Pokhara Choice Inn
by the TopOfHotel team
A 3-star in the thick of Lakeside where the real draw is the rooftop terrace at sunrise, with the Annapurna range above and a coffee in hand.
A 3-star in the thick of Lakeside where the real draw is the rooftop terrace at sunrise, with the Annapurna range above and a coffee in hand.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The rooms at Pokhara Choice Inn are compact, what you would expect from a 3-star, but they are clean and come with air-con, a TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. This is a place built for travelers who use the hotel as a base and spend their days out exploring rather than lounging in the room. The staff are friendly and genuinely helpful — they will point you toward the sights and set up tours when you need them.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is included in the rate, with both Nepali and Western options and solid quality for the price. The amenities here are basic — there is no pool and no spa — so the headline feature is the rooftop terrace. It is the spot guests talk about most: a clear-day view of the Annapurna range, best in the early morning before 7am when the sky is sharpest. One guest summed it up as hot coffee on the rooftop watching the sun rise over Annapurna — the kind of morning you do not forget. In the evening the terrace doubles as a pleasant place to sit out.
Location and getting there
Location is the strongest card this place holds. It sits in the middle of Lakeside (Baidam), a 3 to 5 minute walk from Phewa Lake and surrounded by the restaurants, bars, cafes and souvenir shops the district is known for. Sarangkot Viewpoint is about 12 km away, roughly 30 minutes by car, and the hotel can arrange a Sarangkot sunrise trip or paragliding at a fair price. Pokhara International Airport (PKR) is about 5 km out, 15 minutes by car.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are small — perfectly fine as a base, but not somewhere to settle in for a lazy afternoon. There is no pool or spa, so if you want those, this is not the hotel. And some guests note noise rising from the Lakeside area in the evening, when the bars and restaurants get going; ask for a higher room at the back to dodge most of it.
Our take
Pokhara Choice Inn works best for solo travelers, couples and backpackers who want a central Lakeside address without paying for it. You trade size and frills for position — and the rooftop Annapurna view comes free with the deal. From around $34 a night, it is the best value on this list for what you actually get.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Central Lakeside location — you can walk to Phewa Lake and just about every restaurant in the district.
- The rooftop terrace looks out on the Annapurna range on clear days, best in the early morning before 7am.
- Rooms start around $34 a night, which makes it the best value on this list.
- Free breakfast is included, with both Nepali and Western options and decent quality for the price.
- Staff are friendly and helpful — happy to point out sights and set up tours.
- Rooms are compact, what you would expect at a 3-star — fine as a base, but not a place to spend the day in.
- There is no pool or spa here; the amenities are basic, so look elsewhere if those matter to you.
- Some guests mention noise drifting up from the Lakeside area in the evening, when the bars and restaurants are busy.
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Insider Tips
- Head up to the rooftop early, around 6 to 7am — that is when Annapurna is clearest.
- Ask for a higher room at the back; it is quieter than the side facing the Lakeside street.
- The walk down to Phewa Lake takes only 3 to 5 minutes, perfect for an evening stroll.