Kandy City Stay vs Sweet Cinnamon
Both are in Kandy, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseAnniewatta
Kandy City Stay
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
GuesthouseAnniewatta
Sweet Cinnamon
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Sweet Cinnamon
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Kandy City Stay if you want
- to walk to the sights (920 m / 2.0 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (23 / 6)
Choose Sweet Cinnamon if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.7)
Why is Kandy City Stay better than Sweet Cinnamon?
- 1400 m closer to public transport−400 m
- 2More guest reviews (650 vs 81), so the rating is more reliable×8.0
- 317 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+17
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 27)+26
Why is Sweet Cinnamon better than Kandy City Stay?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.7)+0.9
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2016)+4y
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has 24-hour room service
- 6Later 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.
| Kandy City Stay vs Sweet Cinnamon: which hotel is better? | Kandy City Stay | Sweet Cinnamon |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.6 +0.9 |
| Location | 6.2 +2.6 | 3.6 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0 +3.0 |
| Public transport | 8.2 +2.1 | 6.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.6 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.6 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 650 +569 | 81 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 89% | top 32% +57% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +2.6 | 3.6 |
| Distance to Anniewatta centre | 720 m −240 m | 950 m |
| To public transport | 480 m −400 m | 870 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 82 km −1.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 23 +17 | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m −950 m | 1.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 7 | 6 |
| Floors | 5 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2020 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 17 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.1 km apart
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.
Sweet Cinnamon: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 870 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 82 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.
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Kandy City Stay or Sweet Cinnamon: common questions
Which is better, Kandy City Stay or Sweet Cinnamon?
Sweet Cinnamon leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Kandy City Stay is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Kandy City Stay or Sweet Cinnamon?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kandy City Stay is closer: 720 m from the centre, against 950 m for Sweet Cinnamon.
How far apart are Kandy City Stay and Sweet Cinnamon?
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