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Reviews of Zostel Pokhara

Pokhara 18, Sedi Bagar, Lakeside,, 33700 Pokhara, Nepal

#123 of 241 hotels in Pokhara

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Review Score

Based on 255 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit of traffic noise from the road out the front but, that quieted down at night.

    Loved the quiet garden area, a nice place to hang out. Nice sized room with a balcony overlooking the garden and beyond to the lake. Good food from the Cafe. An easy walk to the busy Lakeside area, though, I wouldn't walk it after dark as there's not much shoulder.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi is working good only outside, but still with problems, in room it wasnt working at all. Im working online so it was a big problem🥲 Curtains on beds are really missed, with them will be more cozy and private

    Very cozy and chill atmosphere, beautiful space with Lake-mountains view. Roof top terrace and Yoga shala were the main reason for me to choose this hostel=) comfortable beds and perfectly clean room, bedsheets. Friendly and helpful staff (my bus got late and i checked in at 4 am, thanks for this=)))

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    9.0
    Amazing place! Will definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The music they played at night was a little too noisy but I asked them to turn it down by 10pm, which they did :)

    I had a gorgeous room on the 3rd floor overlooking the lake, so beautiful! I loved all the outside space, the yoga space and the chill out spaces. The staff were super friendly, got me a kettle when I requested one and made sure I was super comfortable!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful Hotel close to Lakeside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    That the shower was so cold.

    I especially liked the nice garden of the hotel. It was a pleasure to walk around there.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing much that I remember of.

    It's right next to lakeside and location is just beautiful and peaceful. Even the food options were plenty.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend for stay in Pokhara
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is little bit far from the market. But walkable from phewa lake..

    The staff was good. The room was clean. Beds were comfy. There was enough space in the room to keep the luggage.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    8.0
    Positive vibe, very relaxed place and great view full of green
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It could be a little bit more cleaner

    Very nice vibe and great view and friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2024

    9.0
    One of the best Zostels
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little bit far from the restaurants on the lake.

    Very spacious with a garden and cool bar. Amazing view of the lake and cable car. Staff will arrange trips around Pokhara.Great food

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2024

    9.0
    Nice Garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the price paid, the value is good. Hot water was always available, the rooms were comfortable and contained lockers, fans and a bathroom, and the WiFi was good enough. The location has a great view, though it is a quiet place, so should you desire a more lively vibe, this area may not be suitable. There is an on-site cafe and the grounds are illuminated at night, and are very pretty indeed, though the cafe drinks prices are obscene. It really isn't that far to walk, so I wouldn't trust the Gmap estimate. Within 7 minutes you'll be on the main lakeside promenade. Again...for the price, this place is very good indeed. Free water is also available and they do have a card machine.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    9.0
    Loved this place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a bit fa from main areas if you want to be right there but only a short walk.

    The place is beautiful !

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing lake views and really helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were upgraded to the private balcony room when we arrived and it had a amazing view over the lake! Location is a 10mins walk from north Lakeside where there are lovely, chill cafe's and restaurants away from the more touristy southend. Staff were really helpful and looked after our luggage while we went on the Annapurna circuit for 2 weeks. Would stay again!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -curtains would be a nice improvement for a bit more privacy -you could say its a bit far off the city center, but if you want to go to lake side its still only like 10min walk -for further distances pathao is available in pokhara

    -very clean -beautiful community area with a little pond and huts in the middle of it to sit on -good food -peaceful & quiet -very helpful staff, left my stuff there twice for hiking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing yard
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not super central in Lakeside, but I liked it since it was more calm and its only 10-15 min by foot to lakeside. People in my room were disrespectful at night with putting on lights and not being silent. But thats not the fault of the hostel. Curtains at the bed would be great.

    Huge yard with small lake and great view, yoga space, free yoga morning sessions, nice bar, silent, water bottle refill station, lockers

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    7.0
    Nice and calm environment, stuff are good we had good time definitely we will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilette and main door need to fixing Specially front door of 301 because from outside you can see in side the room even when the door is closed there is a hole which is uncomfortable

    It’s calm and peaceful, Staff are good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Good place, bathrooms could be a bit cleaner and beds updated
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds are a bit old, bathrooms could be more clean. Street is a bit noisy

    Big place for some yoga or exercises. Cosy room for relaxing and hanging out. Beautiful restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    7.0
    Okay hostel, far from centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff seemed really unbothered (except from the guy who also did the garden and one from Chitwan) and not happy to help you out. Didn't explain about the city bus you can easily take because it's far from the city, 10 min walk to the beginning of the town, so 30 min for the centre

    Looked nice, they take good care of the property, shower was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    Quiet good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot water is very difficult to get in the toilet. Leaking toilet faucets and push shower is very annoying. As well as the power outlets. They are very difficult to use as very often they looses the connection with mobile chargers.

    The place is very nice with large outdoor spaces and activities. The views are stunning and comforting for the eyes and mind. Zostel is a little bit far from the lakeside, Pokhara but the walk toward the lakeside is very soothing. View from the room and balcony is worth the price. We liked their staff and hospitality. They are nice, and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    9.0
    wildlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    everything is perfcet as it is

    it is located just outside the centre, it remains in a quiet area with a view of the lake. there are several common areas with which you can socialise. the staff is kind and friendly, especially the receptionist who puts love into what he does. rooms are cleaned every day and if you need any information they are all there to help you out. best: outdoor area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    8.0
    Close to Annapurna Cable Car station for Sarangkot. A bit away from Phewa Lake.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room rate included breakfast. Nice variety of choices for breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money and very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only point of improvement would be the mattress. It was too soft and we could feel the springs. The staff was ready to help out and do something about the issue straight away.

    Lots of quiet places to have breakfast, lunch and dinner or to relax. We had to work three days during our stay but also went out for dinner at lakeside. It’s an easy walk, about 10-15 minutes. Staff was more than helpful and super friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

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

    At first I stayed in the female dorm (on the ground floor) and there were a lot of people hanging out at night right next to the window (it was partynight saturday) and since those are not very sound proof, I had a very bad night. Later I asked for a dorm upstairs and it was better.

    The staff was amazing, they helped you with all the questions you had and just the general atmosphere was very nice. The garden is beautiful and I spend a lot of time there just reading or talking to fellow travellers. Great if you want to escape from the people in lakeside :)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was sometimes too cold, sometimes a bit warm

    Normal room with private shower. But water was most of the time cold. Breakfast fine, they have few possibilities to choose from.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    8.0
    Stay at Zostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleanliness in the room could have been better. Maintenance is not upto the mark as per Zostel standard.

    The location and the infrastructure us really nice and commendable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Management is very helpful

    Everything was awesome but location is very far way from lakeside and markets

    Stayed in November 2023

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