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Lakeside Bangladi, 33700 Pokhara, Nepal

#31 of 243 hotels in Pokhara

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 511 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom and the room seem to be very basic

    The location of the property is right in front of the lake

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed before and after our trek, first in a private room that was right next to the neighbouring bar playing music so loud that no earplug could cover it until 11pm. Then I stayed in the mixed dorm and woke up in the middle of the night itching, and found bed bugs on my pillow (and an extra cockroach on the wall). I told the staff the next day and they just said « ok » not seeming to care. We got an apology when we left and they said they would clean.. Also the dorm was very very hot even with the fans on.

    Showers had good pressure and hot water, dorm beds are comfortable and big

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, however the guide organised by the hostel for ABC trek was terrible, so unprofessional, the guide walked 300meter ahead of us on way to ABC summit in poor visibility when I was suffering with altitude sickness, could have saved ourselves $35 a day, and gone without a guide

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    6.0
    Good hostel let down by bad beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Problem is that the mattresses are very soft, they gave me really bad back pain, and I know I wasn't the only one. Also it's right by the road which can be noisy, and the bar next door plays loud music quite late.

    It's s good hostel in most ways, cheap. clean, offers all the services you might need.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No view from the windows at the backside, very cold and not really inviting. A lot of noise from inside and outside the building especially the music from the neighbours. Because of that I didn’t really like this stay.

    I had my own room, the beds were comfortable and the shower nice and warm.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    5.0
    A bit disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very small and there might as well have been no window because right in front of it was a huge grey wall so there was no natural light. The bathroom would over flow with water easily when having a shower. There was horrible music playing loudly until about 10pm. Don't stay here if you're looking for peaceful, chill vibes. But Pokhara itself also seems very busy and not as chill as expected so not the hotel's fault for this.

    Good location near the lakeside and cafes.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    1.0
    Don’t do it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    After a 12 hour bus ride, I got to hostel and room and bed was completely covered in ants. There was no hot water.

    Seemed nice

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    7.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room where I was in, was very small for 4 people. Everything was very squeezed and some curtains for my bed were missing, I couldnt Open the windows propperly, so the air in the room wasnt good I saw other dorms with way more space , so I guess it was just my dorm room

    Friendly staff, nice hang Out Area with a good View, fast WiFi

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    7.0
    Clean and good bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location and clean. Very good bed. The common Area is les social, but the people working there are great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The night was very uncomfortable since the small fan, which belongs to every bed, was extremely weak that you would not even notice it was working. If you entered the room in the middle of the night, you would have the feeling of no oxygen since it was so hot and no airing.

    It was a very beautiful place next to the lake. The staff was friendly. There was potable water for free.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Never book this hostel , Reception staff behaviour, non cooperative, change there words randomly, levied new rules time to time , very rough behaviour they pack our bags behind us give our beds to another customer , they support other guests who use drugs and weeds , others guest bring food, drugs and alcohol from outside but they denied me to bring food and beer from outside , i don't know why they behave with me like that , i never suggest anyone to book this hostel specially Indians they behave with Indians differently and other nations guest differently

    Location ,rooms , cleaning staff , kitchen staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is very small for 6 bed, it is hard to breath in inside and fans are too noisy.

    Very clean and very good location.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    6.0
    A good value place to spend a night by the lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a little noisy early in the evening, from the music played at the restaurant across the road.

    A good location, right by the Northern part of Lakeside. OK for a short stay. Lovely, friendly staff :-) Lots of good restaurants only a short walk away.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sadly quite noisy at night, although this can not be helped by the hotel.

    great staff and best location.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hostel is great but I was not happy because switch plug for charger for phones is not working and connecting plug for fan not working cos I was sweating lot … Their was no repair in Dorm room. that’s make me disappointed and move out next day … I am hearing impaired solo travel on motorcycle from India …

    Property was good and lake view side is great

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    6.0
    Comfortable hostel but a bit loud in the evening.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The live music from the House of Blues bar over the road was extremely loud until 23:30! If you like poorly- sung Ed Sheeren covers at an ear-splitting volume this is the hostel for you! :(

    The hostel was clean and had a nice terrace with hammock and sofas so you could sit back and enjoy the lake views.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2023

    2.0
    A nice staying ruined by the staff behavior
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At my second staying, returning from the trekking, first the staff didn’t mentioned a price increase, and secondly I had an issue when renting a scooter through the hotel. After being charged for the entire day even though it was 1pm, the staff didn’t mentioned that an international license was required. Because of that, beside not being insured in case of accident, I got fined by the police. The owner insisted me to pay as it was my fault, even tough partially their negligence of not mentioning and checking my license. Obviously a not very honest behavior. On a minor note, food isn’t available at the property and loud music from the bar nearby.

    I stayed twice, before and after a trekking. In both occasions the place was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    very loud because of street and bars/restaurants around. live music stops at 11pm.

    very clean, very comfortable bed. view to the mountains and lake nice but the street is right in front of your balcony.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It could be a very good hostel if management is better.Bad sockets, lack of hooks for curtains, broken furniture etc.The staff is not nice.Big guy Sanchez just walked behind me when I was carrying my luggage upstairs.He didn't offer any help. They don't let to use kitchen."This kitchen is only for the staff".

    The terrace is beautiful. Beds are solid and good size.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2022

    7.0
    good, afordable place with amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the cleanliness … i didnt feel the bed sheets are news/ washed when i entered the room and i asked them to change them & they did the towels they bring were not clean, but i didnt ask them to change as i already have my own

    the location is amazing , the room view was credible and the staff was helpful and friendly

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the view and the corta in in the bunk bed

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2022

    5.0
    people are nice but the room wasn’t
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    congested rooms no restaurant/cafe/bar

    The staff and location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2022

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    - A room with a "mountain view" - this is a room with a view of itself and the dumpster. - Combining with booking - changing the price so that we had cheaper - and in fact we paid more - Dogs barked all night

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food wasn't available in the hostel, if it was there - it would have been much better experience

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we had cockroaches in our room and it is directly at the Main Street

    Overall nice place

    Stayed in April 2022

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