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title: "Galaxy City Hotel vs Stone House Kandy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Galaxy City Hotel or Stone House Kandy in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Galaxy City Hotel vs Stone House Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Bahirawakanda
## [Galaxy City Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/galaxy-city-hotel-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1432786/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Mawilmada
## [Stone House Kandy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/stone-house-kandy-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2143252/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Galaxy City Hotel

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Galaxy City Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.0 km / 3.1 km)
-   breakfast included
-   free parking

### Why is Galaxy City Hotel better than Stone House Kandy?

1.  1.0 km closer to the city centre (−1.0 km)
2.  1.0 km closer to public transport (−1.0 km)
3.  Includes free breakfast
4.  More guest reviews (232 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×39)
5.  Has free parking
6.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

### Why is Stone House Kandy better than Galaxy City Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 8.6) (+1.2)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
4.  Has 24-hour room service
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Galaxy City Hotel | Stone House Kandy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.8  (+1.2) |
| Location | 4.2  (+1.6) | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+0.8) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 8.8  (+5.6) | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.8  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 232  (+226) | 6 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 28% | top 22%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.2  (+1.6) | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km  (−1.0 km) | 3.1 km |
| To public transport | 380 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 970 m  (−1.0 km) | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 9 | 5 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+3) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Galaxy City Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/galaxy-city-hotel-kandy/prices/)

## Location

1.0 km apart

Galaxy City Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 380 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

Stone House Kandy: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.4 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kandy

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

## Galaxy City Hotel or Stone House Kandy: common questions

### Which is better, Galaxy City Hotel or Stone House Kandy?

Galaxy City Hotel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. Stone House Kandy is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Galaxy City Hotel or Stone House Kandy?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Galaxy City Hotel is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Stone House Kandy.

### How far apart are Galaxy City Hotel and Stone House Kandy?

The two hotels are 1.0 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/galaxy-city-hotel-kandy-vs-stone-house-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/