Top Hostels in Pokhara
International Youth Hostel Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Church is in proximity to the Pokhara hostel, and natural sites like Devi's Fall are nearly a 15-minute walk away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the ancient Shree Bindhyabasini Temple, which is only 1.5 km from the hostel.
Gurkha Memorial Museum is within 25 minutes' walk of the property.
Each of the 8 rooms in the Pokhara hostel comes with a balcony and overlooks the city.
International Youth Hostel Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
International Youth Hostel Inn
Church is in proximity to the Pokhara hostel, and natural sites like Devi's Fall are nearly a 15-minute walk away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the ancient Shree Bindhyabasini Temple, which is only 1.5 km from the hostel.
Gurkha Memorial Museum is within 25 minutes' walk of the property.
Each of the 8 rooms in the Pokhara hostel comes with a balcony and overlooks the city.
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Guest favorite
Pokhara Backpackers Hostel
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Gobinda Rai Trek is 850 metres from this hostel, while Damside is 2.2 km away.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the tranquil lakeside Komagane Park, which is an 18-minute walk away.
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Gobinda Rai Trek is 850 metres from this hostel, while Damside is 2.2 km away.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the tranquil lakeside Komagane Park, which is an 18-minute walk away.
Nepalaya Eco Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Offerring a location 3.1 km from the modern International Mountain Museum, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Blue Sky Paragliding Sports Club, which is merely 1.4 km away. The 15-room Nepalaya Eco hostel is about 10 minutes' drive from Peace Buddhist Temple.
Guests can visit the kid - centric Chachawhee Fun Park, an ideal spot for family time 2.6 km away.
Nepalaya Eco Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Nepalaya Eco Hostel
Offerring a location 3.1 km from the modern International Mountain Museum, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Blue Sky Paragliding Sports Club, which is merely 1.4 km away. The 15-room Nepalaya Eco hostel is about 10 minutes' drive from Peace Buddhist Temple.
Guests can visit the kid - centric Chachawhee Fun Park, an ideal spot for family time 2.6 km away.
Dulcify Cottage Sarangkot
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Pokhara, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Movie Garden, which is 3.8 km away. The two - story pagoda Tal Barahi Temple is located a 10-minute ride from the Pokhara property.
Phewa Tal is 4.1 km from this Pokhara hostel.
The allergy-friendly rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with an iron with ironing board.
Dulcify Cottage Sarangkot
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Dulcify Cottage Sarangkot
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Pokhara, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Movie Garden, which is 3.8 km away. The two - story pagoda Tal Barahi Temple is located a 10-minute ride from the Pokhara property.
Phewa Tal is 4.1 km from this Pokhara hostel.
The allergy-friendly rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with an iron with ironing board.
Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Pokhara
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Pokhara hostel is situated around a 10-minute drive from Peace Buddhist Temple.
The hostel offers access to the two - story pagoda Tal Barahi Temple, which is a mere 0.6 km away.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Pokhara hostel is situated around a 10-minute drive from Peace Buddhist Temple.
The hostel offers access to the two - story pagoda Tal Barahi Temple, which is a mere 0.6 km away.
Hotel Trekkers Home Nepal
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Pokhara hostel is also 4.8 km from Bridge to/from Landruk.
Pokhara Canyoning is within 10 minutes' drive of the hostel.
Hotel Trekkers Home Nepal
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Hotel Trekkers Home Nepal
This Pokhara hostel is also 4.8 km from Bridge to/from Landruk.
Pokhara Canyoning is within 10 minutes' drive of the hostel.
The Mango Tree Backpackers Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Pokhara hostel is 2.5 km from Sarangkot Paragliding Take off Point and 4.4 km from such cultural venues as the expansive International Mountain Museum. There is Bhimsen Temple a 10-minute drive from the Pokhara property.
The Mango Tree Backpackers hostel offers proximity to Movie Garden, located around 600 metres away.
The Mango Tree Backpackers Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Mango Tree Backpackers Hostel
The Pokhara hostel is 2.5 km from Sarangkot Paragliding Take off Point and 4.4 km from such cultural venues as the expansive International Mountain Museum. There is Bhimsen Temple a 10-minute drive from the Pokhara property.
The Mango Tree Backpackers hostel offers proximity to Movie Garden, located around 600 metres away.
Paila Hostel Lakeside
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
Found 2.1 km from the venerated Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, this Pokhara hostel is only steps away from worship locations like the two-story pagoda Tal Barahi Temple. Also, the comfortable hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of such natural sights as the scenic waterfall "Davis Falls".
Paila Hostel Lakeside is approximately 700 metres from Hallan Chowk and in close proximity to Pokhara Ultralight Aerial Sports Center.
The property boasts 28 rooms, all of which have a balcony, as well as views of the mountain.
Paila Hostel Lakeside
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
Paila Hostel Lakeside
Found 2.1 km from the venerated Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, this Pokhara hostel is only steps away from worship locations like the two-story pagoda Tal Barahi Temple. Also, the comfortable hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of such natural sights as the scenic waterfall "Davis Falls".
