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

employee made me a very early breakfast, they talk to the tuktuk on the phone for me, very amenable
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
210 reviews
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults

Well located in the center of Kandy, 2in1 Kandy Hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

The lady there was very kind and helpful. I am very thankful to her for home-like facilities.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
35 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kandy, within 1.1 miles of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 4.2 miles of Kandy Train Station, Catch The Ella Train Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi.

The location was great to get out of Kandy and be close to the peradeniya train station. The king bed was large and comfortable with clean bedding and towels. The breakfast was tasty and Asanka was easy to reach via WhatsApp for planning. The hostel is in a beautiful quiet area.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
72 reviews
Price from
$20.70
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge, White Rose Hostel is located in the center of Kandy, a 11-minute walk from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

Convenient location close to train and bus station. Very clean accommodation. Adequate for one night stay.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
382 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kandy, 1.9 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Kandy Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

It was nice to have a cooking class in the evening. The staff is really friendly and helpful.
Review score
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Price from
$19
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kandy, 4.4 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, The Bliss Hostel Kandy provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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!
Review score
8.7
Excellent
285 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kandy, 1.2 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Spacious and peaceful room in a small house in a quiet area of Kandy. Very nice and friendly host. Beautiful view from the room onto lush vegetation.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
134 reviews
Price from
$110
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kandy, 1.9 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Second visit here - they are the nicest hosts I've had in my trip. Maybe 20 min walk to the main part of town (FYI there's a stair shortcut that connects "Louis Peiris Mawatha" and "Kandy-Kirimetiya" roads, so you can walk on the sidewalk by the lake instead of the shoulder of a bigger road). Social but calm vibe
Review score
8.7
Excellent
337 reviews
Price from
$12.60
1 night, 2 adults

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

The ambience was so friendly with the nature decorations with flowers, trees in alignment with yoga cottage, swimming pool with a good view of Kandy City. I had a nice run in the early morning & evening with friendly welcome of this neighbourhood. Staff is so helpful & responsive.
Review score
8.1
Very Good
499 reviews
Price from
$46.36
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kandy, 2.3 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Kurumbunkz has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

The best stairs to go up on the bed, that I have ever seen. There is a lovely restaurant on rooftop. Very near to kandy lake and city centre.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
91 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little 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.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 59 reviews

    Located in Kandy, a 11-minute walk from Kandy Museum, Sizzle Sports Club provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

    Guest review
    Nice hotel very close to the city Center with a clean nice swimming pool, gym for workouts, lots of areas for yoga, fun sports pub to watch FIFA and pool tables
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 314 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 1.9 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Funk Bunk - Mount View Lodge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 2 reviews

    Coco Bunks Hostel is offering accommodations in Kandy. The property is located 1.2 miles from Kandy Museum, 1.1 miles from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 3.6 miles from Ceylon Tea Museum.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 8 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 2.5 miles from Ceylon Tea Museum, Hostel by kandy Skyloft has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Amazing place and very affordable. We stayed in the hostel.. and it is located at very beautiful scenic spot
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    Review score
    5.6
    Fair · 17 reviews

    J hostel kandy has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kandy.

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

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    Located in Kandy and with Kandy Museum reachable within 2.4 miles, Diamond shine hostal and bunk beds provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 35 reviews

    Well located in the center 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 lady there was very kind and helpful. I am very thankful to her for home-like facilities.
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 72 reviews

    Located in Kandy, within 1.1 miles of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 4.2 miles of Kandy Train Station, Catch The Ella Train Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Asanka was extremely helpful! He taught us lots about Sri Lanka. He went out of his way to ensure we were well looked after. He helped us get tickets on the Ella train. The breakfast was DELICIOUS!
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 382 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, White Rose Hostel is located in the center of Kandy, a 11-minute walk from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 134 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 1.2 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Barefoot Inn Kandy provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 337 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 1.9 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 285 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 4.4 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, The Bliss Hostel Kandy provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 91 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 2.3 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Kurumbunkz has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Guest review
    Hotel restaurant was amazing, best cocktails I tried in Sri Lanka! Staff super friendly and the rooms were super comfy
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 494 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 1.9 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Kandy Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 282 reviews

    Ideally set in the City Centre district of Kandy, View City Point is located a 7-minute walk from Bogambara Stadium, 0.4 miles from Kandy Train Station and a 9-minute walk from Sri Dalada Maligawa.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.5
    Pleasant · 578 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 2.3 miles from Bogambara Stadium, Lodge in 611 has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Central location

    Located within a 8-minute walk of Kandy Train Station and 0.7 miles of Bogambara Stadium, Star Village hostel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kandy.

  • Central location

    Blue Haven Hostel is located in Kandy, within 3.4 miles of Kandy Museum and 3.4 miles of Sri Dalada Maligawa.

  • Central location

    Well situated in the center of Kandy, Kandy Naps Loft provides free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Central location

    Manudi Kandy Hostel is located in Kandy, within 7 miles of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 7.1 miles of Kandy Train Station.

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  • Avg. price/night: $28.80
    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: $59.94
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 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: $24.06
    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
    Wonderful · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $14.50
    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: $19
    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 traveler