Comfortable Accommodation: Kandy Backpackers Hostel in Kandy offers adults-only accommodation with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves halal brunch and dinner with Chinese, British, Indian, Malaysian, Seafood, Thai, Asian, European, and barbecue grill cuisines. Guests can enjoy meals in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience.
Amenities and Services: The hostel features a fitness room, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, and free on-site parking. Additional services include a tour desk, luggage storage, and bicycle hire. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base is 22 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Kandy
Guests who stayed here loved
Dean
Australia
“Cooking class was amazing, dinner every night is delicious and a great way to meet other travellers. Would highly recommend this place, very welcoming family-run business.”
Adéla
Czech Republic
“Very kind personal, it is a great experience for backpackers if you are staying in Kandy. You get a local dinner and breakfast. The owner invited us for a ceremony and that is an unforgettable experience! Thank you for this!”
Alison
United Kingdom
“Staff were all really friendly, my favourite was DJ 😍
Baba was a fantastic driver and put in 2 really long days, taking me to all the things I wanted to see 😀 Thankyou 🙏🏻”
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Yuval
Israel
“It was great! The people were very friendly and the dog DJ was the best! We had a cooking lesson and it was a cool social hostel”
Antje-frieda
Germany
“great great hostel team, everyone is soooo lovely and friendly and trying to make the best stay possible for you; nice breakfast, amazing cooking class and dinner! also good to connect with others. i‘ve had an amazing daytrip to sigiriya with the...”
Frederikke
Denmark
“Super friendly and helpful staff. They cleaned the pool every morning for us and was very helpful with all of our questions. Furthermore the cooking class was cozy and informative with delicious food ofc.”
Ayse
Italy
“We really enjoyed our stay and learned lots during the cooking class!”
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Femke
Netherlands
“One of the best hostels I've stayed at in Sri Lanka! Such a nice family vibe. The dinners are amazing. There is a pool!! You can easily walk to the city centre (or take the local bus). I loved exploring Kandy from this place. The family running...”
Dickinson
United Kingdom
“Great value for money, staff were so friendly and helpful with organising activities and day tours! Dinner was great and cooking class was really interesting! Nice to have a pool and communal area was nice and sociable. Walking distance to centre...”
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Clare
United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly and warm. The place is basic, but had everything I needed! The cooking course and food were exceptional!!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Spice & Hurb Retourent
Cuisine
Chinese • British • Indian • Malaysian • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Brunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal
House rules
Kandy Backpackers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 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 option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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