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title: "MAD SQUAD HOSTEL vs The Kashi Chapter: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick MAD SQUAD HOSTEL. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. MAD SQUAD HOSTEL or The Kashi Chapter in Varanasi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# MAD SQUAD HOSTEL vs The Kashi Chapter

Both are in Varanasi, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★ · Varanasi
## [MAD SQUAD HOSTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mad-squad-hostel-varanasi/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.9 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 5.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1809453/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · AEN Colony
## [The Kashi Chapter](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-kashi-chapter-varanasi/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.5 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2203456/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick MAD SQUAD HOSTEL

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 380 m apart.

### Choose MAD SQUAD HOSTEL if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose The Kashi Chapter if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is MAD SQUAD HOSTEL better than The Kashi Chapter?

1.  Higher guest rating (6.9 vs 6.5) (+0.4)
2.  360 m closer to public transport (−360 m)
3.  More guest reviews (217 vs 44), so the rating is more reliable (×4.9)
4.  15 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+15)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 38) (+20)
6.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Kashi Chapter better than MAD SQUAD HOSTEL?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | MAD SQUAD HOSTEL | The Kashi Chapter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.9  (+0.4) | 6.5 |
| Location | 5.6  (+1.0) | 4.6 |
| Public transport | 4.5  (+1.9) | 2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.0  (+0.1) | 6.9 |
| Guest rating | 6.9  (+0.4) | 6.5 |
| Number of reviews | 217  (+173) | 44 |
| Rank in Varanasi | top 83% | top 85% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6  (+1.0) | 4.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 710 m | 590 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km  (−360 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21  (+15) | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5  (+2) | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 22 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

380 m apart

## MAD SQUAD HOSTEL or The Kashi Chapter: common questions

### Which is better, MAD SQUAD HOSTEL or The Kashi Chapter?

MAD SQUAD HOSTEL leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, MAD SQUAD HOSTEL or The Kashi Chapter?

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

### How far apart are MAD SQUAD HOSTEL and The Kashi Chapter?

The two hotels are 380 m 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/mad-squad-hostel-varanasi-vs-the-kashi-chapter-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/