Must-see hotels in Thimphu

  • Taj Tashi

    Thimphu

    The striking dzong-like architecture of the five-star Taj Tashi fits effortlessly into the valley, and the elegant interior is full of Bhutanese motifs …

  • Hotel Druk

    Thimphu

    This understated but stylish place is the closest Thimphu has to a grande dame hotel, with an old-world charm that sets it above some of the pricier five…

  • Six Senses

    Thimphu

    Set in carefully tended grounds high above Simtokha, the immaculate new Six Senses is effortlessly refined. There are no TVs in the graceful, timber…

  • Namgay Heritage Hotel

    Thimphu

    A top-end tourist-class hotel, Namgay Heritage is a riot of hand-carved timbers. The rooms are less traditional than the five-storey atrium, but are warm…

  • Heritage Home Babesa

    Thimphu

    A gorgeous restoration of a traditional rammed-earth farmhouse, this place feels more like a homestay than a hotel. The home, which is more than 120 years…

  • Hotel Jumolhari

    Thimphu

    This centrally located hotel swaps the usual Bhutanese interior design for a smart art deco feel and lots of brown and gold tones. The rooms are snug but…

  • Norkhil Boutique Hotel & Spa

    Thimphu

    One of a new breed of boutique hotels in Bhutan blending designer decor with a modern, international outlook. It's all tastefully done, and the spacious…

  • Wangchuk Hotel

    Thimphu

    This well-cared-for hotel overlooks Changlimithang Stadium and is a favourite with expats. The wood-panelled, carpeted rooms are spacious, light and…

  • Kisa Villa

    Thimphu

    Feeling more like a family home than a hotel, this cosy stone property looks out across the river towards Trashi Chho Dzong. Two houses with snug, wood…

  • Amankora

    Thimphu

    A 'less is more' philosophy presides at this exclusive five-star resort, Thimphu's finest, edging into the forest by a tinkling brook northwest of town…

  • Termalinca Resort & Spa

    Thimphu

    Perched beside a peaceful stretch of the Wang Chhu, about 7km south of Thimphu, Termalinca packs a lot of comfort into its stone and timber buildings…

  • DusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu

    Thimphu

    This new Bhutanese-Thai venture is on the road to the National Memorial Chorten. Each floor has an animal theme, inspired by the Buddhist legend of the…

  • Thimphu Tower

    Thimphu

    A business-like business-class hotel facing onto Clocktower Square, with good service and nice little touches, such as free earplugs in the rooms to keep…

  • Namseling Boutique Hotel

    Thimphu

    It's all about colour at this smart modern hotel above Norzin Lam. Rooms come with a concept – awakening, purity, balance and harmony – and a colour…

  • Walk Inn

    Thimphu

    A spick-and-span new arrival on Norzin Lam, nudging into the Bhutan-tourist-hotel category. There's a spotless restaurant overlooking the town square…

  • Ambient Café Serviced Apartments

    Thimphu

    Upstairs from Ambient Café and run by the same friendly folk, these tasteful one-bedroom apartments have wooden floors, neat marble bathrooms, a small…

  • Hotel Tashi Yoedling

    Thimphu

    There's a certain design flair at this bright, modern hotel just south of the centre, but it's the views right over the National Memorial Chorten that…

  • Wangchuk Resort Taba

    Thimphu

    Edging into the forest high above the east bank of the Wang Chhu, this old-fashioned but charming resort is set beside an ancient goemba built on the site…

  • Bhutan Suites

    Thimphu

    Business travellers, NGO workers and passing tourists all appreciate the set-up here. Bright and comfortable suite rooms have underfloor heating, a…

  • Osel Hotel

    Thimphu

    A notch above tourist-grade hotels, the four-star Osel has an understated modern style and a full range of in-house facilities, including an atmospheric…

  • Khang Residency

    Thimphu

    This modern block close to the Changangkha Lhakhang eschews the ubiquitous pine cladding found in many hotels for a sleek international feel. The rooms…

  • Le Meridien Thimphu

    Thimphu

    In a prime central location, the five-star Le Meridien Thimpu offers modern designer flourishes in place of traditional Bhutanese trim. Wood-panelled…

  • Peaceful Resort

    Thimphu

    Nestled among well-to-do mansions and edging into the forested hills of Motithang, this chalet-like hotel is far removed from the distractions of the city…

  • Hotel Gakyil

    Thimphu

    The refurbished lobby and restaurant at Hotel Gakyil are grander than the rooms, but this is still a solid midrange choice in a handy, central location…

  • Hotel Norbuling

    Thimphu

    At the upper end of the tourist-hotel category, Hotel Norbuling adds such extras as a minibar and floor-to-ceiling windows, making the most of the views…

  • Gyelsa Boutique

    Thimphu

    The rooms aren't quite as plush as the stylish black-timbered exterior at this small hotel off the main drag, but the food is excellent and scents of…

  • Dorji Elements

    Thimphu

    This low-key but comfortable three-star hotel has a quiet location a little out of the town centre, close to the National Textile Museum. There's a…

  • Hotel Pedling

    Thimphu

    There's a vaguely Nordic feel to the wood-lined rooms at Pedling, which have subtle Bhutanese motifs painted on the walls and lots of light pine furniture…

  • Hotel Phuntsho Pelri

    Thimphu

    The lobby of this central hotel feels a bit like the entrance to a shopping mall, but the rooms are bright and inviting, with tubs in the bathrooms and…

  • Jambayang Resort

    Thimphu

    On the east bank of the Wang Chhu, Jambayang Resort sprawls over a series of buildings linked by pathways on the hillside above town. Rooms are…

  • City Hotel

    Thimphu

    An upper-end tourist-class hotel, this calm, corporate hotel is light and bright, with large, modern rooms and small terraces in the superior ones. The…

  • Hotel Kisa

    Thimphu

    The expansive rooms at the Kisa are looking a little tired, but the welcome is warm and the location central. Rooms on the higher floors have good views…

  • Hotel Galingkha

    Thimphu

    The front entrance to this central and welcoming hotel, just above the main traffic circle, has a Parisian feel, with its outdoor seating and wrought…

  • Hotel Shantideva

    Thimphu

    This modern hotel is one of the best Thimphu inns aimed at Indian guests, with chintzy but spotless tiled rooms with heated floors and tasty Indian…

  • Hotel Chophel Norkyi

    Thimphu

    At this Indian-style hotel, marble stairs and stone-clad corridors lead to wood-lined rooms with small TVs and little Bhutanese details. It's not lavish,…

  • Hotel Golden Roots

    Thimphu

    Quieter than the hotels right in the centre of Thimphu, this is a solid choice, with neat, wood-floored rooms that get plenty of light, and spotless tiled…

  • Hotel Migmar

    Thimphu

    Spread over two mustard-coloured blocks near the Thimphu-Babesa Expressway, the Migmar is a bit isolated from the centre, but offers good service and…

  • Yeedzin Guest House

    Thimphu

    This modest but quiet and friendly guesthouse is popular with local NGO staff. Rooms are only so-so, but there are five deluxe suites with homey decor, a…

  • Ramada Valley Thimphu

    Thimphu

    South of Thimphu, the Ramada sits just off the expressway on the banks of the Wang Chhu. The tidy wood-panelled rooms are livened up by colourful rugs and…

  • Hotel Tara Phendeyling

    Thimphu

    A bit removed from the centre, south of town, this modern hotel has a gleaming marble lobby and spacious rooms with rather old-fashioned decor but thick…