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Vino Villa vs Kandy Backpakers Hostel

Both are in Kandy, 740 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse★★★Hanthana Place

Vino Villa

Guest rating
7.2 Good
Location score
3.5
Score by category
2 of 6
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Hostel★★★Lewella

Kandy Backpakers Hostel

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
2.1
Score by category
3 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Kandy Backpakers Hostel

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 740 m apart.

Choose Vino Villa if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • a spa and wellness
  • free parking
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Kandy Backpakers Hostel if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Vino Villa better than Kandy Backpakers Hostel?

  1. 1700 m closer to the city centre−700 m
  2. 2Has a spa
  3. 38 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 0)+31
  5. 5Has free parking
  6. 6Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
  7. 7Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h

Why is Kandy Backpakers Hostel better than Vino Villa?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.2)+0.7
  2. 2720 m closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 2.0 km)−720 m
  3. 3Has a swimming pool
  4. 4More guest reviews (79 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×5.6

All compared facts

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

Vino VillaKandy Backpakers Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 7.2 7.9 +0.7
Location 3.5 +1.4 2.1
Facilities 3.3 3.3
Families 0.0 1.0 +1.0
Spa & wellness 4.0 +2.5 1.5
Beach access 3.5 6.0 +2.5
Public transport 0.8 –
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.0 8.0
Guest rating 7.2 7.9 +0.7
Number of reviews 14 79 +65
Rank in Kandy top 82% top 80%
Location
Location score 3.5 +1.4 2.1
Distance to the centre 1.3 km −700 m 2.0 km
To the beach 2.0 km 1.3 km −720 m
To public transport 1.9 km –
To the airport 85 km 86 km
Restaurants within 500 m 8 +8 0
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★
Rooms 4 23
Floors 2 3
Newest building or renovation 2014 2015 +1y
Listed amenities 14 +2 12
Policies
Check-in from 13:00 −1h 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 +1h 11:00
Amenities
Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Kitchen ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Swimming pool – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      740 m apart

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      Vino Villa or Kandy Backpakers Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, Vino Villa or Kandy Backpakers Hostel?

      Kandy Backpakers Hostel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, families, beach access. Vino Villa is stronger in location, spa & wellness.

      Which is cheaper, Vino 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?

      Vino Villa is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Kandy Backpakers Hostel.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Kandy Backpakers Hostel is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Vino Villa is 2.0 km.

      How far apart are Vino Villa and Kandy Backpakers Hostel?

      The two hotels are 740 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