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Well set in Kandy, Funk Bunks - By The Lake provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

Nice place to stay. Friendly hosts.
Review score
9.0
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
£51.01
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Great hostel with beautiful views across the valley. Shandana was so helpful and sorted us everything we needed - tuktuks, mountain guides and restaurant tips. 100% recommend!
Review score
9.1
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
£15.32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Incredible breakfast and lovely people :)
Review score
9.1
Superb
72 reviews
Price from
£15.85
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge, White Rose Hostel is set in the centre of Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

I had a great stay here! Rooms were spotless and as decribed. The hostel is very well located in the centre of Kandy, close to the bus and train station. You can walk to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake. I also received a very warm welcome by the lovely hosts, tips for sightseeing and all my questions were answered. Would highly recommend!
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
382 reviews
Price from
£18.38
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kandy Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Basic room with very friendly staff and a really nice dog. We booked a city tour with he hostel which was also very good.
Review score
8.0
Very good
494 reviews
Price from
£14.55
1 night, 2 adults

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.

perfect! The owner was so nice in kind, she cooked us the best meal. The room is spacios, clean... the location is peacefull. We absolutely loved everything about this stay! 🤍
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
285 reviews
Price from
£13.79
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Kandy, 2 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

This was such a wonderful stay. The breakfast was decisions and the owners were so helpful. The room was clean and the AC worked so well. I can’t fault anything!
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
134 reviews
Price from
£84.24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Hostel was fine except quite out of the way. Not much for social areas but clean and does the job.
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
337 reviews
Price from
£11.39
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Bunks Kandy has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kandy.

Nice place for 1 night to go the airport
Review score
8.1
Very good
499 reviews
Price from
£35.50
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Kandy, 3.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kurumbunkz features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

I liked that the room was clean! The bedding was clean! The bathroom was clean and had warm water! There was a fan and an AC! The staff were very nice and accommodating. My partner and I got given fresh juice on arrival. The location was also decent, we were a quick walk away from the tooth temple and lake, also near a great dosa and curry place! We could also easily get a Tuktuk when we felt it was a bit too hot in Kandy to walk.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
91 reviews
Price from
£46.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 499 reviews

    Banana Bunks Kandy has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kandy.

    Guest review
    Everything about the place and the staff was amazing.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 59 reviews

    Set in Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy Museum, Sizzle Sports Club offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    Guest review
    The staff was really friendly and helpful finding us tours and attractions around
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 314 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Funk Bunk - Mount View Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Clean hostel and very friendly staff Great breakfast
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 2 reviews

    Coco Bunks Hostel is situated in Kandy, within 15 km of Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and 700 metres of Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 8 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 4.1 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Hostel by kandy Skyloft features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    New Hostel concept The Location Meals are good, tasty.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    5.6
    Passable · 17 reviews

    J hostel kandy has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kandy. Popular points of interest nearby include Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy Museum and Royal Palace Park.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Kandy

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    Set in Kandy and with Kandy Museum reachable within 3.8 km, Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 35 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    The people where really nice and were really happy to help you!
  • Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 72 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    The location, the food, the host, comfort… everything!
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 382 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, White Rose Hostel is set in the centre of Kandy, less than 1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

    Guest review
    Everything, the location is good, the hosts are very welcoming and the general vibe 💃
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 134 reviews

    Set in Kandy, 2 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    beautiful clean accommodation with the nicest owner.
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 337 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Really nice host, and nice to have a mosquito net in the room
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 285 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Cleanliness, nice garden, the host was superfriendly.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 91 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 3.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kurumbunkz features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Guest review
    Friendly staff. Nice location with good clean room.
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 494 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kandy Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    dinner and cooking class are nice staff are also very good
  • Central location
    Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 282 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 600 metres from Bogambara Stadium, View City Point features views of the mountain.

    Guest review
    Localisation Helpful owner Beautiful view Hot water
  • Central location
    Review score
    6.5
    Pleasant · 578 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 3.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Lodge in 611 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Best Place in Kandy. Very good and helpful staff.
  • Central location

    Situated within 700 metres of Kandy railway station and 1.1 km of Bogambara Stadium, Star Village hostel features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kandy.

  • Central location

    Blue Haven Hostel is located in Kandy, within 5.4 km of Sri Dalada Maligawa and 7 km of Ceylon Tea Museum.

  • Central location

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Kandy, Kandy Naps Loft offers free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Central location

    Set within 11 km of Kandy railway station and 14 km of Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Manudi Kandy Hostel features rooms in Kandy.

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  • Avg. price/night: £22.06
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 532 reviews
    The staff were amazingly Helpful, friendly and very welcoming. The included breakfast was very nice and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were perfectly adequate for what we needed and the main lounge area was very nice hang out area. Good size room, comfy bed, great air con, bathroom had all facilities as required and everything was very clean and tidy. Great location for the city and lake etc. Would highly recommend staying for a low budget stay.
    Guest review by
    Ben
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.90
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 254 reviews
    Definitely the best stay we had in Sri Lanka. An idyllic and beautiful place we’ve only seen in the movies so far. The hosts are super lovely and recommended us things to do and places to eat at that are authentic and charge local prices. Definitely drive with the host’s go-to Tuk Tuk driver Gehan. He is super sweet and careful of your safety in Kandy plus you won’t find any cheaper Tuk Tuk anyway. All in all 10/10.
    Guest review by
    Hagen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.43
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 1,078 reviews
    great value for money with its cheap rates. Its location very close to town makes it convenient for exploring. Rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff is friendly. Highly recommended for budget travelers.
    Guest review by
    Sachith
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 210 reviews
    The value you get in this property is the best so far I've had for a hostel/dorm. It came with free breakfast and dinner! It had hot water, AC and free towels. Although the facility itself is not "vibey", it is clean and comfortable located in a safe and pretty accessible from the main area/city center. You also do get to meet other people as dinner and breakfast are served along with other guests.
    Guest review by
    Dino
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.38
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 382 reviews
    Very clean & nice accommodation in a good location close to the railway station :) As a female solo-traveller I felt super safe. The hostel has a cute rooftop & the bathroom is amazing. The owners are super nice & friendly, help where they can & even took care of my staff whilst I was travelling the country. Definitely recommend it!
    Guest review by
    Claudia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.10
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 763 reviews
    Quite contradictory impression overall. Cant say Ll iss good or it is bad experience. We could change room to more spacious and with access to fresh air on the second day. Location quite centered Wardrobe and mirrors Good internet, one of the best we had across other hotels Polite host Worth money it cost i think so really cheap/simple. Do not expect some luxury for this budget which is normal. Reminds more hostel quality than hotel. Location was shared via google map and advise where to get off the bus to save time. This was cool
    Guest review by
    Sviatlana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £14.55
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 494 reviews
    I have no hesitation in saying this - it is the best hostel to stay if you’re in Kandy! Very social, aforable doggos, value for money, lovely hosts and great location. I would go back again and again!
    Guest review by
    Rajshree
    Solo traveller

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