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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 and modern place in a very peaceful environment, far from the noise of the city, but also pretty close (aboit 15min on foot). The owner is very kind and helpful. There is a nice garden and a kitchen with drinking water and a kettle (tea and coffee available). Good wifi and spacious lockers.

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9.7
Exceptional
107 reviews
Price from
US$10
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
233 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

Set in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy railway station, Ku'Vana Hostel Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 4.2 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 4.9 km from Ceylon Tea Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.3 km from Bogambara Stadium. I had a wonderful stay at this hostel in Kandy! The family that runs it is incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home. The place is spotless, and the breakfast provided is delicious.I felt very safe during my stay. I can't wait to return on my next visit to Kandy! Highly recommended!

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9.3
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Conveniently set in the centre of Kandy, Hostel Avion Kandy provides free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a sun terrace, this property is located a short distance from Kandy Museum, Sri Dalada Maligawa and Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The place is clean and comfortable. Facilities are good. They provide very clean sheets and towels. And the caretaker is a decent guy. Best value for money

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9
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
US$5
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

Set in Kandy, 1.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Bunty's " Free pickup from kandy" offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast. The location was beautiful and hosts were extremely kind and helpful. The meals they served were equally nice and the house itself has a nice ambience to it.

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9.4
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
US$12
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. Incredible Sri Lankan breakfasts - the best food I've had on my trip. The hostel itself is great and surrounded by nature, offering the perfect escape from Kandy’s bustle. My bed was a very large single. What truly set this experience apart was Asanka he was an incredible host and immediately made you feel at home. He took me on a private tour of Kandy, revealing hidden gems I’d never have found on my own. His deep knowledge and genuine care made it unforgettable. If you’re seeking an authentic and memorable stay in Kandy, I couldn’t recommend this hostel and Asanka more. His kindness and attention to detail are unmatched.

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9.1
Superb
74 reviews
Price from
US$9.20
per night

All rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Cozy Nest Lodge also provide guests with a mountain view. All units include a safety deposit box. I LIKED EVERYTHING! The moment i stepped in the property, it was giving me good vibes. The room was clean, the bathroom was also clean because they clean everyday and cleanliness is what travelers appreciate. The bed was the most comfortable bed i had so far in sri lanka. I was able to sleep well. I didnt have any trouble sleeping at all. There was an AC, tv, mini fridge inside although it was plugged but i believe it was working. I just didnt use it. What you pay includes good breakfast and dinner so it was really worth it. The owners were lovely 🥹 thats the thing i love the most about this hostel. On my last day, they saw me working and offered me coffee. So sweet 💗 I only booked one night but ended up staying for 3 nights. What a great place to stay ♥️ THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING 🥰 I WISH TO GO BACK!

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8.9
Fabulous
290 reviews
Price from
US$52
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. The location of Bliss Hostel was beautiful, and tucked away from the loud city of Kandy, but easy to get to. The service provided my Jude, the manager was exceptional as he accommodated me while I was sick, cooked food for me, and provided great company. Were I a writer and had stayed longer then, I would’ve wrote a book about the man.

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8.9
Fabulous
408 reviews
Price from
US$2
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. Their rooftop restaurant was awesome! Had their breakfast burrito twice and think it was one of the tastier things I had in Kandy. They're more of an upscale hostel, so the rooms are clean and well-designed. A little pricier, but certainly worth it if you're wanting a slightly more comfortable dorm experience! Location is good, about a 15 minute walk into the town alongside the lake and about 5 minutes from one of the performance centers for the Kandy traditional fire-dance experiences.

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8.5
Very good
100 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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