Nestled in the foothills of the Annapurna Mountain range is one of Nepal’s largest cities, Pokhara. Alongside the capital city Kathmandu and a few others, Pokhara attracts a huge tourist footfall. It is famous for its adventure retreats and several activities, such as paragliding, boating, and picnicking by Fewa Lake, that make travellers appreciate the city’s scenic backdrop. Additionally, a trek along the Annapurna Circuit is an equally brilliant experience worth having. The Hindu Barahi Temple is another famous landmark that draws thousands of pilgrims, especially during the annual Dussehra festival season in October. Devi’s Falls and Mahendra Cave are other notable sightseeing spots that you can visit. Enjoy all that this stunning city has to offer by staying at a known district. Read on to know more about where to stay in Pokhara, Nepal, including the best neighborhoods.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on June 02, 2024.
1. Lakeside (from USD 200)
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Lakeside Pokhara on Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Lakeside is one of the most popular neighbourhoods to visit among travellers heading to Pokhara, thanks to its proximity to several tourist attractions. It sits beside the famous Fewa Lake, so you can easily indulge in several outdoor activities, such as paragliding, trekking, kayaking, white-water rafting and boating. Tal Barahi Temple, Gurkha Museum, International Mountain Museum, and several other landmarks are also located in the vicinity.
Additionally, there are many restaurants in the area that offer Indian, Italian, Burmese, French, Chinese, Japanese, and other international cuisines. Cafes, pubs, and bars boasting exquisite lake views are also plenty. You can consider staying at one of Lakeside’s prominent hotels or a comfortable Airbnb vacation rental while here.
Landmark Pokhara
Address: Landmark Chowk, Lakeside
1.99 km (1.3 mi) from Davi's falls Pokhara
Hotel Middle Path & Spa
Address: Lakeside-6, Middle Path St
2.34 km (1.5 mi) from Davi's falls Pokhara
Top guest reviews
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we fell in love with the house/aptCleanliness:
the house is clean spacious tastefully decorated and very comfortablethe house is very beautiful a lot of space a private clean bathroom and a good bedclean and near to phowa lakeHost:
he is an amazing host who really made me feel like i was homethe host was very nice and kind like a familythe people here are very accommodating and friendlylaxman was amazing always responsive and ready to help even when he had the fluthe family is so nice and friendly we felt really at home with themRead more reviewsLocation:
the space is very nice and location is greatif you are in pokhara this is the best place to stay in airbnb
2. Chhorepatan (from USD 45)
Chhorepatan sits on the southwestern side of Pokhara. It is one of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods and is a popular choice among family travellers. Attractions such as Devi’s Falls and Gupteswar Gupha are an easy distance away from this locality.
There are several good hotels as well as well-appointed private accommodations here. You can check into one of the hotels or book an Airbnb for a comfortable stay.
Top guest reviews
Host:
dolma was so kind helpful and attentiveshe was a perfect host helping us in every waydolma our host was very lovely and caringdolma could not have been more helpful to us throughout our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
great place if you wish to closely experience tibetan lifethe place is situated in a very peaceful locality yet is close to important tourist spots
3. Pame (from USD 47)
Pame is a known neighbourhood that offers good access to Fewa Lake. There are many restaurants in this area. A few of these are famous for their local fish specialities, which you must try. You can also have a taste of the local beer at one of the eateries in the area.
Other attractions nearby include Annapurna Museum, where you can learn more about natural history and endemic species in Nepal.
Gusto Accommodation
Address: Panchase Marga
4.21 km (2.7 mi) from Davi's falls Pokhara
Top guest reviews
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the restaurant provide a tasty breakfast and good drinkwe all were really enjoyed the nice rooms and wonderful viewand also restaurant food were so tasty breakfast also niceCleanliness:
clean rooms bit small but value for moneyall rooms are different and clean and modernthe room is very clean and not far from fewa lakeHost:
the staff always friendly and pleasantthe staff is very helpful and rana is an amazing host with great tips for local activitiesthe host uncle is really nice to offer any help he can in my staythe host is wonderful he helped us a lot and is very nice and kindwe had the best experience in nepal thanks to the hostRead more reviewsLocation:
we will definitely choose the place next time we visit pokharaexcellent place and everything as per description though little away from busy lakeside
Top guest reviews
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the views from our room were simply amazingthe gusto breakfast was good with amazing views as wellwe booked 2 rooms and i loved the viewthe room exceeded our expectations and really looked like something from a postcardthe view from the room is fantastic and the service is excellentCleanliness:
clean comfortable and worth the pricethe room was spacious and cleanthe view is amazing service is top and cleanliness is 10/10Host:
staffs were very polite and friendlyrana and his uncles and the staff at gusto are very friendly and helpfulfood is wonderful kitchen staff is humble and welcomingthank you rana for hosting usthe staff was so kind and friendly he even paid for our taxi when we checked outRead more reviewsLocation:
a great place to stay very close to the city centrenice peaceful stay which is a short walk away from the busy part of the towna 15 minute walk from the main lakeside road but a great clean place with friendly peoplei enjoyed every minute and the location is suburb peaceful tranquil and magicali felt worthwhile to book his place
Have a restful stay in a charming city in the mountains
Pokhara’s pristine lakeside, magnificent mountainous backdrop, and spectacular foliage make it an amazing destination for travellers. Temples, historical monuments and nature retreats are all here. Plan a vacation soon and enjoy Pokhara’s matchless beauty to the fullest.
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