Durbar marg Lane Gaurighat, 33700 Pokhara, Nepal
#56 of 246 hotels in Pokhara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 425 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 25, 2025
Emil
IndiaExceptional hospitality and great location.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Tobias
NorwayWe had a really nice stay at Gaurishankar! The personell was helpfull and really friendly, will definetly be back😊
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Beatbox
Nepalhonestly , rooms are pretty decent and don’t have any bad things to say about it , it’s just perfect how they built the garden around the hostel
the tropical garden is definitely the highlight of this hostel and they got few hammocks in the garden , just perfect spot to take morning sun with a book or coffee in your hand
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Asmit
NepalVery near from the Fewa lake
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Sushant
NepalBest hostel to stay while in pokhara..rooms are very clean and tidy...staffs are very friendly and welcoming nice food and very affordable for money i had my 3amazing nights at this hostel..will come again Highly recommended
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Prashant
NepalThe facilities were top-notch, with clean and comfortable rooms that provided a great night's sleep. I particularly enjoyed the communal areas, which were ideal for relaxing and socializing. The hostel also offered a variety of activities, which made it easy to explore the local area and connect with others.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Virgile
SwitzerlandNothing!!
The kindness and service of the staff of this hostel. We feel good there! Excellent value for money :)
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Abhishek
NepalNone
I had a fantastic two night stay at GauriShankar Backpackers Hostel. The hostel has a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxing, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. All the essential amenities were available, making my stay comfortable. A special highlight was meeting their adorable dogs, Leo and Kali—be sure to say hi to them! Highly recommend this place for backpackers looking for a cozy and social stay.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 30, 2024
Max
RussiaVery atmospheric place. It is located not far from Lakeside. There is a nice and spacious courtyard where you can chat with travelers from different countries. Communication usually takes place until late evening, so it can be a little noisy. It is not critical for me. For backpackers and travelers, it is a great place.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 15, 2024
Indadul
IndiaIts kind of a party hostel so if u r upto late night parties this is for you …but don’t book if you want to sleep peacefully…mainly the staffs they do party all night
Ok for staying 1 or 2 nights , comfy beds , clean bathroom..
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 7, 2024
Carina
MoldovaYou book a room for 4 abd they put you in a room for 6
The stuff is really great and helpful!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 30, 2024
Mariona
SpainNice hostel in Pokhara, good food and price value, there’s a nice common area to relax
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 19, 2024
Lena
SwedenI loved the atmosphere in the hostel. The staff was very friendly, so welcoming :-) The location and the room were quite good as well.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 14, 2024
Bram
Netherlandsmake sure you have a shower in the middle of the day to get a warm one.
nice bar area and good food.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Natalia
PolandNice staff, clean rooms and Leo <3
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: October 30, 2024
Samuel
CanadaThis hostel is a hidden gem! If you would like to spend some relaxing time with fiends or meeting new people this is the place.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Sarah
United StatesWe stayed here before we left for our trek, and we were able to rent high quality gear from here and leave our bags behind while we were gone. They have a really nice courtyard to hang out and food, coffee, and beer is available. We also got a lot of recommendations about our trek from the staff. Rooms and bathrooms were nice and clean! Very cute dog too
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Nadia
New ZealandThe stuff was very friendly and help me with all my trekking plans, information, booking bus tickets, storage for my baggage, loundry, etc. They have a small bar/cafe but the atmosphere is really good, nice common areas, yoga hall, drinking water disposal.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 22, 2024
Alison
United KingdomThe staff at Gaurishankar were very friendly and assisted me greatly when booking my hiking trip.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Yonatan
IndiaCouldn't stay longer
Great hosts, really nice people who helped us with everything we needed. The bar is always open with cheap draft beer and good vibes. Great room and great location.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 13, 2024
Marius
FranceReally beautiful, spacious and clean hostel in Pokhara. The beds are super comfortable, and the garden with the lush green trees is amazing. The staff is very helpful , especially David at the bar is such a friendly and cool guy. Unfortunately we didn’t have the time to come back for drinks or staying after our hike , we would have loved to spend some more time with him. Definitely recommended!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 12, 2024
Rayaz314
NepalIn a room of 4 bunks there are 6 and just one fan, it's hot in Pokhara, not everyone is good with heat, least get a small fan for each bed.
Friendly faces, amazing place, It's like a second home for me, my best place in pokhara just had to pay to stay, an astronising garden you could just stay there all day and could never be too much. A place of Gauri and Shankar. Oo watch out for the butterfly in the garden it's always a good day. Lastly, I will always miss you guys ❤️
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 28, 2024
Timea
SlovakiaI had a wonderful stay at this accommodation. The place was incredibly clean and welcoming, with a friendly and helpful staff who made sure everything was perfect. The location is beautiful and convenient, making it an ideal spot to relax. I loved it so much that I even extended my stay! Highly recommend :)
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 9, 2024
Ferran
SpainThe vibes and the great atmosphere that you feel there, created by such a wonderful staff and the place made our days in pokhara unique. They are so kind and definetly you feel like home.
Stayed in July 2024
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