Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Kathmandu, Nepal

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Kathmandu, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Kathmandu Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
725 47% $26 $4,560

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Kathmandu Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Kathmandu

Ranked by Listing Score among the 725 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Kathmandu. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Courtyard Cottage 50m from Patan Durbar Square!
1 BR · Entire cottage · Kathmandu
5.0
209 reviews
79% $42 $11,646 View listing
#2 90
Khachhen House Maatan
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
48 reviews
84% $35 $8,996 View listing
#3 90
Thyaka 1st Fl Studio Apartment
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
36 reviews
85–100% $30 $7,792 View listing
#4 90
Newari Unit, built with up cycled materials
1 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Kathmandu
5.0
34 reviews
85–100% $38 $11,108 View listing
#5 90
Sundhara Studio loft + amazing share roof top (2R)
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
4.8
30 reviews
85% $32 $7,426 View listing
#6 90 4.9
25 reviews
84% $12 $2,217 View listing
#7 90
Brand New Sunlit Private Rooftop w/elevator | Yala
1 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Kathmandu
5.0
23 reviews
85–100% $45 $4,257 View listing
#8 90
Bakhundole Studio Retreat
1 BR · Entire condo · Kathmandu
5.0
22 reviews
81% $12 $3,208 View listing
#9 90
Brand New Courtyard Loft w/ elevator | Green Tara
1 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Kathmandu
5.0
20 reviews
85–100% $38 $3,762 View listing
#10 90
Brand new Courtyard Studio w/ elevator | Vajra
1 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Kathmandu
5.0
17 reviews
85–100% $37 $3,704 View listing
#11 90
Karma flat: 1 BR flat w/ Rooftop Garden in Teku
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
4.8
16 reviews
85–100% $15 $6,260 View listing
#12 90
Brand New Museum Inspired w/ elevator | Ratna
1 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Kathmandu
5.0
16 reviews
85–100% $45 $4,802 View listing
#13 90
South Studio Flat 3, Lalitpur Inn
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
15 reviews
85% $30 $6,248 View listing
#14 90
Studio with Balcony | Natural light | Patan
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
15 reviews
85–100% $26 $2,974 View listing
#15 90
Apartment in patan Durbar
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
14 reviews
79% $39 $11,246 View listing
#16 90
Purna Chandra Chen (Home)
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
4.9
13 reviews
82% $17 $1,506 View listing
#17 90
Zenhaus- 2 BHK Premium Apartment near Swoyambhu
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
12 reviews
79% $43 $7,134 View listing
#18 90
Brand new Peaceful Studio w/ elevator | Padma
1 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Kathmandu
5.0
11 reviews
85–100% $35 $3,311 View listing
#19 90
Rooftop Studio: 500 meters to KTM Durbar Square
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
4.9
9 reviews
80% $19 $5,153 View listing
#20 90
Modern and Spacious 2BHK Apartment in Lalitpur
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% $55 $17,250 View listing
#21 89 5.0
40 reviews
78% $16 $3,008 View listing
#22 89
West Studio Flat 1, Lalitpur Inn
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
12 reviews
76% $30 $6,977 View listing
#23 89 5.0
5 reviews
76% $17 $3,152 View listing
#24 88
Stupa view cutie Duplex near Patan Durbar Square
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
26 reviews
75% $48 $7,704 View listing
#25 88
Spacious studio w/ Backyard
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
16 reviews
74% $45 $5,095 View listing
#26 88
Maiya Home
Studio BR · Entire serviced apartment · Kathmandu
5.0
9 reviews
75% $30 $3,442 View listing
#27 87
Flat in beautiful Newari house - Charming!
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
5.0
338 reviews
73% $73 $17,639 View listing
#28 87
Sunny Attic room in beautiful Newari House
1 BR · Room · Kathmandu
5.0
158 reviews
73% $32 $8,129 View listing
#29 87
Spacious Newly Furnished 2BHK in Sanepa, Kathmandu
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Kathmandu
4.8
23 reviews
72% $31 $6,049 View listing
#30 87
Modern 1 bedroom APT with special price$ Kathmandu
1 BR · Entire home · Kathmandu
4.9
16 reviews
72% $17 $2,203 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Kathmandu Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Kathmandu?

    Courtyard Cottage 50m from Patan Durbar Square! ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 209 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 79% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from $1,506 to $17,639, with a median of $5,601, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Kathmandu.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 82%, compared with 47% across Kathmandu during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Kathmandu →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

Inspect the calendar observations behind the estimates

Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

Historical coverage varies by listing.

Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.