Airbnb-style apartments · Putalisadak · Central Kathmandu
Looking for an Airbnb in Kathmandu? You’ve probably already seen our place.
Tiny Living Apartments are the same self-contained Kathmandu stays you find listed as “Airbnb Kathmandu”, “air b and b kathmandu” or “Airbnb in Kathmandu” on every booking platform. We list on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com — but booking direct on this site gets you the same apartment for less, with a real host on WhatsApp instead of a chatbot. Verified five-star reviews, smart-lock self check-in, fast Wi-Fi and an inverter back-up that keeps Wi-Fi alive through the standard Kathmandu power dips.
★ 4.9· 275 verified guest reviews across Airbnb, Booking.com & Google
Why guests skip the Airbnb platform fee on a Kathmandu stay
Airbnb is a great way to find a Kathmandu apartment for the first time — but once you’ve identified a host and a unit you like, the platform’s 14–18% commission is costing you and the host money for a service you no longer need. Direct booking from our site gets you the same room, the same host and a lower nightly rate. We don’t use this to hide quality — every apartment is also live on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com, with public reviews you can cross-check before you pay.
Self check-in on the same smart-lock system
Every apartment unlocks with a per-stay digital code — generated by the guest from a secure link 24 hours before arrival. No keys to collect, no reception desk to find. Codes activate from 3:00 PM on your check-in day, so you can land late and still walk straight in.
The exact same listings as Airbnb — verified
Our apartments appear on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com. Direct guests are reserving the same physical apartment with the same amenities and the same host — just routed off-platform, without the OTA commission. Five-star reviews on every channel are live and verifiable.
100 Mbps fibre + inverter back-up
Reliable internet matters more in Kathmandu than in most cities. Each apartment has 100 Mbps fibre from a business-grade ISP and an inverter that holds basic lighting and the Wi-Fi router through standard 4–5 hour outages — so a workday or a video call doesn't end when the grid blinks.
A real host on WhatsApp, not a chatbot
When you message us on WhatsApp you reach a person who lives in Kathmandu and runs these apartments full-time. Typical response under 30 minutes during waking hours. We can help with airport pick-up, restaurant ideas, late check-out, an extra night — whatever an Airbnb host should be able to do without an algorithm in the middle.
Putalisadak / Central Kathmandu
What it’s like to stay in this part of Kathmandu
Putalisadak sits in the middle of the old commercial heart of Kathmandu, a quiet street north of New Plaza and a few blocks south of Durbar Marg. From the building you can walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square in about 15 minutes (the UNESCO temple complex with Hanuman Dhoka, Kumari Ghar and Kaal Bhairav), reach Thamel — the city’s tourist hub with its restaurants, bookshops and trekking outfits — in five minutes by taxi, and tap into the Putalisadak ATM, café and small-shop strip just outside the gate.
Compared with staying in Thamel itself, Putalisadak is quieter at night — no nightclub strip, no rickshaw horns at 2 AM — but you’re only a short walk or a five-minute taxi from everywhere a typical Airbnb guest in Kathmandu wants to be: Boudhanath Stupa is a 25-minute taxi ride, Pashupatinath Temple about 20 minutes, Patan Durbar Square 25 minutes, and the airport 25–35 minutes depending on traffic.
Available apartments
Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments at the same address — each one self-contained with its own bathroom, kitchen and Wi-Fi. Tap a card for photos, the calendar and an instant direct-booking quote.
How we keep the Airbnb-level trust without the Airbnb fee
Government-ID verification
Same passport / ID scan Airbnb runs, performed by us before the door code activates. Keeps every guest in the building accountable.
Card hold, not charge
Refundable security hold on your card — auto-released at 8 PM on check-out day if the apartment is left in good shape. Same flow as Airbnb’s damage hold.
Verifiable reviews
Every direct booking carries the same public review trail as the platforms — cross-check our scores on Airbnb, Booking.com and Google before you decide.
FAQ
Common questions about Airbnb-style stays in Kathmandu
Are these the same apartments listed on Airbnb?
Yes. Every apartment on this site is also listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com. The physical apartment, the host and the amenities are identical — booking direct just means the OTA does not take a 14–18% cut, so the same room is cheaper here than the equivalent Airbnb listing.
How much cheaper is a direct booking vs Airbnb?
It depends on the season and length of stay, but as a rule of thumb the same apartment costs 10–15% less on tinylivingapartments.com than the Airbnb listing for the same dates. Longer stays (7+ nights) see a slightly bigger discount because we don't pay platform fees on either side.
Where exactly is the apartment in Kathmandu?
Putalisadak, in central Kathmandu — about 15 minutes walk from Kathmandu Durbar Square, 5 minutes by taxi to Thamel, and 25–35 minutes from Tribhuvan International Airport. The address sits a short walk from New Plaza, Bagbazar, and the main Putalisadak shopping strip.
How does check-in work without a key?
Every door — the iron gate, the building entrance and the apartment itself — uses a fingerprint and digital keypad. You receive a secure link 24 hours before check-in (or immediately for same-day bookings) that lets you generate your own 4-digit code. The code unlocks at 1:00 AM on your check-in day and stays valid until your check-out time. We send a step-by-step video walkthrough with the link.
What payment methods does direct booking accept?
Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) for instant credit-card confirmation, and Nepal bank deposit (NIC Asia / NMB / Nabil) for guests already on a Nepali bank — which clears in a few hours during banking days. Bank deposit holds the booking for 1 hour after reservation while we wait for the payment proof.
Is there a security deposit?
Yes — a refundable hold on your card (not a charge). The hold is automatically released by your bank at 8:00 PM on your check-out day if the apartment is left in good shape. The same policy applies whether you book direct or via Airbnb; the deposit amount is shown on your booking page.
Do you take long-term Airbnb stays?
Yes. Stays from 30 nights and up get the platform "long-term" rate plus a direct-booking discount on top. We host digital nomads, contractors on rotation, business travellers between offices and people relocating to Nepal who need a month or two of furnished living while they hunt for a long-term flat.
Can I cancel my direct booking?
Cancellation terms are shown on your booking page before you pay — typically flexible for short bookings and moderate for longer ones, matching the standard Airbnb policy for the same dates. Bank-deposit bookings can be cancelled within the 1-hour grace window before the deposit is confirmed.
How do you compare with a hotel in Kathmandu?
For a stay of two nights or more, an Airbnb-style apartment is almost always better value than a hotel of the same standard in Kathmandu. You get a full kitchen, washing machine, separate living room and a real bed for the same nightly rate as a mid-range hotel room. The trade-off is no daily housekeeping by default — but we offer it as a paid add-on for guests who want it.
Skip the Airbnb fee on your Kathmandu stay
Same apartment, same host, lower nightly rate. Tap below to check live availability and book direct.