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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. The property is around 4.3 km from Kandy Museum, 4.3 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 5.8 km from Ceylon Tea Museum. Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens is 6.8 km away and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 15 km from the hostel. Doesn’t feel like anything else we tried in Sri Lanka: very clean, very luxurious place and professional staff. Very good breakfast and spacious room. Even if the bathroom could be cleaner, the overall experience was very good!

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9.6
Exceptional
182 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

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. Located around 2.1 km from Bogambara Stadium, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.4 km away from Kandy railway station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and room service for guests. The guesthouse is beautifully designed, the host was lovely and super kind. She explains many cultural habits from the country and shred her traveling experience. Breakfast was also amazing. Cleanliness at its best. The location is very convenient to both walk to the closed famous temple or take a quick tuktuk ride to the city center.

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9
Wonderful
275 reviews
Price from
$66.50
per night

All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The rooms at Carls' Corner are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Kandy railway station, Bogambara Stadium and Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 24 km from the property. After being at this place for 1 night , I just feel oh god can I stay here for a few more days . This place has a vibe . I wish if I could give a 10 star rating for the host too . Been on a backpacking trip in Srilanka for a week till now . As far as I have seen this is the best value for money dorm I have been in . Hopefully I'll come back here soon

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9.6
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
$10.80
per night

At the hostel, every room includes a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds also provide guests with a city view. The units feature a safety deposit box. The property was clean. The mountain views are awesome. I bought two meals and the food was good.

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9.3
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
$4.50
per night

Boasting a garden and free WiFi, Nature Lovers' Hostel is situated in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.7 km from Kandy railway station. The property is around 7.4 km from Bogambara Stadium, 7.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 8.6 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Incredible Sri Lankan breakfasts - the best food I've had on my trip. The hostel itself is great and surrounded by nature, offering the perfect escape from Kandy’s bustle. My bed was a very large single. What truly set this experience apart was Asanka he was an incredible host and immediately made you feel at home. He took me on a private tour of Kandy, revealing hidden gems I’d never have found on my own. His deep knowledge and genuine care made it unforgettable. If you’re seeking an authentic and memorable stay in Kandy, I couldn’t recommend this hostel and Asanka more. His kindness and attention to detail are unmatched.

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9.1
Wonderful
74 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

Located in Kandy, within 1.8 km of Kandy railway station and 1.9 km of Bogambara Stadium, Palm Garden Home Stay provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 2.4 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 3.9 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 5.2 km from Kandy Museum. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Sri Dalada Maligawa is 5.3 km from the hostel, while Ceylon Tea Museum is 5.4 km away. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 25 km from the property. A Pleasant Surprise at Palm Garden! We booked Palm Garden without checking any reviews—only afterward did we take a look and feel a bit unsure. My husband even told me not to say anything about the booking, just to see how it was when we got there. But to our surprise, from the moment we arrived, everything was wonderful. At the doorstep, we were greeted by Madu at reception, who welcomed us with the warmest smile—as if we had known her for years! 😊 Our room was spotlessly clean, very spacious, with a large comfortable bed and a lovely balcony overlooking a beautiful view. It was clear that the staff really care about maintaining a high standard.

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9.4
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Cozy Nest Kandy Villa also provide guests with a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Excellent hotel – we were very satisfied. The value for money is outstanding. Everything is spotlessly clean, and both the room and the bathroom are spacious and very comfortable. The hosts are wonderful and incredibly kind. We asked for an early breakfast before the usual time because of our trip the next day, and they immediately agreed. They prepared a delicious, generous breakfast exactly on time. We highly recommend this place.

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8.9
Excellent
308 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

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. The property is situated 8.6 km from Bogambara Stadium, 8.8 km from Kandy railway station and 10 km from Kandy Museum. Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens is 13 km from the hostel and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 19 km away. The place is located in a really nice house. The hosts are living in the next building. The living and garden are really beautiful. The family who runs the hostel is really nice and polite. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner (not included on the booking. It's a beautiful place if you want to spend a chill time. Consider you should take a 30 min Bus till you reach Kandy downtown.

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8.8
Excellent
435 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

Situated in Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy Museum, Kurumbunkz Kandy features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is set 3.6 km from Bogambara Stadium, 3.9 km from Kandy railway station and 7.6 km from Ceylon Tea Museum. The air-conditioned rooms provide a mountain view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms at Kurumbunkz Kandy are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. The room was Great!! The staff was friendly and helpful, everything was very clean. The rooftop was beautiful and the food very tasty.

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8.4
Very Good
104 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Situated in Kandy, 1.1 km from Kandy Museum, Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, 1.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 3.3 km from Kandy railway station. The property is 1.1 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, and within 700 metres of the city centre. The man who owns the place is so kind. The room was very nice as well

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8.9
Excellent
398 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

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