Shiva Guest House

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

10

Comfortable Accommodations: Shiva Guest House in Bhaktapur offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, French, Indian, Italian, Nepalese, and international cuisines in a traditional and romantic ambiance. Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy spa facilities, and participate in yoga classes. Convenient Location: Located a few steps from Bhaktapur Durbar Square and 5.6 mi from Tribhuvan International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Boudhanath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square. Guests appreciate the convenient location and scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site

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George
United States United States
“I have stayed at this property several times in the past and it has greatly improved over the years. The room was very comfortable and relaxing, and with a perfect view directly on to the historic Durbar Square of Bhaktapur. The staff were...”
Trilokbeer
United States United States
“It is located in Durbar Square, the view you get is amazing.”
Frédéric
France France
“The staff was extremely nice and welcoming. Excellent restaurant (we had breakfast and diner there). The location in Bhaktapur is amazing.”
Hong
China China
“This hotel is right at the Durbar square of Baktpur with excellent temple view from window of the room. And with this location its so convenient to all the shops and places. Staff are all so nice and smile and say hello to me each time when met....”
Maria
Russia Russia
“Amazing! Great view and location. Comfortable bed and choice of breakfast sets.”
Flo
Switzerland Switzerland
“Nice location right at Durbar square. The room was spacious and clean, overlooking Durbar square, the shower powerful and hot. Got woken up by temple bells and chanting which we liked.”
Paul
Japan Japan
“Shiva hotel, room overlooking Bhaktapur Durbar square, absolutely AMAZING! The Manager, Kailash, quick, clear and honest answers to any questions via Whatsapp. VERY highly recommended.”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff, particularly the owner, were super helpful and nice. When we arrived we were all offered a complimentary hot drink and I was made a very nice barista coffee which was delightful after a couple of weeks trekking! The room was very...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great for Nepal and plenty of options on menu. Location for overlooking temple within Durbar Square.”
Amra
France France
“Great location, wonderful breakfast, very kind people. Early mornings and evenings, thanks to the location of the guesthouse, you can enjoy Bhaktapur's magic seeing locals praying, going to school and just doing daily jobs. My husband and I found...”

Managed by Kailash

Company review score: 9.4Based on 90 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Neighborhood info

Shiva Guest House pleasantly located in the heart of Durbar Square are your address in Bhaktapur. The Guest House is where you can start your guest Exploration trip from. It is suitable for all types of travelers. For your personal comfort we offer 10 bedrooms including both attach bathroom and common bathroom, it faces to overlooking the palatial square in its gracious elegance. For the gourmands, we have the Café Corner, which serve a wide verity of cuisine to suite both you pallet and wallet. The culinary delights here range from Newari and Nepali Dal Bhat to Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Indian and Continental delicacies and can enjoy free internet service thru Wi Fi.

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Shiva's Cafe Corner
  • Cuisine
    British • French • Indian • Italian • Mexican • Nepalese • Pizza • German • Local • Asian • International
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Shiva Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Shiva Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:30 and 07:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Government will request every tourist to pay USD 15 or Nrs.2000 while entering the ancient cultural city of Bhaktapur because it is a word heritage site. This amount is reduced to Nrs. 500 for South Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and China.

Please note that Government will request every tourist to pay USD 15 or Nrs.2000 while entering the ancient cultural city of Bhaktapur because it is a word heritage site. This amount is reduced to Nrs. 500 for South Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and China.

For more stay you need to show your passport and valid the ticket for 1 week. If more then a week please contact front desk.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shiva Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

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