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Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Pokhara with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, slippers
Food court
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Durbar marg Ln, Pokhara, Western Development Region, 33700
  • Place, Phewa Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ratna Mandir
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World Peace Stupa
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pokhara Intl. Airport (PKR)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Pokhara

At Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Phewa Lake and Ratna Mandir. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Pokhara hostel include Tal Barahi Temple and within 30 minutes you'll find Pokhara Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Phewa Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ratna Mandir - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pokhara Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pokhara International Mountain Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • World Peace Stupa - 10 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Pokhara Intl. Airport (PKR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potala Tibetan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Lan Hua Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FUJIYAMA - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪AM/PM Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moondance Restaurant Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Pokhara with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pokhara hostel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Pokhara hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 5 for adults and USD 2 to 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 5 for adults and USD 2 to 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (one-way), (from 9 to 18 years old)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel?

Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel.

Does Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gauri Shankar Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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