Hotel in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu: Rooms, Prices and What's Included at Sacred Trails

If you are searching for a hotel in Budhanilkantha, you are probably looking for something the centre of Kathmandu can't offer: quiet nights, cleaner air and the forest of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park on your doorstep. Sacred Trails Kathmandu Homestay is our family's guesthouse at Tushal Height, Budhanilkantha-5, a short walk from Budhanilkantha Temple. It has the private rooms, en-suite bathrooms and daily breakfast you would expect from a small hotel, with the personal welcome of a family home.

This page answers the practical questions hotel guests ask first: what the rooms are like, what they cost, what is included, how to get here and how to book. For the neighbourhood itself, see our Budhanilkantha neighbourhood guide.

Rooms and prices

Every room has a private en-suite bathroom with hot water around the clock, hotel-grade linen, a study table and free Wi-Fi. Prices are per room, per night, when you book direct, and there are no booking fees.

Deluxe King Room

Our King rooms are about 20 m², with a king-size bed, exposed brick, timber beams and carved wooden windows. Selected King rooms have a private balcony facing the Shivapuri forest; ask for one when you book and we will allocate it if it is free for your dates. They suit couples, solo travellers and anyone who needs a quiet desk between sightseeing days.

Deluxe Twin Room

The Twin rooms have two single beds, the same private bathroom and breakfast, and are the natural choice for friends, trekking partners and colleagues travelling together. Two people sharing a Twin room pay about $17.50 each a night.

Family Apartment

For families and small groups, the apartment has two separate bedrooms, a private living room and a fully equipped kitchen, so you can cook your own meals on longer stays. It is also popular with remote workers and volunteers staying a few weeks.

What's included in your stay

• A fresh, home-cooked breakfast with the King and Twin rooms: Nepali or continental, with vegetarian options every day.
• Private en-suite bathroom with hot water around the clock.
• Fast, unlimited Wi-Fi in every room, the lobby and on the rooftop.
• The rooftop terrace, with views over the Kathmandu Valley and the Shivapuri forest, for sunrise tea, yoga or the city lights at night.
• In-room tea and coffee, and a heater, fan and extra blankets on request.
• 24/7 CCTV on the common areas, on a quiet residential street.
• Help from the family with taxis, bus tickets, SIM cards, day trips and treks.

Airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request: send us your flight number when you book and a driver will meet you at arrivals.

Where we are, and how to get around

Budhanilkantha is on the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley, where the city meets the national park. That is why guests choose a hotel here rather than in the busy centre: you sleep in a peaceful hillside neighbourhood, and the city's main sights are still an easy taxi ride away.

Times depend on traffic, and early mornings are quickest. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are easy to find in Budhanilkantha, and we can book a driver for airport runs and full-day sightseeing.

A small hotel with a family behind it

Sacred Trails is not a chain hotel, and we don't try to be one. The Giri family runs the house and lives on site, so the person who answers your WhatsApp message is the same person who cooks your breakfast and tells you which trail to walk that afternoon. Guests get the comfort they expect from a hotel room, with private bathrooms, clean linen and reliable Wi-Fi, and the local knowledge of a family who live right here.

We speak Nepali, English and Hindi, and we are happy to help plan anything from a morning at the Sleeping Vishnu to a full trek to Everest Base Camp.

Who stays with us

• Trekkers who want a calm night before an early flight to Lukla or Pokhara, and a hot shower and proper bed afterwards. We can keep your spare luggage while you are on the trail.
• Visitors to Budhanilkantha Temple and the monasteries and meditation centres of the northern valley.
• Walkers, birdwatchers and hikers heading into Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park.
• Families who need space: the apartment's kitchen and living room make longer stays easy.
• Remote workers, students and volunteers who need fast Wi-Fi and a quiet desk.
• Travellers with a layover or a late arrival who want to be close to the city but away from the traffic.

What guests say

Our guests rate us highly on every platform. On Booking.com we received a Traveller Review Award 2026 with a review score of 9.8 out of 10. On Tripadvisor we are rated 5.0 from 19 reviews, and on Google 5.0 from 28 reviews (ratings as checked in October 2026). Reviews mention the spotless rooms, the breakfast, the rooftop views and how easy the family makes everything.

Booking direct: policies and offers

You can book through the form on our website or by WhatsApp. The family confirms availability personally, and nothing is charged online.

• No booking fees, and no card needed to hold a room: pay on arrival or by bank transfer.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.
• 5% off stays of 3 nights or more, or 6% off 7 nights or more.
• 5% off when you book 14 or more days ahead, or 6% when you book 30 or more days ahead.
• 5% off when you arrive within the next 7 days (our last-minute deal).
• An extra 1% in big festival months, such as Tihar, Christmas, New Year and Dashain.

A stay-length offer and a booking-time offer combine, so a week's stay booked a month ahead is 12% off. The booking form adds every offer you qualify for and shows your total before you send.

Getting here from the airport

From Tribhuvan International Airport it is about 12 km to Budhanilkantha. The easiest option is to ask us to arrange a pickup: tell us your flight details and our driver will meet you outside arrivals with a name sign. If you take a taxi or ride-hailing app instead, ask for Tushal Height, Budhanilkantha, and call or message us if the driver needs directions for the last few hundred metres.