Paila Hostel Lakeside is approximately 700 metres from Hallan Chowk and in close proximity to Pokhara Ultralight Aerial Sports Center.
The property boasts 28 rooms, all of which have a balcony, as well as views of the mountain.
Goodday Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Offerring a location 2.9 km from the Mayadevi Peace Temple, this hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Movie Garden, which is a 25-minute walk away. There is Pokhara Lakeside 2.6 km from the comfortable hostel.
The compact pagoda Tal Barahi Temple, a prominent religious site, is 5 minutes' drive from the Pokhara property.
Goodday Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Goodday Backpackers
Offerring a location 2.9 km from the Mayadevi Peace Temple, this hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Movie Garden, which is a 25-minute walk away. There is Pokhara Lakeside 2.6 km from the comfortable hostel.
The compact pagoda Tal Barahi Temple, a prominent religious site, is 5 minutes' drive from the Pokhara property.
Roamers Inn
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Located approximately 10 minutes by car from such significant cultural landmarks as the expansive International Mountain Museum, the hostel is also around a 25-minute walk from World Peace Pagoda Buddhist Monument. Thanks to a prime location of this Pokhara hostel, guests can quickly reach Hallan Chowk, which is 0.7 km away.
Peace Buddhist Temple, a prominent religious site, is within 30 minutes' walk of the Pokhara accommodation.
Providing a safe box, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, certain rooms also include a balcony and a dressing room.
Roamers Inn
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Roamers Inn
Located approximately 10 minutes by car from such significant cultural landmarks as the expansive International Mountain Museum, the hostel is also around a 25-minute walk from World Peace Pagoda Buddhist Monument. Thanks to a prime location of this Pokhara hostel, guests can quickly reach Hallan Chowk, which is 0.7 km away.
Peace Buddhist Temple, a prominent religious site, is within 30 minutes' walk of the Pokhara accommodation.
Providing a safe box, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, certain rooms also include a balcony and a dressing room.
Zostel Pokhara
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Sadhana Yoga Retreat is not far from the Pokhara hostel, and natural sites like Phewa Tal are only 1.5 km away. In addition, Poon Hill can be found around 20 minutes on foot from this comfortable hostel.
Pokhara Lakeside is just 1.6 km from the accommodation.
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Sadhana Yoga Retreat is not far from the Pokhara hostel, and natural sites like Phewa Tal are only 1.5 km away. In addition, Poon Hill can be found around 20 minutes on foot from this comfortable hostel.
Pokhara Lakeside is just 1.6 km from the accommodation.
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Best-rated
Hostel The Good Earth Pvt. Ltd.
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Poon Hill is within a 900-metre distance of the hostel, while Movie Garden is a mere 1.6 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that The Good Earth Pvt. Ltd. hostel is 2.5 km from the scenic waterfall "Davis Falls".
The expansive International Mountain Museum is 10 minutes by car from this Pokhara accommodation.
Hostel The Good Earth Pvt. Ltd.
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Hostel The Good Earth Pvt. Ltd.
Poon Hill is within a 900-metre distance of the hostel, while Movie Garden is a mere 1.6 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that The Good Earth Pvt. Ltd. hostel is 2.5 km from the scenic waterfall "Davis Falls".
The expansive International Mountain Museum is 10 minutes by car from this Pokhara accommodation.
Hotel Forestway Hostel & Backpackers
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Blue Sky Paragliding Sports Club is located 350 metres from the hostel, while natural sites, such as the scenic waterfall "Davis Falls" are 3.5 km away. The White Gallery is also situated a mere 6 minutes' walk away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the expansive International Mountain Museum, which is 4.2 km away.
Hotel Forestway Hostel & Backpackers
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Hotel Forestway Hostel & Backpackers
Blue Sky Paragliding Sports Club is located 350 metres from the hostel, while natural sites, such as the scenic waterfall "Davis Falls" are 3.5 km away. The White Gallery is also situated a mere 6 minutes' walk away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the expansive International Mountain Museum, which is 4.2 km away.
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Great deal
Hostel 18 Pokhara Lakeside
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Offerring a location a short way from the expansive International Mountain Museum, the Pokhara hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Movie Garden, which is about 700 metres away. World Peace Pagoda Buddhist Monument is a 25-minute walk from the Pokhara property.
Pokhara Lakeside can also be found about 200 metres away.
18 Pokhara Lakeside hostel provides rooms with a sitting area and such comforts as air conditioning.
Hostel 18 Pokhara Lakeside
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Hostel 18 Pokhara Lakeside
Offerring a location a short way from the expansive International Mountain Museum, the Pokhara hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Movie Garden, which is about 700 metres away. World Peace Pagoda Buddhist Monument is a 25-minute walk from the Pokhara property.
Pokhara Lakeside can also be found about 200 metres away.
