No. 10, Dharmaraja Mawata, Kandy, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#161 of 229 B&Bs and Inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 158 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.3
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2024
Josephine
FranceReally nice personnel, the hostel is not too far from the city and can walk there which is perfect ! The room was alright, for the price we’re paying it’s perfect. I really recommended it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Tom
AustraliaGreat little stop over place in Kandy. All the necessary facilities. I walked from the train station all the way to the hostel. I wouldn’t recommend it XD. Didn’t know the hostel was halfway up a little mountain. It’s a great view but a pain in the ass to walk up XD. Just get an Uber. The app works in kandy. It is nice to walk through. Main temple isn’t too far away.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Emily
United KingdomPillows and wifi
Nice place to stay for a few nights! Clean and welcoming
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Sayemsujat
Bangladeshthe hostel is a little bit on the upper side.
very nice place, cool and cozy beds. the owner is very friendly and helpful. there was a water problem while staying but he managed it with ease. Highly recommended for backpackers!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Ibu
BangladeshThe kitchen facilities were a little restricted to use, which made things a bit difficult since shops wee mostly closed for the Sinhala and Tamil new year. The toilet flush is very weak. Need to use extra water to clean one's business properly. The top bed of the dorm was very shaky. The management was a little lack luster. But it is a good place to stay if you're only planning to sleep there. Not a very social hostel
The location was nice and had a view of Kandy that was a treat to wake up to. The beds are comfortable and clean. The place was overall pretty clean, enough that I could walk barefoot in the common spaces
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Lukas
SwitzerlandThe bedsheets were not all that clean, there were insects in the bathroom and we did not have warm water
The location is very quiet and the view over kandy was amazing. Very cheap.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Homaed
BangladeshAt night no water bottle was available, also the caretaker is alone to take care of the hostel and not understand English properly. There is a kitchen but there is no cooking or tea coffee making facilities.
The bed and bathroom were clean. Got fresh Towel and soap. Mosquito net was there. It's worth it for budget travelers.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Abdolrahman
IranLittle far. No internet in dormitory
Good staff,cleab
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Lisa
GermanyThe mattresses of the bunk beds are thinner so I would recommend if you can choose to get a normal bed in the dorm. The toilet didn’t work well. If someone had to go for number 2, he/she had to flush additional with a bucket of water so that everything is gone
The view was amazing and the staff was helpful! I could rent a scooter via the hostel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Matin
IranThe manager of hostel was old man ,he was not in good mood
Room was clean ,location good,garden and view beautiful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Inge
NetherlandsUp on the hill.. quite a climb
Up on the hill, view over the lake. You can hear the birds and nature sounds in the early mornings. Host is friendly and helpful. There’s towel, soap & a blanket. And a good price!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe signal for the WiFi wasn't great so I ended up just turning my WiFi off and used my own data.
Good location. The beds were comfortable. Bathroom was big and the shower was good. Lockers were a good size and come with a lock.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Andre
GermanyShaking bed
Everything good. Nice terrace and in a quiet area.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Eduardo
BrazilNice place to stay in Kandy. It's very quiet and with a great view of the town. It's located in a very good place.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Vicky
IndiaLocation and cleanliness
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Baiba
LatviaThe bathroom could be a bit cleaner. Toilet didn't flush well, also the door closes with afford and makes noise. Would ne nice that next to bed would be some electricity plug and reading lamp, so doesnt need to put in general light and disturb others.
Nice and friendly owner, nice view from outside of balcony.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Sirota
United KingdomGorgeous hostel. Comfy beds and great air con. Hostel is very clean and has lovely facilities...kitchen, communal area and generally a great place.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Bhaskar
IndiaThe bathroom was a bit stinky.
The location was fantastic. Keep your Google Translate ready! Walk from the Kandy Lake to give your leg a much needed exercise!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Xurxo
SpainBathrooms bad Not really clean
Location Nice balcony
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Liz
IrelandThe staff are very friendly and hospitable. We were offered complimentary tea and coffee twice during our 2 night stay. The room was slightly dated, but for the price you pay for the room it was definitely worth it.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Marco
ItalyKind owner, wonderful overview on Kandy city, comfy bed
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Brianna
United StatesDefinitely get a ride when you first arrive with your bags! The hill is a bit of a struggle carrying everything.
I only stayed one night but was really happy with my stay. Great value for a clean and spacious private room. Nice location close to good restaurants, the lake, and a doable walk to the tourist sights. The view is incredible from the balcony.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Felix
GermanyNo nice common room.
Nice view over the city 25 min walk to tooth temple
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Eleonora
ItalyBig and comfortable room!
Stayed in December 2023
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