Welcome to HAB
The Hotel Association of Bhaktapur (HAB) is the representative body of the hospitality industry in Bhaktapur — Nepal’s Living Heritage City. Established in 2018, HAB champions quality hospitality, cultural integrity, and responsible tourism. We unite hotels and guesthouses under a shared mission: to preserve Bhaktapur’s heritage, uplift service standards, and enhance the visitor experience.
HAB serves as a collective voice for quality tourism, promoting ethical hospitality practices, responsible tourism, and sustainable growth. Our mission is to position Bhaktapur not merely as a place to visit, but as a destination to experience meaningfully.
HAB Members
HAB member hotels and guesthouses offer warm hospitality and authentic experiences rooted in local heritage. Choosing HAB members means you support sustainable tourism and cultural preservation while enjoying comfortable and memorable stays close to historical sites, artisan workshops, and everyday community life.
Hotel Association of Bhaktapur (HAB) is the leading representative organization in the hospitality industry, representing more than 300 hotels, resorts and guest houses of Nepal.
Why Stay in Bhaktapur?
Bhaktapur rewards those who slow down. An overnight stay allows visitors to experience quiet evenings, early mornings, living traditions, and unhurried moments that reveal the city beyond a rushed day visit.
Explore Durbar Square, Taumadhi, and Dattatreya areas during peaceful hours.
Enjoy local rituals, seasonal festivals, and mask dances in the evenings.
Savor traditional Newari dinners, local cafés, and famous yogurt tastings.
Engage in pottery, wood carving, painting, or cooking workshops.
Stay surrounded by heritage that is lived, not staged.
Stay informed about upcoming festivals, cultural programs, member achievements, hospitality initiatives, and heritage events shaping Bhaktapur’s tourism community.
Skill development workshops and networking sessions for member hotels and hospitality professionals.
01 Sep 2018
In September–October 2021, during the recovery phase after COVID-19, the Hotel Association of Bhaktapur (HAB) actively participated in the Sustainable Tourism for Livelihood Recovery Project, in collaboration with: This...
In February 2020, the Hotel Association Bhaktapur (HAB) took a progressive step toward strengthening local hospitality standards by organizing a Free Barista Training Program exclusively for its member hoteliers....
In June 2021, during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis in Nepal, the Hotel Association of Bhaktapur (HAB) extended strong support to Bhaktapur Municipality by contributing to the COVID...
Showcasing Bhaktapur’s living heritage from architecture and historic sites to artisan workshops and hospitality experiences.
Tourism and Sustainable Transformation for a Self-reliant Economy
Tourism and Sustainable Transformation for a Self-reliant Economy
Tourism and Sustainable Transformation for a Self-reliant Economy
Tourism and Sustainable Transformation for a Self-reliant Economy
Tourism and Sustainable Transformation for a Self-reliant Economy
Stay informed about upcoming festivals, cultural programs, member achievements, hospitality initiatives, and heritage events shaping Bhaktapur’s tourism community.
Explore Durbar Square, Taumadhi, and Dattatreya areas during peaceful hours.
02 Jan 2026
Skill development workshops and networking sessions for member hotels and hospitality professionals.
02 Jan 2026
