Central City Hostel vs Satyodaya Residence
Both are in Kandy, 700 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelBahirawakanda
Central City Hostel
- Guest rating
- 5.8 Below average
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Guesthouse★Bahirawakanda
Satyodaya Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2014)+3y
- 2Earlier check-in (7:00 vs 12:00)−5h
- 3Later check-out (15:00 vs 13:00)+2h
Why is Satyodaya Residence better than Central City Hostel?
- 1Higher 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 vs Satyodaya Residence: which hotel is better? | 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 56% +43% |
| 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 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★ |
| 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 | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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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