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title: "Central City Hostel vs Satyodaya Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Satyodaya Residence. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Central City Hostel or Satyodaya Residence in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/central-city-hostel-kandy-vs-satyodaya-residence-kandy/
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retrieved: 2026-10-19
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# Central City Hostel vs Satyodaya Residence

Both are in Kandy, 700 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Bahirawakanda
## [Central City Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/central-city-hostel-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.8 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 5.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1260436/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Bahirawakanda
## [Satyodaya Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/satyodaya-residence-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2063569/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Satyodaya Residence

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 700 m apart.

### Choose Satyodaya Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 5.8)
-   to walk to the sights (980 m / 1.4 km)

### Why is Central City Hostel better than Satyodaya Residence?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2014) (+3y)
2.  Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 12:00) (−5h)
3.  Later check-out (15:00 vs 13:00) (+2h)

### Why is Satyodaya Residence better than Central City Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 5.8) (+2.6)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Central City Hostel | Satyodaya Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 8.4  (+2.6) |
| Location | 5.6 | 5.9  (+0.3) |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.0 | 8.4  (+1.4) |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 8.4  (+2.6) |
| Number of reviews | 35  (+5) | 30 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 99% | top 47%  (+52%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6 | 5.9  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Bahirawakanda centre | 500 m | 220 m  (−280 m) |
| To public transport | 530 m | 540 m |
| To the airport | 84 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 720 m | 330 m  (−390 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 12 | 16 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+3y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 7:00  (−5h) | 12:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Location

700 m apart

Central City Hostel: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 530 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Satyodaya Residence: city centre: 980 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 540 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kandy

[Kandy weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/central-province/kandy/weather)

## Central City Hostel or Satyodaya Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Central City Hostel or Satyodaya Residence?

Satyodaya Residence leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, Central City Hostel or Satyodaya Residence?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Satyodaya Residence is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 500 m for Central City Hostel.

### How far apart are Central City Hostel and Satyodaya Residence?

The two hotels are 700 m 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/central-city-hostel-kandy-vs-satyodaya-residence-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/