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Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale Victorian hotel, walk to Garden of Dreams

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View
Cocktail bar
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Restaurant
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29 Ward Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati
  • Popular LocationGarden of Dreams8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKathmandu Durbar Square3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPashupatinath Temple6 min drive
  • AirportKathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)21 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Concierge Service, City View

Deluxe Twin Room, Concierge Service, City View

8.6/10 Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, City View

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kathmandu

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel places you in the centre of Kathmandu, within just a 15-minute stroll of Garden of Dreams and Narayanhity Palace Museum. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, a free area shuttle and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Hotel Norbu Linka Restaur, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Jasmine Cafe and Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Thamel hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Natural History Museum.

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 8 min walk
  • Durbar Marg - 11 min walk
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 3 min drive
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive
  • Boudhanath - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Western Tandoori and Naan House - 3 min walk
  • Black Olive - 6 min walk
  • New Everest Mo:Mo: Centre - 4 min walk
  • The Kathmandu kitchen - 3 min walk
  • Gilingche Cafe - 4 min walk

About this property

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

Upscale Victorian hotel, walk to Garden of Dreams
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Norbulinka Boutique Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A free area shuttle within 30 kilometres is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kathmandu hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run films. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Kathmandu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 30 kilometres
  • Area shuttle
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NPR 800 for adults and NPR 600 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Norbu Linka Restaur
  • Jasmine Cafe and Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 2012
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • First-run films
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NPR 2000 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NPR 800 for adults and from NPR 600 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1200 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NPR 2000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Norbulinka
Hotel Norbulinka Kathmandu
Norbulinka Hotel
Norbulinka Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique
Norbulinka Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Hotel
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

As of 22 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel on 3 Jun 2024 start from NZ$73.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Norbulinka Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel.

Does Norbulinka Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Norbulinka Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 91 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Huijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff who went out of their way to correct an error made during payment during checkout. The breakfast was good & the person made and excellent cappuccino in the morning. Super convenient to thamel & would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value, Location and People
This is a great hotel nestled in a great location attached to the famous Thamel Market. Just a few minutes walk from the Kathmandu Durbar Square and walkable from many great pubs and nightlife, this hotel is a seriously great value for money. The absolute highlight of this place is IT'S AWESOME PEOPLE! super friendly and courteous staff are always ready to help you with a smile. Their restaurant has very tasty food, and I used the Hotel's very reasonable tour package to check out the great places around Kathmandu Valley and my driver was sweet and helpful. All in all, folks from Norbulinka made my Nepal visit truly memorable. Special shoutouts to Mr.Santosh & Mr.Kiran , Mr.Ganesh, Mr.Rabin
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people working here are very friendly and very accommodating to English only speakers. This place is pretty fancy for Nepal, i didnt realize that until I stayed, but it was a nice couple of days and the staff were very kind

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately very poor value. Definitely not a ‘boutique’ hotel! Hotel and room were dilapidated and generally unclean. Room smelt of faintly of cigarette smoke. Noisy concrete corridors outside the room with loud conversations and slamming doors late at night AND early in the morning. Weak tepid shower and brown water stains on bathroom floor. Room service only once during a 4 night stay. Hotel staff, although nice people, are generally disorganised and quite unprofessional. Another hotel only a few blocks away is only $10 more per night and actually very pleasant to stay at. I did not once want to spend any time at Norbulinka because it was so generally unpleasant to be there. This hotel would be okay if it was 1/2 the price being charged. Disappointing, especially considering this is not a cheap place to stay. Go elsewhere would be my advice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, courteous and professional. They went out of their way to assist me. The Manager Rabin was very kind man that runs a top shelf organization. I'm very happy and grateful with my stay. Thank you for going above and beyond in making it a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it. And Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jiban kumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Bisesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but can be better
Could have been much cleaner with newer bed sheets and towels but good staff and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't believe the pictures nor the reviews! Although the staff means well but the property is old and falling apart there was minimum hygiene precautions and things are left uncleaned. Not recommended until the owners invest in renovating the place. Ps. Most of the good reviews date back to 2014/2015 - so don't trust what the hotel is showing you as content as it's not updated. We had to cancel after our first night. Expedia talked to the hotel and we got refunded for the remaining nights (so that's the only plus).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021