Hotel Lake Star
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Lake Star is a central-Lakeside 3-star from about $27 a night — the best-value pick here for travelers watching their budget, scoring 8.5/10.
Hotel Lake Star is a central-Lakeside 3-star from about $27 a night — the best-value pick here for travelers watching their budget, scoring 8.5/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hotel Lake Star is a small 3-star that has built a following among budget travelers, with rooms from about $27 a night. The rooms are plain and to the point — clean, with everything you actually need: air-con, a TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. They run compact, which suits the kind of traveler who treats the hotel as a place to sleep and spends the day out exploring.
Food and amenities
Amenities are basic and honest about it. There is an on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi at a decent speed, parking and a front desk, but no pool and no spa. Breakfast is not bundled into every rate, so check what your package includes when you book. The staff are friendly and genuinely helpful — they share tips on what to see and arrange tours at fair prices.
Location and getting there
The location is the real draw. You are in the heart of Lakeside, about a 5-minute walk from the Phewa lakeshore and surrounded by the strip's restaurants, bars, cafes and souvenir shops. Sarangkot viewpoint, the classic sunrise spot, is around 12 km away — roughly 30 minutes by car, and the hotel can set up the sunrise tour. Pokhara International Airport (PKR) sits about 5 km out, around 15 minutes by car.
Things to know before booking
This is a budget room, not a resort. There is no pool or spa, the rooms are compact, and breakfast is not included in every package — confirm that detail before you pay. None of it is a surprise at this price; it is just worth setting expectations.
Our take
Hotel Lake Star is the pick for solo travelers, backpackers and budget couples who want a central Lakeside base without paying for extras they won't use. For the location and the 8.5/10 score, it is the best value on this list.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- From about $27 a night — the best value among 3-stars in Lakeside
- Central location in the tourist district, walkable to everything
- Friendly, helpful staff who arrange tours at fair prices
- Free Wi-Fi at a decent speed
- A 5-minute walk to Phewa Lake and the restaurants, bars and shops of the strip
- No pool or spa — the amenities are basic
- Compact rooms, typical of a 3-star
- Breakfast is not included in every package, so check at booking
Who It’s For
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Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Things to do near Pokhara
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Insider Tips
- It is the best value in Lakeside — a smart pick if you plan to be out sightseeing most of the day
- Ask for a higher-floor room — quieter, with a better view over town
- Have the front desk arrange the Sarangkot sunrise tour; they book it at a fair price