Hanthana House vs Atelier Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★Hanthana
Hanthana House
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
Hotel★★Mulgampola
Atelier Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Hanthana House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- free parking
Choose Atelier Kandy if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Hanthana House better than Atelier Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5)+0.3
- 2790 m closer to the beach (4.1 km vs 4.9 km)−790 m
- 3More guest reviews (174 vs 20), so the rating is more reliable×8.7
- 4Has free parking
- 55 more listed amenities (18 vs 13)+5
Why is Atelier Kandy better than Hanthana House?
- 1700 m closer to public transport−700 m
- 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 319 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+19
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 6)+36
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2013)+6y
- 6Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hanthana House vs Atelier Kandy: which hotel is better? | Hanthana House | Atelier Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Location | 2.7 | 5.1 +2.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +1.7 | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 4.9 | 8.7 +3.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 174 +154 | 20 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 13% +36% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 | 5.1 +2.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km −210 m | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 380 m −700 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 19 +19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 6 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2019 +6y |
| Listed amenities | 18 +5 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.1 km apart
Hanthana House or Atelier Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Hanthana House or Atelier Kandy?
They are evenly matched. Hanthana House is stronger in guest rating, facilities; Atelier Kandy is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hanthana House or Atelier Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hanthana House is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Atelier Kandy.
How far apart are Hanthana House and Atelier Kandy?
The two hotels are 1.1 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