Gakyil puts you in the heart of Thimphu, steps from Clock Tower Square and within a 10-minute stroll of Coronation Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Clock Tower, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Thimphu hotel, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Memorial Chorten and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Motithang Takin Preserve.
What's nearby
Clock Tower Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Memorial Chorten - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Motithang Takin Preserve - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Telecom Tower - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
Buddha Point - 12 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Paro Intl. Airport (PBH) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
Paday Bistro - 9 min walk
Happy Mandala Healthy Kitchen - 6 min walk
Zombala 2 Restaurant - 4 min walk
Ama Restaurant - 5 min walk
Mountain Café - 6 min walk
About this property
Gakyil
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Clock Tower Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Gakyil also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
This 3-star Thimphu hotel is smoke free.
40 guestrooms or units
5 levels
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Newspapers for purchase
ATM
Lift
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
1 conference room
Dining venue
Gakyil offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 10 PM at scheduled times and on request
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Clock Tower
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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.
Lift (70 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-width doorways (70 centimetre wide)
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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
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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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 8 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 110.00 per vehicle (return)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
Gakyil Hotel Thimpu
Gakyil Hotel
Gakyil Thimpu
Gakyil Hotel Thimphu
Gakyil Thimphu
Gakyil Hotel
Gakyil Thimphu
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Gakyil?
Gakyil offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Gakyil?
As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gakyil on 19 Sept 2025 start from AU$50.30, including 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.
Does Gakyil serve breakfast?
You bet, continental brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gakyil?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 10 PM on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Gakyil?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Gakyil?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at Gakyil?
No, pets are not allowed.
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