Shine Homestay Francophone Family

Homestay in 16 Rayamajhi Tole, Nayabazar - Kathmandu, Nepal

About the Homestay

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Namaste,
My family consists of 5 members, my mother in law, my husband, 2 kids and myself. At home we speak, Nepali our mother tongue, me newari (one of the dialect of Nepal), English, French and Hindi.
We assist you to discover the different cultures, tradition of Nepal as already we are mix of two ethnic groups.
We have a small trekking agency "Sunshine Trekking" thus we would assist you in organizing trip, trek, tour, rafting in Nepal if you like.
I studied hotel management and did Master in Tourism. I work in my own homestay, my trekking agency and also working as a lecturer of French in colleges. I had also worked in French Embassy in Nepal. I am yoga lover and can teach you yoga too.
Our home is at heart of Kathmandu, it is at the best location for the tourist who wants to stay nearby Thamel; the tourist hub which is hardly 10 min walk, tourist bus park (just 5-6 minutes walk), Swambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, old market Ason are in walking distance. As it is centrally located one should not be worry for the shopping, restaurant, bus station, taxi etc.
We have a sharing guest kitchen too, where long stay or short stay guest could prepare their meal but you support us by providing operational cost.

We also have 2BHK apartment, if you are traveling with a family or friends this is one good option.

Namaste,
We are a small family of 5, my mother-in-law, my husband, our two daughters and myself. We (both) are fluent in French, English, Hindi, Nepali and Newari (dialect of Nepal). In fact our family is a mixture of two ethnic groups (culture). I can make you acquainted with two different cultures and also the other cultures of Nepal.

We work in the field of tourism, we have a small trekking agency "Sunshine Trekking" so we can also organize treks, tours, stays, guided tours, rafting etc.

Holder of the hotel business and Master of tourism, I work as the secretary for my agency, I take care of bed and breakfast and also I give French lessons to universities. I also worked at the French Embassy in Nepal. I really like yoga and I can give you the yoga class if you want!

Our house is close to Thamel (the tourist area) it's just 10 minutes walk. We are near the tourist bus stop to go to Pokhara and Chitwan also not far from the bus station. Heritage sites like Monkey Temple "Swambhunath", Durbar Square, Old Quarter "Ason" are within walking distance.
As we are well located there is no problem for the shops, the supermarket, the restaurant etc.
We have a shared kitchen, especially it's good for guests who are for a long time. You can give us a small sum for the operation.
If someone wants the private kitchen with a living room, you can book an apartment. We have a two bedroom apartment. There is the private kitchen, a living room and two toilets, the necessary equipments (like stove, rice stretcher, cups, plates etc.)

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Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Twin Bedroom 205
From 1,000 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This room is nice and comfortable for two people. It includes working desk, bathroom is inside the room. Good for the people who are looking for little bit budget too.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
1,700
1,800
Weekly Price
11,000
12,000
Monthly price
30,000
35,000
2BHK Apartment
From 2,333 per night
Family Room
Sleeps 4

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double, 1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Nice, clean 2BHK ground floor apartment is comfortable for family/friends. Equipped with kitchenware, fridge, LED TV, Sofa in sitting area. Bright rooms. Attached bathroom & Queen Bed in Master Bedroom. Two single beds are in another room

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • TV
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
 1 guest
2+ Guests
Nightly Price
4,000
4,500
Weekly Price
25,000
30,000
Monthly price
70,000
80,000
Terrace View Single/double Bed Room
From 1,166 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Sunny and comfortable room with great view of mountain, Swambhunath (monkey temple) and terrace outside. Equipped with a cupboard, working desk and a chair. Shared (living and kitchen) with other guests also available.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
2,000
2,000
Weekly Price
12,000
12,000
Monthly price
35,000
35,000
Twin beds - single/double
From 1,166 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Twin beds for two friends also ideal for single. Equipped with a coat hanger, working table and a chair. Shared (kitchen) with other guests also available. Beautiful view of Swambhunath (monkey temple), mountain from terrace and also from room

