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title: "Atelier Kandy vs Vista House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Atelier Kandy. It leads in 2 of 6 categories. Atelier Kandy or Vista House in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# Atelier Kandy vs Vista House

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

Hotel · ★★ · Mulgampola
## [Atelier Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/atelier-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1160627/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★ · Elagolla
## [Vista House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vista-house-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2300174/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Atelier Kandy

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose Atelier Kandy if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a big hotel with more facilities
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Choose Vista House if you want

-   free parking
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Atelier Kandy better than Vista House?

1.  1.5 km closer to the city centre (−1.5 km)
2.  1.3 km closer to public transport (−1.3 km)
3.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
4.  19 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+19)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 0) (+42)
6.  Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2014) (+5y)
7.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is Vista House better than Atelier Kandy?

1.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Atelier Kandy | Vista House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 5.1  (+3.2) | 1.9 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.7  (+7.2) | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 20  (+4) | 16 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 49% | top 46%  (+3%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.1  (+3.2) | 1.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km  (−1.5 km) | 3.3 km |
| To public transport | 380 m  (−1.3 km) | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 82 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19  (+19) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 3 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019  (+5y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

2.1 km apart

## Atelier Kandy or Vista House: common questions

### Which is better, Atelier Kandy or Vista House?

Atelier Kandy leads in 2 of 6 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Atelier Kandy or Vista House?

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 3.3 km for Vista House.

### How far apart are Atelier Kandy and Vista House?

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/atelier-kandy-kandy-vs-vista-house-kandy/. 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/