ホテル バラ(Hotel Vajra)

The hotel is an oasis from the madness of the Kathmandu streets and traffic. It has lovely buildings, beautiful gardens and a calm aura. Highly recommended

I first discovered Hotel Vajra in 2013 and have returned several times since with family and friends. We appreciate this quiet and cool oasis of calm in the bustling city and the friendly and attentive staff, many of whom have worked here for years. Nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are quaint and the beds comfortable. Delicious masala tea. We will be back again.

This hotel is made for creatives and artists who want a quiet place to stay with spacious rooms, while also being in the heart of the city. Its a beautifully built hotel with some amazing wood carving, and a wonderful spacious feel while walking through the interiors especially the restaurant. The gardens and patio are beautiful with many seating areas. You won’t find flat screen tvs here but you will find a good writing desk and excellent wifi. The bathroom was clean but could do with a little interior design sparkle. The food was excellent, and the owner and all the other staff were very helpful and interesting to converse with.

i have visited Hotel Vajra since 2013. It is one of the most reliably safe and restful places in Kathmandu and a great location point for wandering and exploration. It is western-friendly but very very local. Amazing rooftop vistas and meditation Pagoda. Highest recommendation!

Although the initial entrance is nondescript, once past the first gate, the place feels as if one has been transported away from the city. Several quiet courtyards with huge trees, restful tables waiting in the shade, grassy lawns, and just the sound of birds wheeling around the trees. The buildings echo the local Newari style, with wooden surrounds to the windows set in rusty-red brick walls. Staff are excellent and helpful, rooms generous in size, breakfast substantial and varied, and the views from the roof-tops are grand. Would return at the drop of a hat. I happened to drop a package with a sizable sum of money it it in the lobby. Top marks to the staff who took the trouble to track me down and return the package intact - in many places that would have be the last I saw of the cash! I needed to make an early departure for a flight, and they kindly started serving breakfast half an hour early so that I could start the day on a full stomach. Full marks for this thoughtfulness. Bags were kept safely while we were away trekking. Again, very helpful.

The most peaceful hotel in the Kathmandu valley. Beautiful architecture and grounds. Very friendly staff.

Ther was no WiFi in the room

Architecture is very good