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
2,000
2,100
Weekly Price
13,000
14,000
Monthly price
35,000
40,000
Rooftop Good View Room
From 1,333 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Big bed, comfortable mattress, coat hanger, working table and chair. Good view of swambhunath and mountain from terrace even from room if weather is good. Sharing kitchen is available. Hair dryer and iron are on demand.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
2,600
2,700
Weekly Price
17,000
18,000
Monthly price
40,000
45,000
Shine1
From 1,166 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Big room with big bed and very comfortable mattress. There is a nice balcony to view the neighboring. Well ventilated, bright. Attached drawer, hanger coat, working table and chair. Hair dryer and iron are on demand

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
2,000
2,100
Weekly Price
13,000
14,000
Monthly price
35,000
40,000
Sunshine
From 1,500 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

A big bed with attached drawers, a lounge chair, a beautiful carpet and a hanger. Double room with table, chair and nice carpet, also the bathroom with shower.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
2,000
2,100
Weekly Price
13,300
14,000
Monthly price
45,000
47,000
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About the Area

Our house is situated nearby Thamel; Touristic area. It's hardly 10 min walk. Hence for the tourist this is the best destination. For the restaurant, shopping, bus station, cinema hall etc we are at best location. These are all in our surrounding

The Swambunath monastery and the Swambunath temple are also nearby.

Our home is located near Thamel; Tourist area; It is about 10 min walk. So for tourists no problem for shopping, going to restaurants, movies etc. We are also close to the bus stop just 2 min.

This neighborhood is quiet and in the center of town.
For the view also, our house is well located. From the terrace one can admire the magnificent chains of the Himalayas, the temple of sign "Swambunath", the monastery of nunnery, white Gompa etc.

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
  • Full Breakfast
  • Half Board
  • Full Board
Diet Type available on request
  • Vegetarian

House Rules

1) Payment on arrival or via bank transfer

2) Roads in Nepal are dirty, so they are not allowed in home

3) Please do respect the local culture

4) After 10 pm each guest is asked to minimize noise so that we do not disturb neighbors.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

35 Reviews

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    March 2024

    My stay with Rabina and Rishi was great. After Rishi picked me up from the airport, I was able to move into my room and explore Kathmandu. The two of them helped me with all the important questions and also got me a bus ticket to the next place on my trip. We had dinner together once and Rabina took me to her yoga class (I had to get up at 4:30 in the morning, but it was nice). My room was clean and quiet. All in all a wonderful stay, highly recommended!

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    France
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    Nous avons passé un super séjour chez Rabina. Nous étions au rez de chaussé dans un appartement avec deux chambres rien que pour nous. C'est idéalement situé à 15 min à pied du quartier Thamel. Rabina et son mari sont vraiment adorables. C'est lui qui venu nous chercher avec sa voiture très confortable et qui nous a déposé à l'aéroport. ( Service payant bien-sûr mais prix raisonnable tout comme les lessives qui sont possibles). Ils parlent tous les deux parfaitement le Français. Je recommande vivement cette adresse, vous ne serez pas déçu.

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    France
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    December 2023

    This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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    Russia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    November 2023

    Rabina and her family were hospitable and helpful. The house is clean and facilities are good inside. Location is very convenient to stay as well. Also Rabina helped us with the tickets to our next destination.
    All the best to the family and thank you very much for the warm welcome! :)

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    Ireland
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    September 2023

    Excellent experience and very helpful

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    Denmark
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    April 2023

    We stayed at Shine Homestay for 3 months, and we loved it there! Rabina and Rishi are the most welcoming and warm hosts, they took such good care of us, and they really made it feel like home for us. We will recommend Shine Homestay to everyone coming to Kathmandu! The place is clean, central, and tucked away from any traffic noise.
    Rabina and Rishi would help us with anything, and they included us in events and celebrations, so it was the perfect opportunity for us to experience some of the Nepali traditions and culture. A very social and open family, and we were always welcome in their kitchen! Overall a wonderful experience.

