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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. The property is around 4.3 km from Kandy Museum, 4.3 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 5.8 km from Ceylon Tea Museum. Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens is 6.8 km away and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 15 km from the hostel. Our host went above and beyond to make us feel at home. From the warm welcome to the helpful local tips, everything was perfect. I have been travelling for over 17 years and visited over 50 countries and i have never met such a nice person. Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable!

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9.6
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Set in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 2.1 km from Bogambara Stadium, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.4 km away from Kandy railway station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and room service for guests. That was a fantastic stay in Barefoot Inn. We had everything we needed, comfortable beds, clean bathroom and a very tasty Sri Lankan breakfast served by Jeewani, the owner, who is a very friendly, attentive and a supportive host.

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9
Superb
246 reviews
Price from
US$68.60
per night

All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The rooms at Carls' Corner are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Kandy railway station, Bogambara Stadium and Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 24 km from the property. 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

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9.6
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Set in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy railway station, Ku'Vana Hostel Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 4.2 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 4.9 km from Ceylon Tea Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.3 km from Bogambara Stadium. The host was amazing, he had arranged as per our requirements

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9.4
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

At the hostel, every room includes a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds also provide guests with a city view. The units feature a safety deposit box. The property was clean. The mountain views are awesome. I bought two meals and the food was good.

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9.3
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
US$4.50
per night

Set in Kandy, 1.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Bunty's " Free pickup from kandy" offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing stay with the best host! Had a wonderful experience at Bunty’s! The free pickup from Kandy was super convenient, and Bunty himself was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The location was peaceful yet close enough to the main attractions. Great value for money — highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Kandy!

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9.4
Superb
26 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Boasting a garden and free WiFi, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is situated in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.7 km from Kandy railway station. The property is around 7.4 km from Bogambara Stadium, 7.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 8.6 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Asanka was extremely helpful! He taught us lots about Sri Lanka. He went out of his way to ensure we were well looked after. He helped us get tickets on the Ella train. The breakfast was DELICIOUS!

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9
Superb
74 reviews
Price from
US$16.10
per night

All rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Cozy Nest Villa also provide guests with a mountain view. All units include a safety deposit box. super affordable hostel! clean & The hotel owner is such a wonderful person.

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8.9
Fabulous
293 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
per night

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. The property is situated 8.6 km from Bogambara Stadium, 8.8 km from Kandy railway station and 10 km from Kandy Museum. Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens is 13 km from the hostel and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 19 km away. The location and the vibe of the place was just great! The caretaker Jude was also a very helpful host. He texted the location beforehand and helped me get a Tuk at a slightly cheaper price than Pick me or Uber. I felt very safe and comfortable there. Initially I was planning to stay just a night, but I booked another night as my plans changed. The common space is also very homely. I also got to meet the owners and they were also sweet people. They also have a wonderful Green-house and a well maintained lawn and gardens. If you're into English breakfasts they also have that there in the property. Overall my stay was fantastic and I would definitely want to return there. Great option for travelers who want to disconnect and rest

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8.9
Fabulous
420 reviews
Price from
US$2
per night

Situated in Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy Museum, Kurumbunkz features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is set 3.6 km from Bogambara Stadium, 3.9 km from Kandy railway station and 7.6 km from Ceylon Tea Museum. The air-conditioned rooms provide a mountain view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms at Kurumbunkz are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Hotel restaurant was amazing, best cocktails I tried in Sri Lanka! Staff super friendly and the rooms were super comfy

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8.5
Very good
101 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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