256 Townhouse Rest vs City View Hostel
Both are in Kandy, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★Mahaiyawa
256 Townhouse Rest
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Guesthouse★★Mahaiyawa
City View Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 670 m apart.
Choose City View Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is 256 Townhouse Rest better than City View Hostel?
- 1540 m closer to the area centre−540 m
- 2380 m closer to public transport−380 m
- 3More guest reviews (165 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
- 4Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
- 5Later check-out (13:00 vs 10:00)+3h
Why is City View Hostel better than 256 Townhouse Rest?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.5)+0.8
- 2390 m closer to the beach (3.4 km vs 3.8 km)−390 m
- 3Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 450 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+50
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 80 vs 68)+12
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 256 Townhouse Rest vs City View Hostel: which hotel is better? | 256 Townhouse Rest | City View Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.5 +2.1 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.3 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 165 +116 | 49 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 94% | top 58% +36% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.4 +0.2 |
| Distance to Mahaiyawa centre | 480 m −540 m | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 430 m −380 m | 810 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 42 | 92 +50 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 3 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +9 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 −3h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +3h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
670 m apart
256 Townhouse Rest or City View Hostel: common questions
Which is better, 256 Townhouse Rest or City View Hostel?
They are evenly matched. 256 Townhouse Rest is stronger in public transport; City View Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, 256 Townhouse Rest or City View Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
256 Townhouse Rest is closer: 480 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for City View Hostel.
How far apart are 256 Townhouse Rest and City View Hostel?
The two hotels are 670 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