--- title: "Flock Kathmandu vs Hotel Simal: which hotel is better?" description: "Flock Kathmandu or Hotel Simal in Kathmandu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/flock-kathmandu-kathmandu-vs-hotel-simal-kathmandu/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-30 --- # Flock Kathmandu vs Hotel Simal Both are in Kathmandu, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Kathmandu Metropolitan City ## [Flock Kathmandu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/flock-kathmandu-kathmandu/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 6.6 - **Score by category:** 0 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1417707/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★ · Thamel ## [Hotel Simal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-simal-kathmandu/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.9 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1626974/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart. ### Choose Flock Kathmandu if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.7) - free parking ### Choose Hotel Simal if you want - breakfast included ### Why is Flock Kathmandu better than Hotel Simal? 1. Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7) (+0.2) 2. More guest reviews (578 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable (×39) 3. Offers an airport transfer 4. Has free parking 5. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h) ### Why is Hotel Simal better than Flock Kathmandu? 1. Includes free breakfast 2. Has an on-site restaurant 3. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Flock Kathmandu | Hotel Simal | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.7 | | Location | 6.6 | 6.9 (+0.3) | | Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.9 (+0.4) | 8.4 | | Guest rating | 8.9 (+0.2) | 8.7 | | Number of reviews | 578 (+563) | 15 | | Rank in Kathmandu | top 13% (+30%) | top 43% | | Location | | Location score | 6.6 | 6.9 (+0.3) | | Distance to the centre | 750 m | 670 m | | To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.4 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 410 m | 310 m | | Shops within 500 m | 12 | 12 | | Sights within 1 km | 5 | 7 (+2) | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | – | ★★★ | | Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – | | Listed amenities | 17 (+3) | 14 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 13:00 (−1h) | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | – | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Narayanhiti Palace | 1.2 km | 1.1 km | | Asan | 1.2 km | 1.1 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Flock KathmanduHotel Simal - Flock Kathmandu is cheaper in 10 of 12 months - Flock Kathmandu: €23 a night on average · Hotel Simal: €25 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Kathmandu by month](https://stayversus.com/en/nepal/kathmandu/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Flock Kathmandu prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/flock-kathmandu-kathmandu/prices/) ## Location 110 m apart Flock Kathmandu: city centre: 750 m, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 5.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km. Hotel Simal: city centre: 670 m, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 5.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 220 hotels in Thamel](https://stayversus.com/en/nepal/kathmandu/area/thamel/) ## Weather in Kathmandu [Kathmandu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/nepal/bagmati-province/kathmandu/weather) ## Flock Kathmandu or Hotel Simal: common questions ### Which is better, Flock Kathmandu or Hotel Simal? Hotel Simal leads in 1 of 4 categories, including location. ### Which is cheaper, Flock Kathmandu or Hotel Simal? Over the year Flock Kathmandu costs about €23 a night on average against €25 at Hotel Simal, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Flock Kathmandu and Hotel Simal? 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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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/flock-kathmandu-kathmandu-vs-hotel-simal-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/