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Reviews of Gaurishankar Backpackers hostel

Durbar marg Lane Gaurighat, 33700 Pokhara, Nepal

#56 of 246 hotels in Pokhara

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 425 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

    10
    Love to stay again when i comeback
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ambience and the good people.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely staff, great crowd, felt at home despitebhaving stayed there for only a couple of days. I will be go back for sure

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Firstly the fan wasn't working and staff told me to adjust but you know why fan wasn't working because they literally trying to run the fan without electricity 😅. There was cockroach in a room and mosquito as well.

    Everything was perfect except for few Felt very much of peace over there Nice bed enjoyed sleeping on it

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ambience is great and very clean

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2023

    8.0
    Good for lakeside stay in Pokhara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Common thing in Nepal, water in shower is using solar heating, so it might not get very hot in the morning/evening. But only a minor issue.

    Great location close to the Fewa lake, calm environment, nice chill area in the garden. Staff also helped with airport taxi drop arrangement.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nice place to meet people! very friendly staff. what a lovely garden to chill!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place actually do deserve to be a full pointer. For the min they charge.

    Places is a sweet little junction. Clean as it could be. Bedsheets were clean for all i care. Bathroom was clean and under continuous maintenance cuz the place remains busy all the time, staff were professional, polite and humble. In a gist place is like like that auditorium that u would have in ur college where people hangout sharing. Anyone extrovert would love it here

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2023

    10
    Perfect Location, Happy Vibes, Restaurants nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is alright

    perfect location Hospitality Good

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    super chill vibes at this hostel friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hostel got a laidback vibe all from the staffs and decorations. lots of spaces to enjoy and get to know your travel fella. Having a bathroom within your own dorm room is a plus. Good location within walking distance from lakeside.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2023

    10
    amazing stay, highly recommended and I definitely come back!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best hostel in Pokhara with the best staff which are creating this amazing welcoming vibe. here I just felt like part of the family everyone was so kind and nice. the room where clean and quiet. the outside area was just a dream so beautiful!!! see you soon!!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2023

    10
    Lovely hostel in Pokhara
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncultured guests talking loudly late into the night disturbing the sleeping guests!

    Great ambience! Lots of greenery, helpful staff,great location. One of the best hostels in Pokhara,if not the best! I won't look for another place while in Pokhara!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2023

    10
    highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nil

    chill and relax location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Nice common area, with a good vibes! Nice place to stay to chill after a trek, nice staff as well

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    atmosphere, employees, just love it - place to be

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very social hostel. Great to meet new people. Staff also very helpful!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Second stay here it's my go to in Pokhara- friendly staff, great location, good price, clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2023

    10
    Cosy haven in a perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It has been over a month since we stayed at Gaurishanker and we still cannot stop talking about much we loved it here! It's one of those places you want to keep a secret, but just can't help telling everyone about. It has such a special atmosphere - it's a cosy haven in a perfect location. Although the rooms are not modern, they are spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. The communal areas for hanging out are so perfect, you'll never want to leave. The coffee they serve is the most delicious coffee ever and so reasonably priced. We didn't want to check out (but they were all booked up - you can see why) and we can't wait to return! A special mention for am/pm café across the road, where we had amazing smoothie bowls every morning and the gorgeous resident dog who is the sweetest ever!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    8.0
    Super value for money hostel with great communal vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - lack of a fan in the dorm so it was quite hot on warm nights - solar heating for the shower which means that if you shower too late, you may not get a hot shower - the female dorm has a huge window which I wasn’t used to (people from other buildings could potentially look in) but after awhile I got used to it - if you prefer quiet/early nights, do note that people do chat/play music till 11pm, 12am - there’s construction just beside the hostel that starts at 7am - would prefer a bit more security for the individual dorms.. different people walked in to check on things/take their things that they had left behind in the room

    - location: near tourist bus stop (20min walk) and Lakeside - the vibes of the communal area, especially at night.. if you like the hostel experience and meeting new people, this is perfect! everyone (staff and other travellers) were all friendly - helpful staff - clean and comfortable bed. great blanket for cold nights - personal light and charging point for each bed - super good value for money

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    9.0
    Thanks so so much!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes hard to sleep

    It was home from home, really friendly staff and guests, really relaxed place, great location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic place ( for digital nomads as well)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was a little bit small+ no curtains

    Perfect people , location, very good wifi... everything was wonderful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    10
    The place and the vibe is so amazing that I would always want to comeback here. Lovely vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing place and people. The staff: Pramod, Kuldeep, Prarthana were so so amazing, welcoming and helpful that it just made me feel good everytime I was here. They literally helped me out with everything I needed and ensured I had a good time. The ambience of the place, the central courtyard is such a lovely vibe to interact with people or work or just to enjoy your time. The room too was very neat and clean. I would surely comeback and stay here whenever I visit.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn't always a lock for the lockers - you could keep valuables at reception if needed

    Clean, quiet, haven close to the lake and nice cafes/restaurants. Comfy beds, helpful staff, and cosy seating areas.

    Stayed in April 2023

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