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title: "Flock Kathmandu vs Wanderthirst Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Flock Kathmandu. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Flock Kathmandu or Wanderthirst Hostel in Kathmandu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Flock Kathmandu vs Wanderthirst Hostel

Both are in Kathmandu, 100 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:** 8.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1417707/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★ · Nayabazar
## [Wanderthirst Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wanderthirst-hostel-kathmandu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2305770/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Flock Kathmandu

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 100 m apart.

### Choose Flock Kathmandu if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Flock Kathmandu better than Wanderthirst Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (578 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable (×8.0)

### Why is Wanderthirst Hostel better than Flock Kathmandu?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Flock Kathmandu | Wanderthirst Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.3  (+0.4) | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.1  (+0.4) | 8.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.1) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 578  (+506) | 72 |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 13%  (+13%) | top 26% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.3  (+0.4) | 7.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 750 m | 810 m |
| To the beach | 370 m  (−100 m) | 470 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+9) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/wanderthirst-hostel-kathmandu-vs-flock-kathmandu-kathmandu/)

## Location

100 m apart

## Flock Kathmandu or Wanderthirst Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Flock Kathmandu or Wanderthirst Hostel?

Flock Kathmandu leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Flock Kathmandu or Wanderthirst Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Flock Kathmandu is 370 m from the nearest beach; Wanderthirst Hostel is 470 m.

### How far apart are Flock Kathmandu and Wanderthirst Hostel?

The two hotels are 100 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/flock-kathmandu-kathmandu-vs-wanderthirst-hostel-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/