Himalayan Ghar vs New Hotel Panda
Both are in Kathmandu, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Himalayan Ghar
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★Kathmandu Metropolitan City
New Hotel Panda
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Himalayan Ghar
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 70 m apart.
Choose Himalayan Ghar if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.2)
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
- free parking
Why is Himalayan Ghar better than New Hotel Panda?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.2)+0.6
- 2Has a spa
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2014)+7y
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 6Has free parking
- 710 more listed amenities (26 vs 16)+10
Why is New Hotel Panda better than Himalayan Ghar?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Himalayan Ghar vs New Hotel Panda: which hotel is better? | Himalayan Ghar | New Hotel Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.6 | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 10.0 +5.8 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +6.0 | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.6 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 52 | 87 +35 |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 27% +36% | bottom 37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 | 6.8 +0.3 |
| Distance to Kathmandu Metropolitan City centre | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 370 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 6 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 18 |
| Floors | 4 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +7y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 26 +10 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:30 | 12:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
Himalayan GharNew Hotel Panda
- New Hotel Panda is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Himalayan Ghar: €43 a night on average · New Hotel Panda: €14 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Kathmandu by month
All months
| Month | Himalayan Ghar | New Hotel Panda |
|---|---|---|
| December | €36 | €12 |
| January | €32 | €14 |
| February | €47 | €14 |
| March | €47 | €14 |
| April | €47 | €14 |
| May | €46 | €15 |
| June | €46 | €15 |
| July | €46 | €15 |
| August | €46 | €15 |
| September | €46 | €15 |
| October | – | €16 |
| November | €32 | €12 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Himalayan Ghar prices by monthNew Hotel Panda prices by month
Location
70 m apart
Himalayan Ghar: city centre: 700 m, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 5.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
New Hotel Panda: city centre: 640 m, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 5.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Himalayan Ghar or New Hotel Panda: common questions
Which is better, Himalayan Ghar or New Hotel Panda?
Himalayan Ghar leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Himalayan Ghar or New Hotel Panda?
Over the year New Hotel Panda costs about €14 a night on average against €43 at Himalayan Ghar, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Himalayan Ghar and New Hotel Panda?
The two hotels are 70 m apart in a straight line.
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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