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title: "Aarya Chaitya Inn vs Hotel Mandala: which hotel is better?"
description: "Aarya Chaitya Inn or Hotel Mandala in Kathmandu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Aarya Chaitya Inn vs Hotel Mandala

Both are in Kathmandu, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Gokarneshwar
## [Aarya Chaitya Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aarya-chaitya-inn-kathmandu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1095159/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Gokarneshwar Municipality
## [Hotel Mandala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-mandala-kathmandu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1597893/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Mandala

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 220 m apart.

### Choose Aarya Chaitya Inn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.2)

### Choose Hotel Mandala if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Aarya Chaitya Inn better than Hotel Mandala?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (61 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
4.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Hotel Mandala better than Aarya Chaitya Inn?

1.  Has a spa
2.  5 more listed amenities (21 vs 16) (+5)
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Has an on-site restaurant
5.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aarya Chaitya Inn | Hotel Mandala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 5.5  (+4.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 61  (+45) | 16 |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 13%  (+46%) | bottom 41% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.7 km  (−150 m) | 4.9 km |
| To the airport | 2.9 km | 2.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 144 | 145 |
| To the nearest food shop | 500 m | 280 m  (−220 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 22 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 21  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

220 m apart

Aarya Chaitya Inn: city centre: 4.7 km, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 2.9 km, 144 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Mandala: city centre: 4.9 km, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 2.8 km, 145 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kathmandu

[Kathmandu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/nepal/bagmati-province/kathmandu/weather)

## Aarya Chaitya Inn or Hotel Mandala: common questions

### Which is better, Aarya Chaitya Inn or Hotel Mandala?

Hotel Mandala leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Aarya Chaitya Inn is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Aarya Chaitya Inn or Hotel Mandala?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Aarya Chaitya Inn is closer: 4.7 km from the centre, against 4.9 km for Hotel Mandala.

### How far apart are Aarya Chaitya Inn and Hotel Mandala?

The two hotels are 220 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aarya-chaitya-inn-kathmandu-vs-hotel-mandala-kathmandu/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/