Hill House Kandy vs Sevana City Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 690 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
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★½Deiyannewela
Sevana City Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Sevana City Hotel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 690 m apart.
Choose Sevana City Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.0)
- to walk to the sights (690 m / 1.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (26 / 5)
Why is Hill House Kandy better than Sevana City Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 3Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Sevana City Hotel better than Hill House Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.0)+1.4
- 2590 m closer to the city centre−590 m
- 3420 m closer to public transport−420 m
- 4More guest reviews (873 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×29
- 521 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 60 vs 31)+29
- 74 more sights within 1 km+4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hill House Kandy vs Sevana City Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hill House Kandy | Sevana City Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.4 +1.4 |
| Location | 4.5 | 7.1 +2.6 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.7 | 9.0 +2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.4 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 873 +843 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 9% | top 47% +44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 7.1 +2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 690 m −590 m |
| To public transport | 760 m | 340 m −420 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 26 +21 |
| To the nearest food shop | 660 m | 120 m −540 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 3 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 5 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★½ |
| Rooms | 12 | 10 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 19 +14 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
690 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.
Sevana City Hotel: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Kandy railway station: 340 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Hill House Kandy or Sevana City Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hill House Kandy or Sevana City Hotel?
Sevana City Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hill House Kandy or Sevana City Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sevana City Hotel is closer: 690 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Hill House Kandy.
How far apart are Hill House Kandy and Sevana City Hotel?
The two hotels are 690 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