I stayed at the Shechan guesthouse whilst staying in Boudha for a night and thought it was exceptional value. My single room cost 881 rps which included a good breakfast, a large room with double bed and reading light, hot water and the added experience of staying within the grounds of a monastry. There is a delightful vegetarian restaurant within... More

Shechen Guest House is the place to stay in Boudha. Set in the grounds of the Shechen monastery, it has the most beautiful well kept garden with wonderful views of the monastery and stupa from the roof. The staff are wonderful and helpful and Tashi can organise any type of trip you want including flights, bus trips and accommodation anywhere... More

This is the best place to stay in Bouda. Having looked at 5 other guest houses this is by far the best in the area. Set in the Shechen Monastery compound it is quiet, safe and has a pretty garden. The vegetarian restaurant is very good and the staff are helpful. When staying in Kathmandu it's helpful to set expectations... More

I stayed in this property during the winter months - December-January. Strengths: the other guests are very nice and it's easy to socialize with other people. Nice garden setting. Good location in the middle of Boudha near all the monasteries. Weaknesses: most of the staff are not friendly at all. There is a real 'Buddha business' atmosphere instead of the... More

Pros: If you plan to spend a day in the Boudhanath area in Kathmandu and don't want to pay more than $20 for accommodation, this is a viable option in terms of price and convenience. When you exit the gates of the guesthouse, there is a back alley path to the left that takes you to Boudhanath within five minutes'... More

At Shechen Guest House you will find peace, Kathmandu is a very chaotic city and the guest house is a little place where you can find peacefulness. The surroundings are perfect, beautiful garden, monastery, great vegeterian restaurant. For a monastic way of living, this is perfect, the rooms are very simple, no luxury here but you will find the basic... More

I stayed here for 3 nights in June. There was only one room available (ground floor) which was close to the restaurant so the sound of the staffs working in the kitchen would wake me up at 6 a.m. However, I believe that other rooms upstairs and far from the restaurant are relatively quiet. It was hot and the fan... More

Spent 5 nights at Shechen Guest House and thoroughly enjoyed it. The garden is stunning and, after the chaos of Kathmandu, it is relatively peaceful. Yes, dogs do bark at night, but that's Nepal! The rooms are spacious, light and clean. A courtyard cafe serves lovely, though a little pricey, nosh in a beautiful, serene location. Staying in the grounds... More

I look at other reviews about peaceful garden setting and yet the dogs are constantly barking and the chanting starts very early if your not one to get out of bed at 6:00am. Very rustic, old -basic. Two beds though, towels rough but you have your own bathroom and shower (not separate). Some plug outlets not working. Free wi-fi down... More