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title: "Checkpoint KTM vs Himalayan Ghar: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Checkpoint KTM. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Checkpoint KTM or Himalayan Ghar in Kathmandu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Checkpoint KTM vs Himalayan Ghar

Both are in Kathmandu, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★★ · Thamel
## [Checkpoint KTM](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/checkpoint-ktm-kathmandu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1273761/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Kathmandu Metropolitan City
## [Himalayan Ghar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/himalayan-ghar-kathmandu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1522366/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Checkpoint KTM

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 80 m apart.

### Choose Checkpoint KTM if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Himalayan Ghar if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Checkpoint KTM better than Himalayan Ghar?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8) (+0.4)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

### Why is Himalayan Ghar better than Checkpoint KTM?

1.  More guest reviews (52 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×2.7)
2.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 10:00) (+3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Checkpoint KTM | Himalayan Ghar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.4) | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Facilities | – | 10.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.4) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 52  (+33) |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 26% | top 27% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 620 m | 700 m |
| To the beach | 380 m | 420 m |
| To the airport | 5.4 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6  (+2) | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 11 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | – | 26 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 12:30 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 13:00  (+3h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

80 m apart

## Checkpoint KTM or Himalayan Ghar: common questions

### Which is better, Checkpoint KTM or Himalayan Ghar?

Checkpoint KTM leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, Checkpoint KTM or Himalayan Ghar?

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

### How far apart are Checkpoint KTM and Himalayan Ghar?

The two hotels are 80 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/checkpoint-ktm-kathmandu-vs-himalayan-ghar-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/