Kathmandu Durbar Square
Sleep behind carved windows older than most nations, wake to temple bells, and step straight out onto the royal square.
Welcome home
For more than three centuries this house has belonged to the Manandhar family. Today its rooms are open to travellers who want to feel Kathmandu, not just see it: hand-carved timber, warm brick, hot water drawn from a traditional well, and a family who will greet you by name.
Some of our windows and doors are over 800 years old. Much of the furniture is made from reclaimed wood. Nothing here was built to look heritage. It simply is.
Rooms & apartments
Our largest rooms. Exposed beams, polished timber floors, thangka paintings and a sitting corner by the carved window.
Warm brick, glowing niches and traditional Newari furniture. A calm, well-priced base for exploring the old city.
Built in the traditional style, with its own dining space and a compact kitchen. Made for slow travel, writers and long visits.
A self-contained studio under the old roof beams, with everything you need to live like a local for weeks at a time.
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Rates in US dollars, subject to 10% service charge and 13% VAT. Prices can change by season — we always confirm before you pay.
Our story
This was the home of the late Dr. Dwarika Prasad Manandhar, a physician who gave his life to the health of his community. When the family restored the house, they did it the old way: Newari brickwork, hand-carved windows and doors, and building materials around 500 years old.
Not built as a hotel, but opened as a home — so travellers can live Newari traditions, not just watch them.
The house carries his name, and the family still welcomes every guest — from the first cup of tea to a farewell many guests say they never forget.
years — the oldest carved windows and doors, saved and restored by hand.
years the Manandhar family has lived in this house on the square.
years of Newar culture in the valley, alive in our festivals, food and craft.
Our facade · Maru PyaphalDine & do
Simple, honest Newari hospitality. Ask at reception and we’ll arrange it.
Mornings
A traditional spread of beaten rice, spiced potatoes, egg and pickles, served by the window with the pagodas outside. Booking.com guests rate our breakfast exceptional.
Evenings
Dal bhat, seasonal curries and family recipes from our in-house kitchen, served in the old dining room.
Anytime
Sit among the flowerpots, watch the light change across the temple roofs, and let the square come to you.
Your neighbourhood
Kathmandu Durbar Square has been the heart of the city for centuries. During the jatras the music, dancing and chariots pass right by our door — and our guests are welcome to join in.
The nine-storey tower, palace courtyards and the city’s best people-watching.
Home of the Living Goddess, with its famous carved courtyard.
The old royal palace and museum, guarded by the red-robed monkey god.
Old-city markets, spice stalls and the 1970s hippie trail.
Cafés, gear shops and nightlife, through the old bazaar lanes.
Chhen Circle · Guest rewards
Our free rewards card lives on your phone. Every night you stay — or every dinner at the house — earns a stamp. No app, no points maths.
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In the house
Monthly & yearly stays
Our apartments are let by the night, the month or the year — ideal for researchers, volunteers, writers and anyone who wants Kathmandu to become home.
Guest reviews
Real reviews from guests on Booking.com and Tripadvisor, in brief. Tap a score to read them all.
Great staff and an authentic, beautiful house, with a gate from the garden straight onto Durbar Square.
Six nights here as a family: clean, quiet rooms in the heart of the square, and the momos were a highlight.
A very big room facing the inner courtyard, and a rare silent night in a city that never sleeps.
The best location, and the owners went out of their way to help when he fell ill during the stay.
A fantastic spot beside Durbar Square, incredibly helpful staff, good breakfasts and a large, comfortable room.
Warm hosts in an authentic Newari house: part homestay, part boutique hotel.
Reviews are shortened and paraphrased from public guest reviews; scores as shown on each site in October 2026.