Pokhara · Nepal
Kiwi Backpackers Hostel Pokhara
Reportes de chinches
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Confirmado Hostelworld
BE AWARE! BED BUGS! Don’t go to this hostel. There are bedbugs in at least 3 rooms!
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Confirmado Google Maps
BED BUGS - BE AWARE Currently bed-bug infestation in the hostel. My legs and another girls in my rooms were attached and are disgusting. I've had to put my trip on hold as I recover from the bites and also spend money on medical advice, medication, and treatment. AVOID!!
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Confirmado Hostelworld
AWARE - BEG BUGS Please be aware there are currently bed bugs in the 8-person dorm. DO NOT book this room. Cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms also less than desirable. Otherwise, great social environment and roof top.
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Confirmado Hostelworld
Honestly as a fellow kiwi it disappoints me to say that this is simply not it. The staff are great but the building is old, dirty, and the facilities are piss poor including the bedding. This hostel has no affiliation to New Zealanders and it shows. There is a SIGNIFICANTLY better hostel next door. I have been staying at this SIGNIFICANTLY better hostel for a few weeks now and suggest you do the same. A friend also got bed bug bites at Kiwi.
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Confirmado Google Maps
Great hostel but sadly they have been dealing with a couple of issues lately, namely an isolated norovirus epidemic in the hostel as well as bed bugs. Their response to these issues was to increase hygiene, which they do very well and I support. However it appears to be insufficient to get rid of the problem. The most annoying part was that the owner got extremely defensive when the issue was addressed, instead of being apologetic or understanding. A shame, because otherwise this is a 9+ star rating hostel.
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Confirmado Hostelworld
wonderful place with amazing atmosphere and facilities. hoooowever, staff is not being transparent to their guests - there has been a virus going around for over a month and there are bed bugs in some rooms, but when asked about these matters you will hear different stories from different staff. they are not planning to close down to disinfect the place, instead they plan to keep the hostel open. quite disappointing
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Análisis del ambiente
El rooftop bar es la jugada Kiwi: hamacas, tragos, vistas de amanecer y atardecer, y en días despejados un gran telón de fondo del Himalaya. Es el motor social principal aquí, con desayuno y hangouts de tarde que hacen fácil encontrar compañeros de trekking, nuevos amigos o simplemente un aterrizaje suave después de la logística de Pokhara. El hostel tira a social pero no a caos total. Hay varias zonas comunes para sentarse, sala de yoga, actividades ocasionales como clase de momo y staff que puede ayudar con treks, buses, day trips, alquiler de equipo y consejos locales. Nombres como Bipsy, Maya, Pawan, Prem, Arjun y Madan destacan como parte de la personalidad del lugar, especialmente alrededor del bar, recepción y ayuda de trekking. Las habitaciones suelen estar limpias y cómodas, con duchas calientes, lockers o almacenamiento, acceso con tarjeta en algunos dormitorios y opciones tanto de dormitorio como privadas. El desayuno gratis es una parte real del ritmo, aunque simple. La ubicación es práctica para Lakeside, el lago, tiendas, mercados y restaurantes, y aun así parece lo bastante metida hacia adentro para una base más calmada en Pokhara.
Señales a revisar
- Algunos dormitorios pueden ponerse calurosos, cargados o estrechos, especialmente habitaciones grandes, y ventiladores o cargadores pueden no funcionar siempre de forma fiable.
- El desayuno puede ser lento, bastante simple y limitado para opciones veganas.
- La lavandería es un punto débil: puede ser cara, y hay problemas con ropa mezclada, maloliente, húmeda o dañada.
- Hay advertencias serias de higiene en el historial, incluidas chinches reportadas en el dormitorio de 8 personas en mayo de 2025 y problemas de virus o bug estomacal en 2023 y marzo de 2025.
- Un pequeño número de incidentes involucra comportamiento grosero del dueño, intimidación, problemas de privacidad en una habitación privada y presunto lenguaje racista.