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title: "Hostel Dar Ben Youssef vs Riad Mandana & Spa | StayVersus"
description: "Pick Riad Mandana & Spa. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Hostel Dar Ben Youssef or Riad Mandana & Spa in Marrakesh? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Hostel Dar Ben Youssef vs Riad Mandana & Spa

Both are in Marrakesh, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★★★ · Marrakesh
## [Hostel Dar Ben Youssef](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-dar-ben-youssef-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557597/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★★ · Marrakesh
## [Riad Mandana & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/riad-mandana-spa-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2027229/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Riad Mandana & Spa

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 320 m apart.

### Choose Hostel Dar Ben Youssef if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Riad Mandana & Spa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Hostel Dar Ben Youssef better than Riad Mandana & Spa?

1.  16 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+16)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Riad Mandana & Spa better than Hostel Dar Ben Youssef?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 7.9) (+1.7)
2.  250 m closer to public transport (−250 m)
3.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hostel Dar Ben Youssef | Riad Mandana & Spa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.6  (+1.7) |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 4.6 | 5.9  (+1.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.6  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 11  (+6) | 5 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | top 70% | top 32%  (+38%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Distance to Marrakesh centre | 700 m  (−250 m) | 950 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 910 m  (−250 m) |
| To the airport | 5.4 km | 5.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 67  (+16) | 51 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12 | 12 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | – | 19 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 10:00  (−4h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

320 m apart

## Hostel Dar Ben Youssef or Riad Mandana & Spa: common questions

### Which is better, Hostel Dar Ben Youssef or Riad Mandana & Spa?

Riad Mandana & Spa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hostel Dar Ben Youssef or Riad Mandana & Spa?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hostel Dar Ben Youssef is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 950 m for Riad Mandana & Spa.

### How far apart are Hostel Dar Ben Youssef and Riad Mandana & Spa?

The two hotels are 320 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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