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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. Nice clean room, host was very friendly and helpful. Cool common areas with chill chairs on the terrace. Good breakfast.

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9.6
Exceptional
140 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

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. Located around 2.1 km from Bogambara Stadium, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.4 km away from Kandy railway station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and room service for guests. Very friendly owner and staff. Comfortable and very clean room and bathroom

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9
Superb
253 reviews
Price from
US$70
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. Carl is a very good host, super accommodating!

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
US$7
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 property was clean. The mountain views are awesome. I bought two meals and the food was good.

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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
Superb
74 reviews
Price from
US$11.50
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. Lovely Stay at Bliss Hotel! Had a wonderful experience at Bliss Hotel in Kandy. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, the rooms were clean and cozy, and the view was absolutely beautiful. It’s in a peaceful location but still close enough to explore the city. Would definitely stay here again!

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8.9
Fabulous
423 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. The room was Great!! The staff was friendly and helpful, everything was very clean. The rooftop was beautiful and the food very tasty.

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8.6
Fabulous
102 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. The man who owns the place is so kind. The room was very nice as well

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8.8
Fabulous
389 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 menager and the people working in the hostel are just amazing. They helped us with everything. Nice hostel

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8
Very good
498 reviews
Price from
US$50
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. The owner and the staff are very hands-on , super helpful . Clean dorm and awesome location!

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8.4
Very good
350 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

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