Hotel Garuda was founded in the year 1989 and, since then, we have had the pleasure of serving thousands of guests - from casual travelers to famous mountaineers. Most of our patrons have come to us through word of mouth recommendation and as returning guests.

The hotel is conveniently located in Thamel, the tourist district of Kathmandu. Our "GARUDA" spirit of hospitality is reflected in the smiling faces of our friendly staff, most of whom have been with us since the inception of the hotel.

Jon Krakauer's book "INTO THIN AIR" says...
Rob Hall had booked us in at the Garuda Hotel, a friendly establishment in the heart of Thamel, Kathmandu's tourist district. The Garuda has been popular with expeditions bound for the Himalayas, and its walls were covered with signed photographs of famous alpinists who'd slept there over the years.

LONELY PLANET Travel Guidebook says...
It is good: it's well run, clean, has hot water and is excellent value……all with bathroom. There is a great view over the Thamel area from the top of this friendly hotel.

le Guide du ROUTARD says...
Chambres impeccable avec salle de bains: Tres bon service et reception accuillante qui, a tout moment, vous aidera pendant votre sejour. Agreable terrace sur le toil.

FROMMER'S Comprehensive Travel Guide NEPAL says...
Offers surprising quality at low rates. Rooms are clean and comfortable and receive daily maid service. Room service, laundry service, luggage storage and safe deposit boxes are available.

AVUI DIUMENGE (Spanish Magazine) says...
Excel-lent hotel tibeta, ben situant I centre d'operacions dela major part d'expedicions expanyoles d'escalada.

RICHTIG REISEN (Guidebook) says...
Hotel Garuda, preisswerte, bei Bergsteigern sehr beliebte Unterkunft im Stadtteil Thamel unter tibestischer Leitung, ausgesprochen freundich, Restaurant, Snacktheke mit europaischen Spezialitaten.