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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.

C
Cintia
From
Sri Lanka
Host is very helpful. I had a bag of laundry and he made sure that it is taken care of so I could go and discover the city. The facility is super nice, quiet but still easily accessible. It is easy to feel like home, lots of spots to relax and recharge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults

Barefoot Inn Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

Set in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sarah
From
Vietnam
The hosts are very lovely. The house itself is beautiful, and comfortable- it’s a short walk from the town, which means it’s quiet but not difficult to get to things.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$33.25
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.

M
Md Minhazur
From
Bangladesh
I loved the place the owner is very friendly. He also offered me well come drink. I had a nice Stay five star service. I took food also the food was tasty too thanks
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$9
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.

L
Liyi
From
Germany
I really enjoyed staying here! The bed was crazy comfortable and one of the best I had in Sri Lanka so far! It’s really clean and the provided dinner and breakfast was also very yummy and a lot! For me the location was really nice at the one end of the lake but it’s a little walk (15 min) to the city center! But I really enjoyed walking by the lake! Would definitely come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
US$35.15
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.

J
Jyhanna
From
Bolivia
Really great value for money! The host Jude was fantastic! Really enjoyed my time here. It is located 10-15mins outside of the city centre and is cheap to tuk tuk to!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
Price from
US$4.05
1 night, 2 adults

Kurumbunkz Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

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

E
Evgeniia
From
Russia
nice place to stay, friendly staff, generally very good, locations is also supper convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$48.60
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.

W
Wesley
From
Netherlands
Very nice lady working there. Place was clean and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 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.

b
bethany
From
United Kingdom
Amazing stay and amazing people! Sinna and the rest were lovely and very accommodating! He offered a tour for the day and showed us round all the Kandy hotspots and attractions!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews
Price from
US$49.12
1 night, 2 adults

Funk Bunks - Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

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

E
Eduardo
From
Brazil
It's a very nice place to stay, quiet and peaceful. Located on a green hill with a great view of the valley. The breakfast was amazing, one of the best hostel's breakfasts so far. I do recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$27.06
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews
    From
    US$49
    1 night, 2 adults
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    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
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    US$38
    1 night, 2 adults
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    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
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    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
    From
    US$49
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
    From
    US$16
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
    From
    US$27
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
    From
    US$33
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
    From
    US$11
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews
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    US$24
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews
    From
    US$9
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
    From
    US$13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review
    From
    US$24
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
    From
    US$13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
    From
    US$11
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
    From
    US$8
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews
    From
    US$8
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
    From
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    1 night, 2 adults

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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.

C
Cintia
From
Sri Lanka
Host is very helpful. I had a bag of laundry and he made sure that it is taken care of so I could go and discover the city. The facility is super nice, quiet but still easily accessible. It is easy to feel like home, lots of spots to relax and recharge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults

Barefoot Inn Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

Set in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sarah
From
Vietnam
The hosts are very lovely. The house itself is beautiful, and comfortable- it’s a short walk from the town, which means it’s quiet but not difficult to get to things.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$33.25
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.

M
Md Minhazur
From
Bangladesh
I loved the place the owner is very friendly. He also offered me well come drink. I had a nice Stay five star service. I took food also the food was tasty too thanks
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$9
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.

L
Liyi
From
Germany
I really enjoyed staying here! The bed was crazy comfortable and one of the best I had in Sri Lanka so far! It’s really clean and the provided dinner and breakfast was also very yummy and a lot! For me the location was really nice at the one end of the lake but it’s a little walk (15 min) to the city center! But I really enjoyed walking by the lake! Would definitely come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
US$35.15
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.

J
Jyhanna
From
Bolivia
Really great value for money! The host Jude was fantastic! Really enjoyed my time here. It is located 10-15mins outside of the city centre and is cheap to tuk tuk to!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
Price from
US$4.05
1 night, 2 adults

Kurumbunkz Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

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

E
Evgeniia
From
Russia
nice place to stay, friendly staff, generally very good, locations is also supper convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$48.60
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.

W
Wesley
From
Netherlands
Very nice lady working there. Place was clean and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 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.

b
bethany
From
United Kingdom
Amazing stay and amazing people! Sinna and the rest were lovely and very accommodating! He offered a tour for the day and showed us round all the Kandy hotspots and attractions!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews
Price from
US$49.12
1 night, 2 adults

Funk Bunks - Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

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

E
Eduardo
From
Brazil
It's a very nice place to stay, quiet and peaceful. Located on a green hill with a great view of the valley. The breakfast was amazing, one of the best hostel's breakfasts so far. I do recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$27.06
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 191 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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kandy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 502 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, 294 reviews

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

From US$8 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
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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 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$33.30 per night

Sizzle Sports Club

Kandy
Central location
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$98.65 per night

Lodge in 611

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 406 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$8 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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

From US$16.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 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$15.40 per night

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

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.

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.

Central City Hostel

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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

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.

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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

Kandy Backpackers Hostel

Kandy
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

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

From US$19 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 - Kandy

Kandy
No credit card needed

Located in Kandy, 5.6 km from Kandy Museum, V&C Hideout Villa - Kandy 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 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 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$14.75 per night

Truly Hostel Kandy

Kandy
No credit card needed
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...

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Avg. price/night: US$54.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 306 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, 518 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, 503 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