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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.

A
Andrew
From
Australia
You must stay here during your time in Kandy! The location is great, the rooms are super clean & comfortable, the manager goes above & beyond to make your time in Sri Lanka as smooth as possible. There is a really nice garden that catches good sunlight - despite being in a main city, this hostel makes you feel like your in nature.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 16 reviews
Price from
US$12.60
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Adam
From
Czech Republic
Probably the best hostel I have stayed at in sri lanka. Super clean, amazing owners
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$6.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mahesh Urs
From
India
Everything, bed, cleaness, staff, break fast, dinner.. Just imagin they provided free dinner. Loved it. Extra food. Location is awesome close to lake. Attending staff was really polite. 100/100 ❤️. Fried rice was ultimate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$52
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

a
akash
From
Sri Lanka
The host was very welcoming and helpful in every way possible. The space is as beautiful as the people who manage the property. You'll love the rooms. Very hygienic and beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
US$8.10
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Sophia
From
Germany
Everything was great! The Host is amazing!! It feels like home and I wish I could come back soon. Really amazing people
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews
Price from
US$11.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Banana Bunks Kandy

Kandy

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

K
Karuppiah
From
Malaysia
What a refreshing change. We stayed at the double bed room which was better than the rooms at the 3 or 4 star hotels. Everything worked perfectly as it should. We had a wonderful private garden. The bathroom had an outdoor shower and great hot water. Chef Romesh cooked a splendid Lankan dinner and breakfast best we have had so far. Aasaiye made sure we were comfortable with his smile and services. The lounge was comfortable and unique. Really five star
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews
Price from
US$55.81
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Alyssa
From
Netherlands
The owner is very nice and knows exactly what a traveller needs. Had a cooking class with his wife and we had a lot of fun
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

I
Irina
From
Moldova
Very clean and nice place. Close to the shops and a short walk from Railway Station. the owner was really nice and helped a lot. They have a very nice roof too as well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 500 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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews

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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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

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

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

View City Point

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

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

From US$10 per night
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$19.98 per night

Central City Hostel

Kandy
Central location
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
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
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 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$28.86 per night

Sizzle Sports Club

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 65 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

Lodge in 611

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 423 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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

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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

Steps Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Set in Kandy, 1.3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Steps Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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.

Hostel Avion Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
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.

Ku,Vana Hostel Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available

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.

Truly Hostel Kandy

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

Located in Kandy, within 4.1 km of Kandy railway station and 4.8 km of Bogambara Stadium, Truly Hostel Kandy provides accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests...

Catch The Ella Train Hostel

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

Boasting a garden and free WiFi, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is situated in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.7 km from Kandy railway station.

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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

V&C Hideout Villa & Hostel

Kandy
No credit card needed

Located in Kandy, 5.6 km from Kandy Museum, V&C Hideout Villa & Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$42.35 per night

Yarra BUNKZ Kandy

Kandy
No credit card needed
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Located in Peradeniya, 3.4 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens, Ella Way Resort-Peradeniya provides accommodation with a garden and private parking.

From US$14.16 per night

Manudi Kandy Hostel

Kandy
No credit card needed

Set within 11 km of Kandy railway station and 14 km of Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Manudi Kandy Hostel provides rooms in Kandy.

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Cozy Nest Kandy Villa

Hostel in Kandy
Avg. price/night: US$54.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 299 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

White Rose Hostel

Hostel in Kandy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 507 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

Kandy Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Kandy
Avg. price/night: US$18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 500 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

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