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title: "Dwarika Palace vs Nirvana Homestay: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 5 categories. Your priorities decide. Dwarika Palace or Nirvana Homestay in Mathura? Compare guest ratings, location…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dwarika-palace-mathura-vs-nirvana-homestay-mathura/
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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# Dwarika Palace vs Nirvana Homestay

Both are in Mathura, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★★★★ · Mathura
## [Dwarika Palace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dwarika-palace-mathura/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.2 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 5 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1371305/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Mathura
## [Nirvana Homestay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nirvana-homestay-mathura/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 5 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1900861/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 5 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Dwarika Palace if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Nirvana Homestay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Dwarika Palace better than Nirvana Homestay?

1.  1.2 km closer to the area centre (−1.2 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 33 vs 21) (+12)

### Why is Nirvana Homestay better than Dwarika Palace?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 5.2) (+3.4)
2.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:03) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Dwarika Palace | Nirvana Homestay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.2 | 8.6  (+3.4) |
| Location | 3.7  (+1.0) | 2.7 |
| Public transport | 1.1 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.7 | 7.6  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 5.2 | 8.6  (+3.4) |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 13  (+4) |
| Rank in Mathura | top 78% | top 19%  (+59%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.7  (+1.0) | 2.7 |
| Distance to Mathura centre | 2.0 km  (−1.2 km) | 3.2 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | – |
| To the airport | 48 km  (−1.3 km) | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6  (+4) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:03 | 11:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+0h) | 10:59 |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

1.5 km apart

## Dwarika Palace or Nirvana Homestay: common questions

### Which is better, Dwarika Palace or Nirvana Homestay?

They are evenly matched. Dwarika Palace is stronger in location score, distance to Mathura centre, to the airport; Nirvana Homestay is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, Dwarika Palace or Nirvana Homestay?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Dwarika Palace is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for Nirvana Homestay.

### How far apart are Dwarika Palace and Nirvana Homestay?

The two hotels are 1.5 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/dwarika-palace-mathura-vs-nirvana-homestay-mathura/. 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/