmandu affordable compared to other hostel cities in Nepal?

Kathmandu is a mid-range hostel destination in Nepal, with dorm prices starting from $3/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Kathmandu?

Thamel is where most budget travelers land, but the southern end near Chhetrapati and Jyatha has cheaper beds and less noise than the streets around Tridevi Marg. Freak Street, down by Basantapur Durbar Square, runs about half the price per night and puts you a five-minute walk from Asan Tole, where locals actually shop.

What is the best time of year to visit Kathmandu?

October and November are the priciest months, when post-monsoon skies clear and trekkers fill every dorm in Thamel. June through August, during monsoon, is when rates drop 30 to 40 percent and you can usually walk in without a reservation.