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Reviews of Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Pokhara

7 Kiwi Lane, Lakeside, 33700 Pokhara, Nepal

#47 of 244 hotels in Pokhara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 418 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    10
    Comfortable stay. Recommended. High value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I do not know how to switch on the Air-conditional in the room. There is no lift, but the staff help us to move our luggage to our room, this is plus point.

    It was a nice stay. The room is spacious, comfortable and we like the stay there. Staffs is nice, willing to offer help when we seek for advice.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    9.0
    Good vibes for a chill hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shame there are no female dorms

    Good location and curtains on bed. Helpful staff and good vibes for a hostel that is social but not somewhere that will party late and keep you up at night. The free stuff pile of hiking gear was a great touch, too

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    10
    Amazing hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    One of the best hostel that I've seen during a travel of months and different countries. Is what is an hostel means and what was incredible is that is a huge building, with a lot of guests but the cleaning was close to perfection. Big up.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and relaxed hotel with very friendly staff. I would definitely come back

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    i think me and some other Travellers got Food poisoing from the breakfast. a lot of People got Sick After staying there.

    Good Rooms and bed

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that there was only one pancakeday every 4 days, make every day pancake day 💜

    I loved staying at Kiwi so much, I stayed there for one month. The staff is super friendly and feels like family. Suman, the owner, is continually making approvements to the hostel, both the building, as providing everything for good vibes. Meeting other travelers and trekkers at breakfast or the rooftop bar is great. This is the place to be when visiting Pokhara.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff and environment was awesome. I like the morning breakfast .

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    10
    Price is affordable, good location and comfy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    loaction.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    10
    very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    hot and cold water sometimes not working:)

    Staff very helpful! Rooms clean thank you

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked it for one day, stayed two weeks ! Amazing place

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    10
    hectic value for money, 10/10 recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    best bathroom of the trip! charging plugs that worked 😮 amazing view, great facilities (lounge, rooftop bar, work/study area, library/book exchange) and awesome social aspect. free breakfast was lit and speedy in time for our early morning bus. staff were super friendly

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2022

    10
    Kiwi Backpackers. Not "a hostel" but "the home"
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well... 2 of my roommates who checked out on 22nd I think. They were drunk and really high when they came to the dorm. They saw me and said hi and they knew I was awake (using my phone as usual) but then they were literally making out under my bed knowing I am awakeeeee. I mean it's okay to be drunk but not out of your senses. In general they seemed nice but that one night was horrible. 💀

    I loved the experience. I enjoyed staying at a backpackers which I never thought myself doing cause I am not very social, I have social anxiety and problems speaking in public but, deciding the hard path and choosing a backpackers hostel over a hotel helped me so much. I've became a more confident person and listening all these amazing travellers share their stories was my favorite part. Everyone was so nice and friendly. The staff was the best rlly. Always ready to help and quick with what they do. The manager is so sweet, she let me keep my stuff after checkout for a day. I'll miss going to the rooftop bar and enjoying the sweet Lassi haha. I am coming back here when I start my trekking trips. Likely before March. Kiwi backpackers felt like home. A place I'll miss but will come back to !

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner and the staff is amazing. They cancelled my reservation because of misunderstanding, but then they menaged to fix the problem and i got the room. Sometimes we do mistake's, but is normal. Most important is to find solutions.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    9.0
    our favorite ho(s)tel in Nepal!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    some staff didn’t speak English very well which made communication a bit tricky at times.

    we had a superior private room to treat ourselves after our trek - super comfy bed, lot of space, good bathroom and shower, and mountain views. the hostel has a super relaxed and social vibe (e.g. breakfast is served on two big tables where everyone sits together) so it’s easy to meet people. the roof top is great for relaxing in the hammocks or socializing in the evening. we liked the location too and hostel staff was very helpful with organizing trips, onward travel or laundry.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    8.0
    Seamless... helpful behavior of Amrita is praiseworthy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shower curtain

    Breakfast could be better...

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2022

    9.0
    Comfy stay and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was really dark, some lights were not working properly. A hairdryer like in the dorm bathroom.would have been nice.

    The privat room has everything you need after a week of trekking ! Big and comfy bed, warm shower, towels, it's quiet and and clean. The breakfast is different everyday. The staff is helpful and always friendly. It takes 10-15min to the Lakeside which might be too far for some people, I didn't mind. To the tourist bus stop it is only 15 min by foot.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    I've stayed in a single room and the bed was just insanely comfortable. Rooms are clean and rooftop view is awesome. Everyone is really nice and most guests are Annapurna trackers, so one can socialize and exchange experiences.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location in lakeside, but a little far south for some things.

    Nice room with full bed. Decent free breakfast with coffee/tea. Good laundry service, good rooftop.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, storage for bags, good location, hotshower (great after a trekking)

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    slightly small rooms and not every dorm has bed curtains

    cool rooftop and breakfasts area where social travellers easily can connect. breakfast is simple but good. friendly staff which was helpful. own shower and toilet per dorm.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2022

    10
    Loved the roof terrace and garden!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy room, beautiful garden and roof terrace view is phenomenal. Helpful staff. They even have facilities to store trekker's extra luggage!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can honestly recommend the hostel! Everything was good, rooms are clean and the common space is very nice. I really love the flowers and plants!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Laundry came back not clean enough and smelly

    The view The Yard The Roof incl. Restaurant The library to work The private rooms

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    on our second stay we stayed in a four bed bunk, room was dusty and very small, bathroom also not very clean

    First we stayed in the double room which was very comfy and clean, breakfast is yummy and staff is extremly friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few additional hammock would be amazing!

    Place is really clean, staff is friendly and the atmosphere is excellent, super easy to meet other travellers at breakfast or around a beer on a rooftop (with incredible views on the Annapurna range).

    Stayed in October 2022

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