Hotel Friends Home – A Favorite for Families in Kathmandu
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hotel Friends Home offers 21 air-conditioned rooms, including single, twin, double, triple, and family options. Each room features soundproof walls, a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, ironing facilities, and free toiletries. The private bathrooms include showers and hairdryers. Rooms have parquet flooring, seating areas, and offer city views.
Dining & Drinks
The hotel features Friends Cafe with a bar/lounge serving local beverages and a selection of drinks. Coffee and tea are available in the common area. While specific restaurant details aren't provided, the hotel is located in Thamel, known for its diverse dining options and nightlife.
Tours & Activities
The tour desk arranges hiking, trekking, and sightseeing throughout Nepal. Options include Everest base camp helicopter tours, Kathmandu Heritage tours covering all seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and scenic hikes like the 3-day Sundarijal-Nagarkot route through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. They also offer customized packages for India, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Location & Access
Located in Jyatha, eastern Thamel, in the Chhusya Bahal neighborhood behind the Election Commission. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Garden of Dreams, 0.3 km from Thahiti Chowk, and 2 km from Swayambhunath Temple. Airport pickup costs $8 (6am-6pm) or $10 (6pm-6am) per car. Access via Chhusya Galli street from Byayam Mandir or from the Thamel-Jyatha intersection.
Hotel Services
Services include complimentary WiFi in public areas, free self parking, luggage storage, currency exchange, laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. The rooftop terrace offers sunrise/sunset views and partial mountain range visibility on clear days. The hotel provides tour/ticket assistance and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
