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title: "Hostel First Mirissa vs Palace Mirissa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hostel First Mirissa or Palace Mirissa in Mirissa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostel-first-mirissa-mirissa-vs-palace-mirissa-mirissa/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Hostel First Mirissa vs Palace Mirissa

Both are in Mirissa, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Mirissa
## [Hostel First Mirissa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-first-mirissa-mirissa/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557645/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Mirissa
## [Palace Mirissa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palace-mirissa-mirissa/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1935227/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hostel First Mirissa

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 540 m apart.

### Choose Hostel First Mirissa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (310 m / 770 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (47 / 6)

### Choose Palace Mirissa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.3)

### Why is Hostel First Mirissa better than Palace Mirissa?

1.  380 m closer to the area centre (−380 m)
2.  More guest reviews (64 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable (×5.8)
3.  41 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+41)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 27) (+27)

### Why is Palace Mirissa better than Hostel First Mirissa?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.3) (+0.7)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  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.

 

|  | Hostel First Mirissa | Palace Mirissa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.0  (+0.7) |
| Location | 8.0  (+1.4) | 6.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+0.4) | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.5  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.0  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 64  (+53) | 11 |
| Rank in Mirissa | top 48% | top 29%  (+19%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0  (+1.4) | 6.6 |
| Distance to Mirissa centre | 440 m  (−380 m) | 820 m |
| To the beach | 100 m  (−110 m) | 210 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 47  (+41) | 6 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+4) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Location

540 m apart

Hostel First Mirissa: city centre: 310 m, Koggala Airport (KCT): 16 km, beach: 100 m, 47 places to eat within 500 m.

Palace Mirissa: city centre: 770 m, Koggala Airport (KCT): 16 km, beach: 210 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Mirissa

[Mirissa weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/southern-province/mirissa-city/weather)

## Hostel First Mirissa or Palace Mirissa: common questions

### Which is better, Hostel First Mirissa or Palace Mirissa?

Hostel First Mirissa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Palace Mirissa is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hostel First Mirissa or Palace Mirissa?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hostel First Mirissa is closer: 440 m from the centre, against 820 m for Palace Mirissa.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hostel First Mirissa is 100 m from the nearest beach; Palace Mirissa is 210 m.

### How far apart are Hostel First Mirissa and Palace Mirissa?

The two hotels are 540 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/hostel-first-mirissa-mirissa-vs-palace-mirissa-mirissa/. 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/