CAYZEN vs CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL
Both are in Chennai, 660 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★★Ward 186
CAYZEN
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★★★★Ward 186
CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 660 m apart.
Choose CAYZEN if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is CAYZEN better than CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL?
- 1300 m closer to public transport−300 m
Why is CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL better than CAYZEN?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.2)+0.2
- 2600 m closer to the beach (2.1 km vs 2.7 km)−600 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 25)+10
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| CAYZEN vs CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL: which hotel is better? | CAYZEN | CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Location | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 | – |
| Beach access | 1.2 | 3.2 +2.0 |
| Public transport | 3.7 +1.7 | 2.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.4 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 105 +7 | 98 |
| Rank in Chennai | top 3% | top 2% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 | 3.0 +0.3 |
| Distance to Ward 186 centre | 510 m | 580 m |
| To the beach | 2.7 km | 2.1 km −600 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km −300 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 8.1 km | 8.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 11 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
660 m apart
CAYZEN or CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL: common questions
Which is better, CAYZEN or CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL?
They are evenly matched. CAYZEN is stronger in public transport; CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, CAYZEN or CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; CAYZEN is 2.7 km.
How far apart are CAYZEN and CONNECT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL?
The two hotels are 660 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