Hotel Forest Lake Backpackers' Hostel

Hotels
9.2 (689 reviews)
Lakeside Bangladi , Pokhara , np

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lakeside location with direct lake views
Friendly, helpful and attentive staff
Clean, bright and spacious rooms with comfortable beds
Hot showers, rooftop and on-site cafe
Great value for money
Cons:
Humidity and insects in some forest-facing dorms
Report of stained (rust-like) sheets on one occasion
Some street noise in lakeside rooms
Old pillows/duvet and short/insufficient bed curtains in places

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Generally praised as clean with daily bathroom cleaning in female dorms and tidy common areas; one report of stained (rust-like) sheets and occasional humidity/insects in forest-facing rooms slightly lowers the score.
Service
9.6
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and attentive (guests named staff like Gobin), assisting with bookings and local guidance; strong positive sentiment throughout reviews.
Location
9.8
Excellent lakeside position with direct lake views, quiet end of Phewa Lake and close to restaurants, bars and cafes — frequently cited as a top feature.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms are described as bright, spacious with comfortable beds and balconies; minor negatives include old pillows/duvet and short bed curtains in some rooms.
Amenities
9
Useful on-site amenities such as a cafe, rooftop resting area, hot showers and balconies; overall good but limited mention of additional facilities.
Value for Money
9.4
Multiple guests noted this hostel as the best value in Pokhara and returned during their stay, indicating strong value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Some positive notes about on-site food (e.g., aloo parantha) and a small cafe; food was mentioned positively but less frequently than other categories.
Overall Experience
9
Many guests called it their favourite hostel in Pokhara and said they'd return — overall a very positive stay with minor issues not affecting general satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 19:41

Property Description

Lakefront Paradise

Scenic Views: Enjoy a terrace or balcony in select rooms overlooking Fewa Lake, providing a tranquil setting for your stay.

Convenient Amenities: Stay connected with free WiFi, and unwind in rooms with private bathrooms featuring showers for your comfort.

Prime Location: Explore nearby attractions like World Peace Pagoda and International Mountain Museum, with Pokhara Airport just 3 km away.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of nature and comfort at Hotel Forest Lake & Backpackers' Hostel.

Important information:

Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 689 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9
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Grozdanovski • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Everything
Staff, location, friendliness and assistance with travel ideas
Booking facilities.
All levels....

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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JIE • solo_traveller • cn
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Aisleigh • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Yash • couple • in
10
Will come again for sure.
Pros:

Excellent, value for money.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
吕 • solo_traveller • np
5
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Sparsh • solo_traveller • in
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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manami • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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manami • solo_traveller • jp
10
最高
Pros:

今まで泊まったホステル中でもかなりレベル高いです。延泊繰り返しました。レイクサイドの端の方なので静かでお部屋からのレイクビューは最高でした。4人部屋はレイクビューのお部屋です。スタッフもみんな優しくて丁寧で全体的に掃除も行き届いており清潔。ホットシャワー出ます。ポカラに来たら絶対また利用します！ご飯もオーダーできますが美味しかったです！

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • cn
5
位置很好，设施一般
Pros:

位置很好，挨着湖边。

Cons:

女生宿舍是面向山体的，所以很阴暗和潮湿。床单上有明显的红色污渍，我以为是血渍，服务人员告诉我其实是锈点。

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Naqiya • solo_traveller • my
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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SI • solo_traveller • cn
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sai Praneeth • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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saren • solo_traveller • in
9
Nice place
Pros:

It is located by the lakeside.
But club .The clubs are a bit further away. From that location...

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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puttu • solo_traveller • in
10
Pros:

The location and the staff

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Reza • solo_traveller • bd
7
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Tsiamis • solo_traveller • au
9
I stayed in a few places in Pokhara, this was best value for money and the one I returned to.
Pros:

I stayed in a double room, with lovely views over the lake. The room was spacious, air conditioned and opened onto a small balcony. The bathroom facilities were good, plenty of hot water as well. There is noise from the street, but seems the same in most places lakeside. There is also a nice little cafe on site.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • pl
10
My favorite hostel in Pokhara
Pros:

During my stay in Pokhara I stayed in three different hostels and this one was my favorite. The rooms were bright, beds comfortable and the bathroom was always kept clean. The female dorm was facing a forest, so it was really quiet and peaceful. I also really loved the location - the hostel is just right next to the lake, also really close to the Movie Garden and some great cafes. Special thanks goes to the staff (thank you Gobin, and the others too!), who helped me out with everything, always with a smile on their face. If I ever come back to Pokhara, I’ll stay here again!

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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saranya • solo_traveller • np
9
Pros:

Rooms were spacious and clean and prime location

Cons:

Maybe its time to change the duvet and pillows thy are too old

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Nitin • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Kazi Silvia Jerin • solo_traveller • bd
9
Pros:

Loved the location, it was at the quieter end of the Phewa Lake but with a very direct view of the lake itself ! Booked 3 nights using booking.com but ended up adding one more night and it was a good 4-day pokhara trip ! Will surely be back again !

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee