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Reviews of Big Tree Hostel

Kaldhara Marg, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal

#179 of 429 hotels in Kathmandu

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Review Score

Based on 224 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Atmosphere was really nice, all the staff very kind!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    7.0
    Nice stay in Kathmandu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I miss some place to stay where reading, but they are in process to do It.

    Very good place to stay in Kathmandu. The staff is very attentive. They help you with everything from the moment you land in Nepal: cab, money exchange, shopping, tours..... The location is ideal. Close to Thamel, the tourist bus station and walking distance to many tourist attractions. The place it's vert quiet and good. There is a little bar very close to the hostel that is very good. The shared room is well organized, with enough space in the personal drawers and the bed is clean and comfortable. Bathroom it's also clean and hot wáter flows well.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great staff very gentle. The best location and very comfortable bed. Thank you so much. Very nice place.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    7.0
    Worth checking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No hot water for showering (they said was temporary but didnt get fixed within the 10 days i was there). 3 showers for 24 beds, so it gets a bit crowded sometimes. There's just one common area and people are allowed to smoke there, so it's always smelling of cigarettes. If you are a non-smoker and don't want/can't inhale smoke, there isn't really anywhere else to hang out.

    They have a kitchen where you can prepare some basic stuff. There's a nice covered area with hammocks and bean bags. Hostel organises family's dinner every Monday and friday. It's about 15-20 min walk to downtown GL where most restaurants are, but there are other (more expensive) options of restaurants within 5min walk and also plenty of small grocery shops. Staff kindly organised a van to drop me at dapa port for 300 pesos. They have generators in case the power goes off. Wifi is good.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Their behaviour & their surroundings.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    9.0
    Stay here you won't be disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast should be a bit more diverse and have a slightly bigger portion

    Staff are amazing, location is very good, the vibe the rooftop, the bed was comfortable..

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    9.0
    Interesting and good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well..just language barrier can be depressing if am a foreigner

    Love Nepalese food

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay! Will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi was a bit poor but not always.

    Amazing staff, really really nice people. Clean and organized. Returned a few times and will be back again! Highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The people working there were very friendly. Hostel was clean, good location. Great bang for your buck. Nice rooftop .parking available in front of the Hostel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately, there were very weird people in the hostel and some Russian guy was watching inappropriate stuff on this phone until midnight. The other hostels in the area had a better vibe.

    Staff were lovely and very helpful Great hot shower all day (gas) Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good for budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathroom

    Clean, close to everything, large room, quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Terrace is a really nice space here.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Утульны хостэл у цэнтры Катманду. Пакоі не вельмі вялікія, але гэтага дастаткова для пары начэй. Гаспадары і персанал спагадныя людзі, ёсць цудоўны дах, дзе вельмі класна раніцай грэцца на сонейку і ўвечары гуляць у карты і размаўляць) карацей, магу рэкамендаваць! :) дзякуй!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Powercut

    Friendly nature and help me lot.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staffs were super friendly and very humble persons. Overall ambience was quite amazing. Highly recommended when you are travelling solo or with group of friends. Must spend some quality time on the terrace.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms would need little improvements, like a small shelf for each bed, or anything to put stuff because we can't. I had to leave everything in my bag and remove everything each time I needed something.

    Very close to Thamel and still quiet. Internet connexion is good enough. You can have free drinking water. The water heater in the shower is really nice and very effective. Each bed has its own light and plug, and curtains for privacy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything was good

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2023

    9.0
    Well established hostel in the quiet neighbourhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff is exceptional, location is superb - quiet and nice cul-de-sac, no city noise.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing as such. Just got what was required by me. Bed, wash, nice and quiet sleepover, and breakfast before embarking on further journey.

    Comfort and noise-free, a little away from main road.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2023

    8.0
    Ideal for a night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is very budget friendly one so expect a lot of unmarried backpackers who would make noise all night. No curfew time will ruin your sleep

    The location is close to the prime markets and eateries. It has a lot of common spaces and co-working areas. The beds are comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner is kind n helpfull

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    A little hotel tucked behind busy streets. I enjoyed my stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The female dorm is a very small room without any space and I felt like I couldn't even breath! Dring my 3-day stay, there was a problem with electricity and we had a lot of blackouts which I feared would break my electronic devices. the bathroom wasn't that clean and besides shared space on rooftop, during the blackout everywhere else was completely dark, so I wasn't even sure if I could take a shower.

    The beds have curtain, so you have privacy. The shared space is the best place, as it is on rooftop, with lots of light and beautiful paintings and designs.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room

    Good location

    Stayed in January 2023

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