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Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel vs Bag Packer's Lodge
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Kathmandu — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Kathmandu matchup — Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel versus Bag Packer's Lodge — is a real contest. The core dynamic: two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
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Short version: Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel wins overall, but it's different strengths, similar overall quality.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel (68.57 vs 64.69). The 3.88-point gap is real but not decisive — Bag Packer's Lodge remains competitive.
Choose Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Choose Bag Packer's Lodge
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
Score comparison
| Dimension | Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel | Bag Packer's Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 76.70 | 90.51 |
| Value | 84.85 | 84.70 |
| Location | 55.11 | 53.43 |
| Comfort | 64.40 | 18.00 |
| Services | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 68.57 | 64.69 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Bag Packer's Lodge, noticeably (13.81 pts gap).
Value: Value is essentially tied between the two.
Location: Location goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, slightly (1.68 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, clearly (46.4 pts gap).
Services: Services is essentially tied between the two.
Price
Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel
EUR 6
Mixed Dormitory with AC and 10 % discount in Food and Beverage
Bag Packer's Lodge
EUR 7
Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurantRoom service
Only Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel
Wifi in all areas
Only Bag Packer's Lodge
Parking on site