Central City Hostel vs 256 Townhouse Rest
Both are in Kandy, 620 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★Bahirawakanda
Central City Hostel
- Guest rating
- 5.8 Below average
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Guesthouse★Mahaiyawa
256 Townhouse Rest
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick 256 Townhouse Rest
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 620 m apart.
Choose Central City Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose 256 Townhouse Rest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Central City Hostel better than 256 Townhouse Rest?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2014)+3y
- 2Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 11:00)−4h
- 3Later check-out (15:00 vs 13:00)+2h
Why is 256 Townhouse Rest better than Central City Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.5 vs 5.8)+1.7
- 2520 m closer to the beach (3.8 km vs 4.3 km)−520 m
- 3More guest reviews (165 vs 35), so the rating is more reliable×4.7
- 434 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+34
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 42)+26
- 63 more sights within 1 km+3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Central City Hostel vs 256 Townhouse Rest: which hotel is better? | Central City Hostel | 256 Townhouse Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 7.5 +1.7 |
| Location | 5.6 | 7.2 +1.6 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 8.5 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 7.6 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 7.5 +1.7 |
| Number of reviews | 35 | 165 +130 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 99% | top 94% +5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 | 7.2 +1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 530 m | 430 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 42 +34 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 6 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +3y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 12 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 7:00 −4h | 11:00 |
| Check-out until | 15:00 +2h | 13:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 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
620 m apart
Central City Hostel or 256 Townhouse Rest: common questions
Which is better, Central City Hostel or 256 Townhouse Rest?
256 Townhouse Rest leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Central City Hostel or 256 Townhouse Rest?
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How far apart are Central City Hostel and 256 Townhouse Rest?
The two hotels are 620 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