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Eden Kandy

Kandy (Near Matale)

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.

S
Sophie
From
Netherlands
Amazing! The place is really nice and clean. The owner is super helpful and friendly. It’s easy to reach and if you drive your own tuktuk they can help you with driving it up (it’s just a few meters) . He provides drinking water and there is nice warm water in the shower. The view is beautiful and the place is very peaceful. Good to get some rest after a day in the busy city. Would absolutely recommend and book it again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Barefoot Inn Kandy

Kandy (Near Matale)

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.

T
Taru
From
Finland
I absolutely loved Barefoot Inn! The rooms are beautiful, well equipped, clean and very spacious. The owner is one of the best hosts I’ve ever had – extremely kind, welcoming and super helpful. Their Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious. The location is a bit further out, up a little hill, but I’d say totally walkable. I walked up an down both days of my stay, and honestly prefer the quietness it offered in bustling Kandy. Definitely worth the money & would gladly stay again. Thanks so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Price from
US$56
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Avion Kandy

Kandy (Near Matale)

Conveniently set in the centre of Kandy, Hostel Avion Kandy provides free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

K
Karunarathne
From
Sri Lanka
Great location very close to Kandy lake. Staff is friendly . Recommend for group .breakfast was super .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Bunty's " Free pickup from kandy"

Kandy (Near Matale)

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.

J
Josefiia
From
Finland
We really liked our stay in Wagi Villa. The owner helped us with everything and did all things possible for us. For example, my friend was a little bit sick and he called his own doctor for advice. Also the dinners were really tasty. We felt like home and recommend this place 100%.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

The Bliss Hostel Kandy

Kandy (Near Matale)

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.

M
Maja
From
Poland
It was very clean and nice place to stay. Very beautiful place with garden to sit in the evening and chat. The woman who owns the house is very nice and helpful and she maksa amazing food!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
Price from
US$8.91
1 night, 2 adults

Bunkalow

Kandy (Near Matale)

Situated in Kandy and with Kandy City Center Shopping Mall reachable within 4.4 km, Bunkalow features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

D
Danielle
From
South Africa
The staff were very kind and welcoming. The tea on arrival was lovely. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were spacious. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The hostel was decorated so beautifully. And the best part was the sweetest dog!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

City View Hostel

Kandy (Near Matale)

Well located in the City Centre district of Kandy, City View Hostel is located 600 metres from Sri Dalada Maligawa, 700 metres from Kandy Museum and less than 1 km from Bogambara Stadium.

W
Woodrow
From
New Zealand
Great location in the city and awesome wee hostel, the host Manoj is absolutely brilliant, so much knowledge of Sri Lanka and all the surrounding areas, had some great conversations, would definitely recommend 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

View City Point

Kandy (Near Matale)

Situated in Kandy, 600 metres from Bogambara Stadium, View City Point features views of the mountain.

M
Mubarak
From
India
The host was Very Kind and gave us all the required stuff for the stay. He in fact makes sure all our requirements are fulfilled and guides us through the Kandy Plan. Room and Bathroom were Very clean and Beds were nearly arranged If I ever Visit Kandy Again, I'll choose the same location to stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
Price from
US$8
1 night, 2 adults

Lodge in 611

Kandy (Near Matale)

Situated in Kandy, 3.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Lodge in 611 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

N
Nizar
From
Maldives
Location is super and not far from lake
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
Price from
US$6
1 night, 2 adults

Central City Hostel

Kandy (Near Matale)

Set in Kandy, within 1.3 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.6 km of Bogambara Stadium, Central City Hostel offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property.

S
Svyatoslav
From
Russia
Nice hostel. Large area, spacious. There are storage boxes, hot water and kettle 😄. Good location, to the left of the hostel there is a local store (50 meters) where you can buy breakfast rolls. On the right there is a store (100 meters) where you can buy fruits. The host helped us with various questions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Price from
US$10
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.