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Lake House Home Stay

Anuradhapura City Centre, Anuradhapura

Ideally set in the centre of Anuradhapura, Lake House Home Stay offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

W
Walid
From
Tunisia
quiet place ,nice room, the owners was very friendly and they helped me in every thing 😀 the breakfast was delicious 😋 thank you so much, I recommend this place to everyone,.beautiful Sri-Lanka ,I'll be back again soon 😍😍😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$7.20
1 night, 2 adults

Emerald Home Stay

Anuradhapura City Centre, Anuradhapura

Conveniently set in the centre of Anuradhapura, Emerald Home Stay offers a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV.

B
Bridget
From
United Kingdom
Nice clean, well-equipped room. Very friendly and helpful owner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$49
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Ray villa

Anuradhapura City Centre, Anuradhapura

Attractively located in the centre of Anuradhapura, Golden Ray villa offers a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

A
Alastair
From
United Kingdom
An absolute haven close to the sacred city sites of Anuradhapura. Peaceful, set back about 75m from the road. Beautifully appointed rooms and a welcoming dining/reception area - exactly as shown in the photos on this site. What the photos do not reveal is the exceptional service and kindness of the owner and all of his staff. Nor do they convey the outstanding quality of the meals served. It is rare to find a welcoming home away from home as good as Golden Ray Villa and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
US$29.70
1 night, 2 adults

FOREST VIEW HOME STAY

Anuradhapura City Centre, Anuradhapura

Conveniently located in the centre of Anuradhapura, FOREST VIEW HOME STAY offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

Y
Yuliia
From
Ukraine
Very friendly owners, clean and nice place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$11
1 night, 2 adults

Water Front Home Stay and Resort

Anuradhapura City Centre, Anuradhapura

Well set in Anuradhapura, Water Front Home Stay and Resort is a recently renovated homestay, which provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Stefano
From
Switzerland
The beauty of this place lies with the amazing hospitality and competence of the host Wasantha, and the delicious local meals prepared by his wife. You really feel at home the very moment you step into their house. The room is basic but clean and comfortable. The location is good, just a 20min walk away from the centre (where the central bus station and shopping opportunities are). We also arranged with Wasantha pick up in Trincomalee and drop off in Jaffna, with full day tour of the locations away from the city centre. He also helped arranging tours of the old city and Mihintale. We were very satisfied with these services and found his prices very competitive compared to other similar services we got throughout our trip in SL. A final word: remember, this is a homestay, not an hotel, and in that league it is a very good one.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews
Price from
US$44.10
1 night, 2 adults

Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours

Anuradhapura

Featuring a balcony with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours can be found in Anuradhapura, close to Attikulama Tank and 2.5 km from Kada Panaha...

M
Monique
From
Germany
We stayed two nights at Nilu’s and Malsha’s homestay, and it was absolutely amazing. After three weeks of traveling in Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura was our final stop before heading back to Colombo, and both my partner and I agreed that these last two days were the highlight of our trip. Malsha was a fantastic host. She gave us excellent recommendations, prepared fresh and delicious breakfasts, and even did our laundry. We truly felt at home during our stay. The entire family is incredibly sweet and welcoming. They also arranged a guided tour of the ancient city with their friend Kamal, which turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Having done several guided tours during our trip, we can confidently say that this one was the best by far. The value for money here is unbeatable and the location was also exactly what we had in mind. The homestay is situated in a quiet residential area, which we loved, and it’s only a quick 5-minute tuk-tuk ride to the city center. Thank you, Nilu and especially thank you Malsha, for an incredible stay. We highly recommend this homestay to anyone visiting Anuradhapura!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults

Ceylonima Home Stay

Anuradhapura

Boasting garden views, Ceylonima Home Stay provides accommodation with patio, around 2.6 km from Attikulama Tank. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.

B
Bridie
From
Vietnam
Really great place and super friendly and helpful hosts! Definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Dulina Holiday Homes

Anuradhapura City Centre, Anuradhapura

Situated in Anuradhapura, within 1.5 km of Kada Panaha Tank and 2.6 km of Nature Park Anuradhapura, Dulina Holiday Homes features accommodation with a terrace as well as free private parking for...

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Hirantha Jayasooriya
From
Sri Lanka
Superb place ❤️❤️❤️ Good service ❤️❤️❤️ Friendly staff❤️❤️❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$7
1 night, 2 adults

SuiteSpot Guest House

Anuradhapura

Offering a garden and garden view, SuiteSpot Guest House is situated in Anuradhapura, 2.5 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 2.8 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

G
Gegange
From
Sri Lanka
This place owner very good person.this place like our house.because they are good services
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Luma Residence Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura City Centre, Anuradhapura

Situated 5.4 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 5.7 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in the centre of Anuradhapura, Luma Residence Anuradhapura features accommodation with free WiFi and free private...

