Tibet Hotels & Hostels (34)

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Once the place to stay in Lhasa, the Banak Shöl is looking a bit tired these days, though it still retains its Tibetan character. A great open-air restaurant and the best-value ensuite rooms in t…

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New backpacker digs here in the winding traditional backstreets of the old town. The combination of modern facilities, clean rooms and a great location away from the main roads make this the best…

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The top floor of the Namsel Department Store is not where you'd expect to find this decent modern option. The interior views of the department store aren't quite what you came to Lhasa for but th…

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The brainchild of a Chinese supermarket baron, Tibet's first five-star hotel occupies a well-lit space somewhere between boutique hotel and ethnographic museum. Cosy it's not, but it's hard not t…

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If you are looking for a dash of style and a bang-on central location, this comfortable three-star place is an excellent choice. It's understandably popular with small tour groups. The buzzing cr…

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Drifting off to sleep to the haunting sounds of evening prayers probably isn't what you'd associate with Lhasa, but this friendly Nepalese-operated place is one of the best-run upper-budget place…

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Hidden in the heart of the old town, in a historic Tibetan stone courtyard house, this is Lhasa's first real boutique hotel. Stylish, intimate and quintessentially Tibetan, this is the perfect an…

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The two-star Kyichu is a friendly and well-run choice that's very popular with repeat travellers to Tibet. The 52 rooms are simple but pleasant, with Tibetan carpets and private bathrooms, but th…

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From senators to Everest sumiteers, this hotel tops the list for many repeat travellers to Lhasa. The crackerjack staff keep things running smoothly, the rooms are spotless, and the garden restau…

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In 1997 Holiday Inn pulled out of Tibet under increasing pressure from pro-Tibetan groups, and handed this hotel back to the government, who presumably didn't spend a lot of time agonising over i…

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One of several hotels in town owned by the Oh Dan group, this is a solid lower-midrange, Tibetan-run place, with a great location in the heart of Lhasa's most interesting market street.

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Snowlands is another of Lhasa's old-timers. It was a favourite with backpackers and carpet-traders back in the 1980s, but the mood has changed a bit since then. Despite the almost perfect locatio…

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A favourite with backpackers and carpet sellers back in the 1980s, this old-timer has a near-perfect location beside Barkhor Square, and comfortable deluxe rooms.

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Rave reviews - with good reason - come in for this place in a quiet location on the southern edge of the Old Town. The Tibetan staff are helpful, the decor blends in perfectly with the surroundin…

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The brainchild of China's Hongyan supermarket baron, Tibet's first five-star hotel occupies a space somewhere between hotel and ethnographic museum. The excellent lighting accentuates hundred of …

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At this Nepalese-run hotel the buzzing crowds in the alley below are as much a sight as that of the Potala from the rooftop patio. Rooms - many sporting Tibetan décor - come with modern bathrooms…

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Loads of new hotels are being built around town. The new three-star block of the Gang Gyan Hotel is bound to be popular when it opens in 2008.

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Right next to the carpet factory is this well-managed hotel offering large Western-style rooms with comfortable beds and furnishings. The shared bathrooms are clean but the showers' water supply …

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The newest courtyard hotel in Gyantse, with 24-hour hot water, wood floor rooms and friendly staff.

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The overhauled rooms in this modern Chinese hotel make this a decent choice, particularly when discounted to around 400. Heat lamps in the bathrooms and photos of Tibet on the walls add a vague s…

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The Jianzang once again gets our vote as the best place in town. Rooms are clean, spacious and good value. Some rooms have squat toilets; others are Western-style and there are shared hot showers…

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Pretty much always near capacity is this buzzing hotel, also with a harried but up-to-snuff staff. The doubles offer the best value; those with bathroom are a bit aged but sport fresh paint reple…

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A clean and quiet two-star Chinese-style hotel with comfy beds and 24-hour hot water. Most travellers probably won't find the jump in quality over cheaper courtyard places so great to justify the…

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All rooms are twins in this modern, well-managed place across from the Shigatse Hotel. You wouldn't expect it looking at the glossy surfaced lobby, but a few rooms are a bit tattered so check car…

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Cheap doubles run by apathetic staff who seem eager to return to the front desk to watch TV. It's fine if you are on a budget but really need your own bathroom.

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This bright, quiet, modern hotel features courteous staff and rooms with wood floors and decent cotton bedding. The cheaper doubles and triples can sometimes be paid per bed.

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With its clean rooms, 24-hour hot water and courteous staff, this is one of the best budget choices in town. Showers are available for around 5 for rooms without bathrooms. The facilities are cle…

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Not to be confused with the Xiongbala Hotel, this modern blockhouse is totally out of place in its Tibetan surroundings but it's popular with groups who want to be close to the Barkhor. Rooms are…

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Recently remodelled and sporting a very fancy looking Tibetan-style lobby and atrium, the Shigatse is often booked solid by the more affluent tour groups. Rooms are furnished Tibetan and Western-…

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Popular with both backpackers and Land Cruiser groups though a little noisy for our tastes, especially on the lower floors. The shared bathrooms are excellent and have 24-hour hot water. The rest…

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Another popular place set around a courtyard. The quads are old but serviceable and there are reasonably clean toilets and showers. The private rooms have wood floors, 24-hour hot water, and cosy…

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This is a relatively new and well-run three-star Chinese hotel with a good location on the southern edge of the old town. Facilities include a coffee bar, sauna, business centre and several resta…

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With 24-hour hot water, clean Western-style rooms and usual discounted rates, this is a solid-value midrange option. A top-floor restaurant offers almost 360 degree views of Gyantse. Step outside…

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