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Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel vs Elbrus Home
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 Elbrus Home — is a real contest. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
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Short version: Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel wins overall, but it's classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel (68.57 vs 65.31). The 3.26-point gap is real but not decisive — Elbrus Home remains competitive.
Choose Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- 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 Elbrus Home
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
Score comparison
| Dimension | Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel | Elbrus Home |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 76.70 | 93.00 |
| Value | 84.85 | 76.63 |
| Location | 55.11 | 50.75 |
| Comfort | 64.40 | 50.00 |
| Services | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Overall | 68.57 | 65.31 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Elbrus Home, clearly (16.3 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, noticeably (8.22 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, slightly (4.36 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, noticeably (14.4 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel, noticeably (15 pts gap).
Price
Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel
EUR 6
Mixed Dormitory with AC and 10 % discount in Food and Beverage
Elbrus Home
EUR 8
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFree WifiWifi in all areas
Only Funky Monkey Hostel Hotel & Apartment Thamel
Family roomsNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurantRoom service
Only Elbrus Home
Free parkingPrivate Parking