Whether you’re hiking to the Annapurna mountain range and Pokhara is just your stop or you’re planning to stay there indefinitely, there are plenty of accommodations to choose from to fit your needs. Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal. There are plenty of budget tea lodges, hotels, and vacation rentals that will fit your needs, especially if Pokhara is just a temporary rest area. However, if you’re planning to stay and enjoy the area and would like to treat yourself to something more comfortable, here is a list of the best places to stay in Pokhara, Nepal, that balance price, convenience and quality.
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 October 30, 2025.
1. Gem of a stay in Hotel Karuna (from USD 38)
Hotel Karuna is one of the newer medium-sized hotels in Pokhara with an amazing city view. It is also just 500 meters (1,640 feet) from Fewa Lake. You can see it from your balcony along with Annapurna range backdrop. You can rent a bike from the hotel so you can bike to the lake and to the World Peace Pagoda, which is just 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) as well.
The rooms have spacious cuts with a flat-screen TV and a seating area where you can relax outdoors. If you’d like a complete 360-degree view, you can head to the rooftop. Another great advantage is that the location isn’t exactly in a crowded part, making it one of the best hotels in Pokhara, Nepal. It’s still walking distance but it’s not on the main street, so you don’t have to hear the chatter and roars of cars.
Hotel Karuna
Address: Lalupate Marg Lakeside
468 meters (0.3 ft) from Pokhara Lakeside
2. Stay in a stylish Newari Apartment, the Yamba Traditional House (from USD 27)
If you’d like to try living in a Newari traditional house, this intimate family-run bed and breakfast is found smack in the middle of the Newar community. It is walking distance from the Paran Durbar Square. The studio apartment gives you access to a fully-equipped kitchen for those who want to cook in their suites as well as a dining room and a roof terrace.
Yamba Traditional Home
Address: Yangubahal, Dhime Manhyon Galli 8 Kutisaugal
147.6 km (91.8 mi) from Pokhara Lakeside
3. Stay with a kind family at Dinesh House (from USD 7)
If you want a quiet hideout and one of the best place to stay in Pokhara, the Dinesh House is located three kilometers (two miles) from Begnas Bus Park. Each of the rooms has a terrace and you wake up to a beautiful view of the mountains. There’s a huge array of activities on site like biking and canoeing.
The Dinesh House is a little far from the tourist sites. It’s 19 kilometers (12 miles) from Fewa Lake and 20 kilometers (13 miles) from World Peace Pagoda. This distance is compensated by the kindness and hospitality of the hosts, the Dinesh family, who make you breakfast every day and set it to a beautiful view of Begnas.
One of the reviewers said it is the “nicest homestay I have stayed in the last 15 years.” The patriarch is an excellent cook, so you won’t really mind taking your breakfast, lunch and dinner here. The Dinesh family also offers interesting insights about Nepalese culture, which is really the true purpose of a host, and they play it to the hilt.
Dinesh House
Address: Lekhnath - 11 , Pachabhaiya, Begnas Tal,
15.77 km (9.8 mi) from Pokhara Lakeside
4. Meditate at Siddhartha Garden Ayurveda (from USD 14)
Delicious home-cooked meals with fresh garden veggies, catering to vegetarian preferences.
Affordable rates for comfortable rooms and excellent service.
Located close to the Peace Pagoda with stunning views of the valley and mountains.
Peaceful garden, breathtaking views, good WiFi, comfortable beds.
Siddhartha Garden Ayurveda is one of the best hotels in Pokhara near lake side for those who seek quiet spots for meditation. It overlooks Phewa Lake and is actually just 250 meters (820 feet) from the lake itself. It is also just 500 meters (1,640 feet) from the World Peace Pagodas. There are fan rooms that have their own seating area, along with a private bathroom and shower. You can also opt for room service as the retreat house or homestay offers Indian and Chinese dishes with ingredients that come from the family’s garden. The place is run by a man named Ishwor and his family.
Siddhartha Garden Ayurveda
Address: Dhungepani
2.21 km (1.4 mi) from Pokhara Lakeside
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5. Elegance and sophistication with Dahlia Boutique Hotel (from USD 70)
For discerning travelers who want the best of the best, Dahlia Boutique Hotel is a 5-story building tastefully decorated in traditional Malla style. There is an uninterrupted view of the mountain and lake. They also have a barbecue at the rooftop bar, a great complement to your cocktails. Each room has a TV and most have seating areas that face the lake or city. It’s also near surrounding activities. You can go golfing, horse riding or cycling.
Dahlia Boutique Hotel
Address: Baidam - 6, Lakeside
1.55 km (1.0 mi) from Pokhara Lakeside
6. Hike the World Peace Pagoda from Peace Dragon Lodge (from USD 23)
Peace Dragon Lodge is a one-stop shop. It’s an Airbnb place where you can rejuvenate after a heavy day of trekking. They offer meals, snacks and coffee with a spectacular view of the lake below and the mountains above.
