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title: "BPR Asgiriya vs Cinnamon Citadel Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick BPR Asgiriya. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. BPR Asgiriya or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# BPR Asgiriya vs Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★★ · Bahirawakanda
## [BPR Asgiriya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bpr-asgiriya-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1224860/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Bahirawakanda
## [Cinnamon Citadel Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cinnamon-citadel-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1285727/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick BPR Asgiriya

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose BPR Asgiriya if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Cinnamon Citadel Kandy if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is BPR Asgiriya better than Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

1.  800 m closer to the area centre (−800 m)
2.  750 m closer to public transport (−750 m)
3.  27 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+27)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 0) (+58)
5.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
6.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 119 rooms) (−118)

### Why is Cinnamon Citadel Kandy better than BPR Asgiriya?

1.  More guest reviews (970 vs 83), so the rating is more reliable (×12)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (119 vs 1 rooms) (×119.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | BPR Asgiriya | Cinnamon Citadel Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Location | 6.4  (+4.7) | 1.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.0  (+4.1) | 3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 83 | 970  (+887) |
| Rank in Kandy | top 27%  (+17%) | top 44% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4  (+4.7) | 1.7 |
| Distance to Bahirawakanda centre | 500 m  (−800 m) | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 530 m  (−750 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27  (+27) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 119 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 18  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

1.3 km apart

## BPR Asgiriya or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, BPR Asgiriya or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

BPR Asgiriya leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, BPR Asgiriya or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

BPR Asgiriya is closer: 500 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Cinnamon Citadel Kandy.

### How far apart are BPR Asgiriya and Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

The two hotels are 1.3 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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