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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. The property is around 4.3 km from Kandy Museum, 4.3 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 5.8 km from Ceylon Tea Museum. Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens is 6.8 km away and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 15 km from the hostel. Very modern and clean place at a more then reasonable price. The host was very welcoming and helpful with recommendations.

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9.6
Exceptional
152 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The rooms at Carls' Corner are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Kandy railway station, Bogambara Stadium and Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 24 km from the property. For two days, I felt at home! The owner isn't your typical businessman who's just out to make a profit, but a sweet and warm person who cares about your experience. He cooks excellent traditional Sri Lankan dishes and can give you all the tips you need on the most unmissable places to visit in the city and the country. I would come back here a thousand and one nights. Thank you for everything!

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9.6
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

At the hostel, every room includes a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds also provide guests with a city view. The units feature a safety deposit box. 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.

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9.3
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
US$4.50
per night

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. The property is around 7.4 km from Bogambara Stadium, 7.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 8.6 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The location, the food, the host, comfort… everything!

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9.1
Superb
76 reviews
Price from
US$11.50
per night

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Cozy Nest Kandy Villa also provide guests with a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. 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.

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8.9
Fabulous
298 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

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. The property is situated 8.6 km from Bogambara Stadium, 8.8 km from Kandy railway station and 10 km from Kandy Museum. Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens is 13 km from the hostel and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 19 km away. Cleanliness, nice garden, the host was superfriendly.

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8.9
Fabulous
428 reviews
Price from
US$3
per night

Situated in Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy Museum, Kurumbunkz features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is set 3.6 km from Bogambara Stadium, 3.9 km from Kandy railway station and 7.6 km from Ceylon Tea Museum. The air-conditioned rooms provide a mountain view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms at Kurumbunkz are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Hotel restaurant was amazing, best cocktails I tried in Sri Lanka! Staff super friendly and the rooms were super comfy

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8.5
Very good
104 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

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. The property is around 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, 1.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 3.3 km from Kandy railway station. The property is 1.1 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, and within 700 metres of the city centre. It seems that the location is not in the center, but it is very close to the center. I lived in a shared room, but there were no neighbors. Very cozy guesthouse with nice hosts.

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8.9
Fabulous
390 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

Banana Bunks Kandy has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kandy. The property is situated 2.3 km from Kandy railway station, 2.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 3 km from Bogambara Stadium. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. 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!

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8
Very good
498 reviews
Price from
US$54
per night

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. Located around 2 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, the hostel with free WiFi is also 3 km away from Bogambara Stadium. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A great escape hostel from the crowd in Kandy. Great common spaces, beautiful views, super friendly and helpful hosts which would make sure you have a great day in Kandy. Can’t complain, everything went great.

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8.4
Very good
353 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

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