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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. I got stuck in Kandy during the latest cyclone. The hostel owner was so sweet and caring for all of us. Thank you again for taking care of us during such a difficult time! I would definitely recommend the hostel, it's very beautiful!

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9.6
Exceptional
179 reviews
Price from
$13
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. Beautiful home and kind host. The decorative elements and the details really give you a cozy feeling. The room is clean and spacious with a beautiful view. Breakfast was so delicious, and they even catered to our vegan needs. We got a true local experience through interactions with the host, and we are really grateful. Would highly recommend:)

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9
Wonderful
274 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. My stay here was simply great. I mean, truth be told, the place isnt anything super special and it doesnt host a lot of people. However. The owner is an amazing human being. Takes care of you from the very start, to the very finish. Has great stories and is just all around amazing. So if you are looking for a place to stay the night before you want to get to Ella by train, and dont really care for being in the centre with alot of people, this is definitely the place for you.

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9.1
Wonderful
75 reviews
Price from
$6
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. Very kind host and perfect room

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8.9
Excellent
307 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. Everything. This is a magnificent place to stay. The owner Chathura is an absolute gentleman and is there to help you from your initial booking to checking how you are after your stay. I've never anywhere received this level of kindness, generosity and professionalism. As as solo traveller he recommended an itinerary of places to visit and see. He went above and beyond anything I could ever have imagined and he told me exactly what I should be paying for each trip and to message him if I felt I was being ripped off. Jude the hostel/Guest house manager is the coolest guy. Can't do enough for you. He is a fabulous chef and I enjoyed 5 terrific meals there. My room was the suite and I'd have paid and would have expected to pay 4/5 times the price. So comfortable. Sitting on the terrace each night chatting with Jude and the fellow travellers and listening to the sounds of nature was exceptional. The Bliss is an absolute gem and I implore anyone visiting Kandy to give it a try, you will definitely not be disappointed. A special shout out to Ajay the smiling tuk tuk driver who brought me on my trips each day. 10 stars to this little piece of Heaven

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8.8
Excellent
434 reviews
Price from
$3
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. Their rooftop restaurant was awesome! Had their breakfast burrito twice and think it was one of the tastier things I had in Kandy. They're more of an upscale hostel, so the rooms are clean and well-designed. A little pricier, but certainly worth it if you're wanting a slightly more comfortable dorm experience! Location is good, about a 15 minute walk into the town alongside the lake and about 5 minutes from one of the performance centers for the Kandy traditional fire-dance experiences.

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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. Wonderful host, tons of social areas. A little far from the city center (20 minute walk) but you get the quiet neighborhood in return.

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8.9
Excellent
396 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Banana Bunks Kandy has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kandy. The property is situated 2.3 km from Kandy railway station, 2.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 3 km from Bogambara Stadium. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. In The middle of the trees and plant very quiet Staff service amazing and friendly, thank you Tarindu and his team

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8.1
Very Good
503 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

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