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Kandy Myst by Cinnamon vs Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Both are in Kandy, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Mawilmada

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
2.5
Score by category
3 of 3
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Hotel★★★★Bahirawakanda

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Guest rating
8.5 Very good
Location score
1.7
Score by category
0 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Kandy Myst by Cinnamon

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.

Choose Kandy Myst by Cinnamon if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Cinnamon Citadel Kandy if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Kandy Myst by Cinnamon better than Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.5)+0.5
  2. 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0)+19
  3. 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 119 rooms)−118

Why is Cinnamon Citadel Kandy better than Kandy Myst by Cinnamon?

  1. 1400 m closer to the city centre−400 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (970 vs 99), so the rating is more reliable×9.8
  3. 3A larger hotel with more facilities (119 vs 1 rooms)×119.0

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Kandy Myst by CinnamonCinnamon Citadel Kandy
Score by category
Guest rating 9.0 +0.5 8.5
Location 2.5 +0.8 1.7
Facilities – 5.8
Families – 1.0
Spa & wellness – 1.5
Public transport 4.5 +0.6 3.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.9 +0.4 8.5
Guest rating 9.0 +0.5 8.5
Number of reviews 99 970 +871
Rank in Kandy top 6% +38% top 44%
Location
Location score 2.5 +0.8 1.7
Distance to the centre 2.8 km 2.4 km −400 m
To public transport 1.2 km −120 m 1.3 km
To the airport 84 km 83 km −1.1 km
Restaurants within 500 m 3 +3 0
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms 1 119
Floors – 2
Newest building or renovation – 2012
Listed amenities 6 19 +13
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free parking ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Wi-Fi – ✓
Car hire – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Laundry – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
Restaurant – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Minibar – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Location

      1.3 km apart

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      Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy: common questions

      Which is better, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

      Kandy Myst by Cinnamon leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Cinnamon Citadel Kandy is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Kandy Myst by Cinnamon.

      How far apart are Kandy Myst by Cinnamon and Cinnamon Citadel Kandy?

      The two hotels are 1.3 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