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    March 2023

    Perfect stay with Rabina and Rishi. Adorable family, they are welcoming, caring full of good advice and attentive. The house and the rooms are top notch and very clean. The house is very well placed (near Thamel, not far from the airport and bus stations). I recommend 100%.

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    United States
    Age 25 - 34

    3 hearts
    March 2023

    We were really looking forward to an authentic homestay experience in Nepal and chose Shine Homestay due to the pictures and reviews. The room was clean, and the location was somewhat central and felt very safe. Unfortunately we felt that the property was run more like a hostel with a nosy landlord and less like a home. We did not get the feeling that we were at a homestay with a family like we were hoping for. Rabina and her husband did not feel very welcoming and we felt like we were more of an inconvenience to them than anything. They also charge USD $10 for a taxi service when it really only costs about USD $3 if you get your own taxi. The ATM at the airport did not work so we arrived without any cash to pay for the room, but they let us pay by paying their booking.com fee online. However the cost of the booking.com fee cost more than the two nights that we were staying and they were supposed to reimburse us for the extra cost but we never received the change back like we were promised. Overall, if you're looking for a place to crash for a couple days, this isn't the worst place in the world, but if you're looking for a homestay experience where you can experience some culture and spend a little time with a local family, then don't bother. It's a nice little hostel, but that's about it.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Rabina in ,

    Hello Namaste Alan,
    Thank you very much for your comment. I am so surprised to have such a surprising comment from your side. I think, when are too good to someone people do not hesitate to profited from us. I would like to reply on your all comments point wise.
    You found our home clean and safe - Thank you very much for this and definitely we are renowned for cleanliness and safety purpose. We focus on this too.
    I am surprised to hear that you feel less home and more hostel, in which sense you felt that I am really sorry for this. Whoever comes here, they feel here like as a home, we give access every guest to enjoy terrace and our apartment. You had also been to our floor and we had a couple of tea together. Surprising, how do you find us hostile not welcoming, to offer tea/coffee mean to be hostile? We had given you too many suggestions about the places to visit and how to go there. Even we are ready to lend you money as your card was not working, isn't? You had no money for your daily expenses and to pay us for the room as well as for the pickup.
    For the pickup, we work only with the private car (vehicle have fixed rate, it's not us who fix rate), that why I told you that you could take taxi which is cheaper but you asked for the pickup.
    Regarding booking commission, as you could not get money at all then finally we had given this option to pay for the booking commission instead of the room and the pickup. The amount was almost the same only there was a difference around 2 dollars (it was 1.7 dollars only). We wanted to returned you this money but you get back home later 10 pm while as we go to bed before 10 pm. Next day, we asked you to join tea or coffee but you were in rushed for the visit. You did not remind us for the return and in rush we forgot too. We are sorry for this.
    We are really sorry we could not understand your situation maybe you wanted to spend time together after 10 pm while as it's our rest time.
    Any way thank you very much for your comment, hope in future you will not be paying wrong comment for other host too.

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    Austria
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    September 2022

    Highly recommend this homestay!
    Rabina and her family are very sweet. The house/room is clean, quiet, safe and provides you with everything you need. Also good walking distance to the center and to busses/taxis.
    What I appreciated the most, was Rabinas hospitality and always wanting to help. And especially the morning yoga! ;)

    Will come back again when in Nepal.
    Namaste

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Rabina in ,

    Hello Jamin,
    Thank you very much for your comment. I am also very happy to host you such a lovely guest. I am very thankful for your stay.

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    Germany
    Age 75+

    5 hearts
    July 2022

    We felt welcome from the first second. Rabina and Risi were always friendly and helpful, giving us useful tipps (about Kathmandu and what we were looking for as well as for hiking tours).
    The rooftop is a really beautiful place to enjoy a perfect view of Kathmandu.

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