Traveling from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp is a long journey through the Tibetan Plateau to Mount Everest. Where to stay is important for taking a good rest and refreshing yourself after a long drive in the daytime.

For a classic 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour, Lhasa, Shigatse, and Everest Base Camp are the major accommodation places offering types of accommodation options for different standards. If you plan to take an adventure tour, like biking or motorcycling to Tibet, you’ll also need to arrange your stay in some small towns en route, which offer basic accommodation.

Here, you’ll get a general idea about the hotels along the way from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp in Tibet, including where to stay and what to expect during your journey.

Luxury Hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse (USD 180 to 250/Night)

Lhasa and Shigatse are the only two cities that offer luxury hotels along the way to Everest Base Camp in Tibet. The high-standard hotels provide the best accommodation conditions for better acclimatizing to the high altitude in Tibet with comfortable rooms, oxygen-supply systems, and qualified services.

Recommended Luxury Hotels in Lhasa (USD 200-250/Night)

The luxury hotels in Lhasa are no doubt the best on the way to Everest Base Camp, which offers facilities and services closer to the same-class hotels in the mainland of China. Besides the comfortable rooms and good breakfast, the 24-hour oxygen supply facilities ensure a safe and comfortable stay upon your arrival in Lhasa.

The St.Regis Lhasa Resort is the closest 5-star hotel to the Potala Palace and is popular for its amazing style and perfect location. Located near Barkhor Street, St.Regis Lhasa Resort is just 1.3 km to the Jokhang Temple and 3km to the Potala Palace. From the hotel room, you can enjoy stunning views of the Potala Palace.

From the St.Regis Lhasa Resort, you can see the Potala Palace.

The Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise is another popular 5-star hotel in Lhasa. Located along the Lhasa River, the Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise offers great views of the river and downtown Lhasa in the distance. The unique architectural style makes it a new landmark in Lhasa. It is 6.8km to the Potala Palace, about a 15-minute drive away.

The unique exterior of Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise.

Recommended luxury hotels in Shigatse (Over 180/Night)

Compared with Lhasa, the luxury hotels in Shigatse are slightly inferior, but the prices are more affordable. This is the last place that can provide luxury and pleasant stay before entering the Everest area in Tibet, which can ensure that you get a good rest before heading to Everest Base Camp.

The Hilton Shigatse is the newest 5-star hotel in Shigatse, only a 10-minute drive from Tashilhunpo Monastery. It combines modern facilities with Tibetan-style design to provide you with a comfortable accommodation experience, ensuring that you can enjoy high-quality relaxation at such a high altitude of 3,845 meters.

The popular Hilton Shigatse hotel in downtown Shigatse city.

Shigatse Qomolangzong is a luxury 4-star hotel in Shigatse, which was considered the best hotel in Shigatse before the opening of the Hilton Shigatse. It is known for its comfortable rooms, quality services, and a design that blends Tibetan and modern styles, providing you with a unique plateau accommodation experience.

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Budget-Friendly Hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse (USD 55 to 80/Night)

In Lhasa, there are many cost-effective hotels offering alternative options at more affordable prices. Some of these offer a great location in the old town of Lhasa, gathering around Barkhor Street. Some of the recommended hotels include Gang-gye Lhasa Hotel (3-star) and Lhasa Thangka Hotel (4-star). They offer beautifully decorated Tibetan-style rooms and are perfectly located near the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple at much cheaper prices than luxury 5-star hotels in Lhasa.

Lhasa Thangka Hotel is just about 100 meters to the Jokhang Temple.

In Shigatse, the accommodation options are more limited. Some of the popular economic hotels are Shigatse Manasarovar Hotel, Jiumu Yamei Hotel, and Shigatse Yak Hotel. They offer clean and comfortable rooms with basic facilities.

Of course, there are plenty more hotel options in the two largest cities in Tibet. If you have specific accommodation preferences or need hotel recommendations, feel free to share your accommodation ideas with us while inquiring about your Everest tour.

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Everest Base Camp Tent Hotels: Unique Tibetan-Style Accommodation

The tent hotels are the most popular places to stay at the Everest Base Camp in Tibet. At around 5,000 meters above sea level, the tent hotel area at the base camp consists of rows of Tibetan-style tents, offering basic accommodation for the only night at the base camp. .

In recent years, the accommodation conditions of Everest Base Camp tent hotels have improved significantly. In addition to the large bunk beds, double rooms and multi-person rooms are now available, providing you with more privacy.

Please notice that there is no private bathroom in the tent hotel rooms. Public toilets are outside the tent area. Since there are no bathing conditions at such a high altitude at Everest Base Camp in Tibet, it is suggested that you bring wet wipes to maintain personal hygiene.

