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Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel vs Birds Nest Hostel
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 Birds Nest Hostel — is a real contest. The core dynamic: two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Low confidence
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 64.71). The 3.86-point gap is real but not decisive — Birds Nest Hostel 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
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Choose Birds Nest Hostel
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- You're optimizing for value over extras
Score comparison
| Dimension | Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel | Birds Nest Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 76.70 | 90.43 |
| Value | 84.85 | 91.02 |
| Location | 55.11 | 49.65 |
| Comfort | 64.40 | 17.80 |
| Services | 50.00 | 45.00 |
| Overall | 68.57 | 64.71 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Birds Nest Hostel, noticeably (13.73 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to Birds Nest Hostel, noticeably (6.17 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, noticeably (5.46 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, clearly (46.6 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, slightly (5 pts gap).
Price
Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel
EUR 6
Mixed Dormitory with AC and 10 % discount in Food and Beverage
Birds Nest Hostel
EUR 4
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyWifi in all areas
Only Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel
Family roomsRestaurantRoom service
Only Birds Nest Hostel
Free parkingPrivate Parking