If this hostel were in another country I would give it a pretty low rating. The dorms are crowded and have very basic beds, it's not very clean at all, the bathrooms are horrible. But a lot of this stuff is standard in Nepal. Also, the atmosphere is great. However, the staff were pretty rude and unhelpful compared to other places I've stayed in Nepal.
This hostel is just perfect for backpackers as the crowd and saff here is young, friendly and so flexibel. You are paying for what they ofer. Their bar and restaurant work on very good prices and the food is lobely, fair play to the chef, Not to mention the roof top saff Sushont and Narayant! The warm welcome they host you is something special. From the breakfast staff Depak is the most hepful person, if you have any requeats, he is the one who can sort you out. At last but not least Prakosh was just cool. Any issues you have around Kathmandu and the hostel, he seems to be the right hand of the owner, so in doubt feel free to contact him, he will not let you down.
This is without a doubt the best hostel in Kathmandu! The staff are fun, the place is clean (by South Asian standards), the price is right, and the rooftop bar is a fantastic place to meet fellow travellers and hang out. My only "complaints" are that the beds leave something to be desired, and the walls are thin. When I come back to kathmandu, I would stay here again without hesitation.
1. Cleanliness problem - Beds and comforter in Mixed dorm or Male dorm are covered by bed sheet. So it have accumulated dust, it is dirty.
2. Quiet problem - Can hear people talking and walking in the room while sleeping. So hardly to have good sleep since it is noisy.
3. Hygiene problem - Toilets are dirty since they only wash once in the early morning. Can see toilet paper everywhere on the floor. No staff is cleaning the room on daily basis too.
4. Comfortable problem - Mattress was hard, difficult to have good sleep.
I wouldn't stay there again if you paid me.
stayed in Alobar 1000 twice while I was in Nepal. Had a great time...good people staying there and the staff is great...rock n roll ;) (Om, Sushant, and Narayan) much love from Brendan (Canada). The location is perfect being right in Thamel close to everything you need. The hostel has washrooms on every floor, hot showers (most times), and the dorms are pretty good for $4.50 US a night. You can't really go wrong. Rooftop bar serves good food and cheap drinks along with a good atmosphere at night. Don't forget to hit up the signature whiskey.
