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title: "hostel nextdoor vs Hotel Kutumba: which hotel is better?"
description: "hostel nextdoor or Hotel Kutumba in Kathmandu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostel-nextdoor-kathmandu-vs-hotel-kutumba-kathmandu/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# hostel nextdoor vs Hotel Kutumba

Both are in Kathmandu, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Lalitpur
## [hostel nextdoor](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-nextdoor-kathmandu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557900/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Lalitpur
## [Hotel Kutumba](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-kutumba-kathmandu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1592275/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 290 m apart.

### Choose hostel nextdoor if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.9)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 22)

### Choose Hotel Kutumba if you want

-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 22 / 7)

### Why is hostel nextdoor better than Hotel Kutumba?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.9) (+0.7)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  Allows pets

### Why is Hotel Kutumba better than hostel nextdoor?

1.  Has free parking
2.  Has 24-hour room service
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  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.

 

|  | hostel nextdoor | Hotel Kutumba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.7) | 8.9 |
| Location | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.4) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.7) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 45 | 60  (+15) |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 4%  (+17%) | top 21% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Distance to Lalitpur centre | 930 m | 640 m  (−290 m) |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 76 | 76 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m  (−260 m) | 580 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 22 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 23  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Narayanhiti Palace | 3.4 km | 3.7 km |
| Asan | 2.5 km | 2.8 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.

[hostel nextdoor prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-nextdoor-kathmandu/prices/)

## Location

290 m apart

hostel nextdoor: city centre: 3.1 km, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 4.5 km, 76 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Kutumba: city centre: 3.4 km, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 4.5 km, 76 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kathmandu

[Kathmandu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/nepal/bagmati-province/kathmandu/weather)

## hostel nextdoor or Hotel Kutumba: common questions

### Which is better, hostel nextdoor or Hotel Kutumba?

hostel nextdoor leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, hostel nextdoor or Hotel Kutumba?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Kutumba is closer: 640 m from the centre, against 930 m for hostel nextdoor.

### How far apart are hostel nextdoor and Hotel Kutumba?

The two hotels are 290 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/hostel-nextdoor-kathmandu-vs-hotel-kutumba-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/