The Newa Chen is situated at 150 m distance from the Durbar Square, in the heart of the ancient city. The XVII century house has been renovated in 2006 with care and passion by local craftsmen with extensive use and reuse of local materials, in the framework of a UNESCO project for heritage preservation. In fact, UNESCO identified the Newa Chen as a gem among the houses of Patan for its well preserved original structure and particular beauty. The Newa Chen maintains the dimensions, low ceiling, wood carving and cosy characters of an authentic traditional Newar house. The visitor can experience the genuine spirit of the house being alive, by observing the daily rituals and occasionally greater celebrations in the inner courtyard. A more recent building, refurbished respecting the principles of the Newar tradition and using local materials and handicraft, closes the inner courtyard: the rooms of this house benefit of higher ceilings and beds, and a roof terrace with a great view on the historical building and garden. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Shrestha family owning the compound, the Guest House is run as a social enterprise with the goal of generating the financial means to support a children home in the neighborhood of Bhaktapur.

At the hotel, rooms include a patio. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Newa Chen Historic House UNESCO also boast a city view. The rooms have a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options.

Pashupatinath is 5.6 km from the accommodation, while Swayambhu is 6.9 km from the property. Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 km away.