Hotel Thamel vs Hotel Yambu
Both are in Kathmandu, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Thamel
Hotel Thamel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Hotel Yambu
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hotel Yambu
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 90 m apart.
Choose Hotel Thamel if you want
- breakfast included
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Hotel Yambu if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Hotel Thamel better than Hotel Yambu?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014)+8y
- 4Has free parking
- 54 more listed amenities (21 vs 17)+4
- 6Earlier check-in (6:00 vs 12:00)−6h
Why is Hotel Yambu better than Hotel Thamel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1)+0.8
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Thamel vs Hotel Yambu: which hotel is better? | Hotel Thamel | Hotel Yambu |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +0.8 | 5.0 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Beach access | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.8 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 171 +79 | 92 |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 73% | top 17% +56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 490 m | 580 m |
| To the beach | 130 m | 50 m −80 m |
| To the airport | 5.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 42 | 35 |
| Floors | 5 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +8y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 21 +4 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 6:00 −6h | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| 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
90 m apart
Hotel Thamel or Hotel Yambu: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Thamel or Hotel Yambu?
Hotel Yambu leads in 2 of 6 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness. Hotel Thamel is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Thamel or Hotel Yambu?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Yambu is 50 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Thamel is 130 m.
How far apart are Hotel Thamel and Hotel Yambu?
The two hotels are 90 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