If you want a more comfortable place to stay, head to Gyantse. The Gyantse Hotel is the only option here. This hotel has a shiny lobby and rooms with attached bathroom, 24 hour hot water. But it is overpriced (RMB450 for a double room). Some travelers try to ignore regulations about where they are permitted to stay . If you do want to run the risk, try the Hostel of Gyantse Town Furniture Factory on the main junction. Rooms here are clean and there is a nice sitting area with a great view of the fort. The Hotel of Nationality Clothing Company is popular among western tourists. Both of these have no washing facilities and dorm beds cost around RMB30.

Most travelers stay in Shigatse, the traditional capital of Tsang. This is the second largest town in Tibet, although the accommodation options are not huge, facilities are fairly modern. The Shigatse Hotel is a three star hotel with all the facilities you would expect - spacious rooms, attached bathroom with 24 hour hot water, restaurant, even a meeting room and business center. Prices range from RMB450 to RMB1500. For budget travelers, the Tenzin Hotel is good. This place enjoys a good location and boasts one of the best restaurants in town. Prices range from between RMB25 for a bed and RMB60 to RMB100 for a double.

Sakya is a typical Tibetan town. Again, accommodation and facilities here are limited. The Sakya Guesthouse is the most popular place, with dirt floor, no electricity, and a bed for RMB15. The Grain Department Guesthouse is another alternative.

Along the Friendship Highway in Lhatse, there are several guesthouses. The Lhatse Hotel, Fuli Guesthouse and Lhatse Guesthouse, all provide dorm beds for between RMB10 to RMB30. Some of these have hot water and TV. For travelers who want to stay in Shegar,the Kangjong Hotel is the best choice. Clean and cheap dorm beds are available here for RMB20. The hotel restaurant is a good too.

In Tingri, there is a nice hotel in the Everest Snow Leopard Hotel, this place is pretty clean and offers great views. There’s also a good restaurant here. Try to bargain down the price to RMB35 per bed.

Zhangmu, is the last stop between China and Nepal. The main hotel here is the Zhangmu Hotel next to the customs offices. This is an expensive but very luxurious hotel. Standard doubles cost RMB400 per bed. Budget travelers can try the hotel opposite, the Gang Gyen Hotel which charges RMB70 for a double and RMB35. Rooms here are clean and hot showers are available on the roof.