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title: "DS Residency Varanasi vs Magic Leaf: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Magic Leaf. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. DS Residency Varanasi or Magic Leaf in Varanasi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# DS Residency Varanasi vs Magic Leaf

Both are in Varanasi, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★ · Cantonment
## [DS Residency Varanasi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ds-residency-varanasi-varanasi/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1368479/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Cantonment
## [Magic Leaf](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/magic-leaf-varanasi/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1810711/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Magic Leaf

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose DS Residency Varanasi if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Magic Leaf if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is DS Residency Varanasi better than Magic Leaf?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00) (−3h)

### Why is Magic Leaf better than DS Residency Varanasi?

1.  1.1 km closer to the area centre (−1.1 km)
2.  870 m closer to public transport (−870 m)
3.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2019) (+5y)
5.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | DS Residency Varanasi | Magic Leaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Location | 3.9 | 5.3  (+1.4) |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.5 |
| Public transport | 2.7 | 7.4  (+4.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.6  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 8 |
| Rank in Varanasi | top 58% | top 55%  (+3%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9 | 5.3  (+1.4) |
| Distance to Cantonment centre | 1.6 km | 430 m  (−1.1 km) |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 630 m  (−870 m) |
| To the airport | 19 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 20  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 8 | 16 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | 2024  (+5y) |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 18  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−3h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/magic-leaf-varanasi-vs-ds-residency-varanasi-varanasi/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

## DS Residency Varanasi or Magic Leaf: common questions

### Which is better, DS Residency Varanasi or Magic Leaf?

Magic Leaf leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, DS Residency Varanasi or Magic Leaf?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Magic Leaf is closer: 430 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for DS Residency Varanasi.

### How far apart are DS Residency Varanasi and Magic Leaf?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ds-residency-varanasi-varanasi-vs-magic-leaf-varanasi/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/