Norbu Hotel - Kathmandu

Norbu Hotel: 1.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa, serving stone-milled tsampa and Sherpa bean soup.

Location & Surroundings

Norbu Hotel is situated 1.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa, a 5-minute walk to the sacred site. The hotel is also 4.9 km from Pashupatinath and 8.4 km from Hanuman Dhoka. Tribhuvan International Airport is 3 km away, making arrival straightforward.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each room at Norbu Hotel includes a wardrobe, safety deposit box, desk, and kettle. Selected rooms offer a private balcony with garden views or views of Kathmandu. The rooms are described as super beautiful with lots of light, and the cleaning staff are incredibly good.

Dining & Culinary Experience

The hotel serves an à la carte or Asian breakfast. Owner Norbu provides stone-milled tsampa from his mother, which tastes more delicious than electric milled. The restaurant also offers momos (buffalo, chicken, or vegetable) and a bean and corn soup from Norbu's Sherpa background.

Services & Amenities

Norbu Hotel offers free private parking, a garden, and a terrace. Room service and a 24-hour front desk are available. The bar provides drinks, and the property includes non-smoking rooms and family rooms.

Guest Experience & Local Culture

Norbu Hotel is known for its personal touch: the owner's stone-milled tsampa and Sherpa bean soup are unique offerings. The staff are described as smily and kind, and the cleaning staff are incredibly good. The location away from main traffic but within walking distance of Boudha stupa adds to the quiet stay.

• Location: 1.2 km from Boudhanath Stupa, 5-minute walk
• Rooms: Private balcony with garden views or views of Kathmandu
• Dining: Stone-milled tsampa from owner's mother, Sherpa bean soup
• Services: Free private parking, family rooms, 24-hour front desk
• Unique: Momos (buffalo, chicken, vegetable) at on-site restaurant