Gakyil

Property class: 3

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Wongzin Lam P.O. Box # 543, Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Place, Clock Tower Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronation Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial Chorten
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Paro Intl. Airport (PBH)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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 has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Clock Tower Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Coronation Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Memorial Chorten - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Changlimithang Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Weekend Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Paro Intl. Airport (PBH) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brusnika Russian Café and Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zombala 2 Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Happy Mandala Healthy Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Edelweiss Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Giku-Na - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gakyil

Gakyil features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 50 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

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

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

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (27 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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 Oct 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gakyil on Oct 5, 2026 start from $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.

What's there to see close to Gakyil?

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

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.

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 and service animals aren't allowed at Gakyil.

How close is the airport from Gakyil?

The closest major airport to Gakyil is Paro Intl. Airport (PBH), which is 28.9 mi away (98 minutes by car).

Gakyil Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
it was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 dias seguidos sin electricidad

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018