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Galkaduwa360 Villa

Kandy

Galkaduwa360 Villa enjoys a location in Kandy, 1.7 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 2.1 miles from Bogambara Stadium.

R
Rivka Ben Ari
From
Israel
Beautiful house.The owner was great and helpful great views of the hills surrounding Kandy There was a steep climb to his house if you came on foot.. The tuktuk could go up it,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
£17.09
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS

Kandy

2.7 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens in Kandy, Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS offers accommodations with access to a fitness room.

K
Kaushik
From
India
I had an incredible experience staying here. The host and his family were absolutely amazing—so warm, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout my stay. They went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable and well taken care of. One of the highlights of my stay was the delicious Sri Lankan food they served. Each meal was a delightful culinary journey, full of authentic flavors and prepared with so much care. The rooms were cozy and comfortable, providing the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully arranged, making my stay even more enjoyable. Overall, I absolutely loved my time here and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a welcoming, home-like atmosphere with exceptional service and fantastic food. Can’t wait to return!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
£20.21
1 night, 2 adults

Kande Home

City Centre, Kandy

Kande Home is a homestay featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Kandy.

H
Hazel.Eire
From
New Zealand
The hosts were so lovely and welcoming. The breakfasts and dinner were delicious. They were so helpful with lots of advice on the logistics of our trip. Would absolutely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
£21.06
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Olde Ceylon

City Centre, Kandy

Villa Olde Ceylon is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Kandy providing private parking and soundproof rooms with private terraces. With pool views, this accommodation offers a balcony....

A
Amiee
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful place to stay, our hosts were so friendly and accommodating, couldn’t do enough for us and took the time to give recommendations for the city. We only stayed one night and wished we had longer there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
£40.86
1 night, 2 adults

Mountain View

City Centre, Kandy

Just 1.2 miles from Kandy Museum and 1.2 miles from Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre, Mountain View features accommodations in Kandy, with a garden and a shared lounge.

K
Kevin
From
United Arab Emirates
Beautiful aesthetic 5 star rooms. Absolutely nothing lacking. Very comfortable stay. The host family is very friendly and helped in every single way they could. Felt like home! Highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
£8.91
1 night, 2 adults

Sun Dove Suite

City Centre, Kandy

Sun Dove Suite offers accommodations in Kandy, 3.4 miles from Ceylon Tea Museum and 4.3 miles from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

S
Shamim
From
United States
Beautifully maintained modern facility with a view of the city. The Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious . It was a very positive experience for the two of us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Price from
£24.52
1 night, 2 adults

Mystique Hideout

Kandy

Mystique Hideout is a recently renovated guest house in Kandy where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

D
Damjan Nikolovski
From
North Macedonia
Very nice house in a perfect quiet location, just 7 minutes from Kandy city center with tuk tuk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
Price from
£9.03
1 night, 2 adults

SERENE HOME

Kandy

SERENE HOME is a recently renovated homestay in Kandy where guests can make the most of its free bikes and garden. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

B
Barn
From
United States
I had an excellent stay at Serene homestay. Sri and his family were very caring and made sure that I was comfortable and had all I needed. The room is spacious with balcony and attached bathroom. Clean and comfortable. Sri picked me up from the station, helped with sightseeing arrangements, train ticket and patiently answered the many questions I had regarding onward travel within Sri Lanka. Breakfast was awesome – a different spread each day – all of which were delicious! I would definitely stay here if I were to visit Kandy again. Thank you, Sri! (and family…you are awesome too!) Hope to see you again sometime in the near future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
£23.77
1 night, 2 adults

Hello Kandy Homestay

City Centre, Kandy

The recently renovated Hello Kandy Homestay offers accommodations with garden and terrace in the heart of Kandy.

D
David
From
France
Great place. Really liked the view and the owners are super friendly and warm. Got help in booking the train. Both the room and bathroom were very clean. Enjoyed my stay and will book again here when in Kandy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
£13.37
1 night, 2 adults

Smile Hub Kandy -Youth Hostel-

Kandy

Smile Hub Kandy -Youth Hostel- enjoys a location in Kandy, 1.1 miles from Kandy Train Station and 1.6 miles from Bogambara Stadium.

R
Reem
From
Egypt
I stayed here for 2 nights. I liked everything about the time I stayed at Smile Hub Kandy. The room I stayed in had a fantastic view.. Very clean and spacious. Bathroom was very clean and It had hot water. Also all of the facilities in Smile Hub Kandy were in perfect condition. Everything you might need is like 2 minutes away down the street and the guesthouse is at reasonable walking distance from the popular attractions in Kandy. The best thing about Smile Hub Kandy is Yamada-san. Him being so welcoming, friendly and helpful made me so comfortable that It felt like home. Whenever I visit Sri lanka again, Smile Hub Kandy is definitely going to be on my list!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
Price from
£11.89
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

Most booked homestays in Kandy and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 848 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kandy

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 906 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these homestays in Kandy and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

    Charlton Kandy Rest is an affordable property located only 0.6 mi from Kandy Railway Station and Kandy Bus Station.

  • Orchard Home

    Kandy
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

    Orchard Home offers accommodations in Kandy, a 17-minute walk from Kandy Museum and 3.2 miles from Ceylon Tea Museum. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge.

  • Dream Inn

    Kandy
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Just a 10-minute walk from Bogambara Stadium and half a mile from Kandy Train Station, Dream Inn features accommodations in Kandy with a garden.

  • Kandy Railway Inn

    Kandy
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

    Kandy Railway Inn enjoys a location in Kandy, a 17-minute walk from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 2.6 miles from Ceylon Tea Museum.

