Lhasa Hotels

Lhasa is a capital of Tibet, its largest and busiest city. Thousands of tourists arrive in Lhasa every year. There are accommodations of various levels of comfort.

The key factor of selecting the right Lhasa hotel for you is location. We highly recommend choosing hotel in Old Town – the historical center of the capital. In Old Town you will be close to historical places, religious worshipers, cafes, restaurants, small shops, souvenir sellers and large supermarkets.

Hotels in Lhasa have to adhere to certain standards to earn a right to host foreign travelers. You will have a choice of 3-5 star hotels while staying in Lhasa.

3-STAR LHASA HOTELS

YAK HOTEL

This is our go-to hotel for group tours. The location of hotel is very convenient, it is in the central part of Lhasa, close to Jokhang temple, may great restaurants, small shops, supermarket, and in a walking distance to Potala Palace.

This Tibetan owned hotel offers modern rooms, air conditioner, tea kettle, fridge, free Wi-Fi in every room and a buffer breakfast.

DETAILS

TASHI TAKGE

Modest but cute Tibetan-owned hotel in the heart of Old Town, steps away from Jokhang Temple. Decorated in Tibetan style with all basic amenities, Wi-Fi and made to order breakfast.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Located in Old Town

TASHI CHOETA

Tibetan-owned hotel with traditional Tibetan decorations inside. From the roof of the hotel you can see Potala Palace. Hotel is located in the Old Town.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Located in Old Town
• Refrigerator

SHAMBALA PALACE

Beautiful Tibetan-owned hotel tastefully decorated in Tibetan style. It is located in Old Town, close to Jokhang Temple. You can enjoy the view on center of Lhasa from a rooftop terrace.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Located in Old Town

NEW MANDALA

A simple Tibetan-owned hotel with spacious rooms and all basic amenities. It is located within a walking distance to Jokhang Temple. There is a good restaurant on site with a selection of Tibetan, Nepalese, Indian and Western dishes. We recommend visiting the restaurant even if you are not staying in hotel.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast

TRICHANG LABRANG

This hotel is located in a historical building over 300 years old. Rooms are decorated in Tibetan style. One of the abbots lived in the building. It is in the Old Town, close to Jokhang Temple. There is a green courtyard with a restaurant.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Located in Old Town
• Air Conditioner

YAPSHI PHUNKHANG

Yapshi Phunkhang Hotel is Tibetan-owned hotel, located near Beijing Road, close to Yak hotel. Yapshi Phunkhang is located in 19th century building, which was originally built for parents of the 11th Dalai Lama. The hotel is in traditional Tibetan style with spacious rooms.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Located in Old Town
• Air Conditioner

4-STAR LHASA HOTELS

HOUSE OF SHAMBHALA

Beautiful Tibetan owned hotel in the center of Old Town. Rooms are large and comfortable with Tibetan decorations. There is a great restaurant on site serving delicious Tibetan dishes. There is a beautiful roof terrace.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Located in Old Town

GANG-GYAN

Tibetan-owned hotel with clean and modern design. Large comfortable rooms with a lot of light. The hotel is located on Beijing Road within a short walking distance to restaurants, shops, and Barkhor street. There is an elevator in the hotel

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Located in Old Town

KYICHU

Kyichu hotel is named after Lhasa river (Kyichu in Tibetan). It is a Tibetan owned hotel striving to make you feel as comfortable as you feel at home. It is located in old Town, close to supermarkets, many restaurants, within a walking distance to both Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast for a fee
• Located in Old Town

4 POINTS SHERATON

4 points Sheraton is located near Lhasa River. Large, spacious rooms with modern design. Hotel has a courtyard.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Air Conditioner

THANGKA

Great location steps away from Barkhor Square and Jokhang Temple. Spacious rooms with Tibetan design. Very comfortable hotel.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Located in Old Town
• Air Conditioner

INTERCONTINENTAL

Large hotel complex designed as pyramids to capture abundant Lhasa sun. Large well-lit rooms decorated in modern style. Hotel is away from the busy city center, the is a free shuttle bus service. Large restaurant is decorated with a model of Traditional Tibetan buildings.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Air Conditioner

5-STAR LHASA HOTELS

SHANGRI-LA

The best Lhasa hotel based on reviews from all our clients who stayed there. Shangri La is located between Potala Palace and Norbulingka Summer Palace. Spacious rooms with modern design. the best rooms offer Potala Palace view. There is an oxygen room to help you overcome symptoms of altitude sickness. There is a health club with indoor swimming pool.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Air Conditioner
• Rooms with Potala Palace View
• Swimming pool
• Oxygen lounge

ST. REGIS

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Lhasa. The best rooms offer view on Potala Palace, in Barkhot area. There is an indoor swimming pool and yoga classes. You will find there are three restaurants. Rooms are spacious with contemporary design and some traditional Tibetan decor elements.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Air Conditioner
• Located in Old Town
• Rooms with Potala Palace view
• Swimming pool

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES

PREPARE FOR YOUR TRIP IN LHASA

VISA AND PERMITS

To visit Tibet, most tourists need a Chinese visa. In addition, your Tibetan agency will apply for Tibet Travel Permit.

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FLIGHTS TO TIBET

You can take a flight from all major cities in China and from Kathmandu in Nepal. Many of the flights are non-stop.

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TRAINS TO TIBET

Trains to Lhasa depart from all large Chinese cities. On the way, you will enjoy exceptional views of Tibetan plateau.

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