Kandy Myst by Cinnamon vs Selene City Hotel
Both are in Kandy, 700 m 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
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★Mawilmada
Selene City Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 700 m apart.
Choose Kandy Myst by Cinnamon if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.4)
- to walk to the sights (2.8 km / 3.5 km)
Why is Kandy Myst by Cinnamon better than Selene City Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4)+0.6
- 2530 m closer to public transport−530 m
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Selene City Hotel better than Kandy Myst by Cinnamon?
- 1640 m closer to the area centre−640 m
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 29 vs 19)+10
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kandy Myst by Cinnamon vs Selene City Hotel: which hotel is better? | Kandy Myst by Cinnamon | Selene City Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Location | 2.5 | 3.0 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 4.5 +2.8 | 1.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 99 +4 | 95 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 5% +42% | top 47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 | 3.0 +0.5 |
| Distance to Mawilmada centre | 670 m | 30 m −640 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km −530 m | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 7 +4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km −680 m | 2.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 11 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Kandy Myst by CinnamonSelene City Hotel
- Selene City Hotel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Kandy Myst by Cinnamon: €106 a night on average · Selene City Hotel: €29 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Kandy by month
All months
| Month | Kandy Myst by Cinnamon | Selene City Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €79 | €31 |
| January | €120 | €31 |
| February | €142 | €37 |
| March | €111 | €42 |
| April | €104 | €42 |
| May | €71 | €41 |
| June | €96 | €25 |
| July | €145 | €25 |
| August | €145 | €17 |
| September | €107 | €17 |
| October | €82 | €17 |
| November | €65 | €19 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon prices by monthSelene City Hotel prices by month
Location
700 m apart
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.2 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.
Selene City Hotel: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station katugastota railway station: 1.7 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
Weather in Kandy
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or Selene City Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or Selene City Hotel?
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Selene City Hotel is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon or Selene City Hotel?
Over the year Selene City Hotel costs about €29 a night on average against €106 at Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Selene City Hotel is closer: 30 m from the centre, against 670 m for Kandy Myst by Cinnamon.
How far apart are Kandy Myst by Cinnamon and Selene City Hotel?
The two hotels are 700 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