Kandy Riverside Villa vs Kandy Backpakers Hostel
Both are in Kandy, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Pandiwatte
Kandy Riverside Villa
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
Hostel★★★Lewella
Kandy Backpakers Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 2.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Kandy Riverside Villa
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Kandy Riverside Villa if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- free parking
Choose Kandy Backpakers Hostel if you want
- to walk to the sights
Why is Kandy Riverside Villa better than Kandy Backpakers Hostel?
- 1790 m closer to the beach (480 m vs 1.3 km)−790 m
- 2Has free parking
- 35 more listed amenities (17 vs 12)+5
- 4Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Kandy Backpakers Hostel better than Kandy Riverside Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.5)+0.4
- 2960 m closer to the city centre−960 m
- 3More guest reviews (79 vs 31), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kandy Riverside Villa vs Kandy Backpakers Hostel: which hotel is better? | Kandy Riverside Villa | Kandy Backpakers Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.9 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.7 +2.6 | 2.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +1.7 | 3.3 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.7 +2.7 | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.0 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.9 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 31 | 79 +48 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 86% | top 80% +6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +2.6 | 2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.0 km | 2.0 km −960 m |
| To the beach | 480 m −790 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 87 km | 86 km −1.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 23 |
| Floors | 1 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +5 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 −3h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Kandy Riverside Villa or Kandy Backpakers Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Kandy Riverside Villa or Kandy Backpakers Hostel?
Kandy Riverside Villa leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, families. Kandy Backpakers Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Kandy Riverside Villa 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 Backpakers Hostel is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for Kandy Riverside Villa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kandy Riverside Villa is 480 m from the nearest beach; Kandy Backpakers Hostel is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Kandy Riverside Villa and Kandy Backpakers Hostel?
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