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Eden Kandy

Kandy

Situated in Kandy and with Kandy City Center Shopping Mall reachable within 1.5 km, Eden Kandy features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

A
AMINE
From
Tunisia
great location on a hill , between the white Buddha statue temple and kandy lake.. spacious villa with tidy garden , exquisite architectural style , and refined decotation. and the most important is the warm welcoming of the host, his attention to tiniest requests of his guests, and humble and helpful attitude, my respects !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults

Carls' Corner

City Centre, Kandy

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Carls' Corner is situated in the centre of Kandy, 1.9 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

S
Sathvik
From
India
After being at this place for 1 night , I just feel oh god can I stay here for a few more days . This place has a vibe . I wish if I could give a 10 star rating for the host too . Been on a backpacking trip in Srilanka for a week till now . As far as I have seen this is the best value for money dorm I have been in . Hopefully I'll come back here soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$12.60
1 night, 2 adults

Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds

Kandy

Set in Kandy and with Kandy Museum reachable within 3.8 km, Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

N
Natania
From
New Zealand
Amazing deal for the price and location. Its about 400 in a Pick Me ride if you walk away from train station to other side of lake. Can catch a bus back to town easily. Family was super accommodating and welcomed me with a coffee and quick chat. Their daughter bakes great cakes and mom and daughter made a lovely simple Sri Lankan breakfast. Quiet even for SL New Year.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$8
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Nest Kandy Villa

City Centre, Kandy

Well set in Kandy, Cozy Nest Kandy Villa provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

L
Liyi
From
Germany
I really enjoyed staying here! The bed was crazy comfortable and one of the best I had in Sri Lanka so far! It’s really clean and the provided dinner and breakfast was also very yummy and a lot! For me the location was really nice at the one end of the lake but it’s a little walk (15 min) to the city center! But I really enjoyed walking by the lake! Would definitely come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$52
1 night, 2 adults

The Bliss Hostel Kandy

Kandy

Located in Kandy, 7.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, The Bliss Hostel Kandy provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Leonardo
From
Mexico
Helpful staff, the room had it's own entrance, it was very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
Price from
US$8.10
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Bunks Kandy

Kandy

Banana Bunks Kandy has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kandy.

L
Lianne
From
Netherlands
The staff amazing, very helpful! I had some issues with my traintickets and they helped me out until the last minute! Great guys. Also, finally warm shower!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
Price from
US$55.81
1 night, 2 adults

Funk Bunks - Mount View

City Centre, Kandy

Located in Kandy, 1.9 km from Kandy Museum, Funk Bunks - Mount View provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

A
Alyssa
From
Netherlands
The owner is very nice and knows exactly what a traveller needs. Had a cooking class with his wife and we had a lot of fun
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

White Rose Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

Featuring a shared lounge, White Rose Hostel is set in the centre of Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

W
WANJU CHU
From
Taiwan
The location is 👍 walking distance to the main street, the train station, and bus terminal. It's in an alley so it's quiet in the night. Room and bathroom is very clean of course, plus the bed is so comfortable, the sheet even smells nice 🥰 I actually came back 2nd time 😄 felt like home. Thank you boss 🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Backpackers Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

Situated in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kandy Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

m
monika
From
Austria
Central location, extraordinary hospitality of the hosts who were available to support, gave tips and helped me with transportation, and of course- amazing cooking class which was the highlight of my stay in Kandy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults

Steps Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

Set in Kandy, 1.3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Steps Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

N
Nadish
From
Qatar
Great location in the heart of Kandy City, clean and peaceful property with lovely hill views. Close to main attractions, and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$22
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews
on budget place .. kitchen to cook
Guest review by
Mera
Group
Avg. price/night: US$8
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
I stayed only one night and it was good. Comfortable beds and very cheap (so also don't expect anything luxurious)
Guest review by
sofia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$54.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
The value you get in this property is the best so far I've had for a hostel/dorm. It came with free breakfast and dinner! It had hot water, AC and free towels. Although the facility itself is not "vibey", it is clean and comfortable located in a safe and pretty accessible from the main area/city center. You also do get to meet other people as dinner and breakfast are served along with other guests.
Guest review by
Dino
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
The host was very welcoming and provided us with lots of great suggestions on where to eat in the Kandy area. The room and bathroom facilities were exceptionally clean and overall the hostel is positioned in a great location, only a 10 min walk from the station and 15 mins walk from Kandy Lake
Guest review by
Simone
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
The staff very helpful and guide me greatly, the beds super clean and fortunately not bunk beds. The area of the hostel feels like your own home. Highly recommend
Guest review by
Babakal3000
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$40.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
It's a very nice place to stay, quiet and peaceful. Located on a green hill with a great view of the valley. The breakfast was amazing, one of the best hostel's breakfasts so far. I do recommend this place.
Guest review by
Eduardo
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Budget/ basic small hostel but amazing value. The owner is really nice and helpful. Spacious dorm room, lockers, plus towel provided which is a nice touch. Amazing location, central and close to lake and temple, a supermarket, lots of places to eat and there’s a rooftop pub above the hotel next door. I wish this little place good luck in the future!
Guest review by
Emily
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
The hostel is in very beautiful building on the hill. Nice view not far from main attractions and pleasant lake. Dormitory's a little too small with a noisy fan. Bathroom clean but without hot water. Bed confortable. No small light on each bed. A large clean room where eventually consume meals, but without the possibility to use own kettle.
Guest review by
Nadia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
The BEST hostel I have ever stayed in. Absolutely beautiful property with everything you could need and more. Jude is a star and so is Ajantha the tuktuk driver - makes the distance from the city centre no issue at all. Great food, great price, great place. Will be coming back !
Guest review by
Max
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Pool is good. with the budget hostel pool facility unbelieveable
Guest review by
Elahi
Group