Dusk N Dawn vs Sam Villa BnB
Both are in Shimla, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseNew Shimla
Dusk N Dawn
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthouseKhalini
Sam Villa BnB
- Guest rating
- 6.5 Okay
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Dusk N Dawn
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 540 m apart.
Choose Dusk N Dawn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 6.5)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 6 / 1)
Choose Sam Villa BnB if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 6)
Why is Dusk N Dawn better than Sam Villa BnB?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.5)+1.6
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 27 vs 10)+17
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Sam Villa BnB better than Dusk N Dawn?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dusk N Dawn vs Sam Villa BnB: which hotel is better? | Dusk N Dawn | Sam Villa BnB |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 +1.6 | 6.5 |
| Location | 3.4 +0.8 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 1.0 | 3.9 +2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.4 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +1.6 | 6.5 |
| Number of reviews | 28 +22 | 6 |
| Rank in Shimla | top 45% +28% | bottom 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.4 +0.8 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.3 km −530 m |
| To the airport | 59 km | 59 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 +5 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 550 m | 610 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +11 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
540 m apart
Dusk N Dawn: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Shimla railway station: 1.8 km, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC): 59 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.
Sam Villa BnB: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Shimla railway station: 1.3 km, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC): 59 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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Dusk N Dawn or Sam Villa BnB: common questions
Which is better, Dusk N Dawn or Sam Villa BnB?
Dusk N Dawn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Sam Villa BnB is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Dusk N Dawn or Sam Villa BnB?
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How far apart are Dusk N Dawn and Sam Villa BnB?
The two hotels are 540 m 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