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600 metres from Sri Dalada Maligawa, City View Hostel is located in Kandy and provides free WiFi, concierge services and express check-in and check-out. The property is around 5.3 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, 6.5 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 14 km from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre and a 1-minute walk from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. At the hostel each room is fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near City View Hostel include Kandy Museum, Bogambara Stadium and Kandy railway station. The nearest airport is Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, 23 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Seok
    Singapore Singapore
    The host was very helpful. He advised us how to get to spice garden and even book a tuk tuk using pickme app. The room was very spacious and bed was comfortsble. 5 min walk from bus station and lake. Many restaurants, cafe, bakery shops,...
  • Rashmika
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Place is really good and peaceful. Also it’s located in walking distance from main city
  • Mesut
    Turkey Turkey
    Even though I arrived very late at night, the facility officer accepted me.

Property surroundings

Facilities of City View Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$2 per day.
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 10:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 48
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform City View Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about City View Hostel

  • City View Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Back massage
    • Movie nights
    • Hand massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Foot massage
    • Pub crawls
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live music/performance
    • Neck massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
    • Head massage

  • The prices at City View Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at City View Hostel is from 10:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • City View Hostel is 250 yards from the centre of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.