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title: "Forrest Hostels vs KF RESIDENCY: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Forrest Hostels. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. Forrest Hostels or KF RESIDENCY in Mumbai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-17
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# Forrest Hostels vs KF RESIDENCY

Both are in Mumbai, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · H/E Ward
## [Forrest Hostels](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/forrest-hostels-mumbai/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1421541/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Ram Manohar Lohia Nagar
## [KF RESIDENCY](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kf-residency-mumbai/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.5 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1724770/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Forrest Hostels

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.5 km apart.

### Choose Forrest Hostels if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose KF RESIDENCY if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Forrest Hostels better than KF RESIDENCY?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 5.5) (+3.1)
2.  1.6 km closer to the beach (2.5 km vs 4.2 km) (−1.6 km)
3.  360 m closer to public transport (−360 m)

### Why is KF RESIDENCY better than Forrest Hostels?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Forrest Hostels | KF RESIDENCY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+3.1) | 5.5 |
| Location | 4.2 | 4.6  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 1.6  (+1.6) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.5  (+1.9) | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+2.7) | 5.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+3.1) | 5.5 |
| Number of reviews | 164 | 207  (+43) |
| Rank in Mumbai | top 6%  (+87%) | top 93% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.2 | 4.6  (+0.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 14 km  (−290 m) | 14 km |
| To the beach | 2.5 km | – |
| To public transport | 420 m  (−360 m) | 780 m |
| To the airport | 3.2 km | 2.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 29 | 28 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 1 | 18 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 14  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

2.5 km apart

Forrest Hostels: city centre: 14 km, nearest station Sadat Railway Station: 420 m, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM): 3.2 km, beach: 2.5 km, 29 places to eat within 500 m.

KF RESIDENCY: city centre: 14 km, nearest station Kurla Terminus: 780 m, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM): 2.9 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Forrest Hostels or KF RESIDENCY: common questions

### Which is better, Forrest Hostels or KF RESIDENCY?

Forrest Hostels leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport. KF RESIDENCY is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Forrest Hostels or KF RESIDENCY?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Forrest Hostels is closer: 14 km from the centre, against 14 km for KF RESIDENCY.

### How far apart are Forrest Hostels and KF RESIDENCY?

The two hotels are 2.5 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/forrest-hostels-mumbai-vs-kf-residency-mumbai/. 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/