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title: "Magic Leaf vs Yelchiko: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. Magic Leaf or Yelchiko in Varanasi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/magic-leaf-varanasi-vs-yelchiko-varanasi/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# Magic Leaf vs Yelchiko

Both are in Varanasi, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Cantonment
## [Magic Leaf](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/magic-leaf-varanasi/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1810711/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Cantonment
## [Yelchiko](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yelchiko-varanasi/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2356302/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.

### Why is Magic Leaf better than Yelchiko?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Yelchiko better than Magic Leaf?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.6) (+0.3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Magic Leaf | Yelchiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.9  (+0.3) |
| Location | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5 | – |
| Public transport | 7.4  (+0.3) | 7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 7.7  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.9  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 20  (+12) |
| Rank in Varanasi | top 55% | top 45%  (+10%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.3  (+0.2) | 5.1 |
| Distance to Cantonment centre | 430 m | 420 m |
| To public transport | 630 m | 700 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 | 20 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 26 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 18 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/yelchiko-varanasi-vs-magic-leaf-varanasi/)

## Location

110 m apart

## Magic Leaf or Yelchiko: common questions

### Which is better, Magic Leaf or Yelchiko?

They are evenly matched. Magic Leaf is stronger in public transport; Yelchiko is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Magic Leaf or Yelchiko?

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

### How far apart are Magic Leaf and Yelchiko?

The two hotels are 110 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/magic-leaf-varanasi-vs-yelchiko-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/