The Everest tent hotels are run by local Tibetans and provide simple meals such as homemade hot pots, Tibetan noodles, and fried rice. Moreover, butter tea, sweet tea, and hot water are available. It is easy to get hot drinks to maintain energy and stay hydrated at such a high altitude area.

Since tent hotels at Everest Base Camp are not equipped with air conditioning, they become extremely cold in winter. To ensure guest safety, the tent hotels close annually from November to April.

The twin room at the Everest Base Camp Tent Hotel offers simple accommodation.

Rongbuk Hotel: The Best Accommodation at Everest Base Camp

Rongbuk Hotel is the only accommodation option at Everest Base Camp that operates all year round. Located opposite Rongbuk Monastery, Rongbuk Hotel is a few hundred meters away from the tent hotel area and closer to the Mount Everest observation deck. You can enjoy stunning views of the summit of Everest just from the Rongbuk Hotel.

The newly renovated Rongbuk Hotel is currently the best place to stay at the base camp. It offers both twin rooms and triple rooms. Twin rooms of the Rongbuk Hotel come with private bathrooms, while triple rooms share the public bathroom. But in winter, due to the freezing temperatures at the Everest Base Camp, private bathrooms are unavailable. All guests need to use the public bathroom.

Because the rooms at Rongbuk Hotel are limited, you need to book in advance if you are traveling during the peak season. This is also the only accommodation in the base camp in winter.

Enjoy the majestic view of Everest from Rongbuk Hotel.

Zhaxizong Village Guesthouses: Alternative Stays for Everest Winter Tours

From November to April, when the Everest tent hotels are closed, Zhaxizong Village, at the foot of Mount Everest, is the main place to stay for a winter trip to Everest Base Camp.

Located at 3,950 meters above sea level, Zhaxizong Village is the lowest accommodation point in the Everest scenic regions in Tibet. Even if you travel in other seasons, you can choose to stay in Zhaxizong Village to better acclimatize to the altitude of Mount Everest region.

The guesthouses and hotels in Zhaxizong Village offer better accommodation conditions than tent hotels, like standard rooms with private bathrooms. Also, there are more restaurants in the village, offering more food options for you.

However, to see the summit of Mount Everest and visit Rongbuk Monastery, you’ll need to take the eco-bus for another 40 kilometers to reach Everest Base Camp. After your visit, you must return to the village by eco-bus before 19:30.

It is convenient to take the eco-bus to Zhaxizong Village and Everest Base Camp.

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Additional Stays for Biking or Motorbiking to Everest Base Camp in Tibet

The most classic 8-day itinerary from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp only included three accommodations. If you plan a more adventurous way of traveling to Everest Base Camp in Tibet, such as cycling or motorcycling, you will add some more stops along the way, such as Gyantse, Sakya, Lhatse, and Tingri, and stay overnight in these places.

Accommodation conditions are very basic in these towns and counties. The closer you get to the Everest region, the fewer star-rated hotels you will find. Local hotels and guesthouses only provide basic accommodation, and neither the room facilities nor the hotel services can compare with those in big cities such as Shigatse and Lhasa.

When you book an adventurous Everest Base Camp tour with us, our travel consultant will arrange suitable accommodation for you based on your daily schedule and budget, ensuring that you can get a safe and comfortable rest during your journey to Everest Base Camp.

Basic Accommodation in Tingri County

More Accommodation Tips for a Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour

From Lhasa to Everest Base Camp, the accommodation conditions get worse. Prepare yourself to travel in some of the world’s most high and remote regions. Except for Lhasa and Shigatse, standard rooms or special room types may not be guaranteed at other accommodation points along the way.

If you travel to Everest Base Camp with kids, it is recommended to choose 4 or 5-star hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse for better rest after a day of sightseeing.

Most hotel staff in Tibet are local Tibetans. Outside luxury hotels, their English level and service awareness may not be compared with those in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai. But they are always wary and friendly. Feel free to ask your tour guide if you need any help with communication.

In winter, Tibet hotels always offer great discounts. It’s the best time to enjoy high-quality accommodation and take a Tibet winter tour to Everest Base Camp at a lower price with fewer crowds.

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Conclusion

Traveling from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp is the most popular tour route in Tibet. Having a good rest during the journey is essential for altitude acclimatization and refreshment after daytime exploration of charming Tibet and Everest.

Starting from Lhasa, you can easily find types of Tibet hotels, including world-class luxury hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse. As you travel closer to Everest, the more remote and higher the area, with simpler accommodations, so be prepared.

Whether you choose the classic overland trip or want to customize a more adventurous travel to Everest Base Camp in Tibet, as the largest local travel agency based in Tibet, we at Tibet Vista will arrange the most comfortable accommodation for you according to your needs and budget. Just contact us now for free travel advice for your next trip to Everest Base Camp in Tibet.