About Monkey Bunky‑3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel

Monkey Bunky-3Monkeys Backpacker's Hostel is a highly-rated, budget-friendly hostel located in the Swayambhu area of Kathmandu, specifically at Swoyambhu-15, Buddha Park, Manang Gumba, which is situated in a peaceful and chilled-out neighborhood just 3 km from the bustling downtown Thamel district and approximately 9 km from Tribhuvan International Airport . The hostel is renowned for its exceptional location near the iconic Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), which is less than a 1 km walk away, and offers guests the unique experience of seeing dozens of monkeys daily as they live right next to the property . The hostel features a variety of accommodation options including private singles, rooms for up to three people with attached bathrooms, and dormitory-style rooms such as 6-bed mixed dorms or 4-bed male/female dorms with shared Western-style bathrooms that provide 24-hour hot showers . Amenities at the property are extensive and include free WiFi, free breakfast, free parking, free city maps, free luggage storage, free lockers, free mountain bikes for day tours, a restaurant and bar, a rooftop terrace with hammocks and hanging chairs offering stunning views of the monkey temple, a shared lounge with TV, a garden, a games room, a library, and a 24-hour front desk, while services include airport shuttle (for a surcharge), laundry service, car rental, tour and trekking desk, and bicycle rental . The hostel is also pet-friendly, allowing pets at no extra charge, and offers additional activities such as Nepali cooking classes, yoga on the rooftop, morning walking tours to the monkey temple with locals, and free walking tours of nearby hills . Guest reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with the property earning a Travelers' Choice award on Tripadvisor and ratings of 8.3 out of 10 on Booking.com, 9.0 for value for money, and 8.7 for location, with guests consistently praising the friendly and helpful staff (rated 9.1), the welcoming and familial atmosphere created by the owner Pawan and his team, the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, the peaceful location away from the noise of Thamel, and the excellent value for money, with many reviewers describing it as a "home away from home" and noting that the staff go above and beyond to assist with travel plans and trekking arrangements . The hostel enforces a check-in time from 07:00 to 24:00 depending on the source, with check-out required between 12:00 and 13:00, children of all ages are welcome with extra beds available for US$5 per night for adults, and the property accepts cash payments only . Nearby attractions include Swayambhunath Temple just 1.1 km away, Kathmandu Durbar Square approximately 3.7 km from the hostel, Hanuman Dhoka 4.2 km away, and Patan Durbar Square about 8.2 km from the property, and the hostel's location near the ring road provides easy access to local buses that can take guests to Pokhara, Chitwan, and Lumbini .