--- title: "Hotel Darwin vs Hotel Down To Earth: which hotel is better?" description: "Hotel Darwin or Hotel Down To Earth in Kathmandu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-darwin-kathmandu-vs-hotel-down-to-earth-kathmandu/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-11 --- # Hotel Darwin vs Hotel Down To Earth Both are in Kathmandu, 260 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★ · Nayabazar ## [Hotel Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-darwin-kathmandu/) - **Guest rating:** 9.2 · Excellent - **Location score:** 6.1 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1575300/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Nayabazar ## [Hotel Down To Earth](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-down-to-earth-kathmandu/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.4 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1578040/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Hotel Down To Earth It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 260 m apart. ### Choose Hotel Down To Earth if you want - a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2017) ### Why is Hotel Darwin better than Hotel Down To Earth? 1. Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.6) (+0.6) 2. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ### Why is Hotel Down To Earth better than Hotel Darwin? 1. More guest reviews (163 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×8.6) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2017) (+5y) 3. Offers an airport transfer 4. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hotel Darwin | Hotel Down To Earth | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+0.6) | 8.6 | | Location | 6.1 | 6.4 (+0.3) | | Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2 (+0.9) | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 (+0.1) | 8.6 | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+0.6) | 8.6 | | Number of reviews | 19 | 163 (+144) | | Rank in Kathmandu | top 26% (+6%) | top 32% | | Location | | Location score | 6.1 | 6.4 (+0.3) | | Distance to Nayabazar centre | 110 m (−250 m) | 360 m | | To the airport | 5.7 km | 5.5 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 79 (+6) | 73 | | To the nearest food shop | 440 m (−150 m) | 590 m | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 2 | | Sights within 1 km | 4 | 6 (+2) | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★ | – | | Rooms | 12 | 9 | | Floors | 7 | 4 | | Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2022 (+5y) | | Listed amenities | 14 (+2) | 12 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Casino | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Nightclub | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Narayanhiti Palace | 1.3 km | 1.1 km (−210 m) | | Asan | 1.6 km | 1.5 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. ## Location 260 m apart Hotel Darwin: city centre: 1.0 km, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 5.7 km, 79 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. Hotel Down To Earth: city centre: 960 m, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): 5.5 km, 73 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 220 hotels in Thamel](https://stayversus.com/en/nepal/kathmandu/area/thamel/) ## Weather in Kathmandu [Kathmandu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/nepal/bagmati-province/kathmandu/weather) ## Hotel Darwin or Hotel Down To Earth: common questions ### Which is better, Hotel Darwin or Hotel Down To Earth? Hotel Down To Earth leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, facilities. Hotel Darwin is stronger in guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Hotel Darwin or Hotel Down To Earth? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Hotel Darwin is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 360 m for Hotel Down To Earth. ### How far apart are Hotel Darwin and Hotel Down To Earth? The two hotels are 260 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-darwin-kathmandu-vs-hotel-down-to-earth-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/