Forrest Hostels vs KF RESIDENCY
Both are in Mumbai, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelH/E Ward
Forrest Hostels
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
HostelRam Manohar Lohia Nagar
KF RESIDENCY
- Guest rating
- 5.5 Below average
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 5.5)+3.1
- 21.6 km closer to the beach (2.5 km vs 4.2 km)−1.6 km
- 3360 m closer to public transport−360 m
Why is KF RESIDENCY better than Forrest Hostels?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
- 2Later 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 vs KF RESIDENCY: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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