Atelier Kandy vs Hotel Gangaaddara
Both are in Kandy, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Mulgampola
Atelier Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★Warathenna
Hotel Gangaaddara
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.6 km apart.
Choose Atelier Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 6.6)
- to walk to the sights (1.9 km / 3.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (19 / 6)
Choose Hotel Gangaaddara if you want
- free parking
Why is Atelier Kandy better than Hotel Gangaaddara?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 6.6)+1.9
- 21.6 km closer to the city centre−1.6 km
- 31.0 km closer to public transport−1.0 km
- 4Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 513 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+13
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Hotel Gangaaddara better than Atelier Kandy?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Has free parking
- 3Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Atelier Kandy vs Hotel Gangaaddara: which hotel is better? | Atelier Kandy | Hotel Gangaaddara |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.9 | 6.6 |
| Location | 5.1 +2.0 | 3.1 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 7.5 +3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0 +3.0 |
| Public transport | 8.7 +5.4 | 3.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.9 | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 20 +13 | 7 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 49% +30% | top 79% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.1 +2.0 | 3.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km −1.6 km | 3.5 km |
| To public transport | 380 m −1.0 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 82 km | 80 km −1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 +13 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 9 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 17 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.6 km apart
Atelier Kandy: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 380 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 82 km, 19 places to eat within 500 m.
Hotel Gangaaddara: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 1.4 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 80 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Atelier Kandy or Hotel Gangaaddara: common questions
Which is better, Atelier Kandy or Hotel Gangaaddara?
They are evenly matched. Atelier Kandy is stronger in guest rating, location, public transport; Hotel Gangaaddara is stronger in facilities, families, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Atelier Kandy or Hotel Gangaaddara?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Atelier Kandy is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 3.5 km for Hotel Gangaaddara.
How far apart are Atelier Kandy and Hotel Gangaaddara?
The two hotels are 1.6 km 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