Highlights
On-site restaurant
Daily room cleaning service
Air-conditioned public areas and rooms
24/7 front desk support
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide
Non-smoking rooms available
Gaurishankar Backpackers hostel offers a welcoming atmosphere with a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and bar in the heart of Pokhara. The property is conveniently located 3.7 km from Devi's Falls, 8.6 km from the World Peace Pagoda, and 3.6 km from the International Mountain Museum. Guests can enjoy a range of services including a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and complimentary WiFi throughout the premises.
Each room at the hostel features a wardrobe, ensuring ample storage for personal belongings. Private bathrooms with showers are available in each room, while selected accommodations also come with a balcony and picturesque city views. Additionally, guest rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box for added security.
Start your day with a delicious Full English/Irish or Asian breakfast offered at Gaurishankar Backpackers hostel. The on-site restaurant serves a delightful variety of cuisines including American, Nepalese, and pizza, catering to diverse tastes. Vegetarian, halal, and vegan options are also available upon request.
For those looking for entertainment, guests can indulge in table tennis and darts at the hostel. Bike and car rental services are also offered, making it easy for visitors to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Popular attractions near the hostel include Fewa Lake, Pokhara Lakeside, and Tal Barahi Temple, with Pokhara Airport located just 2 km away.
Room Types
Standard Twin Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Standard Twin Room
Room standards
- safe deposit box,
- feather pillow,
- mosquito net,
- bedside socket,
- waste bin,
- travel adapter,
- fan,
- clothes rack,
- carpeted floor,
- work desk,
- wardrobe/closet,
- seating area,
- soundproofed rooms
Sanitary facilities
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries,
- private bathroom,
- toilet,
- slippers,
- bathtub or shower,
- additional toilet,
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- bathtub
Dining & bars
- dining table,
- bottled water
Paid extra services
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- key access,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- towels,
- alarm clock,
- wake-up service
Location & local attractions
Property architecture & layout
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and slippers. The twin room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides soundproof walls, a wardrobe and city views. The unit provides 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Deluxe Double Room
Room standards
- sofa,
- travel adapter,
- mosquito net,
- air conditioning,
- carpeted floor,
- safe deposit box,
- fan,
- feather pillow,
- bedside socket,
- waste bin,
- soundproofed rooms,
- wardrobe/closet,
- work desk,
- clothes rack,
- seating area
Sanitary facilities
- complimentary toiletries,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet,
- bathtub,
- shower,
- body soap,
- private bathroom,
- slippers,
- toilet paper,
- additional toilet
Dining & bars
- bottled water,
- dining table,
- dining area
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- wake-up service,
- key access,
- alarm clock,
- towels
Location & local attractions
- terrace,
- view,
- city view,
- balcony
Property architecture & layout
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
- individually controlled air conditioning for room
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
The double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit provides 1 bed.
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room standards
- waste bin,
- safe deposit box,
- mosquito net,
- wardrobe/closet,
- fan,
- travel adapter,
- bedside socket,
- carpeted floor,
- feather pillow
Sanitary facilities
- toilet paper,
- toilet,
- bathtub or shower,
- private bathroom,
- shared toilet (outside the room),
- body soap,
- shower
Dining & bars
- dining table,
- bottled water
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- alarm clock,
- wake-up service,
- towels,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- key access
Property architecture & layout
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Rooms are 18 square metres.
Deluxe Twin Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Deluxe Twin Room
Room standards
- mosquito net,
- feather pillow,
- soundproofed rooms,
- safe deposit box,
- bedside socket,
- seating area,
- waste bin,
- wardrobe/closet,
- fan,
- carpeted floor
Sanitary facilities
- private bathroom,
- toilet,
- slippers,
- additional toilet,
- bathtub,
- toilet paper,
- bathtub or shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shower,
- body soap
Dining & bars
Paid extra services
- towels,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- wake-up service,
- key access,
- alarm clock
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and slippers. The twin room has soundproof walls, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a safe deposit box. The unit is furnished with 2 beds.
