Hill House Kandy vs Kandy City Stay
Both are in Kandy, 640 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Anniewatta
Hill House Kandy
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
GuesthouseAnniewatta
Kandy City Stay
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Kandy City Stay
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 640 m apart.
Choose Kandy City Stay if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (23 / 5)
Why is Hill House Kandy better than Kandy City Stay?
- 1590 m closer to the area centre−590 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 45 more listed amenities (19 vs 14)+5
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Kandy City Stay better than Hill House Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 7.0)+0.7
- 2280 m closer to public transport−280 m
- 3More guest reviews (650 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×22
- 418 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 31)+22
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2013)+3y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hill House Kandy vs Kandy City Stay: which hotel is better? | Hill House Kandy | Kandy City Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.7 +0.7 |
| Location | 4.5 | 6.2 +1.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +4.2 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +4.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.7 | 8.2 +1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.7 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 650 +620 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 9% | bottom 11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 6.2 +1.7 |
| Distance to Anniewatta centre | 130 m −590 m | 720 m |
| To public transport | 760 m | 480 m −280 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 23 +18 |
| To the nearest food shop | 660 m | 610 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 12 | 7 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2016 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 19 +5 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +2h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
640 m apart
Hill House Kandy: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Kandy railway station: 760 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Kandy City Stay: city centre: 920 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 480 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 23 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Hill House Kandy or Kandy City Stay: common questions
Which is better, Hill House Kandy or Kandy City Stay?
Kandy City Stay leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Hill House Kandy is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hill House Kandy or Kandy City Stay?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hill House Kandy is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 720 m for Kandy City Stay.
How far apart are Hill House Kandy and Kandy City Stay?
The two hotels are 640 m 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