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Written by Lorraine Aust, Santosh Thapa
11/08/2025
Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz, Pexels
Bhaktapur provides budget-friendly accommodation options, including a dedicated hostel for backpackers and welcoming guesthouses, fostering opportunities for cultural immersion and low-key social connections.
1. Hostel Swastik
Type: Hostel
Upon arrival, one discovers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for meeting fellow travelers. The hostel features comfortable common areas, including a movie room, and an outdoor bar and dining area, facilitating relaxed social interaction. The staff are notably friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive and inclusive vibe.
2. New Shiva Guest House
Type: Guesthouse
This family-operated guesthouse offers a warm and inviting environment, making guests feel like family rather than just visitors. It is a suitable option for budget travelers seeking comfortable and safe accommodation, with opportunities for quiet interaction with the local family running the establishment. The rooms come with private bathrooms and balconies, some offering views of local landmarks.
At TFA Travel we believe in travel for all. Our mission is to enable people to explore the world as easily as possible without having to pay a travel agent a huge commission.
Our typical audience are those that want to see something new and get involved with authentic experiences of a country. Whether you are a backpacker, solo traveller, solo female traveller, straight or LGBTQ+ couple, family, you will find local and authentic experiences here.