Hotel Moonlight vs Wanderthirst Hostel
Both are in Kathmandu, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Thamel
Hotel Moonlight
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hostel★★★Nayabazar
Wanderthirst Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Moonlight
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 160 m apart.
Choose Hotel Moonlight if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Wanderthirst Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hotel Moonlight better than Wanderthirst Hostel?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 23 more sights within 1 km+3
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Wanderthirst Hostel better than Hotel Moonlight?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Moonlight vs Wanderthirst Hostel: which hotel is better? | Hotel Moonlight | Wanderthirst Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.7 +0.8 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.2 +0.5 | 8.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.1 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 72 | 72 |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 20% +6% | top 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 +0.8 | 7.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 680 m | 810 m |
| To the beach | 320 m −150 m | 470 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 +12 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Garden | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
160 m apart
Hotel Moonlight or Wanderthirst Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Moonlight or Wanderthirst Hostel?
Hotel Moonlight leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Moonlight or Wanderthirst Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Moonlight is 320 m from the nearest beach; Wanderthirst Hostel is 470 m.
How far apart are Hotel Moonlight and Wanderthirst Hostel?
The two hotels are 160 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