18 Pokhara Lakeside hostel provides rooms with a sitting area and such comforts as air conditioning.
Hostel Nepal Pvt Ltd
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Offerring a location 3.6 km from the modern International Mountain Museum, the comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Movie Garden, which is 1.6 km away. There is Phewa Tal in proximity to this Pokhara property.
Nepal Pvt Ltd hostel offers proximity to the two - story pagoda Tal Barahi Temple, located about 600 metres away.
The rooms feature a kitchenette, as well as such comforts as air conditioning.
Hostel Nepal Pvt Ltd
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Hostel Nepal Pvt Ltd
Offerring a location 3.6 km from the modern International Mountain Museum, the comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Movie Garden, which is 1.6 km away. There is Phewa Tal in proximity to this Pokhara property.
Nepal Pvt Ltd hostel offers proximity to the two - story pagoda Tal Barahi Temple, located about 600 metres away.
The rooms feature a kitchenette, as well as such comforts as air conditioning.
Hotel The Billabong Garden Pokhara
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
This Pokhara hostel is 0.6 km from Phewa Lake and 2.3 km from the scenic waterfall "Davis Falls". The 14-room The Billabong Garden Pokhara hostel is also in the vicinity of Poon Hill.
The Pokhara accommodation allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the venerated Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, located about 25 minutes' walk away.
Hotel The Billabong Garden Pokhara
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Hotel The Billabong Garden Pokhara
This Pokhara hostel is 0.6 km from Phewa Lake and 2.3 km from the scenic waterfall "Davis Falls". The 14-room The Billabong Garden Pokhara hostel is also in the vicinity of Poon Hill.
The Pokhara accommodation allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the venerated Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, located about 25 minutes' walk away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Pokhara, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| International Youth Hostel Inn |
9.9 / 10 (12 Reviews) |
From 6$ | |
| Pokhara Backpackers Hostel |
8.9 / 10 (1567 Reviews) |
From 6$ | |
| Nepalaya Eco Hostel |
9.0 / 10 (33 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Dulcify Cottage Sarangkot |
9.5 / 10 (24 Reviews) |
From 35$ | |
| Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Pokhara |
8.9 / 10 (501 Reviews) |
From 6$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What budget hostels in Pokhara are best located near the lakeside?
Paila Hostel Lakeside and Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Pokhara are both located near Phewa Lake. Staying here allows you to enjoy beautiful lakeside views and easy access to local activities.
Visit the lakeside area in the early morning for quieter strolls and better photo opportunities.
Which affordable hostels in Pokhara provide breakfast options?
Hostel Nepal Pvt Ltd and Nepalaya Eco Hostel both offer breakfast included in their stay. Enjoy local dishes to start your day right before exploring the city.
Try the traditional Nepali breakfast, which is often offered at these hostels, to experience local cuisine.
What are the budget-friendly hostels for families in Pokhara?
Pokhara Backpackers Hostel and International Youth Hostel Inn are known for being family-friendly. They provide comfortable accommodations and a fun environment for kids.
Check for family rooms that accommodate up to four people to ensure extra space for your children.
Which hostels in Pokhara are ideal for socializing with travelers?
Zostel Pokhara and The Mango Tree Backpackers Hostel have vibrant common areas. These spots are perfect for meeting fellow travelers from around the world.
Join hostel-organized events like group treks or game nights to easily connect with others.
Which Pokhara hostels are famous for unique designs and atmospheres?
Hotel Forestway Hostel & Backpackers and Dulcify Cottage Sarangkot offer unique decor and a cozy atmosphere. These hostels create a memorable vibe for guests looking for something different.
Ask the staff for story highlights about the hostel's design for a more immersive experience.
What hostels are closest to Pokhara's tourist attractions?
Hostel The Good Earth Pvt. Ltd. and Roamers Inn are conveniently near popular spots like Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave. This makes touring easy and enjoyable.
Start your day early by visiting Davis Falls to avoid long lines, especially during peak seasons.
Which hostels in Pokhara have good reviews from solo travelers?
The Billabong Garden Pokhara and Goodday Backpackers are often praised by solo travelers for their friendly environments and help with local tips. They create a welcoming atmosphere for those traveling alone.
Check host review sites before your stay to find solo travel tips shared by previous guests.
What local events can I experience in Pokhara throughout the year?
In late October, Pokhara hosts the International Mountain Festival, which features cultural performances and mountain-related activities. This festival is a great way to experience local culture and stunning scenery.
Plan your visit during the festival period to enjoy unique local experiences and events that celebrate the mountains.
How can I explore Pokhara's attractions without a car?
Many Pokhara hostels offer bicycle rentals, or you can use local taxis and rickshaws. This allows you to easily visit attractions like Phewa Lake and the World Peace Pagoda.
Rent a bike for a day to explore lakeside paths and surrounding hills for a fun and active experience.
Where can I find local cuisine in Pokhara?
Places like Moondance Restaurant and Anders Place offer authentic Nepali dishes. Sampling local food enhances your travel experience in Pokhara.
Visit these restaurants for lunch specials during weekdays, often priced lower than dinner menus.
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