Kandy City Stay vs W Residence Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 1.0 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
- 3 of 5
GuesthouseMulgampola
W Residence Kandy
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Kandy City Stay
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Kandy City Stay if you want
- to walk to the sights (920 m / 1.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (23 / 1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 13)
Choose W Residence Kandy if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (6.9 / 7.7)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 13 / 7)
Why is Kandy City Stay better than W Residence Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 6.9)+0.8
- 2630 m closer to the city centre−630 m
- 3380 m closer to public transport−380 m
- 4More guest reviews (650 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×59
- 522 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+22
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 10)+43
Why is W Residence Kandy better than Kandy City Stay?
- 14 more listed amenities (18 vs 14)+4
- 2Has 24-hour room service
- 3Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kandy City Stay vs W Residence Kandy: which hotel is better? | Kandy City Stay | W Residence Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 +0.8 | 6.9 |
| Location | 6.2 +3.2 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.2 +2.0 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.0 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 +0.8 | 6.9 |
| Number of reviews | 650 +639 | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | bottom 11% | bottom 21% +10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +3.2 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 920 m −630 m | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 480 m −380 m | 850 m |
| To the airport | 83 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 23 +22 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m −970 m | 1.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 7 | 13 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 18 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:30 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.0 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.
W Residence Kandy: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 850 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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Kandy City Stay or W Residence Kandy: common questions
Which is better, Kandy City Stay or W Residence Kandy?
Kandy City Stay leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. W Residence Kandy is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Kandy City Stay or W Residence Kandy?
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: 920 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for W Residence Kandy.
How far apart are Kandy City Stay and W Residence Kandy?
The two hotels are 1.0 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