Paknajol Marg 18, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
#278 of 429 hotels in Kathmandu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 236 hostel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
6.7
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 June 2024
Ksenia
RussiaThere’s a confusion: no private rooms are available, and the option on Booking in reality is the same bed in dorm just king-size and not bunk bed, the rest is same same: no door, no privacy. Bathroom needs renovation: only one boiler is working, so amongst 3 shower cabins only one has hot water, the floor in the shower is dirty, walls are moldy, you can’t basically close the door in the shower cabin while the dorm is mixed for men and women.
the location is great: it’s on the centre of Thames though it’s quiet, the mattress was very comfortable, clean and pretty new bed linen, spacious beds, nice and cooperative personnel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Bishram
NepalHostel environment is peace and silent
Good locAtion and chill place to stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Priyanka
IndiaSometimes the water wil not come, but the staff helped and fixed it quickly so it’s fine.
Good location. Good helpful and smiling staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Roel
PeruUnfortunately one day there was no water so I could not use the shower. the common area was used mostly by the family of the hostel, the staff were sleeping every night there, so I don't think it's a place where you want to sit and chill. It was very noisy sometimes and the smoke of the p
The location, the privacy that the ten bed dormitory had, the 8 bed dormitory was very cold because of the windows that permit that the air could enter easily. They have a kitchen where they let me use it to boil eggs. I could pay with a credit card but in Nepal there is always a 3.5 percent commission.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Priyanka
IndiaVery good clean place. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Gregor
SloveniaStronger lockers, I recommend metal, on locks.
I didn't have a breakfast, but they gave me free tea, bed was good, very friendly people, great value for money, spacy place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Vidyadhar
IndiaExcellent location. Friendly staff. Had a hassle free airport pickup
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Mikko
FinlandWindows were stuck open during the night. These guys won’t rip you off any less than others in Kathmandu…
Breakfast was good and location is near trekking stores.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Shashi
IndiaToilets
Beds comfort
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Iya
JapanBudget hostel. The location is great. Facilities don't have any problem. The staff took care of my bagagge in the morning and allowed early check-in. The host offered better option of trekking than the one I booked. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Bishram
NepalThey don't have water problem n they don't have service for costumers even cup tea also.
Hostel wad clean and beds and wash wash good.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Daniele
Italythe single room is inside the dormitory with no door (only a curtain), so anybody can enter and you hear all the noise from the dormitory. I would not call this a private room. hot water not always available
position is good in the center but not on the main streets stuff was helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Otmane
MoroccoThe hostel is very well-located and the beds are comfortable. In addition, there's a common area and a filtred water distribitor.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Daniel
Costa RicaCareful if you use the laundry service, they try to charge more.
They are nice. The receptionist works a lot, maybe too much, and he is so kind and good person :)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Sohan
IndiaNo hot water
Everything.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Lea
GermanyHave in mind that the private double room has no door, just a curtain. Hot water for shower was not working properly. Kitchen was not clean.
Perfect location, perfect price, cozy room! Great value for little money!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Indraneil
IndiaThe toilet could have been cleaner
Okay for the money I spent. However, the overall experience could have been better. I've stayed at much better hostels in Thamel at more or less the same price.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Rachel
United KingdomCould only find one shower that had hot water and the bathrooms were generally run down and a bit unpleasant. No breakfast even if your booking says there is.
Good location just outside of the busy area but walking distance to everything
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Timothée
FranceVery good for the price.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Yushu
GermanyGood location, quiet, friendly staff. It was great that one has privacy with the little curtain. The bed was comfy.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Zagrodzki
GermanyThe individual rooms have no doors, only curtains, which kinda defeats the purpose. Especially if you have loud neighbours. Additionally, there were no mosquito nets or any way of protection against these pests! There were signs to not leave the doors open to the bathrooms cause evidently most mosquitos got in from there. Unfortunately, the other guests didn't bother to close the door, so we got stung... a lot! And by a lot, I mean 20 bites or more!
The hostel is situated in the middle of Thamel so you can reach everything you need at first easily! The people and the whole vibe is really cool. It was one of the cheapest options and still a good choice.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Mrvík
Czech RepublicNo AC, the rooms are separated just with a curtain and not a few mosquites at night
The best personal ever, welcome tea and friendly host tells you everything you ask about the city and Nepal.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Tamara
Switzerland- cold shower - bathroom was very dirty
- friendly staff - perfect location, in the center of thamel - good value for money - spacious bunks
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Carlos
PeruIt was very hard to locate. And nothing against the facilities but there were some guests who were very loud and they were even eating in the room which should not be allowed due to the bugs.
The staff was very nice and helpful, providing all the must-know of Kathmandu and the tours.
Stayed in March 2023
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