Gaurishankar Backpackers hostel

Hotels
8.9 (432 reviews)
Durbar marg Lane Gaurighat , Pokhara , np

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Cons:
Mosquito Problem
Noise

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
There were many mosquitoes that needed attention.
Service
9.65
Staff is really good, very cooperative and friendly.
Location
9.15
Best place for light minded people.
Room Quality
9.15
The hotel provided another room which was better.
Amenities
8.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.15
Amazing place and people! I’ll come back!
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:45

Property Description

Lively Atmosphere and Convenient Location

Comfortable Accommodation with Stunning Views

Delicious Dining Options and Recreational Activities

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Gaurishankar Backpackers hostel in Pokhara. With a garden, terrace, and bar, this hostel offers a comfortable stay just moments away from popular attractions like Devi's Falls and World Peace Pagoda. Enjoy cozy rooms with private bathrooms and city views, along with tasty breakfast options including American, Nepalese, and Pizza cuisine. Unwind with a game of table tennis or darts, or explore the area with bike or car hire services. Don't miss out on this lively hostel near Fewa Lake - book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: PKR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$5 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 432 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Tejas solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

Hotel Gaurishankar Hostel is Located near by Phewa Lake side.One Of The best Hostel if you Are Going in Friends Group And Family

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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froidefond solo_traveller ke
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Davide solo_traveller it
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Ines solo_traveller uy
8
Buena opción en pokhara.
Pros:

Buena disposición del personal si solicitabas ayuda con algo.

Cons:

El baño quedaba hecho un lago cuando alguien bañaba. Tan simple como poner algo para empujar el agua.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Dylan couple be
10
Pros:

Gaurishankar is the best hostel I've ever stayed at. We've been here for a month now and this place feels like home for us. The people here are amazingly nice and feel like family, they help with everything and make sure you feel very welcome. We also love the dogs, Kali and Leo, who hang around us all the time now :).

The rooms are very clean, spacious and the hostel is very social. I've never made such good friends for such a long time in a hostel (that is something very important to me when traveling). Overall it's just perfect in every sense, a nice bar with good food, good breakfast, nice cookies, clean hangout areas, nice hammocks and a really cool vibe. We could ask any questions and would always be helped in the best way, it's a very personal experience. We also got really nice recommendations for everything!

Special thanks to Denis,Sonu,Kuldeep,Kajal,Sabitri,Neema for making our stay the most perfect it could have been, we are going to miss you.

Cons:

Everything is perfect.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Bharath solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

Mainly staf ! Love there effort

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Lalrem solo_traveller in
6
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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jena solo_traveller lk
6
Pros:

Private bedroom was clean and comfortable

Cons:

While the hostel was okay in some aspects, the Mix dorm bathroom experience was not good at all.

The toilet was not flushing properly, which made using the bathroom inconvenient and unpleasant. On top of that, there was no shampoo or soap provided, so I had to manage without basic amenities.

Another issue was privacy. The dorm room doesn’t have proper privacy there are no curtains or room dividers so it feels exposed and uncomfortable, especially when you want to change or relax.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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leandro solo_traveller no
9
Pros:

Relaxed ambient. Good localization.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Samuel solo_traveller il
9
Pros:

Great place to meet people and staff are very helpful for getting you started on the trek

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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O.S.Ashok solo_traveller in
9
Pros:

Centrally located , good staff support,comfortable rooms, lots of greenery and nice common area.
Value for money.

Cons:

Nothing from the hostel side, but some some loud guys from India were making lots of noise throughout the night and ensured that other guests don't sleep! Bathroom cleanliness can be better.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Angelo couple be
9
Comfortabel en gezellig
Pros:

De kamers, de faciliteiten, de locatie, koffie,

Cons:

De 2 honden die bij het hostel zijn waren erg lief, echter is er 1 die in de nacht plots luidruchtig en langdurig kan blaffen wat mij wakker maakte.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Kara solo_traveller np
10
Pros:

Nice chilling front yard with hammocks and nice music

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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zhe couple cn
7
Pros:

the courtyard is nice

Cons:

The room is dark and damp with a musty smell. The blankets have a bit of an odor, and the shower water isn't hot—it's only lukewarm.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Geoff solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds, great outdoor space, fresh coffee very good location 🙏

Cons:

Not big issue's, but worth being mindful of, is the hot shower is dependent on sun and the common area, just outside the dorm, can get a little noisy in the evening with guests drinking.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Sharath solo_traveller np
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Just because I was snoring they asked me to vacate the hostel

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Hazim solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

The staff was very nice and friendly and the location was also very helpful to reach out everywhere .

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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alessio solo_traveller es
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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alessio solo_traveller es
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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alessio solo_traveller es
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee