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  • 4/5 yogesh k. 3 years ago on Google
    Spent a lovely time at this hostel, perfect accommodation, very nice and helpful staff and a perfect restaurant. I feel really comfortable and always available to help. I would seriously recommend this place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikolaou 2 years ago on Google
    If you’re stay here try to stay on the rooftop dorms as the view is absolutely amazing! The staff were friendly and every night their local friends would come and chill, they also have a tattoo shop with a great tattoo artist if you are fancying that! Both of my friend got their tattoos there! The hostel is a great location not too far from some activities and the backpacker walking street! Highly recommend staying there as I would definitely go back! Big love from @pasnikolaou & friends.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Franziska V. 4 months ago on Google
    Great hostel, perfect for getting to know other trekkers. Staff is really friendly and will help you plan your trek. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very very friendly stuff. in my first days I was very sick. One of the guys took me to a doctor and was the whole time with me. The food at the restaurant is very nice and the rooms are clean and comfortable. They help you with any problems or questions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brijpal S. 1 year ago on Google
    WanderThirst Hostels is very nice to stay, I got very nice discount when I stayed there. Here you get a very good space where you can spend time with other tourists. I have a complaint about one thing. If you come after enjoying the late night (after 11 PM) party, then you will get a lock from inside the hostel, which will open in the morning from 6AM to 7AM. There will be no answer to your phone calls at night. You may have to stay outside at night if you are late. I think it needs to be fixed soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamal H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good hostel with nice people. I stayed there for 3 nights and enjoyed it a lot. Clean and comfy beds, big and nice area to sit outside, kind personal. Definitely would come back to this hostel and would recommend to everyone!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Arnaud T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice hostel at the end of a quiet street and far from the massive amount of people of Kathmandu. Staff is super lovely and nice. Rooms are different size and shape, you can even get one with a balcony. Beds are ok but could be more soft, they are a bit hard on your back sometimes. Stayed there for one night only but enough to get a sore back in the morning. Little improvement needed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francesco M. 6 months ago on Google
    Better than the expected, property is very friendly with you and the place are very safe, thanks to Madhu for everything see u again in February. I suggest to the people to chose the dormitory formula, if you want to share your journey with other people, but also the private room are cheap and very beautiful

  • 5/5 T. R. 11 months ago on Google
    Lovely spacious common area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good and affordable food. nicer private rooms but the dorms were fine too. Would definitely book again.

  • 5/5 engineer 7 months ago on Google
    The staff is so kind and everyone is smiling 😊. I really enjoyed my stay at Wander Thirst. Will be coming back again. Food and drinks are all fine. The area is a magical place with all nice art Style. Best wishes from Germany Namaste🙏

  • 5/5 Marina B. 6 months ago on Google
    I spent 3 nights in the Wanderthirst Hostel in Kathmandu. Overall a very social place, but also with space to come to rest. Dorms and bathrooms are clean. The staff is very helpful and can help with any questions and the organization of activities. Thank you for a great stay!

  • 5/5 Eva J. 11 months ago on Google
    Ich finde das Hostel super. Das Personal ist unheimlich freundlich u hilfsbereit. Die Betten sind bequem. Es ist immer Toilettenpapier da. Die Lage ist super. Und besonders toll finde ich das Restaurant mit genügend Platz zum abhängen.

  • 5/5 Franziska Von P. 10 months ago on Google
    Ein schönes Hostel, das bei sehr zentraler Lage trotzdem Ruhe bietet. Die Zimmer sind für den Preis sehr in Ordnung, insbesondere das Panoramazimmer hat mir gut gefallen. Der Außenbereich ist wirklich schön gemacht und das Essen ist sehr lecker, es gibt jedoch keine Küche sodass man sich mal selber etwas kochen könnte. Die Mitarbeitenden sind alle freundlich und hilfsbereit. Giri und seine Leute versuchen mit allem was sie haben deinen Aufenthalt so schön und unkompliziert wie möglich zu gestalten. Ich würde auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.

  • 3/5 Ced A. 8 months ago on Google
    stayed in the top floor dormitory, the cheapest but definitely not the nicest. There were no curtains on the bed and the window so it becomes very bright as early as 6am. Bathroom also needs regular cleaning and the wifi has poor connection upstairs.

  • 4/5 john s. 8 months ago on Google
    One of the best value for money you will find in Kathmandu, 3 dollars in dorm on the edge of Themel, close enough to enjoy the amenities but not deep in the center which is a good thing because it's very a tourist ici area and the main place place who regroup the major hostles part in Kathmandu. Staff are friendly, helpfull and professional. The hostel was under renovation what I was there but still I found that the facilities were decent thanks to a friendly maintenance team who really do their job unlike some other hostels. There is no rooftop but the I didn't mind because the garden is really enjoyable, there is a lot of space to chill, restaurant dn bar available in case you get stucked there because of the rain, food is also nice, so yeah I would say Wander Thirst Hostel is definitely a nice place to crash in Kathmandu and figured out about your next move and even stay for a longer period!

  • 5/5 Pooja K. 8 months ago on Google
    I had a wonderful time at WanderThirst. The staff are so helpful and kind, the food is delicious, the location is perfect (lots of cafes & restaurants nearby!) I would recommend this to all backpackers. I'll definitely be returning soon!

  • 5/5 Sumanth S. 9 months ago on Google
    Stay is very reasonable in price with a good wifi facility. Good is good and cost is less compared to outside food. Staff are very kind with service. Stayed here for 4days felt like home.

  • 5/5 Emiel J. 10 months ago on Google
    Very nice hostel. Welcoming chilling area away from the busy streets of Kathmandu. The connected trekking agency also helped us to organize trekking for a good price vs quality.

  • 5/5 Alessia T. 9 months ago on Google
    Hello :) I have been in this lovely hostel almost two weeks and more, the stuff is the most kind and beautiful human being in this world, very genuine and peaceful people. Very helpful in every moment you need, they had always a big smile for you. Every time I left and I came back they made me feel like at home with their lovely welcoming. The room and the sharing place are very clean and nice. And food is always fresh and very tasty. Always they do their best for their guests. I recommend this hostel 100% ✨ mucho amor

  • 5/5 Angus D. 2 months ago on Google New
    Highly highly recommend this hostel!! The staff are all lovely , location is awesome, facilities are exquisite and the restaurant is great!! They have really really good quality food.

  • 5/5 Tobias T. 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice view from top floor dorm, very good location to stay in KTM and most of all: very friendly, personal and helpful stuff. On top of that its a very good place to meet backpackers from all over the world and make friends or find others t treck with ;) Sbai ko lagi dherai dhaniabaad!! (Thanks a lot for everything)

  • 4/5 Flora G. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely stay in this hostel. The owner and staff are extremely nice. The chilling area is great to meet new people. Showers had an issue with hot water sometimes.

  • 5/5 Nisha J. 6 months ago on Google
    Every thing about this hostel is just wow. You will have a win experience with random people from everywhere. Ambience is beautiful. In the heart of thamel it's one of the best place to stay.

  • 5/5 Isabella S. 6 months ago on Google
    Such a cosy and comfortable Hostel right in Thamel! We stayed there for the first nights in Nepal and immediately felt welcome and at home! The common area is so cosy and nice! The food is also good. The staff is very friendly and will help you with whatever you need. We already came back to the hostel and will probably stay there again once in Kathmandu! 🥰

  • 5/5 Lorena S. 6 months ago on Google
    Happy stay at WanderThirst Hostel. The staff was super kind, helpful, attentive. Many thanks to the guy at the reception: Madhu. So friendly! 🙏🏻

  • 5/5 Raul Pérez R. 6 months ago on Google
    A fantastic place with great food and an international atmosphere, perfect for meeting new people. The owner is a wonderful guy and is surrounded by very helpful and hardworking staff. He offers the option to arrange trekkings, excursions, and other activities around the country, as well as any type of transportation you might need. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 peter a. 5 months ago on Google
    Can highly recommend this hostel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Clean and basic double room which was perfect for me and my girlfriend. Great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Mckenzie M. 3 months ago on Google New
    A perfect stay while in Kathmandu ! Perfectly close to all the food and shops in Thamel, the staff are super helpful with all needs and even has their own trekking company! Perfect common area vibe for meeting people and relaxing !! Will be coming back again 🫶

  • 5/5 Tony M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Location is about 30 mins to airport and the bus station to Pokhara only 5 minutes walk only. Don't bother the touts to bring you to the bus station..they provide airport pickup and drop.off but it's best if you can use indrive apps or book a prepaid taxi from airport. It's a lot cheaper. The price of one dorm room is affordable, the check in is very fast. They have a huge common area to hangout with the rest of the travellers. They provide good food and beers and drinks. Feels like you don't need to get out from the hostel. The environment is quiet in the afternoon..can just lay down at the common place and do your own thing. The reception is friendly. I arrived 5 am in the morning and they let me come in the common place to wait as that town opens up around 630am. They have a very special room where you can view the city. I wake up looking at the stunning view. Toilets are clean and wifi is the only problem here. You may use your own cellular wifi, it's quite affordable in Nepal. They have in house trekking company, u may opt for them to book a hike.

  • 5/5 Ankit K. 4 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing, the ambiance is quite good. The restaurants and common places are very beautiful and cozy. They have private room options as well as dorms. It's in the bustling area of Thamel in Kathmandu.

  • 5/5 Will D. 4 months ago on Google
    Most social hostel in Kathmandu! Great for solo travelers. Make sure to stay in the top floor (14 bed dorm). Room of windows with great views of Kathmandu!

  • 5/5 Gustav J. 3 months ago on Google New
    Sooo I have tried 4 different hostels here in katmandu. But I always end up returning here to WanderThirst. Cuz the prizes are good and the location is fantastic, and everybody who has spent time in pokora tents to go here afterwards sooo you always meet some people that you know. It is nice secure, comfortable and most of all intimit.

  • 5/5 Eve H. 3 months ago on Google New
    This was my favorite hostel by far in Kathmandu! I stayed in 4 different hostels during my stay in Kathmandu, but I felt like wanderthirst was the most social, laid back hostel. The staff is incredible and extremely helpful. I felt cold at night and they brought me a space heater to ensure that I was comfortable! Will always come back to this hostel when I come back to Kathmandu! Also, it’s a plus that the food and drinks are really good. Great location.

  • 5/5 Dimitri R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Amazing Hostel. Very nice staff at the Reception and owner is super friendly AS Well. Super Location , quiet, but everything in reachable distance. Also food is very tasty and Not expensive. Can only recommend this place, felt very Welcome

  • 1/5 miklos mick k. 1 year ago on Google
    The only reason I have to give a star only 1 I don't want to give any star the guy Fisher man grab me come to make you chipper and promising people what you want paragliding or trakking I don't like you treat with guest. Very bad man

  • 5/5 B.bek 3 years ago on Google
    A very good place to hangout with friends.

  • 5/5 Aleksander H. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place. Spent a whole month here and the staff are amazing. Great coffee and food in the restaurant and nice quiet location. The “rooftop” is really cool and you get a panoramic view of the city. The large dorm room has a really nice layout with lots of space.

  • 5/5 Rajendra Singh P. 2 years ago on Google
    Feels like a home.....

  • 5/5 Jenna B. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful space to chill out in, very safe and secure. The hostel owner took me and a German guy on a beautiful day excursion and was extremely generous. Very nice hospitality and hard-working staff that provide excellent service! And the rooftop is incredible!

  • 5/5 Annika M. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a welcoming hostel with lovely employees, a good restaurant and generally a relaxed atmosphere. Clean and good equipped rooms. Don't get fooled by the dark alley and the vampire-style hostel sign at the entrance of the street!

  • 5/5 An N. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a wonderful stay at the Wanderthirst. The hostel has very spacious outside area with hammocks etc., which helped to have a relaxed stay during the corona lockdown. It's also a bit away from the roads so it's a quiet place in Kathmandu. The food and service is very good, especially after spending a few days you will get to know the lovely staff a bit better! The private rooms are very lovely decorated and the place is kept clean. Thanks guys!

  • 5/5 Nazmus K. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place for budget travellers. One night stay is as low as USD8 if you book from booking.com . I had a great time there , ambience , cleanliness, decoration everything is perfect . The whole place Has a positive vibe.

  • 4/5 Smita A. 1 year ago on Google
    Warm and friendly hospitality, comfortable rooms, and very chill place to hang out! Would definitely visit and stay here again.

  • 5/5 johnny f. 2 years ago on Google
    lovely place, got the deluxe double room would highly recommend. very friendly welcoming hosts and a great cafe for breakfast and tea and coffee. (also a nice big pool table)

  • 5/5 ANTOINE G. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank you Sam and Matis (Monday) for introducing me to your Great Nepalese Culture. Comfortable rooms, pool table and good Nepalese Beer!

  • 5/5 Sudip L. 1 year ago on Google
    Quite and comfortable sleep with nice environment

  • 5/5 Neil D. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place to stay for a few days! Staff is great, wonderful prices, delicious restaurant, internet could be faster and more reliable (but same for a lot of Kathmandu), lots of tables and chill spaces, awesome agency for trekking activities, all pretty darn good!

  • 5/5 Mohit G. 1 year ago on Google
    Comfortable and inviting common areas. ... Plenty of clean, functional bathrooms. ... Fun, educated staff. ... Good location or well connected to public transport. ... Free Wi-Fi. ... Book exchanges. (Wonder Environment+ Heart of Thamel Town in Kathmandu Nepal 🇳🇵) Thanks For Hosting me, See you soon on next trip. Best Regards Amigo MG Travel 🇮🇳

  • 5/5 Zoë 1 year ago on Google
    Wanderthirst is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed at. This was mostly because of the people, they were so friendly and helpful! But also the accomodation and location is perfect.

  • 5/5 Ava M. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a very lovely time staying at WanderThirst hostel! The staff was very kind and helpful. The atmosphere is great. I felt very safe here as a solo female. Rooms are clean and comfortable!

  • 5/5 Rajkumar S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice garden restaurant with good food Quite place to stay

  • 5/5 AJ HA (Aj A. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! What a great service! The staff and the manager Bibi are soo helpful in any matters. They offer tours for a reasonable price, but even if you decide not to book a tour, they have really helpful tips for your trekking. Highly recommend this place to stay. The food is also very good, try the veggie burger!

  • 5/5 Thomas S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to stay in Thamel. The owner is very friendly and the staff is helpful. The receptionist is always smiling. It's a place where you can escape from the busy streets of Kathmandu. Nice chill out area and reasonable price overall.

  • 5/5 David B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stayed there for one night. Room and toilet/shower where basic and quite clean for hostel standarta. Restaurant and chill out area outside (has roof) is super nice. Prices are fair. Would go there again.

  • 5/5 T J. 1 year ago on Google
    It‘s a really nice atmosphere! It was good to have a chilled place where you still can meet cool people from around the world. The staff is really cute and always ready to help. Food is good and fair. Ps: I love the masala tea there!

  • 5/5 A. S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an amazing stay at Wanderthirst Hostel. Bibi and his team were incredibly helpful, very welcoming and made our stay unforgetable! Thanks to the whole team again and hope to see you again 🙏🏼🌞 Btw: if you are there try their veg burgers, they're so tasty!

  • 3/5 사나Sana 1 year ago on Google
    Hello everyone I stayed here for 3 days and the room which I choose is vasanta so in my opinion the room was so small and the bed to the blanket they give us its not covering up all my body at all bathroom hygiene was good cleaning is good but it's not worth of money if you are staying in dorm then go for it and if you are staying in private rooms in this hostel it's not worth the hype one staff was very cooperative and the other girl staff was so irresponsible person I have ever meet so in my opinion go with some other hotels you can have lots more offers in other hotels it's not worth the money okay bye take care

  • 5/5 Suchitra N. 1 year ago on Google
    My stay here was amazing. The host and staffs are so hospitable and very helpful. They go out of the way to help their guests. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone coming to Kathmandu. Best in the area.

  • 5/5 Ula S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing hostel, very clean, nice people and perfect location. Exactly what you'll need when staying in Kathmandu, with amazing view of sunset and cute rooftop! I 100% recommended it

  • 4/5 Laure J. 1 year ago on Google
    Super nice and helpful staff. very good location. Rooms are ok (had a private), but water is pretty gross due to presence of iron. Food is good. I put only 4 stars for the service because they offer discounts to people who show they wrote a good review online. I don't agree with those practices.

  • 5/5 Selina D. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here twice and really like this place! Super friendly staff always willing to help out with travel arrangements and special requests. Food is really good, rooms are simple, like the overall atmosphere and would definitely come back again :-) thanks for everything!!

  • 5/5 Sanjay B. 11 months ago on Google
    It’s such a cool hostel! Clean spacious rooms, very nice common hang out area with bar and a great kitchen! Supper help staff. Owner Sky was very helpful and treated his guest as a family member Breakfast is really good and the meals they make are also very very nice!! Can fully recommend this hostel! they also help you plan any activities in and around other city. Really enjoyed my time here and always felt welcomed, safe and comfortable! Thanks so much 🧡🧡🧡

  • 5/5 Alexandra M. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s my first hostel experience, but I’m enjoying every moment here and the foods are delicious. The staff are very friendly and I see them cleaning all the time. I definitely recommend this place to stay.


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