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Reviews of Kandy Railway Inn

no 11/17 Hospital Lane, Kandy, Sri Lanka

#224 of 278 B&Bs and inns in Kandy

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 28 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As expected, a bit noisy though ok for one night

    Central to bus, rail, and city sights. Friendly owner. Hot shower.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    9.0
    Great apartament with the best location ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy, so if you have a weak sleep, reconsider

    Great place to stay, especially for a short trip when using the train. Clean, tidy and spacious apartament, kind Hosts, local food 30 meters from the apartament. Definitely YES!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only a tiny window in my room, but ok for one night!

    Close to station, friendly, welcoming owner! WiFi great!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect place for the night next to the trainstation. A bit hard to find, in the middle of the real people off sri lanka.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value accommodation for overnight stay to catch the train Clean and comfortable with good internet connection

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    9.0
    Very good place to stay, if you are catching the morning train.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A nice room for reasonable price ☺️ The room was clean, located next to the train station. The owner was very helpful, gave us a gift, recommended us a nice place to eat and offered us tickets for a traditional dance show. We dropped of our luggage before the check in, so they are very flexible. The room is ok, but you can hear the noise that is outside - bring earplugs ☺️

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a bit noisy and light does come through, but with earplugs and a mask, more than doable.

    Right by the railway station. The whole place has been done up recently and the bathroom is new. The host is lovely and very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation is difficult to find and after a long journey I found it quite stressful. There is no signage outside, but the owner was quick to answer the phone, and his wife came and met me. There are no windows in the property, but for one night it didn't matter.

    Great location - 5 minute walk from railway station Made like a small mini apartment. Tea making facilities (no milk). Very good hot shower - I did have to ask how to turn hot water on, it is a switch outside the bathroom. Excellent WiFi - with modem located in room. Best thing about the place - the owner and his wife...i left my phone charger at the property and the owner kindly arranged for a courier to bring it to me in Galle.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    9.0
    Don’t expect a nice hotel to chill but perfect to catch the train if I had to go back I would stay in the same place :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - it’s not really a hotel but more a room that was transformed to host one bed - ground floor so a bit less intimate but actually we didn’t spend a lot of time there so perfect to catch the train - could be cheaper price for the look of the building

    - really close to the station so it was easy to catch the train in the morning - I arrived by local bus from the north and I could just walk to the hotel it’s in the center - really comfy bed - clean room - fresh towel and clean sheet - kettle with coffee - near the temple of the tooth (walkable distance) - the owner gave good information and was helping us if we need something - good internet connexion !!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to railway station. Comfortable bed for the night before catching the train. Friendly and helpful host.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, really kind owner, spacious rooms but can improve quality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a problem with smell of moist in the rooms and drains in the showers - the water was allover the place after taking a shower, just not in the drain.

    The owner is really nice and helpful - he let us leave our stuff before check-in and showed us a great place with coffee and delicious food. Location is also a great value of this place - I believe there’s nothing closer to railway station :)

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely perfect location—just steps from the station and a short stroll to the city centre! The room was spotless, incredibly comfortable, and had everything I needed. The owner was warm and welcoming, which made the stay even more pleasant. Highly recommend this place for a cozy and convenient stay!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We came late in the night, and the host was waiting for us. Very friendly people in neighborhood, safe place near railway station. Clean and quiet. All recommendations.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    My stay offered excellent service and a convenient location for travelers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The ventilation was inadequate with only small holes and no proper windows, and rooms are non-air-conditioned, which made temperature regulation difficult.

    The strategic location that made transportation incredibly convenient, with both bus and train stations within easy reach and impeccably clean and well-maintained rooms that created a comfortable environment

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wifi could be better

    Great location, nice bathroom, comfortable bed with powerful fan. Asoka was very friendly and helpful, he made me feel welcome

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    1.0
    Wouldn’t stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No water until morning, no curtain over glass door so room was lit up all night , bed was tiny

    Near the railway

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was very good if you shall catch a train. But not for long stays. The owner was nice and friendly

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2025

    10
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Perfect location, right next to the station and a short walk into the centre. The owner was lovely and the room was super clean and comfortable. Perfect place to stay if you are planning to get the train from kandy to ella!!!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything you need for a night of sleep before taking the train the next morning

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    6.0
    Aceptable if you are catching an early train/ stopover between trains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No windows, seems to be a converted storage room. You have to leave ventilation system on, even during the night and it’s noisy. It smelled like paint and mold. No blanket/cover sheets available. Located in a shady looking alley, but the neighbors seem nice and helpful

    Location very close to railway station. Friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2024

    10
    Clean and comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a pleasant stay in a clean and comfortable room, just a short walk from the railway station, making it incredibly convenient. The bed was cozy, we slept very well after a long train ride. It’s also a great spot for easily exploring Kandy city.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

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