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Wanderthirst Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Kathmandu with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Front of property
Exterior
Restaurant
Located in Thamel's heart, Wanderthirst Hostel combines adventure with practical comfort. Travelers can take in city views from the rooftop terrace, use in-room WiFi to plan their next excursion, or get local advice from staff at the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Tempur-Pedic bed
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
3 bathrooms
Pet friendly
Printer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
3 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Printer
  • 74 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Kaldhara Marga Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, 44600

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Swayambhunath - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Himalayan Arabica Beans - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪4Stories - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kathmandu Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kausi Dreamers Terrace Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yangling Tibetan Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wanderthirst Hostel

Hostel near Pashupatinath Temple
Wanderthirst Hostel provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Wanderthirst Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Portable fans, housekeeping, and printers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Portable fan
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

4 Seasons Hostel
Wanderthirst Hostel Kathmandu
Wanderthirst Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Wanderthirst Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

Is Wanderthirst Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wanderthirst Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Wanderthirst Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Wanderthirst Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Wanderthirst Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Wanderthirst Hostel located?

Located in Thamel, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Temples of the Elements, Three Goddesses Temples, and Ballys Casino. Garden of Dreams and Kathesimbhu Stupa are also within 15 minutes.

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Wanderthirst Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, joyful, peaceful, beautiful, amazing meals and drinks, and the best and most accommodating staff. 10/10 recommend and will be returning <3
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such lovely, helpful staff! The pricing is very reasonable and the room includes a delicious breakfast in the morning. It also has a lovely roof top where you can spend hours, escaping the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. I would definitely recommend it - especially for travelers!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

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