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Eden Kandy

Kandy

Situated in Kandy and with Kandy City Center Shopping Mall reachable within 1.5 km, Eden Kandy features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

S
Sophie
From
Netherlands
Amazing! The place is really nice and clean. The owner is super helpful and friendly. It’s easy to reach and if you drive your own tuktuk they can help you with driving it up (it’s just a few meters) . He provides drinking water and there is nice warm water in the shower. The view is beautiful and the place is very peaceful. Good to get some rest after a day in the busy city. Would absolutely recommend and book it again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults

Carls' Corner

City Centre, Kandy

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Carls' Corner is situated in the centre of Kandy, 1.9 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

h
hay
From
South Korea
Very neat and clean. New comer. Kitchen and common area. Clean two shower rooms and the mirror on hand wash dispenser. Comfy bed with curtains, even there's a small window on top bunk. Nice view anytime..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$12.60
1 night, 2 adults

Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds

Kandy

Set in Kandy and with Kandy Museum reachable within 3.8 km, Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

H
Hannah
From
United Kingdom
The hosts are incredible, they meet you with a welcome drink, provide home cooked meals for breakfast lunch and dinner with produce from their garden, currency exchange, laundry, tips and advice, answer any questions and can provide lifts into town. Nothing is too much trouble and they want you to have the best stay. The property is beautiful with amazing views of the hills and the facilities are very clean and private. While you eat in their home with them, the dorm and bathroom is in a separate building that also has privacy. The room has lockers and mosquito nets for each bunk and there is fast WiFi. There is also a fan in the room and drinking water available free of charge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$6.80
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Nest Kandy Villa

City Centre, Kandy

Well set in Kandy, Cozy Nest Kandy Villa provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

W
Wei Jie
From
Malaysia
One of my favorite stays at a hostel. I loved the hospitality. Banda, the staff, has one of the best hospitality I've experienced. They are very accommodating, friendly, and puts a lot of heart into making our stay an enjoyable one. Loved there's breakfast and dinner and it's easy to meet other travelers. Space is really clean and comfortable too. Was able to arrange for Sigiriya and Knuckles Mountain tour here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

The Bliss Hostel Kandy

Kandy

Located in Kandy, 7.8 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.

C
Colman
From
Ireland
Everything. This is a magnificent place to stay. The owner Chathura is an absolute gentleman and is there to help you from your initial booking to checking how you are after your stay. I've never anywhere received this level of kindness, generosity and professionalism. As as solo traveller he recommended an itinerary of places to visit and see. He went above and beyond anything I could ever have imagined and he told me exactly what I should be paying for each trip and to message him if I felt I was being ripped off. Jude the hostel/Guest house manager is the coolest guy. Can't do enough for you. He is a fabulous chef and I enjoyed 5 terrific meals there. My room was the suite and I'd have paid and would have expected to pay 4/5 times the price. So comfortable. Sitting on the terrace each night chatting with Jude and the fellow travellers and listening to the sounds of nature was exceptional. The Bliss is an absolute gem and I implore anyone visiting Kandy to give it a try, you will definitely not be disappointed. A special shout out to Ajay the smiling tuk tuk driver who brought me on my trips each day. 10 stars to this little piece of Heaven
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
US$4.05
1 night, 2 adults

Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

Situated in Kandy, 1.1 km from Kandy Museum, Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

G
Gavin W
From
Ireland
Amazing hosts who were kind, warm, honest and went to great lengths to make my stay in Kandy truly amazing! They work hard to make all of their guests feel at home in the property! ☺️🙏🏿 The property was exceptionally clean, very comfortable and the facilities were perfect. Mosquito nets were provided & were very effective. Wifi was very strong, cooking facilities and the kitchen were provided along with beautiful coffee every morning ☺️ The property was ideally located only a short walk from local cafes & around 8-9 minutes in a Tuk Tuk to the centre ✅ The price was very cheap and reasonable! I would give this property 11/10 if that was possible! I have travelled throughout Asia and this is by far the best hostel for value that I have experienced - it exceeded all expectations 👍🙏🏿✅ I would highly recommend Lazy Bear and i will definitely return! 😀
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
US$11.34
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Bunks Kandy

Kandy

Banana Bunks Kandy has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kandy.

