Reviews of Yakety Yak Hostel
350 Amrit Marg Market Mall, Thamel, 44600 Kathmandu, Nepal
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewstaff are very good
not super clean
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewstaff was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewConvenient location, staff was super friendly and helpful. The common area is nice but there wasn’t really anyone using it so I wouldn’t say it’s a great place to meet other travellers.
The beds were rather hard. Bathroom not super clean. The pictures make it look a bit nicer than it actually is. We had breakfast at the restaurant one day but weren’t too impressed, so I’d recommend going to one of the many nearby restaurants in Thamel instead.
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfasts, the spacious rooms with plenty of room to sort out bags before and after hikes and of course the wonderful staff who make any visit to Kathmandu perfect.
Having to leave
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewCooperation
If food facility was also available
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewclean and location
Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewStaff and environment
Prostitution market nearby hostel
Reviewed: 25 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewExcellent staff. Excellent room. Excellent location. Very safe for a solo female traveller like me. I couldn't have asked for more. It was luxurious for a very affordable price.! I would definitely come again. Thank you for having me.
Reviewed: 24 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewAmazing staff and clean place to stay!
Reviewed: 8 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery friendly personnel and perfect location. Nice outside terrace too.
In the female dorm next to the female bathroom there is noise when people are using the shower. I woke up early because of this. Also showers and toilets could be cleaner.
Reviewed: 3 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe staff were extremely helpful and kind. Definitely recommend.
Nothing
Reviewed: 1 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewI really enjoyed my stay at Yakety Yak hostel. The staff is super nice and happy to help with anything you need. The hostel is sparkling clean and has a big, cozy common room. You'll get a quiet night's sleep while being super close to everything happening around Thamel. I stayed in a 4-bed dorm, as well as in a private room. Both were great!
The mattress in the private room was a bit hard, but it didnt bother me too much.