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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Mawilmada
Stone House Kandy
- Guest rating
- 9.8 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 11.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
- 21.0 km closer to public transport−1.0 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4More guest reviews (232 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×39
- 5Has free parking
- 6Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Stone House Kandy better than Galaxy City Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 8.6)+1.2
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 4Has 24-hour room service
- 5Later 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 vs Stone House Kandy: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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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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