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Gakyil

3.0 star property
Travelers savor international flavors at the on-site restaurant before stepping out to explore Bhutan's cultural landmarks just moments from this convenient hotel

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Gakyil (Thimphu)
Gakyil Hotel is a short walk from Clock Tower Square, Coronation Park, and Memorial Chorten. The on-site restaurant serves international cuisine, and the bar offers refreshing drinks. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, concierge services, and tour assistance.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Thimphu, Gakyil is in the city center. Clock Tower Square and Memorial Chorten are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coronation Park and Motithang Takin Preserve. Buddha Dordenma and Telecom Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Thimphu travel guide
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Wongzin Lam P.O. Box # 543, Thimphu, Bhutan

What's nearby

  • Coronation Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clock Tower Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Memorial Chorten
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Changlimithang Stadium
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Weekend Market
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Paro Intl. Airport (PBH)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mountain Café
    6 min walk
  • Happy Mandala Healthy Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • Zombala 2 Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Giku-Na
    9 min walk
  • The Seasons Pizzeria
    7 min walk

About this property

Gakyil

Hotel near Clock Tower Square
Located close to Coronation Park and Memorial Chorten, Gakyil provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Clock Tower, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Gakyil feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clock Tower

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (27 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Gakyil pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gakyil?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Gakyil?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Gakyil provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–10 PM on request. A fee of USD 110.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gakyil located?

Located in the heart of Thimphu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Clock Tower Square, Coronation Park, and Memorial Chorten. Motithang Takin Preserve and Buddha Dordenma are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gakyil Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wouter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, centrally located hotel. Friendly staff, good breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally'located, spacious room, one of the very few hotels of this category offering a bathtub in the bathroom, drinking water provided in glass bottles instead of plastic disposable ones
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

md

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
it was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very good location close to the clock tower. The staff were unfailingly polite, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
不丹人都很nice，前台服务员服务周到。可以远远的看到大佛，床挺舒服，洗澡是浴缸，设计不合理，水会在浴缸两侧流到地上，WIFI速度较慢。只要住在市中心晚上应该都能听到狗叫声，对狗叫声比较敏感的建议带耳塞。不过房费很便宜，也不能要求太多，总之还是比较满意。
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice experience

Very nice stay. Service n quality was more than expectation. Wish to stay again on our next visit also
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatsunori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tatsunori

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nitish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 dias seguidos sin electricidad

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018