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title: "Cinnamon Citadel Kandy vs Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy"
description: "Cinnamon Citadel Kandy or Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Cinnamon Citadel Kandy vs Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Bahirawakanda
## [Cinnamon Citadel Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cinnamon-citadel-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1285727/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Bahirawakanda
## [Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/swiss-residence-hotel-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2171853/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Cinnamon Citadel Kandy if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.6)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 119 / 40)

### Choose Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 2.4 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 40 / 119)

### Why is Cinnamon Citadel Kandy better than Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.6) (+0.9)
2.  More guest reviews (970 vs 368), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (119 vs 40 rooms) (×3.0)

### Why is Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy better than Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

1.  1.1 km closer to the area centre (−1.1 km)
2.  470 m closer to public transport (−470 m)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 0) (+38)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2012) (+4y)
5.  Offers an airport transfer
6.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)
7.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Cinnamon Citadel Kandy | Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Location | 1.7 | 5.1  (+3.4) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 3.9 | 6.4  (+2.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.8) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 970  (+602) | 368 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 36%  (+56%) | bottom 8% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.7 | 5.1  (+3.4) |
| Distance to Bahirawakanda centre | 1.3 km | 200 m  (−1.1 km) |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 810 m  (−470 m) |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 5  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 670 m  (−1.1 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 4  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 119 | 40 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2016  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+2) | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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[Cinnamon Citadel Kandy prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cinnamon-citadel-kandy-kandy/prices/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.3 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km.

Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 810 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 5 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)

## Cinnamon Citadel Kandy or Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Cinnamon Citadel Kandy or Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy?

Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. Cinnamon Citadel Kandy is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Cinnamon Citadel Kandy or Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Cinnamon Citadel Kandy.

### How far apart are Cinnamon Citadel Kandy and Swiss Residence Hotel- Kandy?

The two hotels are 1.2 km 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/cinnamon-citadel-kandy-kandy-vs-swiss-residence-hotel-kandy-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/