Kandy Backpackers Hostel
Kandy Backpackers Hostel
About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Kandy Backpackers Hostel in Kandy offers adults-only accommodation with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch and dinner with halal options, including Chinese, British, Indian, Malaysian, Seafood, Thai, Asian, European, and barbecue grill cuisines. Amenities and Services: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, outdoor fireplace, fitness room, 24-hour front desk, child-friendly buffet, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, culture classes, full-day security, bicycle parking, bike hire, car hire, tour desk, and luggage storage. Nearby Attractions: Located 2 km from Kandy Museum and Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre, 22 km from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, and 4 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Garden
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Clare
United Kingdom“The staff were so friendly and warm. The place is basic, but had everything I needed! The cooking course and food were exceptional!!”- Barbara
Austria“Very nice staff, super coolong classes, nice pool (could only be a bit cleaner), double room comfortable with a/c.” 
Camille
France“A little out of the city center, so the area is pretty quiet. Spent 4 nights in the female dorms. Bed was comfortable. Bedsheets seemed clean. Good AC. Bathrooms are quite clean. Cooking classes were very fun and interesting to learn about the...”
Rebecca United Kingdom“The family here, and their staff, are the kindest people we gave met on our travels! The rooms are great, good AC, hot shower, comfortable beds. The other travellers here were super nice too. I highly recommend this hostel! But my favourite part...”
Luuk
Netherlands“Very friendly people, and very cheap for what you get (including breakfast and dinner!😍)”- Daryl United Kingdom“Nice place, enjoyed the cooking class, good for meeting others, great staff.”
- Laura
Ireland“Cheap and cheerful, greedy value for money. Cooking class in the evening was so fun” - Timea
Slovakia“great place to meet other travellers! Our room was clean and we really enjoyed the free cooking class. would definitely stay again!” 
Britt Netherlands“The location was perfect. Not in the crazy centre but still quite central and its near the lake which makes it a beautiful walk into town. The staff is literally amazing. Super helpful and its such a good deal staying here. Breakfast and dinner...”
Allison United Kingdom“Private room with good aircon. Convenient location. Reasonable tours offered around the city. Cooking demonstrations in the evening were informative. Nice to have a pool. Price was very good value as it included breakfast and evening meal. Very...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Spice & Hurb Retourent
- CuisineChinese • British • Indian • Malaysian • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBrunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal
Facilities of Kandy Backpackers Hostel
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Garden
Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Transport
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveries
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolAdditional charge
- Open all year
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Fitness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesKandy Backpackers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