  • Y&Y Residence

    Kandy
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Just a 15-minute walk from Kandy Train Station and 700 yards from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Y&Y Residence features accommodations in Kandy with a garden.

  • Lilly Rooms

    Kandy
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

    Lilly Rooms in Kandy provides accommodations with free Wifi a 15-minute walk from Kandy Train Station, 700 yards from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, and a 12-minute walk from Kandy Museum.

  • Kandy View Stay

    Kandy
    Central location

    Just a 17-minute walk from Bogambara Stadium and 0.9 miles from Kandy Train Station, Kandy View Stay features accommodations in Kandy with a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Grand Infinite Home Stay in Kandy features accommodations and a terrace. Both free Wifi and private parking are accessible at the homestay free of charge.

Save money on homestays in Kandy and nearby – budget options available

  • Windy Ridge Kandy

    Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews

    Just a 16-minute walk from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 0.9 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Windy Ridge Kandy features accommodations in Kandy, with a garden.

  • The Next Door

    Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    The Next Door is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Kandy, 1.1 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.3 miles from Bogambara Stadium.

  • Highest View

    Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews

    Just one mile from Kandy Museum and a 8-minute walk from Kandy View Point, Highest View features accommodations in Kandy, with a shared lounge.

  • The Residence

    Kandy
    Budget options available

    Just 1.2 miles from Bogambara Stadium and one mile from Kandy Museum, The Residence features accommodations in Kandy, with a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Hansons Homestay

    Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

    Just one mile from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 1.1 miles from Kandy Museum, Hansons Homestay features accommodations in Kandy with a garden.

  • Blinkbonnie Inn

    Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews

    Blinkbonnie Inn provides accommodations with private balconies in the center of Kandy.

  • Tree Breeze Inn

    Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.2 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Tree Breeze Inn features accommodations in Kandy, with a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Villa Serene

    Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

    Villa Serene provides accommodations in the center of Kandy, a 18-minute walk from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.1 miles from Sri Dalada Maligawa.

Enjoy breakfast in Kandy and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Kandy Dilruk Homestay in Kandy provides accommodations and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Easy Stay

    Kandy
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

    Easy Stay enjoys a location in Kandy, a 19-minute walk from Kandy Museum and 3.4 miles from Ceylon Tea Museum. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • 256 Townhouse Rest

    Kandy
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews

    In the heart of Kandy, 256 Townhouse Rest offers rooms with free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

    Offering mountain views, The Views Kandy - 360 Mountain View in Kandy provides accommodations, a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

  • Janali Homestay

    Kandy
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Janali Homestay provides accommodations in the center of Kandy, a 10-minute walk from Bogambara Stadium and 0.7 miles from Kandy Train Station.

  • Mcleod-Inn

    Kandy
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 906 reviews

    1.2 miles from Bogambara Stadium in the center of Kandy, Mcleod-Inn features accommodations with access to beauty services.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    A 17-minute walk from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall in the center of Kandy, Kandy Citylights Residence offers accommodations with access to spa facilities, wellness packages, and beauty services.

  • Sunny Hill Residence

    Kandy
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Sunny Hill Residence in Kandy provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Kandy

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
    Lovely room full of light and large bath room with access to kitchen and washing machine Cleaning be of the best Homestay’s we have stayed in Lovely hosts and very quiet yet minutes from supermarket with restaurants Would highly recommend staying here
    Guest review by
    Rex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.12
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
    The Homestay is operated by a heartfelt loving host family. You feel welcome immediately and home. The rooms are pleasantly organized. Especially the light-flooded common room with dining table and arms lines for reading is inviting. From the terraces you have a view view to the Knuckle mountains. Mahesh is a helpful organizational talent, the mother prepares for breakfast, as well as tasty local food on request. I felt very comfortable in this Homestay.
    Guest review by
    Thomas
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £10.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
    More of a homestay - simple accommodation in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Lovely hosts, home-cooking & peace; but maybe BYO toiletries.
    Guest review by
    AF1113
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £31.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews
    Jaye’s Homestay was a great property to stay at. The owner, Jaye was a great host who kind and attentive. He prepared a delicious and giant Sri Lankan breakfast. Highly recommend. The rooms are spacious and the shower has good water pressure. The view from the shared balcony was lovely. The walk to the city, whilst up hill is only 10 minutes away maximum. Very good stay!
    Guest review by
    Conour
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.86
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
    Cham and his family are incredibly great hosts. He supports you wherever he can, is always there for you and available, helps you organise trips and simply makes you feel at home in his homestay. The vibe in the house is incredibly positive. Everyone smiles and it's just lovely. The breakfast in the morning is wonderful
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £32.69
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
    I found this to be a lovely homestay. The place is filled with wood carved artwork, it’s like a museum. The host family is very kind, will help you with what you need and work their magic in the kitchen creating delicious meals for breakfast and dinner in my case. The also organize tours, which I joined and that was money and time very well spent. The homestay is a good 10 minute walk to town center, but it’s a relatively quiet one along the lake (north side).
    Guest review by
    Majid
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £20.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 906 reviews
    Great staff, nice view and located close to the city center! Book a tour on forehand via withlocals.com and look for a tour with host Buddhima. I promise she'll elevate your stay in Kandy and let you taste the best (street)food, fruits and spices. The rooms in the homestay are large, clean and the breakfast is good!
    Guest review by
    arnevanginkel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £31.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews
    Perfect home stay with lovely host, great breakfast (the best we had in Sri Lanka!), nice rooms and views. Thank you!
    Guest review by
    Rebecca
    Family with young children

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