Run by very friendly family. Nice and quiet place.

Stayed in April 2024

I was really happy that I decided to stay there. The owner and his family are adorable. They were carrying about me, and organised for me to visit the temples and the transport to move on after. The food in the hotel is very delicious. All food is cooking naturally. And Saturday and Sunday there is a market next to the hotel. We went there, and the owner explain me many things about fishing and agriculture in Sri Lanka. I've learned a lot about Sri Lanka's nature.

Stayed in March 2024

We stayed here for 3 nights. Our hosts helped us with planning the visit to the monuments. We highly recommend booking a tuk tuk ride for the evening ceremony, it is an unforgettable experience. Thank you very much also for the ride to the bus station and catching the bus to Dambulla on time when it was just leaving. If you don't know where to stay, we recommend booking accommodation here.

Stayed in March 2024

All ok.

Ideal location just up the road from the bus station - even with heavy backpacks this is a very short walk. The owners are very well organised, and can arrange tuktuk tours and safaris etc - or there are tuktuks right outside if you want to do it yourself. There is a big supermarket about 2 minutes walk up the main road which is very handy. Our room was very clean, with a quiet and efficient aircon unit. It had a mosquito net, and the shower was good and had hot water. Order dinner by 5pm as it is freshly cooked - and the quality is good! Just down the street opposite the bus station are a group of cafes that are actually pretty good and very cheap if you want an alternative eating place. The bill was itemised, with no surprises and the owners are very friendly and provided us with some really useful information that made our stay in Anuradhapura easy and enjoyable.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was great, nothing to complain about!

Kalum and his wife are the nicest people. They helped us with everything and were able to recommend us a lot of places. The dinner and breakfast was great as well! For their meals/drinks/ice they use filtered water. The rooms were very clean & the green roof terrace is stunning. The Hotel can order you a driver and guide for Anuradhapura. That was also a great experience, especially going to the sacred tree Sri Maha Bodhi in the evening.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Excellent stay! Very comfortable accommodation, really delicious food (some of the best we had in Sri Lanka!) and owner so so helpful which really helped us to get the most out of our short trip to Anuradhapura. Would highly recommend!

Stayed in February 2024

It's a family hotel on the main street, the owners are very honest, welcoming and help you to plan everything in details. The food and juices are fresh and tasty. The living area is nice and aired and there is a rooftop terrace with a great view of the temple. Absolutely a great place where to rest and chill.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything about our stay at Sacred City was wonderful. The room was clean and comfortable. The seating areas for eating and hanging out were situated amongst many plants and felt like a secret oasis in the city. The meals we had here were some of the best we had in all Sri Lanka. The best part of the experience was the hosts. They are extremely kind and welcoming. They really care about their guests and will go above and beyond to make sure you leave happy. Our time touring Anuradhapura was great, but it's our hosts that will be the most memorable.

Stayed in February 2024

The exceptional hospitality of the hosts. Plus, the delicious and varied food they served.

Stayed in February 2024

I have no idea.

A hidden gem just behind the main street. At the entrance you are welcomed by a crocodile fish, four turtles, and the family's happy wagging dog. The hotel is beautifully decorated with tropical plants and has lovely sitting areas. The rooms are super clean, spacious and the shower is lovely and hot. But the very best thing about this place is the family itself. What incredibly friendly people who go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The lady of the house is an incredible cook and I would definitely recommend breakfast and dinner here. They also arranged a three day tour (evening tour to the Ruwanweliseya stupa, full day anuradhapura and sunrise tour to Mihantale), for a very reasonable price. The guide and driver (and also best friend of owner) was also such a friendly man who taught us all sorts of things about the area but also about life in Sri Lanka. I really can't recommend this beautiful place from these wonderful people enough.

Stayed in February 2024

Our room had no window and very bad wifi . But there is good WiFi outside the room .

Nice place with rooftop and kind family

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

Clean and nice place. Hotel arranged perfect tour.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing to dislike at this price, good value for the level of accommodation.

Friendly accommodating staff and a fantastic breakfast!

Stayed in January 2024

Originally we had the double room booked but turned out that it has no window at all (wasn't clear from description), we could upgrade against a cost of 4$. Breakfast is a bit more expensive compared to other places we've been and coffee/tea costs an extra 1$ (the breakfast was very good though).

Could upgrade to the balcony room which was very nice, very tasty breakfast (paid extra for that), lovely staff and perfectly central location. Despite what I write below, it's good value for money. Can recommend.

Stayed in January 2024

Nice room in the city, great hosts, best food in Sri Lanka.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing, all was perfect!

We just had a perfect stay. The welcome was amazing, they prepared us an amazing juice plus they gave us a super good explanation on what we could do in the city, including a map with all the key points of the Sacred City. They arranged everything for us :) We also had dinner there and the food was wonderful. That’s the place! The room was comfy, clean and with a nice warm shower!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing - everything is close to perfect.

The host family is so helpful and friendly. The room, ancient city visit, home-cooked breakfast and dinner - everything is well arranged and priced reasonably. Must try the dishes prepared by the host - they are very impressive.

Stayed in December 2023

The room was basic but modern and spotless! They provided Anuradhapura tour. The itinerary was pre-set and the tuk tuk driver took you to all attractions so I didn’t need to worry about anything. The family also cooked delicious breakfast and dinner. After checkout, the owner dropped me off at the bus station and accompanied me to the bus onboard.

Stayed in December 2023

The family that owns the place was very nice. They arranged a driver who took me with a friend to one of the temples. It was a great experience. I also liked the welcome drink. Thank you!

Stayed in November 2023

I really recommend staying here! And dining in!! The breakfast but also dinner are so so amazing! And the owners are the nicest and will do whatever they can to accomodate your needs. The room was nothing special but perfect for my stay and the common areas are so nice, filled with plants.

Stayed in November 2023

No complaints 😄

Such lovely Owners who manage this Hotel 🥰 They help you with everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible And the Local Food they cook is soo delicious 😋

Stayed in November 2023

Everything about here is amazing. The hosts are incredible and they make the best food we've had so far 😁

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing to dislike!

The owners are so nice and the food extraordinary!! We got a travel plan provided for the city for our days and all the tips he could share. The food from his wife was amazing, both diner and breakfast! The rooms are spacious and the hot water is super nice. The rooftop had great view over the city as well. It really is a sacred place of peace in the busy city. Loved all the plants!

Stayed in September 2023

Nice, tidy rooms! The owner and his wife were very friendly and helped us to see the best parts of Anuradhapura

Stayed in September 2023