Deluxe Triple Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Deluxe Triple Room
Room standards
- fan,
- work desk,
- carpeted floor,
- air conditioning,
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket,
- mosquito net,
- safe deposit box,
- travel adapter,
- waste bin,
- sofa,
- clothes rack,
- feather pillow,
- seating area,
- soundproofed rooms
Sanitary facilities
- bathtub or shower,
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- slippers,
- toilet,
- bathtub,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- additional toilet
Dining & bars
- dining area,
- dining table,
- bottled water
Paid extra services
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- alarm clock,
- key access,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels)
Location & local attractions
- balcony,
- city view,
- view,
- terrace
Property architecture & layout
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Social distancing guidelines
- individually controlled air conditioning for room
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
The triple room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit provides 2 beds.
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
Room standards
- fan,
- travel adapter,
- feather pillow,
- waste bin,
- bedside socket,
- wardrobe/closet,
- mosquito net,
- carpeted floor,
- safe deposit box
Sanitary facilities
- complimentary toiletries,
- bathtub or shower,
- private bathroom,
- toilet,
- toilet paper,
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- shower,
- slippers,
- body soap,
- shared toilet (outside the room)
Dining & bars
- bottled water,
- dining table
Paid extra services
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- towels,
- alarm clock,
- wake-up service,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access
Property architecture & layout
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Rooms are 18 square metres.
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room standards
- travel adapter,
- feather pillow,
- mosquito net,
- waste bin,
- safe deposit box,
- wardrobe/closet,
- carpeted floor,
- fan,
- bedside socket
Sanitary facilities
- shower,
- body soap,
- bathtub or shower,
- shared toilet (outside the room),
- private bathroom,
- toilet,
- toilet paper
Dining & bars
- bottled water,
- dining table
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access,
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- alarm clock,
- wake-up call/alarm clock
Property architecture & layout
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
Rooms are 8 square metres.
Choose your ideal room at Gaurishankar Backpackers hostel
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Standard Twin Room
- Deluxe Double Room
- Deluxe Triple Room
- Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- Deluxe Twin Room
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
wi-fi throughout the property
On-site activities & leisure
table tennis facilities, darts board, hotel movie nights, guided walking tours, guided bike tours, bar happy hour, local culture tours or classes, on-site cooking classes, live sports broadcasts
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Dining & bars
on-site restaurant, in-room dining service, hotel bar, breakfast served in room, barbecue facilities, special dietary menus (on request), grocery delivery service, children's meals, child-friendly buffet, fresh fruit selection, on-site coffee shop
Transport & getting around
convenient airport shuttle, on-site car rental, shuttle service (surcharge applies), airport transfer (surcharge applies), on-street parking, airport meet and greet / pick up, convenient airport drop off, general shuttle transport
Reception & guest support
24/7 front desk, quick check-in/check-out, excursion booking desk, baggage hold, guest concierge services, individual check-in/check-out, secure lockers
Shared spaces for guests
access to hotel garden, outdoor terrace area, recreation/games lounge, guest lounge / tv room, patio/outdoor seating, communal outdoor fireplace
Family & entertainment
scheduled evening entertainment, selection of board games/puzzles
Cleanliness & housekeeping
guest laundry service, professional dry cleaning, efficient ironing service, regular daily housekeeping
Business & conference facilities
fax and photocopying services
On-site shops & services
convenience store/minimarket on premises
Other property amenities
smoke-free rooms, spacious family rooms, entirely non-smoking property, individually controlled air conditioning, allocated smoking zone, standard key entry
Property safety & security
in-room safety deposit box, round-the-clock security personnel, integrated security alarm system, strategically placed smoke detectors, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers
Security systems
staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, access to qualified healthcare professionals, guest thermometers provided by the property, complimentary face masks available for guests
Social distancing guidelines
seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines, protective screens/barriers between staff and guests where needed
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, option to decline room cleaning services during stay
Food & drink safety
safe physical distancing in dining spaces, in-room food delivery option available, hygienic takeaway breakfast containers, securely packaged food deliveries
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.
Guest parking
Street parking options are available.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies