--- title: "Hotel Taktsang vs Khamsum Inn: which hotel is better?" description: "Hotel Taktsang or Khamsum Inn in Thimphu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-taktsang-thimphu-vs-khamsum-inn-thimphu/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-28 --- # Hotel Taktsang vs Khamsum Inn Both are in Thimphu, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Norzin ## [Hotel Taktsang](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-taktsang-thimphu/) - **Guest rating:** 8.8 · Excellent - **Location score:** 6.4 - **Score by category:** 4 of 17 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1630714/agoda/?lang=en) Inn · ★★★ · Norzin ## [Khamsum Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/khamsum-inn-thimphu/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.4 - **Score by category:** 4 of 17 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1725437/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 4 categories. Your priorities decide. 250 m apart. ### Choose Hotel Taktsang if you want - breakfast included - a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2012) ### Why is Hotel Taktsang better than Khamsum Inn? 1. Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2) 2. Includes free breakfast 3. Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2012) (+10y) ### Why is Khamsum Inn better than Hotel Taktsang? 1. More guest reviews (77 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×8.6) 2. 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. | | Hotel Taktsang | Khamsum Inn | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.6 | | Location | 6.4 | 6.4 | | Facilities | – | 5.0 | | Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.8 (+0.1) | 8.7 | | Guest rating | 8.8 (+0.2) | 8.6 | | Number of reviews | 9 | 77 (+68) | | Rank in Thimphu | bottom 41% (+23%) | bottom 18% | | Location | | Location score | 6.4 | 6.4 | | Distance to Norzin centre | 250 m | 220 m | | To the airport | 22 km | 22 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 77 | 86 (+9) | | Shops within 500 m | 5 | 5 | | Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ | | Rooms | 32 | 18 | | Floors | 5 | 5 | | Newest building or renovation | 2022 (+10y) | 2012 | | Listed amenities | 11 | 18 (+7) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Free breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | 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. [Khamsum Inn prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/khamsum-inn-thimphu/prices/) ## Location 250 m apart Hotel Taktsang: city centre: 140 m, Paro International Airport (PBH): 22 km, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. Khamsum Inn: city centre: 380 m, Paro International Airport (PBH): 22 km, 86 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Thimphu [Thimphu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/bhutan/thimphu-district/thimphu/weather) ## Hotel Taktsang or Khamsum Inn: common questions ### Which is better, Hotel Taktsang or Khamsum Inn? They are evenly matched. Hotel Taktsang is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Thimphu; Khamsum Inn is stronger in number of reviews, restaurants within 500 m, listed amenities. ### Which is cheaper, Hotel Taktsang or Khamsum Inn? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Hotel Taktsang and Khamsum Inn? 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