Hotel Karma

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Visitors consistently praise Hotel Karma for its friendly staff, delicious and varied breakfast, and convenient yet quiet location. While most reviews are positive, some mention that rooms could be improved.

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Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

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Hotel Karma occupies the quieter Paknajol section of Thamel — the northern end of the tourist district, closer to the ring road and farther from the late-night noise of the bars, while remaining within easy walking distance of all of Thamel's restaurants and the Blue Diamond Society's premises. The hotel has been consistently recommended within the LGBTQ+ travel community for its warmly welcoming approach to gay and lesbian guests: no raised eyebrows at check-in, no awkward questions about room configuration, and a staff culture that reflects the broad hospitality Nepalis extend to international visitors. The rooftop breakfast terrace is one of the hotel's best features — a peaceful morning space with clear mountain views on days when the Kathmandu valley smog lifts. Rooms on the upper floors have views toward the surrounding hills. Rates are modest by international standards. The hotel's central Thamel location puts the Blue Diamond Society, OR2K, and Nepal's major heritage sites within easy walking or short taxi distance.

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Natalie Ramirez Jul 2026

★★★★★

Amazing location in Thamel, down a side street so it’s a bit quieter. You have cafes, every store stand possible - souvenir, trekking, tour operators, yoga, sound healing and restaurants right around the hotel. So convenient and the team was super helpful, always refilling my water bottle and carried my giant heavy bag to the fifth floor for me bc they don’t have an elevator. AC worked great and was a nice upgrade from the other non AC rooms I’ve had in KTM. Thank you for the great stay!

Ajesh Sudevan Jun 2026

★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended – super clean and well-maintained!I had a great 3-day stay at Karma Hotel in Nepal. The rooms are fantastic—very nice, clean, and they honestly look brand new. I was also thoroughly impressed by the bathroom, which was kept neat and tidy throughout my stay. It is clear that the staff maintains the property really well. It was a very comfortable experience, and I would definitely stay here again!