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The Bliss Hostel Kandy, hotel in Kandy

Located in Kandy, 7.1 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.

Incredible location- feels like you've woken up in a jungle. Jude, the host is super friendly and helpful:))
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
£7
1 night, 2 adults
2in1 Kandy Hostel, hotel in Kandy

Well located in the centre of Kandy, 2in1 Kandy Hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

good hostel. I really appreciated the help of the staff to organise my visits and book me a tuk tuk to be on time at the station in the morning.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
31 reviews
Price from
£15
1 night, 2 adults
Catch The Ella Train Hostel, hotel in Kandy

Located in Kandy, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is 500 metres from Peradeniya Railway Station, 1.1 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and The property is 19.1 Km to the Ambuluwawa Tower, 8.2 km from...

Asanka (the host) was brilliant. He told us a lot about the history of Sri Lanka, the cities and Buddhism. He even gave us a tour around the city and less touristy places! 🤩 Very reliable. The food was freshly prepared and tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend it!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
£20
1 night, 2 adults
Funk Bunks - By The Lake, hotel in Kandy

Well set in Kandy, Funk Bunks - By The Lake provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

The best hostel during my whole trip: Really clean, well equiped rooms and bathroom. The beds were really comfortable and the owner was friendly and supportive (he even printed out a form for my university). Moreover, we could use the kitchen for our own food and were even given some fresh fruits for free. I can definitely recommend this hostel to anyone!
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
98 reviews
Price from
£58
1 night, 2 adults
Barefoot Inn Kandy, hotel in Kandy

Set in Kandy, 2 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Our stay here was a dream :) We arrived late but we were welcomed wonderfully. We talked for a while and had a wonderful deeptalk session with our lovely host. She has an amazing energy and makes you feel at home and at peace :) The room and the rest of the homestay were decorated beautifully with much love put into every detail. The room was so cozy and comftable and the view in the morning into nature is just beautiful. We are grateful for such an amazing stay - thank you very much <3 We wish we had more time to stay longer and could have experienced the cooking class!
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£34
1 night, 2 adults
White Rose Hostel, hotel in Kandy

White Rose Hostel is offering accommodation in Kandy. Around 500 metres from Bogambara Stadium, the property is also close to Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

Sameera and his father Mr Pinnaduwa welcomed and served me as a family member. Room and wash room was clean and neat. Comfortable bed. Roof top was cool. It was safe and Peaceful and loved the ginger cat there.cute. It's very closer to the pekoe trail stage 1 and 2, which starting from Hanthana and Galaha..Highly recommend.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
218 reviews
Price from
£18
1 night, 2 adults
Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy, hotel in Kandy

Situated in Kandy, 3.1 km from Bogambara Stadium, Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

The owner is one of the nicest people i met during my trip! Not pushy, recommends you good places to go. I was female solo traveler and this is the place to go in Kandy! Super safe! Great location, you can walk down to the lake over stairs within 5 min. Very spacious house with great public areas to hang out and have food.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
223 reviews
Price from
£10
1 night, 2 adults
Banana Bunks Kandy, hotel in Kandy

Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Banana Bunks Kandy is situated in Kandy, 2.3 km from Kandy railway station and 2.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

Tharindu was amazing, looked after us so well and so helpful with tours, etc. Breakfast was amazing, shower is great, communal areas are really nice. Easy to get Tuktuk to town.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
511 reviews
Price from
£45
1 night, 2 adults
Funk Bunks Hostel - Bed & Breakfast, hotel in Kandy

Located in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Funk Bunks Hostel - Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Really good for solo travellers as they have a dinner where you can get to know people (ended up meeting people on day 1 I did the rest of my trip with!). Recommend the knuckles tour! One of the best things I did on my entire trip.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
279 reviews
Price from
£34
1 night, 2 adults
Kurumbunkz, hotel in Kandy

Situated in Kandy, 3.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kurumbunkz features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

The environment was very chic and clean. First day I stayed in dorm and the room was clean, comfortable bed, bathroom in good and clean condition. Then I decided to stay in the next day through booking.com for the deluxe private room. It was amazing with comfortable bed, ample space and clean. Besides, the location it’s so strategic and you can just go to Kandy lake just by walking distance. Friendly staff that willing to help. I would say that the staff went beyond and above to help for the transportation and also the location that you planned to go. Whatever you have any queries they are trying their best to help you 👍
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
67 reviews
Price from
£41
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Banana Bunks Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 511 reviews

    Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Banana Bunks Kandy is situated in Kandy, 2.3 km from Kandy railway station and 2.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

    Clean bedrooms, nice chill out area and polite staff

  • Sizzle Sports Club
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 47 reviews

    Set in Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy Museum, Sizzle Sports Club offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    Отличный номер. В пешей доступности храм зуба Будды

  • Miracle Trail Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 3.3 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Miracle Trail Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Central City Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 126 reviews

    Set in Kandy, within 1.3 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.6 km of Bogambara Stadium, Central City Hostel offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property.

    За такую цену и на одну ночь вполне можно остановиться!

  • Hostel 337
    Budget options available

    Set in Kandy, 3.9 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Hostel 337 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Kandy

  • Bunkalow
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated in Kandy and with Kandy City Center Shopping Mall reachable within 4.4 km, Bunkalow features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Barefoot Inn Kandy
    Central location
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Set in Kandy, 2 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Design. Relaxing. Wide open windows with plenty of natural light. Welcoming atmosphere.

  • Catch The Ella Train Hostel
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 48 reviews

    Located in Kandy, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is 500 metres from Peradeniya Railway Station, 1.1 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and The property is 19.1 Km to the Ambuluwawa Tower, 8.2 km from...

