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title: "Himalayan Ghar vs Wanderthirst Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Himalayan Ghar or Wanderthirst Hostel in Kathmandu? Compare…"
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# Himalayan Ghar vs Wanderthirst Hostel

Both are in Kathmandu, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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)

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

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.

### Choose Himalayan Ghar if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Wanderthirst Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Himalayan Ghar better than Wanderthirst Hostel?

1.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is Wanderthirst Hostel 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 | Wanderthirst Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 10.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 52 | 72  (+20) |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 27% | top 26% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 700 m | 810 m |
| To the beach | 420 m | 470 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26  (+18) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:30 | 12:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

110 m apart

## Himalayan Ghar or Wanderthirst Hostel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Himalayan Ghar or Wanderthirst Hostel?

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

### How far apart are Himalayan Ghar and Wanderthirst Hostel?

The two hotels are 110 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/himalayan-ghar-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/