City View Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Kandy. The property is around less than 1 km from Kandy railway station, 5.3 km from Ceylon Tea Museum and 6.5 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens. 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 Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy Museum and Bogambara Stadium. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 87 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Mesut
    Turkey Turkey
    Even though I arrived very late at night, the facility officer accepted me.
  • Carlijn
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great location, close to the busstop (5 min) and the trainstation (10 min). Great restaurants and a supermarket closeby. The owner is nice and helpful. The rooms are big with nice windows so you have a great view. About the other facilities i...
  • Wei
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The room is fine, the location is so strategic! Very close to the railway station (Kandy-Ella) and near the scared tooth temple and Kandy lake. All are within 10-15 minutes walking distance

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
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
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
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

City View Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:00 to 23:00

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 room.

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

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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

  • 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.

  • 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

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

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