Central Location: City View Hostel in Kandy offers a convenient location with Kandy City Center Shopping Mall just a few steps away. Sri Dalada Maligawa is a 7-minute walk, while Kandy Museum lies 700 metres nearby.
Comfortable Accommodation: The adults-only hostel features private and express check-in and check-out services. Guests can enjoy mountain and city views from their rooms.
Amenities and Services: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, concierge, tour desk, and car hire. Additional services include a hairdresser, full-day security, and paid off-site parking.
Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Kandy Railway Station (10-minute walk), Ceylon Tea Museum (5 km), and Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens (7 km). Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base is 23 km away.
“It looked like I was the only guest in the hostel so I was a bit sceptical as the rooms didn't have doors but curtains for privacy but Manoj was super nice and made me feel safe.”
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Woodrow
New Zealand
“Great location in the city and awesome wee hostel, the host Manoj is absolutely brilliant, so much knowledge of Sri Lanka and all the surrounding areas, had some great conversations, would definitely recommend 👍”
Tiziana
Italy
“The host is very kind, available, and helpful. He makes the difference in your stay! The location is in the city center, close to the shops, restaurants, supermarkets, the little mall, the daily market, bus stop, trail station and the temple. You...”
Ajay
India
“perfect location at centre of city, all attractions are nearby in walking distance. great host helps you with planning your day there, food, restro suggestions”
Hiranmoy
India
“The hostel is close to almost each and every attractions here. Manoj, the host is an amazing guy.
Loved the stay”
Seok
Singapore
“The host was very helpful. He advised us how to get to spice garden and even book a tuk tuk using pickme app.
The room was very spacious and bed was comfortsble.
5 min walk from bus station and lake. Many restaurants, cafe, bakery shops,...”
Rashmika
Sri Lanka
“Place is really good and peaceful. Also it’s located in walking distance from main city”
Mesut
Turkey
“Even though I arrived very late at night, the facility officer accepted me.”
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Carlijn
Netherlands
“Great location, close to the busstop (5 min) and the trainstation (10 min). Great restaurants and a supermarket closeby. The owner is nice and helpful. The rooms are big with nice windows so you have a great view. About the other facilities i...”
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Wei
Malaysia
“The room is fine, the location is so strategic!
Very close to the railway station (Kandy-Ella) and near the scared tooth temple and Kandy lake. All are within 10-15 minutes walking distance”
Property surroundings
Facilities of City View Hostel
Most popular facilities
WiFi available in all areas
Airport shuttle
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Breakfast
House rules
City View Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 00:30 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:30 to 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 are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 48
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform City View Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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