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The Exotic House

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A dining table with plates of food, a water bottle, and a glass of juice. - The Exotic House (Kathmandu)
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, and a small wooden bench. - The Exotic House (Kathmandu)
A hallway with a central decorative bowl on a pedestal, flanked by potted plants and red brick walls. - The Exotic House (Kathmandu)
A doorway with intricate wooden carvings and lattice design, leading to a room with two wooden chairs. - The Exotic House (Kathmandu)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two wicker chairs, a stone-tiled floor, and a brick wall. - The Exotic House (Kathmandu)
Kathmandu Durbar Square is located near The Exotic House, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a hair salon. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Exotic Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom, City View

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboard, a wooden desk, a mirror, and a shelf with a plant.

Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom, City View

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboard, a wooden desk, a mirror, and a shelf with a plant.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Thamel neighborhood, The Exotic House is connected to the convention center. Notable landmarks in the area include Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath. Natural History Museum and Kathmandu Fun Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Kathmandu travel guide
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Saat Chowk, Dhobi Chaur, Thamel - 17, Kathmandu, Bagmati, 44600

What's nearby

  • A traditional temple complex with tiered roofs and intricate carvings.
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A white gazebo with columns, a staircase, and a building in the background.
    Garden of Dreams
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Intricately carved wooden doors with religious figures.
    Durbar Marg
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A golden stupa with a striped tower and colorful prayer flags against a clear blue sky.
    Swayambhunath
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Asan Bazaar
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soi 16
    1 min walk
  • Third Eye Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Himalayan Arabica Beans
    9 min walk
  • 4Stories
    9 min walk
  • Ambassador Garden Home
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Exotic Restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NPR 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1100 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NPR 10.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Exotic House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Exotic House?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Exotic House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Exotic House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of NPR 1100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Exotic House located?

Located in Thamel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kathesimbhu Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Nara Devi Temple and Temples of the Elements are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Exotic House Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great friendly hotel

The owners and staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast, pretty quiet, family atmosphere, easy walk to cool stuff. I recommend it highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at The Exotic House. Hot water, heat in the rooms. all at an affordable price. I would definitely stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sauberes Zimmer und sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Egal was für Fragen man hat, man kann sie fragen. Sie erzählen einem, was man alles unternehmen kann und helfen auch bezüglich Buchungen, falls man weiterreisen möchte. Kann man nur weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. The hotel is run by a nice, friendly family that made us feel at home. Late check in, leaving ur luggage while we were trekking - nothing was a problem. Very clean place, big room with large, exceptionaly comfy beds - hands down one of the best I have ever slept in. Walking distance to Thamel, shops and cafes nearby. Definitely a place I want to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in KTM

We had two very comfortable rooms for 3 nights, around a 10 minute walk to the heart of Thamel. The owners were very flexible when our plans changed and we asked to stay for 2 more nights. The rooms were very comfortable, recently refurbished with clean ensuites and good wifi. Each morning the owners provided a great freshly made breakfast of tea, coffee, eggs, toast and cake. The family were lovely and very hospitable. We couldn’t have asked for anymore. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place

Very pleasant and homely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value and owners who care about their guests

This is the 5th hotel of its price class I have stayed in when visiting Kathmandu over the years, and it is by far the best. Comfortable and clean!! Helpful owners and staff, homey. Brand new. The owners know how to make people comfortable and are eager and helpful to do so. They are building more rooms on the upper floors. They have great advice and connections on local tours and trekking. There's real hot water (better in the evenings), and good simple breakfasts for a nominal fee in the beautiful lobby/common area. The only thing to know is it's about a 5-minute walk outside of the main Thamel tourist district, so it's quieter but it's also a little bit removed from the action if that's your thing. I hope to stay there again and again. The beds are great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in the exotic house, Sunil and his family make you so welcome you feel like you are a family member...We will return...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019