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Mountain View

City Centre, Kandy

Attractively set in the centre of Kandy, Mountain View features free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

S
Sarah
From
Switzerland
We only stayed for one night but we immediately felt so welcome as soon as we entered the house. The family is super kind and does everything for you to enjoy your stay. They cooked the most amazing and authentic dinner for us and we even got a ride the next morning very early for us to be able to catch our train! Thanks to everyone <3
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
US$11
1 night, 2 adults

Mystique Hideout

Kandy

Set in Kandy and only 2.3 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Mystique Hideout offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Dananjaya
From
Sri Lanka
Nice place with humble owners. Exceptional value. Nice view. Very clean. Comfortable beds with hot water facilities. 2.5km from the kandy clock tower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Price from
US$12.96
1 night, 2 adults

Smile Hub Kandy -Youth Hostel-

Kandy

Situated in Kandy with Kandy railway station nearby, Smile Hub Kandy -Youth Hostel- features accommodation with free private parking.

R
Raquel
From
Portugal
This felt like the perfect place to rest in busy Kandy. Even though it’s slightly far from the center, it’s super easy (and cheap) to access by bus or tuktuk. The room was super comfortable, good shower (above average), free laundry (amazing) and a kitchen very well equipped, with some books available as well. Yama is very nice and helpful! Really recommend this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 760 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Homestay Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

Located 600 metres from the centre of Kandy, 1.1 km from Bogambara Stadium, Cozy Homestay Kandy provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, a garden and a terrace.

C
Charlotte
From
Belgium
Modern and clean bathroom, great view, excellent and varied breakfast. And last but not least, Jaye is a super host!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$26
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Tree Tops

Kandy

Situated within 1.8 km of Kandy railway station and 1.9 km of Bogambara Stadium in Kandy, Kandy Tree Tops provides accommodation with seating area.

W
Weiyu
From
China
Everything is perfect...the host family are so warm, food is fabulous, room is clean, and mostly importantly it offers such a beautiful mountain view. Glad we picked this hotel for our stay in Kandy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Inside Out Nature Villa

Kandy

Set within 5.4 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 5.5 km of Kandy railway station in Kandy, Inside Out Nature Villa features accommodation with seating area.

K
Khan
From
Pakistan
Without any doubt it was the best stay of our trip. The house owner is an extremely humble man. He has a cute little family living at the villa too which gives such a homely and safe feeling. His little girl Chloe was our favorite part of the stay we miss her so much. The property owner cooperated with us to an extreme extent. He even gave us complimentary pancakes for our anniversary. He was so fast in replying to our messages. He guided us on every step. Because of him, our Kandy stay became perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$14.40
1 night, 2 adults

Lalanga Homestay

Kandy

Situated just 5.7 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Lalanga Homestay features accommodation in Kandy with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

F
Fady
From
Egypt
this place is comfortable, and the owners are very kind and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$12.60
1 night, 2 adults

Heaven Breeze

Kandy

Heaven Breeze is set in Kandy, 2.3 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 2.6 km from Bogambara Stadium, as well as 2.8 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa.

A
Adruew
From
France
The cleanest hotel we've stayed in in Sri Lanka. Spacious rooms and freshly furnished. It is located 1.5 km away from the noise of the city with a beautiful garden.The Owner were super friendly and helpful - both on what to see in Kandy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$18.30
1 night, 2 adults

Jaye's Homestay

City Centre, Kandy

Featuring a garden, Jaye's Homestay is located in Kandy in the Kandy District region, 1.4 km from Bogambara Stadium and 1.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

C
Carmel
From
Ireland
Fabulous accomodation and fantastic staff. Very clean room and super comfortable. Breakfast excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 947 reviews
Price from
US$38
1 night, 2 adults

The Tenthola

Kandy

Offering a garden and mountain view, The Tenthola is located in Kandy, 3.2 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 3.5 km from Bogambara Stadium.

W
White
From
Australia
I can't recommend this place highly enough. Wish I could have stayed longer. Location is ideal, being within walking distance of the city centre and many other Kandy landmarks. The hosts, Viper, his wife Lalanee (fantastic cook) and their assistant Jagarth are very friendly and helpful. Viper is a 'walking encyclopaedia' on all things 'Kandy' and a proud Sri Lankan, being a former air force captain as well as a champion rugby player (national level) in his youth. Very interesting chap! I stayed in the 'superior single room' which had a private bathroom and access to a very well appointed kitchen which (like the entire property) was kept spotlessly clean. The view of the surrounding mountains (including the famous 'Knuckles') is stunning from the main deck. The beautifully maintained garden is full of flowering plants and is a haven for many colourful birds and other interesting wildlife (including a large porcupine, that I was lucky enough to see). I will certainly stay at 'Tenthola', the next time I visit the beautiful city of Kandy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: US$60.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
    It's a very very charming boutique hotel. It has an Italian design. The manager speaks good English and knows what hospitality is. He organised everything for us, was genuine interested and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast is also good. And it's easy in this hotel to also meet other travellers (with families). The views from the hotel are stunning, it's a little bit out of the city center but therefore also nice and quiet.
    Guest review by
    Lily
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$22.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
    The lake view and quiet location are delightful in the morning. The guest house thrives primarily due to its two fantastic hosts, who took excellent care of me. Enjoying a beer and discussing politics with them was a warm and welcoming experience. The recommended dance show is truly worth attending, even though the audience is predominantly white.
    Guest review by
    Pixelline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$80.64
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
    Our two hosts were remarkably friendly, attentive and helpful. While the accommodation is located on the outskirts of Kandy (and is thus very quiet - a big plus in our opinion), the city centre and all the major sights are easily reachable by tuktuk. Our corner room with a balcony had a beautiful view over the river and the surrounding countryside. The breakfast - especially the fresh fruit - was delicious, varied and more than we could eat.
    Guest review by
    Wolf
    Young couple