Hostel First Mirissa vs Palace Mirissa
Both are in Mirissa, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelMirissa
Hostel First Mirissa
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★Mirissa
Palace Mirissa
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1380 m closer to the area centre−380 m
- 2More guest reviews (64 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×5.8
- 341 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+41
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 27)+27
Why is Palace Mirissa better than Hostel First Mirissa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.3)+0.7
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Later 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 vs Palace Mirissa: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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