Sky Hostel Negombo vs Villa Kapuru
Both are in Negombo, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEttukala
Sky Hostel Negombo
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseEttukala
Villa Kapuru
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.
Choose Sky Hostel Negombo if you want
- to be closer to the beach (230 m / 410 m)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 8)
Choose Villa Kapuru if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.9)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 1)
Why is Sky Hostel Negombo better than Villa Kapuru?
- 1180 m closer to the beach (230 m vs 410 m)−180 m
- 2Later check-out (14:00 vs 11:00)+3h
Why is Villa Kapuru better than Sky Hostel Negombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.9)+1.2
- 2More guest reviews (331 vs 31), 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.
| Sky Hostel Negombo vs Villa Kapuru: which hotel is better? | Sky Hostel Negombo | Villa Kapuru |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Location | 7.4 +0.6 | 6.8 |
| Beach access | 9.5 +0.6 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 9.0 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 31 | 331 +300 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 38% | top 2% +60% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 +0.6 | 6.8 |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 730 m | 770 m |
| To the beach | 230 m −180 m | 410 m |
| To public transport | 500 m | 330 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 8.1 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 41 +6 | 35 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.6 km −170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 9 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +3h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
180 m apart
Sky Hostel Negombo: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 500 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.1 km, beach: 230 m, 41 places to eat within 500 m.
Villa Kapuru: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 330 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.0 km, beach: 410 m, 35 places to eat within 500 m.
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Sky Hostel Negombo or Villa Kapuru: common questions
Which is better, Sky Hostel Negombo or Villa Kapuru?
They are evenly matched. Sky Hostel Negombo is stronger in location, beach access; Villa Kapuru is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Sky Hostel Negombo or Villa Kapuru?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Sky Hostel Negombo is 230 m from the nearest beach; Villa Kapuru is 410 m.
How far apart are Sky Hostel Negombo and Villa Kapuru?
The two hotels are 180 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