Khamsum Inn vs Kisa Villa
Both are in Thimphu, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★★Norzin
Khamsum Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 7 of 16
Hotel★★★Zilungkha
Kisa Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.2
- Score by category
- 6 of 16
The short answer
Pick Khamsum Inn
It comes out ahead on 7 of 16 compared facts. 2.1 km apart.
Choose Khamsum Inn if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Kisa Villa if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Khamsum Inn better than Kisa Villa?
- 11.9 km closer to the city centre−1.9 km
- 2More guest reviews (77 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable×2.8
- 385 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+85
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 75 vs 10)+65
- 54 more sights within 1 km+4
Why is Kisa Villa better than Khamsum Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2012)+10y
- 3Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Khamsum Inn vs Kisa Villa: which hotel is better? | Khamsum Inn | Kisa Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Location | 6.4 +4.2 | 2.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.8 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 77 +49 | 28 |
| Rank in Thimphu | top 83% | top 58% +25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 +4.2 | 2.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 380 m −1.9 km | 2.3 km |
| To the airport | 22 km −1.0 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 86 +85 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +4 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 12 |
| Floors | 5 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2022 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 18 +10 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 11:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
2.1 km apart
Khamsum Inn or Kisa Villa: common questions
Which is better, Khamsum Inn or Kisa Villa?
Khamsum Inn leads in 7 of 16 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Kisa Villa is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Thimphu.
Which is cheaper, Khamsum Inn or Kisa Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Khamsum Inn is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 2.3 km for Kisa Villa.
How far apart are Khamsum Inn and Kisa Villa?
The two hotels are 2.1 km 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