    Tout était parfait . L’accueil chaleureux et bienveillants, de grands moments de partage à la découverte de Kandy , je recommande chaleureusement

  • The Bliss Hostel Kandy
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 163 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 7.1 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.

    Good customer service, a very good environment to relax, friendly.

  • 2in1 Kandy Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 31 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Kandy, 2in1 Kandy Hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

    The best and most peaceful two nights I spent in this beautiful place

  • Kurumbunkz
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 67 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 3.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kurumbunkz features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Friendly staff. Nice location with good clean room.

  • White Rose Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 218 reviews

    White Rose Hostel is offering accommodation in Kandy. Around 500 metres from Bogambara Stadium, the property is also close to Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

    Liked everything from the accommodation to the facilities

  • Funk Bunks Hostel - Bed & Breakfast
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 279 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Funk Bunks Hostel - Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    super friendly staff, good breakfast, cost effective

  • Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 223 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 3.1 km from Bogambara Stadium, Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Very helpful and nice staff and owner as well so friendly

  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 544 reviews

    Located just about 1 km from the Kandy lake round and 2 km from Kandy city center Kandy Back Packer's Hostel offers accommodation for guests with fully air conditioned rooms, such as private rooms...

    Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff and maintained pool. Food is delicious too.

  • View City Point
    Central location
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 226 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 600 metres from Bogambara Stadium, View City Point features views of the mountain.

    Localisation Helpful owner Beautiful view Hot water

  • My city Beds
    Central location
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Kandy, My city Beds provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

    My 2nd time here, I ve tried the breakfast for usd 5. it was really good.

  • Lodge in 611
    Central location
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 618 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 3.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Lodge in 611 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Best Place in Kandy. Very good and helpful staff.

  • J hostel kandy
    Central location
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 14 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, J hostel kandy offers accommodation in Kandy. It provides free pick up from Kandy railway station.

  • Hostel Kandy Green Mirror
    Scored 5.2
    5.2
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 6 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.5 km of Kandy railway station, Hostel Kandy Green Mirror offers rooms in Kandy.

  • Holiday fun inn kandy

    In a prime location in the centre of Kandy, Holiday fun inn kandy provides continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Kandy Bunks
    Central location

    Attractively situated in the centre of Kandy, Kandy Bunks features free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Heaven's hostel
    Central location

    Set in Kandy, 3 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Heaven's hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • isuru Tourist Hostel

    Situated in Kandy and with Kandy railway station reachable within 2.6 km, isuru Tourist Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Isuru Tourist Hostel

    Situated within 3.4 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 3.4 km of Bogambara Stadium, Isuru Tourist Hostel offers rooms in Kandy.

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Hostels that guests love in Kandy

  • Avg. price/night: £14.93
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 447 reviews
    The staff were amazingly Helpful, friendly and very welcoming. The included breakfast was very nice and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were perfectly adequate for what we needed and the main lounge area was very nice hang out area. Good size room, comfy bed, great air con, bathroom had all facilities as required and everything was very clean and tidy. Great location for the city and lake etc. Would highly recommend staying for a low budget stay.
    Ben
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £41.42
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 113 reviews
    Definitely the best stay we had in Sri Lanka. An idyllic and beautiful place we’ve only seen in the movies so far. The hosts are super lovely and recommended us things to do and places to eat at that are authentic and charge local prices. Definitely drive with the host’s go-to Tuk Tuk driver Gehan. He is super sweet and careful of your safety in Kandy plus you won’t find any cheaper Tuk Tuk anyway. All in all 10/10.
    Hagen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £12.70
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,112 reviews
    great value for money with its cheap rates. Its location very close to town makes it convenient for exploring. Rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff is friendly. Highly recommended for budget travelers.
    Sachith
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 98 reviews
    The value you get in this property is the best so far I've had for a hostel/dorm. It came with free breakfast and dinner! It had hot water, AC and free towels. Although the facility itself is not "vibey", it is clean and comfortable located in a safe and pretty accessible from the main area/city center. You also do get to meet other people as dinner and breakfast are served along with other guests.
    Dino
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.91
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 218 reviews
    Very clean & nice accommodation in a good location close to the railway station :) As a female solo-traveller I felt super safe. The hostel has a cute rooftop & the bathroom is amazing. The owners are super nice & friendly, help where they can & even took care of my staff whilst I was travelling the country. Definitely recommend it!
    Claudia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.87
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 779 reviews
    Quite contradictory impression overall. Cant say Ll iss good or it is bad experience. We could change room to more spacious and with access to fresh air on the second day. Location quite centered Wardrobe and mirrors Good internet, one of the best we had across other hotels Polite host Worth money it cost i think so really cheap/simple. Do not expect some luxury for this budget which is normal. Reminds more hostel quality than hotel. Location was shared via google map and advise where to get off the bus to save time. This was cool
    Sviatlana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £13.43
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 544 reviews
    I have no hesitation in saying this - it is the best hostel to stay if you’re in Kandy! Very social, aforable doggos, value for money, lovely hosts and great location. I would go back again and again!
    Rajshree
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £13.43
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 544 reviews
    Breakfast and dinner were included in the price! Also the owner invites all the guests to a cookery lesson in the evening to learn about Sri Lankan food and meet the other guests. They also had a lovely pool which was a great bonus when your in the jungle setting. This is a great backpackers budget hostel with lovely friendly staff.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.43
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 544 reviews
    A brilliant hostel with fabulous staff to make you very welcome Each night you have the opportunity to get involved in the cooking of dinner, the dinner is included in your room rate The food is prepared and served with love...this is the best hostel I have stayed in for a very long time The hostel also are able to organise a city tour by tuk tuk...Baggie my driver was great and gave me a value for money tour.. I would recommend that any one thats looking for a great place to stay look no further than Backpackers Hostel Kandy
    Paul
    Solo traveller

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