I had an amazing stay at Sara's Backpacker Hostel in Kathmandu. This family-owned gem near Thamel made me feel completely at home. The owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming, treating guests like family from the moment they arrive. It’s also very budget-friendly, which is perfect for travelers looking for quality on a budget. One of the highlights is their airport pickup service, making arrival in Kathmandu stress-free. They prepare food just like they would for their own family—clean, healthy, and full of flavor. The beautiful terrace is a fantastic spot to relax, unwind, and soak in the city views. The rooms are spotless, with a fresh scent that makes staying there a joy. Plus, there's complete flexibility for guests to come and go any time of day or night, which is so convenient for exploring the city. Saharsh, the little boy, is always eager to play and adds a charming, homey touch to the hostel. All in all, I give Sara's Backpacker Hostel a well-deserved 10/10. For anyone looking for a warm, comfortable, and affordable place to stay in Kathmandu, I couldn’t recommend it more!

I like that it was maintained by family from which i got safe atmosphere. Staff was helping and kind. I booker the cheapest option, single bed in dormitory which actually for this price was really good, clean, free wifi, drinking water. The mattress was hard which personally i like (reminds me of sleeping on the ground and better for health) so it wasn’t disadvantage.

I was dissatisfied with location as most of my stay in Kathmandu I was spending at Boudhanath. And it takes one to two buses to go there or 1,5h by walk. But all kinds of shops and restaurants are nearby.

I spent more than 2 weeks in this accommodation, you have to know that I have been travelling for over 6 months and for the first time on my trip I really felt at home. Sara and Sudan gave me a feeling that you can only feel comfortable and everyone who has visited the hotel can definitely say that. The rooms are great and are fairly priced, the food from Sudan, who was also a chef in America for 5 years, tastes simply fantastic and is also super healthy. You can't get the food in any restaurant, the prices are really not expensive. I would choose this hotel again and again for my stay in Kathmandu. no matter how or when the family and the Staff are always helpful and friendly and always had a smile on their faces. I would like to thank you again, I appreciate it 🙏🏼

This place was amazing. The fact it’s not in the city centers gives a much more authentic experience when coming to Kathmandu, you will meet many locals at the hostels and outside. There are loads of nice places very close to eat delicious local food and going to town is very easy and cheap with local bike app. I am so happy I found this place. Furthermore I was very nicely welcomed by Susbinar and Sara, a lovely family running this guesthouse in a very authentic way, far from the tourist traps we find when we travel. It was a great experience very cheap very spacious rooms, even the dorms are packed with people; food is lovely too I actually came back here on my way back to Kathmandu . Thanks for everything

The owner was so kind, always here to help you and make your journey better! Everybody here’s always smiling and so authentic! The hostel was wonderful, especially the rooftop with an amazing view. The rooms were clean, comfortable and beautiful! The food as well was cheap and amazing! I also felt quiet in a crazy city, so for me it was a must!!

This Hotel is a perfect choice in Karhmandu! Sara and Sudan are wonderful persons, I got involved in a very heartwarming and familiarly way. I had great access to the best sightseeing locations, a trekking up to the Himalaya included. The hotel is super clean and cheap, with different Roma you can choose, from dormitory to a big, high standard rooms with integrated bath. When I will come back, this place will definitely my place to stay again!!! Thank you for everything!!😘

We liked our stay at Sara's hostel, area is not touristic, so we met and learnt local side of Kathmandu. We liked Sara's husband Südan, we enjoyed his company, he shared a lot of useful and interesting ideas with us. Hotel has a terrace to enjoy the view of the neighborhood.

We got a room with kitchen and separated bathroom. Bathroom is tiny and located outside so that you have to walk outside first before coming to the room after shower. And kitchen is inside the room, so whenever you cook inside it keeps the smell.

It was like home. Sara and sudan were very welcoming. Sudan organised my trek for me and lent me his equipment so i didn't have to buy any. I left my valuable things with them when i went travelling then stayed a further 19 days on my return. They were so accomodating and it was really nice to sit and have dinner and chat with them every morning. I had various rooms during my 24 day stay and they were all comfortable. The views from the rooftop are beautiful.

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- great price for room - avaible kitchen (not fully equipped; using it cost 100NR per day) - very clean bathroom - hot shower

- walls are really not soundproof and it was busy and loud early in the morning. take your earplugs! - not so many options where to eat around - laundry for 200 NR per kilo (two times more than at places around) - all the building feels very cold 🥶

Very good place, quiet neighborhood but with lots of options to eat outside and supermarkets, far from the center but nice to walk. Helpful staff, clean rooms and very beautiful views from the terrace! Perfect to drink the tea in the morning or a beer with the sunset!

Shared bathrooms could be fixed, many things are broken and would be a detail to fix it as many plp uses it. Kitchen could be cleaner as well..