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title: "hostel nextdoor vs KGH Patan: which hotel is better?"
description: "hostel nextdoor or KGH Patan in Kathmandu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostel-nextdoor-kathmandu-vs-kgh-patan-kathmandu/
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# hostel nextdoor vs KGH Patan

Both are in Kathmandu, 1.1 km 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:** 3 of 4

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

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Lalitpur
## [KGH Patan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kgh-patan-kathmandu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1724809/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick hostel nextdoor

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose hostel nextdoor if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 9.1)
-   to walk to the sights (3.1 km / 4.1 km)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 25)

### Choose KGH Patan if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 25 / 7)

### Why is hostel nextdoor better than KGH Patan?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.1) (+0.5)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  Allows pets
5.  9 more listed amenities (21 vs 12) (+9)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is KGH Patan better than hostel nextdoor?

1.  470 m closer to the area centre (−470 m)
2.  7 more sights within 1 km (+7)
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 | KGH Patan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.5) | 9.1 |
| Location | 5.5 | 6.0  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+2.5) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0  (+4.0) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.3) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.5) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 45 | 45 |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 4%  (+11%) | top 15% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5 | 6.0  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Lalitpur centre | 930 m | 450 m  (−470 m) |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 4.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 76 | 93  (+17) |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m  (−700 m) | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 11  (+7) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 25 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+9) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Narayanhiti Palace | 3.4 km  (−900 m) | 4.3 km |
| Asan | 2.5 km  (−1.0 km) | 3.5 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## 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

1.1 km 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.

KGH Patan: city centre: 4.1 km, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 4.3 km, 93 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kathmandu

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

## hostel nextdoor or KGH Patan: common questions

### Which is better, hostel nextdoor or KGH Patan?

hostel nextdoor leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. KGH Patan is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, hostel nextdoor or KGH Patan?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

KGH Patan is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 930 m for hostel nextdoor.

### How far apart are hostel nextdoor and KGH Patan?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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-kgh-patan-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/