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title: "LOCAL LOK vs The Olivia: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick LOCAL LOK. It comes out ahead on 7 of 15 compared facts. LOCAL LOK or The Olivia in Varanasi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/local-lok-varanasi-vs-the-olivia-varanasi/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# LOCAL LOK vs The Olivia

Both are in Varanasi, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★ · Daniyalpur
## [LOCAL LOK](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/local-lok-varanasi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 1.9

- **Score by category:** 7 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1784607/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Daniyalpur
## [The Olivia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-olivia-varanasi/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2209838/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick LOCAL LOK

It comes out ahead on 7 of 15 compared facts. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose LOCAL LOK if you want

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

### Choose The Olivia if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is LOCAL LOK better than The Olivia?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.0) (+1.3)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Olivia better than LOCAL LOK?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (362 vs 31), so the rating is more reliable (×12)
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | LOCAL LOK | The Olivia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.3) | 8.0 |
| Location | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.5) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.3) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 31 | 362  (+331) |
| Rank in Varanasi | top 5%  (+19%) | top 24% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Distance to Daniyalpur centre | 2.4 km  (−210 m) | 2.7 km |
| To the airport | 14 km  (−1.8 km) | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 26 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+2y) | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

2.1 km apart

## LOCAL LOK or The Olivia: common questions

### Which is better, LOCAL LOK or The Olivia?

LOCAL LOK leads in 7 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Varanasi. The Olivia is stronger in number of reviews, star rating, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, LOCAL LOK or The Olivia?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

LOCAL LOK is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for The Olivia.

### How far apart are LOCAL LOK and The Olivia?

The two hotels are 2.1 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/local-lok-varanasi-vs-the-olivia-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/