It’s especially a great spot to watch the sunrise or sunset as background and the World Peace Pagoda as foreground. There are numerous hikes and village walks with the lodge as the center point. The lodge offers twin beds with private bathrooms. There are also various seating areas outside so you can find your own quiet corner for reading or meditating.
Pokhara, Western Region, Nepal
1.95 km (1.3 mi) from Pokhara LakesideAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
juliette is a wonderful hostsuch generous and kind hostjuliette is a brilliant hostjuliette and staff were very helpful and friendlythe employees of the property is very hospitable and friendlyLocation:
beautiful location next to the peace pagodavery close to the peace pagodabeautiful location on top of a mountainvery peaceful location with good foodbeautiful location and only 5 minutes away to the world peace pagodaCleanliness:
it is clean well-appointed and a very comfortable place to stayrooms: ok could have been cleanerrooms were beautifully decorated though simple cozy and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a small table fan is provided but a ceiling/floor fan would probably have been more effectivethe lodge definitely needs some maintenance and the wifi is a bit diceythe room was very clean great wifi and other amenitiesthe views are amazing and the rooms are very charming and cleanrooms are basic (hot water was spotty) but comfortable
7. Hotel Greenland, Pokhara Lakeside's strategic location (from USD 18)
Hotel Greenland is a bargain. Located on a side street in Pokhara, the hotel buffers all the noise from outside without sacrificing location. It is still quite close to many restaurants, shops and bars. Each room has a seating area and desk, along with your own bathroom. Many reviewers say it is bigger than what was expected. The hotel is just a kilometer (0.6 miles) from the World Peace Pagoda and 2 kilometers (1 mile) from the airport.
Pokhara, Western Region, Nepal
714 meters (0.5 ft) from Pokhara LakesideAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hotel staff were really nice and welcoming and answered any questions we hadthe landlord is very friendlybut the staff are friendly and willing to help us to settle down and planning for short triplovely staff and great locationenjoyed my stay at the place staff is helpful in organizing sight seeing and adventure sportsLocation:
the location is amazing right on the lakeside strip and close to all the restaurants and pinslocation is good close to all the restaurants and shopsthe hotel is super close to the lake and other shopping areasthis hotel has a great location where near the mian street and fewa lakethe place is greatly situated and has a beautiful gardenCleanliness:
the room is clean and well facilitedthe room is clean the garden is very beautifulperfect stay in a nice hotel clean and well maintenancedthe room was really big and clean with probably the best shower we had in nepalthis hotel is clean and very near to fewa lakeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
room is spacious with wonderful viewgarden view is not what we expect but the room attached with aircon and cleanthe room was very basic but clean and the wifi was ok
8. A double private room overlooking Fewa Lake (from USD 23)
The Nar-bis hotel is one of the best hotels in Pokhara with mountain view and it is run by a kind Nepali family. It’s about 2 kilometers (1 mile) from Central Lakeside in Happy Village. You’ll wake up to a beautiful lake and amazing mountain views, as well as well-prepared Nepali meals for breakfast. Santosh and his family also offer free pickup and drop off from the airport. It is one best area to stay Pokhara.
Pokhara, Mid-Western Development Region, Nepal
2.06 km (1.3 mi) from Pokhara LakesideSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host is a warmhearted peoplethe host gave us many helpall the stuffs are friendlysantos is super kind and available to help is guestsmr santosh and his family are great hostsLocation:
amazing quiet spot near the lakesidethe location is good near the lake and just walking distance from pokhara's centerfar enough from the hustle of the main tourist street but a really pleasant walk inthe walk is scenic and interestingsantosh is very helpful with airport/bus transfers as well as visa servicesCleanliness:
very clean as wellsparkling clean and peaceful environmentclean safe and comfortablethis place is really clean beautiful and comfortthis hotel is amazingly quiet and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
every room has a beautiful view of the lakeevery room has a beautiful view of the lakewifi is good - though can be effected by weatheraway from the tourist throng the room and rooftop bar had the most stunning views of the lakethe room is great view spectacular shower hot (this is not a given in nepal) and meals amazing
9. Get an edge in location at Hotel Stupa
Close to all tourist hotspots, this budget Pokhara accommodation includes cosy mountain-view rooms with private terrace, private bathrooms, and a desk. Since the area is a biker’s paradise, you can simply rent one (from the hotel itself) and explore the beautiful town, especially the attractions that are close-by - Fewa Lake (700 m or 2296 ft) and World Peace Pagoda (1.8 km or 1.1 mi). If you venture further, be sure to visit( International Mountain Museum (3.2 km or 2 mi) and Mahendra Cave (7 km or 4.3 mi).
Where to stay in Pokhara, Nepal
These top 10 hotels in Pokhara should help you in finding not just a peaceful respite but a memorable experience in the area. All these places are not only beautiful but the hosts also try and provide a true curated experience for their guests.
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