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Reviews of Smile Hub Kandy -Youth Hostel-

7 Primrose Road, 20400 Kandy, Sri Lanka

#18 of 279 B&Bs and inns in Kandy

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 371 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    10
    The best place we have stayed so far.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best stay we ever had. What a nice place. Lovely people lovely gifts. Lot of chats. Thankyou somuch. See you again guys. I remember 2 names yamada and yuu what a nice people

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

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

    Hotel location very close to city.Also Hotel owner sent me location via Booking.com Application.Parking Available.Staff was very kind and helpfull.My room was super comfortable and very clean.They prefer cash payments (LKR) only.when i checked out i paid them.Really nice place and hope to come again.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Wonderful Hostel in Kandy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The main road near the property is usually jam packed with traffic, making it slightly difficult to go to Kandy Town during rush hour, nevertheless this is a perfect property!

    The property is clean and hosts a variety of facilities from two communal kitchens to free laundry, the rooms have adapters and are extremely comfortable. The owner is an extremely kind man, super friendly and accommodating!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Travelers with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a bit out of the city center but you can easily take a public bus (the bus stop is near).

    Everything is so well organised, with labels so you don't have to wonder. You can do the laundry for free and there is space at the rooftop to hang them.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent property in Kandy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean, bright, modern room with one of the best bathrooms I’ve experienced in budget accomodation in Sri Lanka. Lovely kitchen facility with a couple of supermarkets nearby. Free washing was a blessing(!). The staff were polite and kind. Area was peaceful. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

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

    The stay is 30 mins walking to the center, a few minutes with a tuktuk. The room is clean and with a stunning view of the mountains around. The host, Yamada, and his assistants were very friendly and helpful. The common room has many board games and also a useful notebook in which anyone can write some suggestions to other travelers. Laundry is a great pro also, our clothes were dry the day after even though it was raining.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    10
    [10/10] One time, one encounter
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    **Highly recommended** Clean accommodation, comfortable atmosphere, and friendly hosts! Take time to recharge and heal for your journey here. (I liked this place so much that I even considered extending my stay in Kandy!) - It's truly a hub for backpackers. There's a shared notebook full of practical reviews left by various travelers exploring Sri Lanka​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ - Shared kitchen available for simple cooking - Free washing machine and spacious drying area on the rooftop - Spacious rooms, bright lighting, efficient air conditioning, strong WiFi, and more

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

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

    Hot water! Kitchen with all you need

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

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

    Nothing

    The staff was great, so welcoming. We had great chats with Kumara. Everything was very clean, big comfy room. Walkable to restaurants and also to the city. We would definitely come back

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    10
    YAMA IS AMAZING!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best stay in our whole Sri Lanka trip.. we loved it so much that we came back to Kandy just to get to see Yama (the hotel manager) and enjoy the amazing hostel vibe :)

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    10
    BEST STAY IN SRI LANKA
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is the best place we’ve stayed in all Sri Lanka … but what makes this place even more special is the manager “Yama”… he makes everyone feel like their home and the vibe is unbeatable …. We loved board game night, the price quality ratio is unbeatable and you have groceries, restaurants and easy access into the city center + train station

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    10
    Smiley!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    The staff were very lovely and helpful. They sent us lots of recommendations and photos of things to do in Kandy. The location was ok but still close to the centre. You did have the option of using the kitchen facilities, we didn’t use these so not able to rate them. We really enjoyed the view from our room.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    10
    Great place in Kandy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place. Amazing value for money and nice staff. Perfect for a short stay over in Kandy

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

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

    Nothing

    Great staff, very helpful and attentive. The cleanest and most comfortable room I've had in Sri Lanka, and also had hot water

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    9.0
    Smile Kandy
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Almost nothing, the bed was bit disruptive when rolling left to right.

    I love how they have thought about the guest. Literally they had organised the room well. Dustbin under the table chair included. Nice view close to the room. Only thing I missed is a mirror but later I understood what standard they follow and how helpful is that. They offer Refrigerator, Microwave & Ironing board + yoga mets for your well being in the hallway. I truly appreciate that input behalf of the guests. I am amazed & thrilled 😁 Spacious room, clean linen & cozy bed, towels & bedsheet separately & last but not least hot water shower with clean toilet. Amazing 😍 I really enjoyed my stay there.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    9.0
    Bright, clean, and calm hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You need to take a bus to reach the center, but there are plenty.

    Big and bright rooms with a wonderful view. The hostel is clean and it's very handy to have a kitchen and washing machine. Friendly hosts as well!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

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

    I wish every hostel was this clean, efficient and bright. Great facilities; everything you need!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    10
    Great place, great location, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very friendly hosts. Room was very clean and comfy. Great shower. Had kitchen facilities but we didn't use them. Also washing machine available for free. The area has loads of places to eat at local prices. Recommend Barista coffee a short walk away.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    10
    Yes. Just go there :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    The Host- Yama is such a friendly person, also Kumara is very welcoming and warm-hearted. We felt the whole time the lovely spirit here. The room was clean, warm shower, very much light. Just perfect. You could also wash your clothes for free and had a nice kitchen with spices and free tea.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    10
    Budget friendly stay in Kandy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hostel with washing mashine and well equipped kitchen! Rooms are clean, with fan and hot water 🫶 highly recommend

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This felt like the perfect place to rest in busy Kandy. Even though it’s slightly far from the center, it’s super easy (and cheap) to access by bus or tuktuk. The room was super comfortable, good shower (above average), free laundry (amazing) and a kitchen very well equipped, with some books available as well. Yama is very nice and helpful! Really recommend this place

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    10
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Big, light and clean rooms! Very friendly and helpful staff! A bit outside of the city centre and therefore quite at night. Which is great in this busy city. Price-quality is excellent!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    10
    Wonderful place, wonderful people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all great

    We loved how friendly the people working here are, they looked after us and welcomed us with warmth. The place is very clean and the facilities are nice. It is really good value for money.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is nice, clean and welcoming. The host is also very kind and hospitable. I recommend staying here!

    Stayed in January 2025

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