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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
Seyed Mohammad Amin
From
Turkey
Eden kandy was the last and also the best hostel I stayed and honestly, it was fantastic. The whole place was super clean—whether it was the lobby, the rooms, or the lovely courtyard where you could lounge on chairs and just relax. They even had some monkeys occasionally wandering around the yard, which was pretty fun to see! The manager was incredibly friendly and helpful, always trying to assist with anything guests needed. They provided free filtered drinking water, as well as complimentary tea, coffee, and Nescafé in the kitchen, which was fully equipped and even had a kettle so you could make hot water whenever you wanted. Out of the four hostels I stayed at during my week in Sri Lanka, this one was the best. The price was very reasonable, the room’s cooler and fan worked perfectly, and overall it was just an excellent experience. I’d absolutely recommend it and would definitely stay there again if I come back to Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 152 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, 16 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.

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$8
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.

P
Pablo Aurelio
From
Spain
Very kind host and perfect room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$52
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.

L
Leonardo
From
Mexico
Helpful staff, the room had it's own entrance, it was very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
Price from
US$8.10
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.

C
Cecilie
From
Norway
Really nice host, and nice to have a mosquito net in the room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 390 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
Lianne
From
Netherlands
The staff amazing, very helpful! I had some issues with my traintickets and they helped me out until the last minute! Great guys. Also, finally warm shower!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
Price from
US$55.81
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
Dias
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful location at the top of the hill, really nice chill out spots and relaxing vibe. Room was large and the dorm beds were very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Price from
US$35
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.

W
WANJU CHU
From
Taiwan
The location is 👍 walking distance to the main street, the train station, and bus terminal. It's in an alley so it's quiet in the night. Room and bathroom is very clean of course, plus the bed is so comfortable, the sheet even smells nice 🥰 I actually came back 2nd time 😄 felt like home. Thank you boss 🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 505 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
monika
From
Austria
Central location, extraordinary hospitality of the hosts who were available to support, gave tips and helped me with transportation, and of course- amazing cooking class which was the highlight of my stay in Kandy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews
on budget place .. kitchen to cook
Guest review by
Mera
Group
Avg. price/night: US$8
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
I stayed only one night and it was good. Comfortable beds and very cheap (so also don't expect anything luxurious)
Guest review by
sofia
Solo traveller
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews
The host was very welcoming and provided us with lots of great suggestions on where to eat in the Kandy area. The room and bathroom facilities were exceptionally clean and overall the hostel is positioned in a great location, only a 10 min walk from the station and 15 mins walk from Kandy Lake
Guest review by
Simone
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
The staff very helpful and guide me greatly, the beds super clean and fortunately not bunk beds. The area of the hostel feels like your own home. Highly recommend
Guest review by
Babakal3000
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$40.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Eduardo
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Budget/ basic small hostel but amazing value. The owner is really nice and helpful. Spacious dorm room, lockers, plus towel provided which is a nice touch. Amazing location, central and close to lake and temple, a supermarket, lots of places to eat and there’s a rooftop pub above the hotel next door. I wish this little place good luck in the future!
Guest review by
Emily
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
The hostel is in very beautiful building on the hill. Nice view not far from main attractions and pleasant lake. Dormitory's a little too small with a noisy fan. Bathroom clean but without hot water. Bed confortable. No small light on each bed. A large clean room where eventually consume meals, but without the possibility to use own kettle.
Guest review by
Nadia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
The BEST hostel I have ever stayed in. Absolutely beautiful property with everything you could need and more. Jude is a star and so is Ajantha the tuktuk driver - makes the distance from the city centre no issue at all. Great food, great price, great place. Will be coming back !
Guest review by
Max
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Pool is good. with the budget hostel pool facility unbelieveable
Guest review by
Elahi
Group