How Axel worksAxel $13 a night vs $16 on Booking.com at Hotel Lily Kathmandu, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $3 a night less (18%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · z-street thamel, Kathmandu
ATM · Smoking areas · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Terrace · Private check-in/check-out · Reception desk · Room service
Hotels in KathmanduA simple independent budget hotel in central Thamel
7.1/10
A practical Thamel base with friendly service, but uneven evidence on room standards.
Hotel Lily is a simple budget hotel on Thamel’s Z Street, not a polished three-star experience. Its strongest case is convenience: shops, restaurants and travel agencies are close by, and guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff and downstairs restaurant. Google reviews reproduced on Wanderlog include warm reports from 2025, while an April 2026 Expedia guest also rated the stay highly. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded stop before or after trekking.
The caution is consistency. Tripadvisor’s strong overall rating contrasts sharply with Booking.com’s weaker scores for cleanliness, facilities and Wi-Fi; Expedia’s small, mostly older review sample is mixed too. Recent detailed evidence is limited, so don't assume every room matches the happiest reports. Confirm your room’s air-conditioning and breakfast inclusions. We'd skip it if dependable housekeeping, reliable working Wi-Fi or modern finishes are priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$13 a night with Axel against $16 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (18%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$3/night less than Booking.com (18%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$13 a night with Axel against $16 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (18%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$3/night less than Booking.com (18%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$22 a night with Axel; Booking.com listed $16 a night for these dates when seen.
STANDARD, DOUBLE BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$13 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $12 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$18 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$22 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, DOUBLE BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$13 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 18 to Dec 16, 2026 · 28 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$13 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 12 to Dec 14, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Axel $13 a night vs $16 on Booking.com at Hotel Lily Kathmandu, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $3 a night less (18%). Seen Oct 9.
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A practical Thamel base with friendly service, but uneven evidence on room standards. A simple independent budget hotel in central Thamel, scored for what it is.
Hotel Lily is a simple budget hotel on Thamel’s Z Street, not a polished three-star experience. Its strongest case is convenience: shops, restaurants and travel agencies are close by, and guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff and downstairs restaurant. Google reviews reproduced on Wanderlog include warm reports from 2025, while an April 2026 Expedia guest also rated the stay highly. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded stop before or after trekking.
The caution is consistency. Tripadvisor’s strong overall rating contrasts sharply with Booking.com’s weaker scores for cleanliness, facilities and Wi-Fi; Expedia’s small, mostly older review sample is mixed too. Recent detailed evidence is limited, so don't assume every room matches the happiest reports. Confirm your room’s air-conditioning and breakfast inclusions. We'd skip it if dependable housekeeping, reliable working Wi-Fi or modern finishes are priorities.
Best for: budget travelers wanting central Thamel; trekkers making a short city stop; travelers who value helpful staff
Watch out for: mixed cleanliness and facilities ratings; weak Booking.com Wi-Fi score; room amenities vary across listings
Location: Central Z Street location, close to Thamel’s shops, restaurants and travel services.
Rooms: Basic accommodation; confirm air-conditioning for the specific room rather than assuming it.
Cleanliness: Ratings differ substantially across sites; recent praise does not establish consistent housekeeping.
Service: Helpful staff and personal hospitality are recurring strengths in guest feedback.
Amenities: Restaurant, free Wi-Fi and travel assistance; Expedia also lists a rooftop terrace.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists charges for parking and airport transfers; confirm breakfast inclusions directly.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Lily Kathmandu, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Lily Kathmandu within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $16 a night on Booking.com | $3 a night less (18%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $16 a night on Booking.com | $3 a night less (18%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $22 a night · refundable · STANDARD, DOUBLE BED | $16 a night on Booking.com | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $12 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $18 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $22 a night · refundable · ROOM, DOUBLE BED | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 18 to Dec 16, 2026 · 28 nights · 1 adult | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 12 to Dec 14, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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