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Funk Bunks - By The Lake

City Centre, Kandy

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. At Funk Bunks - By The Lake every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Comfortable beds, big bathroom, delicious breakfast

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9.4
Wonderful
48 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

The Bliss Hostel Kandy

Kandy

Located in Kandy, 7.1 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. Located around 7.4 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, the hostel with free WiFi is also 7.5 km away from Kandy Museum. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view. It is a lovely place, far from the chaotic city, surrounded by a beautiful garden and the house has a really gorgeous design. Really good price for the service that you received and good relaxing vibes. Thank you for the generous welcome after my long journey.

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9.3
Wonderful
95 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

Barefoot Inn Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

At the hostel, every room has a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, rooms at Barefoot Inn Kandy also provide guests with a mountain view. The units at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Please do yourself a favour and stay at this guesthouse, it’s genuinely one of the best I’ve ever been to. It feels more like an in-vogue boutique hotel or your ‘cool’ aunt’s place. The location is perfect as it’s only a 5-minute tuk tuk or a leisurely 20-minute stroll into town but importantly you’re able to escape the chaos, dust and noise of Kandy. The living space, bedroom and bathroom are all spacious and clean, and the design and furniture in the space is amazing! What really stands out about this place though is the host. Jeevani feels like more of a friend than a host and some of my favourite memories of Kandy will be the conversations I had with her. She’s extremely kind and caring and has a lot of wisdom and life experience to share. Make sure you make time to have a conversation with her!

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9.7
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$19.50
per night

Catch The Ella Train Hostel

Kandy

Located in Kandy, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is 500 metres from Peradeniya Railway Station, 1.1 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and The property is 19.1 Km to the Ambuluwawa Tower, 8.2 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, 7.9 km from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and 10 km from Kandy Museum. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue is 7.7 km from the property. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 21 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 96 km from Catch The Ella Train Hostel The owner is such an easy guy to get along with. He has a great sense of humor. Breakfast everyday was different and so delicious! He took me on a tour to the tea factory, an artist studio, a village, and an Ayuverdic spa. He ended our tour with a treat (baked goods and homemade biryani) when I finished my massage. He also offered to give a tour of the Buddhist temples. This hostel is extremely close to the train station and easy to access Royal Botanical Garden by bus. Even the complimentary soap here smells amazing. I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel and I've made a wonderful lifelong friend. I would recommend for solo travellers especially because of the delicious free breakfast and the activities that the host has planned.

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9.7
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

2in1 Kandy Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

Well located in the centre of Kandy, 2in1 Kandy Hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. The best and most peaceful two nights I spent in this beautiful place

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9
Wonderful
29 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

Situated in Kandy, 3.1 km from Bogambara Stadium, Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 3.3 km from Kandy railway station, 7 km from Ceylon Tea Museum and 8.4 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Very nice owner, gave me coffee upon arrival and gave great local recommendations. Very clean and well-maintained property, perfect choice to stay for a few days. Nice lounge areas, nice view. Felt perfectly at home

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8.5
Very Good
176 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Banana Bunks Kandy

Kandy

Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Banana Bunks Kandy is situated in Kandy, 2.3 km from Kandy railway station and 2.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. The property is set 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, 3.7 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 3.8 km from Kandy Museum. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

At the hostel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The family was so sweet. We left the hotel early but they cooked breakfast earlier than usual just for us. I’m glad there’s a mosquito net.

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8.7
Excellent
458 reviews
Price from
$26.07
per night

Funk Bunks - Hill Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

Located in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Funk Bunks - Hill Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is set 3.1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 3.2 km from Kandy railway station and 4.2 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Cleanliness is at its best and the service is exceptional. Room and the balcony is very spacious. This is one of the best examples of Sri Lanka’s famous hospitality. Jungle view from the balcony is relaxing and the internal artistic atmosphere is generating a calm vibe.

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8.7
Excellent
235 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

White Rose Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

White Rose Hostel is offering accommodation in Kandy. Around 500 metres from Bogambara Stadium, the property is also close to Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. The property is a 15-minute walk from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 1.3 km from Kandy Museum. Staff is wonderful. Super helpful—gave me free tea and biscuits so many times and also just very fun to talk to. Bathrooms and the whole hostel are very clean. Great rooftop terrace!

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8.6
Excellent
152 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Deck on the hills Bunks

Kandy

Deck on the hills Bunks has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kandy. The property is situated 1.7 km from Kandy railway station, 2.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 2.7 km from Bogambara Stadium. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling.

Sri Dalada Maligawa is 3.6 km from the hostel, while Kandy Museum is 3.7 km from the property. I had a very pleasant stay. The staff was really helpful and courteous. The location of the hotel is great and close to everything. Regards.

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8.4
Very Good
16 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

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