C
Chamila
From
Sri Lanka
Excellent stay , Highly recommended. Beautiful staff with excellent hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Anuradhapura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Anuradhapura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Anuradhapura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Ideally set in the centre of Anuradhapura, Vintage Rest Anuradhapura is a recently renovated guest house featuring express check-in and check-out and free private parking.

From US$13.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Ideally situated in Anuradhapura, GB Royal Stay Anuradhapura features a tour desk and free private parking. It is situated 2 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and offers a 24-hour front desk.

Nimal's Home

Anuradhapura
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

Situated conveniently in Anuradhapura, Nimal's Home offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Set in Anuradhapura, 2.3 km from Kada Panaha Tank and 3.4 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura, Millenium Lodge - Anuradhapura offers a garden and air conditioning.

From US$45.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in the centre of Anuradhapura within 1.8 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 2.3 km of Kada Panaha Tank, Ranmini Family Resort features accommodation with seating area and a kitchen.

From US$9.32 per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Bawana Luxury Bungalow is set in Anuradhapura, 6 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 6.3 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.

From US$14.52 per night

Montana Rest

Anuradhapura
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

Situated in the centre of Anuradhapura, Montana Rest has massage services, a garden, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$19 per night

Oshi Guest

Anuradhapura
Breakfast options

Offering lake views, Oshi Guest is an accommodation situated in Anuradhapura, 8.6 km from Kada Panaha Tank and 9.2 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

From US$16.34 per night

Save money on homestays in Anuradhapura and nearby – budget options available

Golden Residence

Anuradhapura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Attractively located in the centre of Anuradhapura, Golden Residence features free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$35 per night

Thilaka City Hotel

Anuradhapura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

Ideally situated in the centre of Anuradhapura, Thilaka City Hotel features free WiFi, a rooftop pool and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$35 per night

Kutumbaya

Anuradhapura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews

Conveniently located in Anuradhapura, Kutumbaya offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

From US$36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

Situated in Anuradhapura, 1.1 km from Kada Panaha Tank and 4.3 km from the centre, Goalma Family Holiday Resort & Restaurant features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$30 per night

King Reach

Anuradhapura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Located within 3.2 km of Anuradhapura Railway Station and 4.3 km of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, King Reach offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Anuradhapura.

From US$44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews

Set within 3.1 km of Anuradhapura Railway Station and 4.2 km of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Andorra Tourist Resort Anuradhapura offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Anuradhapura.

From US$28.80 per night

Ossa home stay

Anuradhapura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Ossa home stay, a property with a garden and a terrace, is situated in Anuradhapura, 4.5 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station, 5.6 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, as well as 5.9 km from Kuttam Pokuna,...

From US$19.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set within 500 metres of Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds and 4.6 km of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura Peacock Garden Holiday Bungalow features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Anuradhapura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Well located in the centre of Anuradhapura, Malwathu Oya Forest Garden provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$18.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located 2.1 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 2.8 km from Kada Panaha Tank in the centre of Anuradhapura, Happy Haven Homestay provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$29.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering garden views, Madukanda Guest House Anuradhapura is an accommodation set in Anuradhapura, 5.1 km from Attikulama Tank and 5.5 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station.

From US$18.51 per night

Located within 4.9 km of Kada Panaha Tank and 5.4 km of Nature Park Anuradhapura, සදෙව් Villa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Anuradhapura.

From US$14.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Ciel Star Anuradhapura offers accommodation set 3.3 km from the centre of Anuradhapura and features an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$36.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

River up blue water hotel offers accommodation set 2.5 km from the centre of Anuradhapura and features a garden and a terrace.

From US$15.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Set 2 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 3 km from Kada Panaha Tank in the centre of Anuradhapura, Green Mart Family Rest offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$10.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Set in Anuradhapura, 300 metres from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 3.3 km from the centre, Seven Rich Villa offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

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Homestays that guests love in Anuradhapura

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Avg. price/night: US$40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
Ceylonima Home stay is a must! Mapa and Kanchi are the best hosts ever. Mapa is super helpful when planning trips or taxis (their brother is a great driver!). Kanchi has spoiled us with the best food in Sri Lanka. The room and bathroom were beautiful too! We highly recommend the homestay.
Guest review by
Katelijn
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
I had the most wonderful time at the Ceylonima Home Stay. It was my first accommodation in Sri Lanka and as a female solo traveler I felt very welcome and safe. I had dinner at the homestay the first evening which tasted great! The next day, Mapa gave me and my friends a tour through Mihintale. We really enjoyed learning about the Buddhist culture! Mapa and his wife make sure you have everything you need and the car ride to the train station is just perfect! Thank you for introducing me to your country😊
Guest review by
Marguerite
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Great hosts, very helpful and caring. We had the best food and a great tour to Mihintale for sunset! There are some bicycles for rent at the homestay so you can visit the old city easily. Everything was great, we really enjoyed our stay.
Guest review by
Kim
Group
Avg. price/night: US$22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews
great host family, delicious and very fairly priced meals, good atmosphere, great location
Guest review by
Maria
People with friends