8.0 · Very good20 reviews
- Check-in from 12:00 AMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at Thamel Marg.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Convenient Location Hotel de Universal, located in Kathmandu, offers a prime spot near major attractions like Hanuman Dhoka and Kathmandu Durbar Square, ensuring a memorable stay full of exploration.
Modern Amenities Experience comfort in every room with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and private bathrooms with showers. Some rooms even feature balconies for a touch of luxury during your stay.
Exceptional Services Enjoy the convenience of room service, a 24-hour front desk, and tour arrangements, making your visit to Kathmandu stress-free and truly enjoyable.
Experience the best of Kathmandu at Hotel de Universal. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
Rooms
8.0
Very good
Rated 8.0 out of 10 by 20 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness5.8
- Service8.7
- Location9.0
- Rooms8.6
- Amenities7.2
- Value7.5
- Food & drink8.3
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat locationExcellent serviceComfortable bedsDelicious foodStunning rooftop views
AgarwalIndiaVery good
YogevNepalWorst hotel I've been in
I've been traveling for almost 3 months now, and I can say without a doubt that this was the worst place I've stayed in so far!
The staff were rude, the room was full of cockroaches, the restaurant didn't serve half the…
AbdulAustraliaValue for money and very good location and friendly staff
Location was good, very close to Thamel and many other main market
cleanliness could have been better with room amenities filled, but staff were quick to bring when asked
HarjinderCanadaExceptional
Very nice hotel in Thamel.Good staff and location.Excellent!
BjNepalGood
SureshNepalBest stay at hotel de universal
Top notch service. Friendly staff delicious food very comfy beds
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated June 2025.
Where you’ll be
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 12:00 AM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Hotel de Universal
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel de Universal?
Check-in is from 12:00 AM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Hotel de Universal allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Hotel de Universal?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Hotel de Universal?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Hotel de Universal have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Hotel de Universal?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Can I check in late at Hotel de Universal?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 12:00 AM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Hotel de Universal?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Hotel de Universal?
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu.
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