Hotel Mulberry Kathmandu
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Mulberry is a modern 4-star in the heart of Thamel with a rooftop restaurant that's at its best in the evening — scores 8.8/10.
Hotel Mulberry is a modern 4-star in the heart of Thamel with a rooftop restaurant that's at its best in the evening — scores 8.8/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hotel Mulberry Kathmandu is the modern 4-star option in Thamel, aimed at travellers who want international-standard comfort in the city's main traveller district. Rooms are designed in a clean, contemporary style — comfortable beds, tidy tiled bathrooms, and the full kit of air-con, TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe and a mini-bar. Higher floors look out over Thamel. Guests describe the rooms as clean and up to date and the service as very good.
Food and amenities
The rooftop restaurant is the standout here, best in the evening for dinner or a cocktail over the rooftops of the district. A 4-star buffet breakfast is included in the room rate — varied and fresh, with both continental options and traditional Nepali and Indian dishes. The gym covers the basics and is free for guests, and the front desk runs 24 hours, with English-speaking staff who can help sort out tours and trekking.
Location and getting there
It sits in the heart of Thamel, close to the Garden of Dreams, the old walled garden that works as a quiet escape from the streets. Thamel Main Street is a 3-to-5-minute walk, putting every restaurant, bar and trekking-gear shop in easy reach. Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO) is about 1.5 km away — a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute tuk-tuk. Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is roughly 6 km out, a 20-to-30-minute drive depending on traffic.
Things to know before booking
Rates start at about $63 a night and climb to around $143, which is on the higher side for Thamel. This is a big modern building, so don't come expecting the heritage character of somewhere like Kathmandu Guest House. Some reviews mention noise from Thamel drifting up in the evening — ask for a higher floor, which is both quieter and better for the view.
Our take
Hotel Mulberry suits couples, business travellers and anyone who wants a dependable international 4-star in Thamel. You're trading the old-Thamel atmosphere for clean rooms, a good rooftop and service you can count on — a fair swap if reliability is what you're after.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A modern 4-star with well-designed rooms in a clean, contemporary style.
- The rooftop restaurant looks over Thamel and has a good atmosphere in the evening.
- A 4-star buffet breakfast is included in the rate, with a mix of continental and traditional Nepali and Indian dishes.
- There's a gym for guests plus the full set of facilities you'd expect at this level.
- Central Thamel location, a 5-minute walk from the Garden of Dreams and 3-5 minutes from Thamel Main Street.
- Rates start at about $63 a night and run up to roughly $143 — higher than most hotels in Thamel.
- It's a big building without the heritage charm of somewhere like Kathmandu Guest House.
- Some reviews mention noise drifting up from Thamel in the evening, so ask for a higher floor.
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Insider Tips
- Have dinner up on the rooftop in the evening — the atmosphere and views over Thamel are the best part of staying here.
- Ask for a higher floor: it's quieter and the views over the district are better.
- The Garden of Dreams is a 5-minute walk away and makes a good spot to unwind in the late afternoon.