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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

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is nothing as such I didn't like

    People Who Were Maintaining Were Tooo Friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed here for 4 nights and it was awesome. Every bed has separate curtains and lights . The room was clean but small. Maintenance was so good. Sometimes at night some people keep their bathroom dirty. But rest everything is clean. Loved it ❤️

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    24 hrs reception facility & and the environment makes you so comfortable to stay more and chill. Clean and happy environment with all hostel facility. Mattress is so comfortable to sleep whole day and curtains give you privacy for the bunk bed. Lovely people and helpful staffs taking care of guests as family members. Travel and ticketing is available.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The bathrooms were not ideal but good enough for a few days, and they had hot water. The dorms were a bit smelly, not really clean and very loud at night due to the absence of curfew... but overall okay for a few days

    The staff were very friendly and helpful, the beds had privacy curtains, and the rooftop was nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is great, at the center of Thamel. Stuff is very friendly and ready to help. Room in a dormitory is a little bit small, but it’s okay. You can meet many interesting people here.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    10
    Amazing hostel & recommendations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was super friendly and helpful (including for questions on treks). Location is ideal. We stayed there 3 times during our time in Nepal.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great staff and vibe

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    He cancelled our bookings

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    10
    great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    t was great experience. first time in a hostel and loved it. it is cheap and clean. worth every penny. has privacy. big lockers. clean bathroom, keep silence in room, good discipline. management so good. always get served first. friendly people. met new people from different countries it was amazing 🤞❤️

    it was great experience. first time in a hostel and loved it. it is cheap and clean. worth every penny. has privacy. big lockers. clean bathroom, keep silence in room, good discipline. management so good. always get served first. friendly people. met new people from different countries it was amazing 🤞❤️

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    10
    Nice
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No

    Good budget stay for solo travel.good staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Propably the worst bathroom I‘ve encountered in Nepal. Even with the fan it was very hot in the room. Also the staff during my arrival wasn‘t really nice but the other night everything was okay and they gave me some advices on local buses.

    The location was nice and the price was okay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    10
    Amazing staff, good food, great location, good terrace, clean bed. You will get what you have paid for ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Amazing staff and ambience for backpackers. There is on going some management by the metropolitan government and you might face some wifi issues which is everywhere around KTM. Other than that you will feel home at BigTree.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    1.0
    Awful Hostel Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was filled with mosquitoes, making it impossible to get a good night's sleep. room was unbearably hot, and there was only one small fan that barely provided any reliefThe washroom was absolutely filthy and seemed like it hadn't been cleaned in ages. The stench was unbearable, and I felt uncomfortable using it throughout my stay. I would strongly advise anyone considering this hostel to look elsewhere for accommodation.

    Nothing

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too many mosquitoes in common areas and toilets. The toilet and bathroom cubicles are small and tight. Have to apply mosquito repellent on your body all the time.. Also the dorm might not be suitable during summers as the shared fan may not be enough to keep you cool.. Luckily summer is short in Kathmandu.

    Great location. Nice rooftop terrace area to hangout or exercise. The dorm was comfortable too.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    10
    Good place
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was a bit dirty

    Nice calm hostel, perfect for visiting Kathmandu!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2023

    10
    Best experience - more than we expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect.

    Their staff were extremely kind, helpful and friendly. They did everything to help us in every possible way so that we can experience a great trip. Loads of gratitude and love!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    6.0
    Cheap, ok for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sheet bed looked dirty. Communs areas weren’t so friendly according me.

    It’s very close of Thamel. Great staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    10
    Lovely place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's very friendly environment

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great accessibility to explore the city,

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is one of the best hostels in Kathmandu area. The cafe area is superb. Location is close to Thamel and the staff is really friendly. I will definitely stay their if I visit Kathmandu again.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing stay, will come back!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2022

    10
    Best in Kathmandu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Narrow toilet

    Nice place with good room, bed & pillow.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2022

    1.0
    Folded my passport twice.
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Folded my passport twice.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2022

    1.0
    for 2.5 $ it's still better than the street
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The building is in a state of complete disrepair, totally neglected, filthy, dilapidated. The toilets are ridiculously small(and I'm a tiny woman),no toilet paper, the shower hasn't been cleaned in years and has a gas boiler in it, never seen anything like that, water all over it when you shower and smoke coming out, incredible. My dorm was a dungeon, the door can't be closed at all, it's broken like just about everything else. The duvet covers are totally ripped and paper thin, more holes than actual fabric and the duvets are revolting, you wouldn't want to touch them. I asked for a sheet but all covers are in the same state. Dump, dark, noise from the street, stinky, floor covered in plastic, bare painted walls, no plastering. The cafe and bar on the rooftop are decrepit, everything is falling apart, I could go on forever but there's no point, you pay 2.5 USD for a bed and it's worth exactly that. They could clean, fix things, with very little or no money at all they could make the place look really amazing but they obviously don't care, sadly.

    When I saw the place I was going to leave but the receptionists were so welcoming and helpful that I stayed. They're great, I really don't blame them for the sorry state of the place. The location is good, close to everything and a bit tucked away from the noise of major roads. My bed had no bed bugs despite the horrific hygiene conditions.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place with rooftop sitting area. Good location. Friendly staff. Great value for money! What else do you need?

    Stayed in December 2022

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