Kandy Grand Hill vs Kandy Backpakers Hostel
Both are in Kandy, 910 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Lewella
Kandy Grand Hill
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hostel★★★Lewella
Kandy Backpakers Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 2.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kandy Grand Hill
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 910 m apart.
Choose Kandy Grand Hill if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Kandy Backpakers Hostel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Kandy Grand Hill better than Kandy Backpakers Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.9)+1.4
- 2780 m closer to the area centre−780 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 4Has a gym
- 5Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00)−4h
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Kandy Backpakers Hostel better than Kandy Grand Hill?
- 1Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (79 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×11
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kandy Grand Hill vs Kandy Backpakers Hostel: which hotel is better? | Kandy Grand Hill | Kandy Backpakers Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.4 | 7.9 |
| Location | 2.7 +0.6 | 2.1 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.4 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 79 +72 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 33% +47% | top 80% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 +0.6 | 2.1 |
| Distance to Lewella centre | 1.0 km −780 m | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 86 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 23 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 12 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:00 −4h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
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Kandy Grand Hill or Kandy Backpakers Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Kandy Grand Hill or Kandy Backpakers Hostel?
Kandy Grand Hill leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Kandy Grand Hill or Kandy Backpakers Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kandy Grand Hill is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Kandy Backpakers Hostel.
How far apart are Kandy Grand Hill and Kandy Backpakers Hostel?
The two hotels are 910 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