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Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Pokhara – Social Hostel & Himalayan Adventure Hub

Welcome to Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Pokhara, a friendly and social backpacker hostel located in the heart of Lakeside, Pokhara. It’s a place where travelers from around the world meet, share stories, find trekking partners, and plan unforgettable adventures in the Himalayas.

Our mornings begin with a relaxed backpacker breakfast, where guests gather over fresh coffee, exchange travel tips, and often end up planning treks together. From our rooftop terrace, you can enjoy one of the best sunrise views of the Annapurna mountain range. Watching the early morning light touch the Himalayas while the city slowly wakes up is a truly special way to start the day.

To begin the morning with positive energy, we also offer a daily paid rooftop yoga class, where guests can stretch, breathe, and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere.

One of the highlights of Kiwi is our rooftop bar, complete with hammocks and a beautiful sunset viewing area. It’s the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring Pokhara, enjoy a drink, watch the sun go down and the magic of sunset colors light up the mountains, and share travel stories with fellow backpackers.

Kiwi Backpackers Hostel is also an ideal base for exploring the Annapurna region. We organize group treks departing almost daily, guided by experienced male and female trekking guides who know the mountains and local culture deeply. Whether you choose Poon Hill, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna/Manaslu Circuit or other beautiful routes, our guides help you experience the Himalayas safely while learning about the traditions and lifestyle of the mountain communities.

We take care of all the logistics for your trek, including trekking permits, transportation, accommodation in traditional tea houses, and trekking gear rental if needed. Our team is always happy to provide honest advice and help you prepare for your Himalayan adventure.

For travelers looking for more excitement, we can also arrange paragliding, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and other adventure activities around Pokhara.

At Kiwi, we believe a hostel should feel like a family. Whether you stay for a night or a week, you’ll quickly feel part of the Kiwi Backpackers community.

What We Offer

• Social backpacker atmosphere
• Dormitory and private rooms
• Backpacker breakfast & fresh coffee
• Rooftop bar with hammocks
• Rooftop sunrise and sunset mountain views
• One of the best rooftop views of the Annapurna range
• Daily paid rooftop yoga class
• Group treks departing almost daily
• Experienced male and female trekking guides
• Guides with deep knowledge of mountains and local culture
• Trekking permit arrangements
• Adventure activities (paragliding, rafting, bungee)
• Trekking gear rental
• Locker storage for extra luggage
• Cooking classes and social events
* Regular and fast laundry service

Come as a guest, leave as part of the Kiwi Backpackers family.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
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Reviews

9.5Superb(1145)
  • Value for Money
    9.4
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.4
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    9.2
Summary of traveller reviews

Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Pokhara is a highly social hostel, perfect for solo travellers and backpackers looking to connect. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, the great rooftop bar with mountain views, and the comfortable rooms. It's an ideal base for exploring Pokhara and organising treks. Some recent reviews mention issues with bed bugs in certain rooms and laundry services.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Prem
Male, 41+, Belgium
Loved the beautiful rooftop bar and managed to catch incredible Mountain View’s. Friendly staffs. Super clean. and the bed was hands down one of the most comfortable I had in Nepal. The dorm room was spacious with clean en-suite bathrooms, good free breakfast for the price and plenty of communal space to relax. No yoga classes at thine due to slow seasons which is understandable. Overall, It was fantastic experience. Highly recommend! .
Stayed in Jun 2026
10
E
Emily
Female, 31-40, USA
Wonderful place to stay! Both staff and guests are extremely welcoming and kind. If you are traveling by yourself and want a good spot to meet other people to explore Pokhara and the surrounding trekking area, this is the place to do it. I loved doing yoga each morning and being greeted by friendly faces as I walked down afterwards to eat my (free and delicious!) breakfast. Thank you to everyone at Kiwi for a wonderful stay. I hope to be back again someday!
Stayed in Jun 2026
9.7
A
Apoorva
Male, 18-24, India
Had stayed there for 3 days, was wonderful stay, good ambiance and all. Really like the Rooftop bar and 'Bips' serving in bar was also cute and lovely.
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Location

7 kiwi Ln, 5th Street Ammat, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara, Nepal
6.5km from city centre