Namche Bazaar’s horseshoe of lodges and houses beneath the snow of Kongde Ri

Where to Stay for Everest Base Camp

A good bed in Kathmandu, a warm lodge in Namche — here is where to sleep.

You will sleep in two very different worlds on this trip. In Kathmandu, before and after the trek, you have the full range from classic trekkers’ guesthouses to five-star heritage hotels — most people base themselves in or near Thamel, the district of gear shops, agencies and restaurants.

On the trail you stay in teahouses: family-run mountain lodges. Your guide usually books them, but in Namche Bazaar and Lukla there are upgraded lodges with en-suite rooms and bookable online — worth it for the rest day, or the night before a weather-sensitive flight.

Scores below are Trip.com guest ratings out of 5 at the time of writing; lodge rates in the Khumbu swing widely by season, so every card links out to Trip.com for live availability.

Where to stay

Staying in Kathmandu

Stay in or near Thamel for convenience before the trek: gear shops, agencies and restaurants on the doorstep, and a 15–30 minute drive to the domestic terminal. After the trek, treat yourself.

Kathmandu Guest House

3.8 / 5

The Thamel original. Trekkers and climbers have used this courtyard hotel as a base since the late 1960s, and it still sits at the heart of the district where you buy gear and meet your guide.

Historic trekkers’ base in central Thamel
Quiet garden courtyard
Walk to gear shops and agencies

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Aloft Kathmandu Thamel

4.7 / 5

A modern international hotel on the edge of Thamel: predictable rooms, reliable hot water and Wi-Fi, and an easy taxi ride to the domestic terminal for the Lukla flight.

Modern rooms, consistent standard
Rooftop bar and restaurant
Short drive to the airport

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Hotel Mulberry

4.6 / 5

A calm, well-run hotel tucked inside Thamel with a rooftop pool — a rare luxury in this part of town and a good place to recover after the trek.

Rooftop pool and spa
Inside Thamel, off the main noise
Popular post-trek treat

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The Malla Hotel

4.6 / 5

An established hotel with large gardens on the northern edge of Thamel, a few minutes’ walk from the gear shops but insulated from their bustle.

Big garden and pool
Five minutes’ walk to Thamel
Good for families and groups

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Hotel Shanker

4.7 / 5

A former Rana-era palace in Lazimpat, with period salons, a lawn and a pool. Characterful, quiet and within walking distance of Thamel.

Heritage palace building
Garden and outdoor pool
Walkable to Thamel

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Hotel Yak & Yeti

★★★★★

4.5 / 5

Kathmandu’s grand old five-star on Durbar Marg, built around part of a 19th-century palace — spacious gardens, two pools and a history tied to Himalayan tourism.

Five-star on Durbar Marg
Gardens and pools
Historic Lal Durbar wing

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Dwarika’s Hotel

★★★★★

4.8 / 5

The city’s most celebrated heritage hotel: a village of restored Newari woodwork and brick courtyards. Expensive, and worth it for a night either side of the trek.

Museum-quality Newari architecture
Pool and spa
The classic splurge in Kathmandu

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Staying in the Khumbu

The bookable end of the trail: comfortable lodges in Namche Bazaar for your acclimatisation days, the famous Hotel Everest View above it, and a reliable bed in Lukla for flight days.

Hotel Camp de Base

5.0 / 5

A comfortable lodge in Namche Bazaar with a strong guest score — a proper bed, a warm dining room and a good base for the acclimatisation day.

Top-rated lodge in Namche
Warm dining room
Ideal for the rest day

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Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Namche

4.9 / 5

Part of a small chain of upgraded lodges along the trail, with en-suite rooms, heated dining rooms and consistently good food.

En-suite rooms
Reliable, upgraded standard
Can be linked with other Mountain Lodges

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Panorama Lodge & Restaurant

4.9 / 5

Set high on the Namche amphitheatre, which makes the walk up a little harder and the view back across to Kongde Ri a lot better.

Views over Namche and Kongde
Well-reviewed kitchen
Close to the Everest View trail

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Himalayan Lodge

4.4 / 5

A straightforward, friendly teahouse-style lodge in Namche Bazaar — simple rooms at a price that leaves money for the rest of the trek.

Good-value Namche base
Classic teahouse atmosphere
Central location

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Hotel Everest View

4.3 / 5

The famous hotel on the ridge above Namche (about 3,880 m), built in 1971 so that guests could look straight up the valley to Everest. Many helicopter tours stop here for breakfast.

Everest view from the terrace
Breakfast stop on many helicopter tours
Day hike from Namche

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Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Lukla

4.0 / 5

A comfortable, reliable lodge a few minutes from Lukla’s airstrip — useful on the night before your flight out, when weather delays are common.

Minutes from the airstrip
En-suite rooms
Good for flight-delay nights

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Thamel, the rest of Kathmandu, or the Khumbu?

Base	Good for	Less good for	Price level
Thamel, Kathmandu	Gear shopping, meeting your agency, restaurants, budget choice	Noise and traffic; can feel hectic	€–€€
Lazimpat / Durbar Marg / Battisputali	Heritage hotels, gardens, quiet post-trek recovery	A taxi ride to Thamel’s shops	€€–€€€
Namche Bazaar	Acclimatisation days, en-suite lodges, bakeries	Steep village — everything is uphill	€–€€
Lukla	Early flights, weather delays	Little to do beyond the airstrip	€–€€

How to choose

Before the trek: stay in Thamel, near your agency and the rental shops. If your Lukla flight leaves from Ramechhap, ask about hotel transfers at 1–3 am.
After the trek: book somewhere with a garden and a proper bath — Hotel Shanker, Yak & Yeti or Dwarika’s are the classic treats.
In Namche: an upgraded lodge makes the rest day genuinely restful; your guide can usually arrange it.
In Lukla: stay close to the airstrip if you are flying out early, and keep your buffer day.

Teahouse tips

Rooms higher up are basic: twin beds, a blanket and thin walls. Bring your own sleeping bag.
Lodges make their money on food, so eat where you sleep; some charge more for a room if you do not.
Hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi usually cost extra and get pricier with altitude.
In October and April, lodges in Lobuche and Gorak Shep fill up — another reason to trek with a guide who books ahead.

Once your beds are sorted, pick the trek: our ranked tour comparison covers guided treks, helicopter tours and flights.

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Where to stay: FAQs

Where should I stay in Kathmandu before the Everest trek?

Thamel is the most practical: agencies, rental and gear shops, restaurants and a short drive to the domestic terminal. Stay in a quieter lane or at the edge of the district for better sleep.

Do I need to book teahouses on the Everest Base Camp trek?

Your guide normally books them. In peak season, lodges in Lobuche and Gorak Shep fill up, so booking ahead — which a good agency does — matters.

Can I stay at Hotel Everest View?

Yes. It sits at about 3,880 m above Namche, so sleeping there early in the trek can be a big altitude jump — many trekkers visit for tea or breakfast on their Namche rest day instead.

Are there hotels with private bathrooms on the trek?

In Lukla, Phakding, Namche and a few higher villages, yes. Above Dingboche most rooms share toilets, and running water can freeze at night.

Can I leave luggage in Kathmandu?

Almost every Kathmandu hotel offers free luggage storage for guests who return after the trek — useful given the Lukla baggage limit.