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Set within 2.3 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 2.6 km of Bogambara Stadium in Kandy, Mystique Hideout offers accommodation with seating area. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house features family rooms.

Great house hosted by a couple. It had all amenities we needed for 1 night stay and owner was very helpful. If ever back in Kandy, would stay again.

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9.2
Wonderful
109 reviews
Price from
$12.96
per night

Situated in Kandy and only 1.8 km from Kandy railway station, Smile Hub Kandy features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has city views and is 2.6 km from Bogambara Stadium and 2.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. Kandy Museum is 3.9 km away and Ceylon Tea Museum is 5.3 km from the guest house.

Excellent place to stay in Kandy. Spacious and clean room. Hot water, windows that can open in both room and bathroom for fresh air, towels provided. Kitchen available to cook meals. Free tea and free laundry. There are many sitting areas to relax. Very friendly host. He is very organized and even makes sure the trash gets recycled, which I like. Location is a bit out of the center of town. A tuk tuk is about 200 LKR from/to the train/busstation (according to the Pick me app). Supermarket at 5min walking distance. I can recommend Delight Bakery for delicious vegetable samosas (7 min walk) and they also have a small foodcourt. Also MyMomo restaurant (10min walk) has cheap but really good rice/noodles dishes.

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9.6
Exceptional
248 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

In the centre of Kandy, Cozy Homestay Kandy features mountain views from the balcony. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Bogambara Stadium. The guest house provides city views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Clean and comfortable. And the view from the room is good.

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9.3
Wonderful
151 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

The attention we received from the owners and the staff was extraordinary, very kind and familiar. A quiet place, perfect for resting. Breakfast was simply delicious.

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9.2
Wonderful
185 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

Attractively set in the centre of Kandy, Kandy Bliss Lounge features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 2.7 km from Bogambara Stadium and provides bicycle parking. The guest house has family rooms.

Worthwhile overall. Very clean, with a good bathroom and bed. The host was very responsive. Good restaurant within walking distance

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9.2
Wonderful
151 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer a mountain view.

Magical spot with extraordinarily friendly and attentive staff. The vibe is mi casa es su casa, and it is just that. Not many hotels where you are encouraged to wander in the kitchen to watch dinner being prepared. And yes, the food is excellent. So was the room, and the view of the Kandy valley from the infinity pool is not to be missed.

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9.5
Exceptional
314 reviews
Price from
$130
per night

Located in Kandy, 2.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Villa Mount Melody has rooms with free WiFi access. The property is situated 3.1 km from Bogambara Stadium and 2.1 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. Kandy Museum is 2.1 km from the guest house and Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens is 6 km away.

perfect view , hot water , nice staff, delicous breakfast

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9
Wonderful
183 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

10.2 km from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Mahaweli View Inn is set in Kandy and provides air-conditioned rooms. Around 5 km from Lakeside Adventist Hospital, the property is also 6.6 km away from Kandy Museum and offers free WiFi. The rooms are equipped with a balcony.

Wonderful room with amazing view! Room very clean, hot water, nice bathroom. And host is most helpful and welcoming !

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9.2
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$30.10
per night

Located in Kandy, 4.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Serenity Hill Oasis provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 4.7 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 4.9 km from Kandy railway station and 5.9 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Wonderful location with an amazing view. Very friendly staff and great breakfast.

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9.4
Wonderful
123 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, wardrobe and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a satellite flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as seating area. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels.

Everything was amazing. Our wonderful host Senaka and his lovely wife were super nice and helpful to us in all situations. Every morning we enjoyed big breakfast with a view to the jungle. We had hot shower, comfy bed, stunning house and clean rooms. Wifi is also great which is something to appreciate while you are in Sri Lanka. The location is very calm, not too far away from the city. Thank you, Senaka!!!

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9.2
Wonderful
211 reviews
Price from
$46.75
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Kandy

  • Avg. price/night: $16.50
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    It's clean very quiet and great location. And the host were very friendly.
    Darrel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $20
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    Great host and great room. Nice and quiet room at the back.
    Nick
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $45
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews
    Clean room, good distance from city center, the view over the lake is amazing, big and clean room, comfortable bed, very friendly and helpful host. Quiet area but still very close to everything. Air condition.
    I
    Isabella
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $33
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 313 reviews
    Quiet location up the hill with incredible views just on a 15 mins tuktuk drive from the city centre. The host was very welcoming and helped us organising tuktuks and advised what things to do/see. Also made us a delicious breakfast every morning. We stayed in the deluxe room, which has amazing views over the city and surroundings, from the bedroom and balcony and even from the shower. Absolutely stunning!
    Babette Jansen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $16.65
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 93 reviews
    The host was amazing. He helped me with everything and is very kind. The kindest host I met in Southeast Asia. Also the room is very spacious and the bathroom as well. Very clean and really good shower. The location is also perfect, not in city centre but walking distance. Breakfast also very nice. When in Kandy, don’t hesitate to book this guesthouse. The best you will get!
    Imke
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $15.34
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 48 reviews
    Super friendly owners of this super nice guesthouse. Very helpful and friendly. Guest house is a bit outside in very quiet part of town overlooking jungle. Beautiful views and good AC.
    Misha
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $29
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 697 reviews
    Great location, clean room and well designed, Jaye was a great host and very welcoming. Also a great breakfast and good views of Kandy!
    Libby
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $60.77
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 140 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.
    Wolf
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 62 reviews
    Lovely guesthouse with an absolutely charming and helpful hostess. We were warmly welcomed and felt comfortable right away. The accommodation is a bit outside the city center (about 10-15 minutes by tuktuk), which we really liked because it's peacefully quiet, and the huge balcony offers a wonderful view of the city. We opted to have dinner outside, but there were options available on-site as well. The breakfast was good and plentiful. If you want a short stop in Kandy without staying right in the city, this is the perfect place.
    Bertram
    Young couple
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 27 reviews
    Great location nice and quiet just ten minutes from kandy city center. The host was brilliant and extremely informative
    Steven
    Young couple

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