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Tibet Hotels and Accommodation

As a remote area, Tibet dose not have very favorable accommodation conditions, but the lodging condition in Tibet has been greatly improved due to rapidly developing tourism in Tibet. Generally speaking, the overall level of accommodation in Tibet is lower than that in other cities of China.
You can find star-rated hotels in big cities of Tibet such as Lhasa, Shigatse, Tsedang, and Nyingchi, but hotels in small cities and remote areas are very basic, usually having a public bathroom with squat toilet. Specifically, in Lhasa, lodging ranges from cheap guest houses to luxury five star hotels, while in Shigatse, Gyangtse, Tsedang and Nyingchi, the highest standard is three stars; in Tingri, Zhangmu and Nagchu, the highest are two stars; and in other smaller or remote areas, guest houses might be your only choice unless you have brought tents with you.

Tibet Hotels Guide by Major Cities

Hotels in Lhasa provide tourists a wide range of choice, varing from luxury 5-star hotels and comfortable 4-star hotels to economic 2 or 3-star hotels and cheap guesthouses or hostels, but the most popular hotels in Lhasa are featured Tibetan style hotels.

Lhasa Hotels

- Luxury 5-Star Hotels (4)
- Comfortable 4-Star Hotels (4)
- Economic 3-Star Hotels (5)
- Tibetan Style Hotels (4)
- Cheap Guest Houses (2)

As a relatively developed area in Tibet, the best hotels in Tsedang is comfortable 4-star hotels. Tourists also have another options among economic 2 or 3-star hotels, cheap guesthouses or hostels, and Tibetan style hotels.

Tsedang Hotels

- Comfortable 4-Star Hotels (1)
- Economic 3-Star Hotels (3)
- Cheap Hotels (1)

Better hotels in Shigatse area are mainly distributed in Shigatse city, ranging from 4-star hotels to guesthouses or hostels. Besides, along the way to Everest there are many simple hotels, guest houses and tent hostels for your stopover.

Shigatse Hotels

- Hotels in Shigatse (8)
- Hotels in Gyantse (2)
- Hotels in Lhatse (2)
- Hotels in Sakya (2)
- Hotels in Shegar (6)
- Hotels in Old Tingri (1)
- Hotels in Nylam (0)
- Hotels in Zhangmu (4)

Hotels in Nyingtri also varies widely from 4-star hotels to guesthouses. Most hotels are located in Bayi Town and offer modern facilities and perfect services.

Nyingtri Hotels

- Hotels in Bayi (5)
- Hotels in Basum-tso (0)
- Hotels in Bome (0)
- Hotels in Lunang (0)
- Hotels in Rawo-tso (0)

Hotels in Nagri are quite limited for foreign tourists for many hotels are off-limits to foreigner. In addition, the hotel facilities are just low-end. Sometimes, only hostels and 2-star hotels in Nagri are available, or tourists have to take tents with them.

Nagri Hotels

- Hotels in Saga (3)
- Hotels in Hor Qu (2)
- Hotels in Gertse (1)
- Hotels in Gegye (2)
- Hotels in Ali,Shiquanhe (3)
- Lodging at Mt. Kailash (0)
- Lodging at Manasarovar (0)
- Lodging at Purang (0)

Hotels in Ngachu is also very limited. Only simple hotels are available in Ngachu and Damxung. If toursits travel to more remote area, only guest houses or tents are on the short list of choice.

Ngachu Hotels