Newa Chen Historic House Unesco

I've stayed at Newa Chen both times I've visited Kathmandu. It truly is a hidden gem in Patan. The guest house is located near the airport, so it's a much shorter ride than going all the way out to Thamel. You're located just meters from Patan Durbar Square. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Breakfasts are filling and come with a variety of choices. Yes, the ceilings are low and I've hit my head from time to time on a roof pillar in the room, but it's part of the charm while staying at such an old and unique guesthouse. Yes, the room off the square can be noisy because there' a temple right outside and people ring the bell early in the morning. Welcome to Nepal and try bringing ear plugs. And yes, some mornings I may not have had very hot water. But again, welcome to Nepal, where a lot of water is solar heated. If you want sterile modernity, I'm sure you can find a big box Holiday Inn up in Thamel more to your liking. If not and you want a true Nepalese experience, stay here.

Right in the heart of Patan, the hotel is ran by very young and friendly people! They are very supporting and professional; our plans got messed up due to some flight cancellations, so we had to swiftly find an alternative, involving a long drive that they easily arranged in barely half an hour. We've been taken care of for the whole stay: welcome drinks, breakfast box for early leaving, laundry, luggage storage, taxi arrangements. (the breakfast is great, by the way...) The interiors are very fancy, and our room was very clean, with good WiFi connection. Again, the guys are so cute. You must try it, especially because it is close to the airport, and only 20 minutes away of Kathmandu city centre.