Hotel Alka vs Hotel Sahu
Both are in Varanasi, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hotel Sahu
- Guest rating
- 5.4 Below average
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Hotel Alka
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 310 m apart.
Choose Hotel Alka if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.4 / 5.4)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Hotel Sahu if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (42 / 24)
- free parking
Why is Hotel Alka better than Hotel Sahu?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.4 vs 5.4)+2.0
- 2Has a spa
- 3More guest reviews (1,030 vs 153), so the rating is more reliable×6.7
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Hotel Sahu better than Hotel Alka?
- 118 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 2Has free parking
- 3Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Alka vs Hotel Sahu: which hotel is better? | Hotel Alka | Hotel Sahu |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 +2.0 | 5.4 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.6 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 +5.0 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 7.4 +0.8 | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.4 +1.7 | 5.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 +2.0 | 5.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,030 +877 | 153 |
| Rank in Varanasi | bottom 36% +35% | bottom 1% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.6 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.1 km −310 m |
| To public transport | 640 m −150 m | 790 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24 | 42 +18 |
| To the nearest food shop | 820 m | 840 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | 45 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +2y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 20 +2 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Kashi Vishwanath Temple | 270 m | 240 m |
| Alamgir Mosque | 910 m −200 m | 1.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
310 m apart
Hotel Alka: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Mugalsarai Junction Railway Station: 640 m, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): 22 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Sahu: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Mugalsarai Junction Railway Station: 790 m, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): 22 km, 42 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Alka or Hotel Sahu: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Alka or Hotel Sahu?
Hotel Alka leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, public transport. Hotel Sahu is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Alka or Hotel Sahu?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Sahu is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Hotel Alka.
How far apart are Hotel Alka and Hotel Sahu?
The two hotels are 310 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