Gakyil

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Clock Tower Square

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Hallway
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Wongzin Lam P.O. Box # 543, Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Clock Tower Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Memorial Chorten
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Telecom Tower
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Thimphu

Gakyil places you next to Clock Tower Square and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Coronation Park. This 40-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Clock Tower Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Memorial Chorten - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buddha Dordenma - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Telecom Tower - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Buddha Point - 13 min drive - 4.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Zombala - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ambient Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zombala 2 Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪San MaRu Korean Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gakyil

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Clock Tower Square
Gakyil features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 110.00 per vehicle roundtrip, as well as an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and an ATM.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and desks are also available.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clock Tower
  • Gakyil Hotel, Norzin Lam

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (27 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Gakyil Hotel Thimpu
Gakyil Hotel
Gakyil Thimpu
Gakyil Hotel Thimphu
Gakyil Thimphu
Gakyil Hotel
Gakyil Thimphu
Gakyil Hotel Thimphu

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Gakyil?

Gakyil offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Gakyil?

As of Mar 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gakyil on Mar 16, 2025 start from $33.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Gakyil?

This hotel is located in Thimphu, just steps from Clock Tower Square and Voluntary Artists Studio Thimphu, and within a short walk of Memorial Chorten. You'll also find Weekend Market and Coronation Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Gakyil?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Gakyil have a casino?

No, Gakyil doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Gakyil?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Gakyil a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and concierge services at this hotel.

Does Gakyil have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Gakyil have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Gakyil serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Clock Tower.

Will Gakyil allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gakyil.

Are there connecting rooms at Gakyil?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Gakyil?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gakyil.

Gakyil Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wouter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, centrally located hotel. Friendly staff, good breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally'located, spacious room, one of the very few hotels of this category offering a bathtub in the bathroom, drinking water provided in glass bottles instead of plastic disposable ones
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very good location close to the clock tower. The staff were unfailingly polite, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nitish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice experience
Very nice stay. Service n quality was more than expectation. Wish to stay again on our next visit also
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Tatsunori, Chuou-ku, Kobe city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tatsunori, Chuou-ku, Kobe city

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 dias seguidos sin electricidad
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
不丹人都很nice,前台服务员服务周到。可以远远的看到大佛,床挺舒服,洗澡是浴缸,设计不合理,水会在浴缸两侧流到地上,WIFI速度较慢。只要住在市中心晚上应该都能听到狗叫声,对狗叫声比较敏感的建议带耳塞。不过房费很便宜,也不能要求太多,总之还是比较满意。
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018