Central City Hostel vs Bed Station 210
Both are in Kandy, 650 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
Hotel★★Mahaiyawa
Bed Station 210
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Bed Station 210
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 650 m apart.
Choose Bed Station 210 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Central City Hostel better than Bed Station 210?
- 1Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 14:00)−7h
- 2Later check-out (15:00 vs 11:30)+4h
Why is Bed Station 210 better than Central City Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 5.8)+2.2
- 2590 m closer to the beach (3.7 km vs 4.3 km)−590 m
- 3Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (123 vs 35), so the rating is more reliable×3.5
- 549 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+49
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 42)+30
- 73 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 Bed Station 210: which hotel is better? | Central City Hostel | Bed Station 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 8.0 +2.2 |
| Location | 5.6 | 7.3 +1.7 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 8.1 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 8.0 +2.2 |
| Number of reviews | 35 | 123 +88 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 99% | top 77% +22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 | 7.3 +1.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −200 m |
| To public transport | 530 m | 520 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 57 +49 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 6 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 7:00 −7h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 15:00 +4h | 11:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| 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
650 m apart
Central City Hostel or Bed Station 210: common questions
Which is better, Central City Hostel or Bed Station 210?
Bed Station 210 leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Central City Hostel or Bed Station 210?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Bed Station 210 is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Central City Hostel.
How far apart are Central City Hostel and Bed Station 210?
The two hotels are 650 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