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title: "Sri Kandyan vs Vista House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Sri Kandyan. It leads in 5 of 6 categories. Sri Kandyan or Vista House in Kandy? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Sri Kandyan vs Vista House

Both are in Kandy, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★ · Mulgampola
## [Sri Kandyan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sri-kandyan-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 5 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2126863/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★ · Elagolla
## [Vista House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vista-house-kandy/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2300174/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sri Kandyan

It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Sri Kandyan if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Choose Vista House if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   free parking

### Why is Sri Kandyan better than Vista House?

1.  1.5 km closer to the city centre (−1.5 km)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  840 m closer to public transport (−840 m)
4.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 13:00) (−3h)

### Why is Vista House better than Sri Kandyan?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.8) (+1.8)
2.  Has free parking
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Sri Kandyan | Vista House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.6  (+1.8) |
| Location | 2.5  (+0.6) | 1.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+0.9) | 3.3 |
| Families | 1.0  (+1.0) | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.1  (+4.6) | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.5  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.6  (+1.8) |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 16  (+7) |
| Rank in Kandy | top 81% | top 46%  (+35%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5  (+0.6) | 1.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km  (−1.5 km) | 3.3 km |
| To public transport | 880 m  (−840 m) | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 82 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 3 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015  (+1y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:30  (−3h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.5 km apart

## Sri Kandyan or Vista House: common questions

### Which is better, Sri Kandyan or Vista House?

Sri Kandyan leads in 5 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, families. Vista House is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Sri Kandyan or Vista House?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sri Kandyan is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for Vista House.

### How far apart are Sri Kandyan and Vista House?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sri-kandyan-kandy-vs-vista-house-kandy/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/