L
López
From
Spain
Perfect location surrounded by nature. The decoration and place it’s super nice. Also staff were super helpful. Tharindu was really nice and helped me to get my AC bus to Nuwara Eliya.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews
Price from
US$49.12
1 night, 2 adults

Funk Bunks - Mount View

City Centre, Kandy

Located in Kandy, 1.9 km from Kandy Museum, Funk Bunks - Mount View provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

D
Daniel
From
Norway
Beautiful view from the roof terrace. Lovely hostel. Good staff. One of my favourite hostels so far in Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
Price from
US$32.80
1 night, 2 adults

White Rose Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

Featuring a shared lounge, White Rose Hostel is set in the centre of Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

K
Kristina
From
Denmark
We just stayed 1 night, but wouldn’t mind going back. The perfect location! We really enjoyed our stay! You get good value for money! It was very clean, the bathroom was all new and the shower was nice. There were two big fans in the rooms, which we thought was perfect. They have a rooftop with a beautiful view over Kandy city, also spacious enough to do a small morning workout. The host was very helpful and sweet! Remember to bring cash for payment at the property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Backpackers Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

Situated in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kandy Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Michael
From
Ireland
Staff were great. Dog was awesome !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews
Price from
US$19
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.

Most booked hostels in Kandy and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

Save money on hostels in Kandy and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Set in Kandy, 1.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Bunty's " Free pickup from kandy" offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$14.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, The Heights in Kandy - Newly Launched - 5 minutes from Kandy city features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared...

From US$28.86 per night

Sizzle Sports Club

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 64 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.

From US$103.84 per night

Kandy Krush Hostel

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Kandy, 3 km from Kandy railway station, Kandy Krush Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$26.64 per night

Situated in Huduhumpola, 3.4 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Crystal Castle Kandy by Isuru Gems features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$21.09 per night

Candea Cocoon Kandy

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

In a prime location in the City Centre district of Kandy, Candea Cocoon Kandy is located 1.3 km from Bogambara Stadium, 1.4 km from Kandy railway station and 1.1 km from Kandy Museum.

J hostel kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

J hostel kandy has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kandy. Popular points of interest nearby include Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy Museum and Royal Palace Park.

Sunbloom Hostel

Kandy
Budget options available

Attractively located in the centre of Kandy, Sunbloom Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Kandy and nearby

View City Point

Kandy
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews

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

From US$8 per night

The Nap Station Kandy

Kandy
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Attractively situated in the City Centre district of Kandy, The Nap Station Kandy is situated 1.1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 1.1 km from Bogambara Stadium and 1.6 km from Kandy Museum.

From US$16.65 per night

Central City Hostel

Kandy
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 78 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.

From US$9 per night

Lakeside Escape Kandy

Kandy
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Conveniently located in the City Centre district of Kandy, Lakeside Escape Kandy is set 1.2 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 1.8 km from Kandy railway station and 1.6 km from Kandy Museum.

From US$16.65 per night

Lodge in 611

Kandy
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 415 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.

From US$10 per night

Euphoria Dorm

Kandy
No credit card needed

In a prime location in the centre of Kandy, Euphoria Dorm provides free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$27.75 per night

Omelya Dorm

Kandy
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Well set in the centre of Kandy, Omelya Dorm provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$23.31 per night

Ceylon Chill Bunks

Ampitiya
No credit card needed

Located in Ampitiya, 3.2 km from Kandy Museum, Ceylon Chill Bunks provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$10.89 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kandy and nearby

2in1 Kandy Hostel

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 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.

From US$20 per night

Skyloft Hostel

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Situated in Kandy, 4.1 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Skyloft Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$37.74 per night

Set in Kandy, within 3.7 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 4.4 km of Bogambara Stadium, The Selene city hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private...

From US$29.97 per night

Yarra BUNKZ Kandy

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Yarra BUNKZ Kandy is set in Kandy, 1.2 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.1 km from Kandy railway station.

From US$13.32 per night

Kurumbunkz

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Situated in Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy Museum, Kurumbunkz features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$77.70 per night

Hostel Avion Kandy

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Conveniently set in the centre of Kandy, Hostel Avion Kandy provides free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

Situated in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy railway station, Ku, Vana Hostel Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located in Kandy, within 1.8 km of Kandy railway station and 1.9 km of Bogambara Stadium, Palm Garden Home Stay provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...

From US$16.50 per night

FAQ about hostels in Kandy

Hostels that guests love in Kandy

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Avg. price/night: US$51.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 301 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.
Guest review by
Dino
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 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!
Guest review by
Claudia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 501 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!
Guest review by
Rajshree
Solo traveller