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Accommodation
Accommodations are divided into hotels, guesthouses, and hostels. Even in Lhasa, there are few hotels that cater to Western standards. As you move further away from cities, expect that the lodgings to be less sophisticated. Hotels in large Tibetan cities may have hot showers and other amenities, but smaller towns and villages are far less likely to have electricity and running water. Guesthouses have a few advantages; they are more friendly, often more homey, and less expensive. Some monasteries have guesthouses or you may be able to rent a spare room.
You may want to consider bringing a tent and sleeping bag if you don't wish to stay at a hotel. A sleeping bag is also nice if you are stuck in a budget hotel. Camping is a valid option, as long as you are away from the range of the PSB on the outskirts of a town. As a general rule, if you are close to a settlement, you should ask permission before setting up camp.
Room prices vary according to season, and winter is typically the least expensive time. If the hotel is not full, it is very likely that there will be a discount so you shouldn't hesitate to ask.
Lhasa
Upscale:
- Lhasa Fandian (Lhasa Hotel)
1 Minzu Lam
tel: 0891/683-2221 - International Grand Hotel
South Mirik Lam
tel: 0891/683-2888
Mid-range:
- Grand Hotel
196 Beijing Zhonglu
tel: 0891/682-6096
No credit cards - Himalaya Hotel
6 Linghor Donglu
tel: 0891/632-1111 - Kechu Hotel
148 Dekyi Shar Lam
tel: 0891/633-8824
No credit cards - Tibet Hotel
221 Dekyi Nub Lam
tel: 0891/683-6887
Less Expensive:
- Banak Shol
43 Dekyi Shar Lam
tel: 0891/632-3829
No credit cards - Snowlands
4 Mentsikhang Lam
tel: 0891/632-3687 - Pentoc Guesthouse
Tibetan Hospital Rd #5
tel: 0891/633-0700
No credit cards - Yak Hotel
100 Delyi Shar Lam
tel: 0891/632-3496
Double rooms, no credit cards - Kirey Hotel
105 Beijing Donglu
tel: 0891/632-3987
When outside of Lhasa, it is suggested that you try staying at a guesthouse instead of a hotel. Hotels are usually used by tour groups and are often far more expensive than the poor quality rooms warrant.
Gyantse
Mid-range:
- Gyantse Hotel
8 Yinxiang Nanlu
tel: 0892/817-2222
No credit cards
Less Expensive:
- Chanda Hotel
8 Weiguo Lu
tel: 0892/817-2573
No credit cards - No. 2 Guest House
- No. 1 Guest House
Shigatse
Mid-range:
- Shanghai Hotel
45 Yinxiang Nan Lu
tel: 0892/ 882-4120 - Shigatse Hotel
13 Jiefeng Lu
tel: 0892/882-2550
No credit cards
Less Expensive:
- Gang-Gyen Fruit Orchard Hotel
12 Zhufeng Lu
tel: 0892/882-2282
no credit cards - Post Hotel
12 Jiefeng Lu
tel: 0892/882-2938
No credit cards - Tenzin Hotel
- No. 1 Guest House
- No. 2 Guest House
Tsethang
Mid-range:
- Tsethang Hotel
Less Expensive:
- Tsethang Guest House
Sakya
Less Expensive:
- Transport Deport Guest House
- Sakya Xian Guest House
- Sakya Government Compound
Shekar
Mid-range:
- Shekar Hotel
Less Expensive:
- Mt. Everest Hotel
Dingri
Less Expensive:
- Dingri Hotel
Nyalam
Mid-range:
- Nyalam Hotel
Less Expensive:
- Tsongdu Hotel
- Truck Stop Hotel
Zhangmu
Mid-range:
- Zhangmu Hotel
Less Expensive:
- Reception Office Guest House
- Friendship Lodge
Mt. Kailash
Less Expensive:
- Pilgrim Guesthouse (Drachen Village, at foot of mountain)
Shiquanhe (Ali)
Mid-range:
- Shiquanhe Hotel
Less Expensive:
- Shiquanhe Guest House
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