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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. Located around 7.4 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, the hostel with free WiFi is also 7.5 km away from Kandy Museum. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view.

The location and the vibe of the place was just great! The caretaker Jude was also a very helpful host. He texted the location beforehand and helped me get a Tuk at a slightly cheaper price than Pick me or Uber. I felt very safe and comfortable there. Initially I was planning to stay just a night, but I booked another night as my plans changed. The common space is also very homely. I also got to meet the owners and they were also sweet people. They also have a wonderful Green-house and a well maintained lawn and gardens. If you're into English breakfasts they also have that there in the property. Overall my stay was fantastic and I would definitely want to return there. Great option for travelers who want to disconnect and rest

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9.2
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
€ 2
per night

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. At Funk Bunks - By The Lake every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

The Hostel is a little gem. The owner is the best and the food they cook there is really delicious. They really take care of everything and help you

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9.2
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
€ 36
per night

Situated in Kandy, 3.3 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Miracle Trail Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 5.6 km from Bogambara Stadium, 5.7 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 6.1 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kandy railway station is 4.9 km away.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the hostel.

Nice place to enjoy your time with friends.

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

At the hostel, every room has a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, rooms at Barefoot Inn Kandy also provide guests with a mountain view. The units at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

Cozy room Friendly hosts Beautiful furniture Nice bathroom Good location Safe because the hosts are always home Amazing value for the price This is a house with only one guest room with a separate entrance and a small dining room, so you feel like you rented a small house just for yourself

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9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
€ 18
per night

Located in Kandy, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is 500 metres from Peradeniya Railway Station, 1.1 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and The property is 19.1 Km to the Ambuluwawa Tower, 8.2 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, 7.9 km from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and 10 km from Kandy Museum. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue is 7.7 km from the property. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 21 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 96 km from Catch The Ella Train Hostel

The host here is amazing. You’ll hear about interesting history of Sri Lanka, show you around the brilliant town, and cooking breakfast & dinner. All of those by host!! If you are planning to come to Kandy, definitely I recommend you to stay here 🇱🇰🇯🇵

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9.7
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
€ 14
per night

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. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

I loved staying here! It is tucked in the hills just outside of Kandy town, about a half hour walk or 3-500rupee PickMe to the center. The whole place was very clean and charming, with lots of light and great views. The beds were comfy, the hot water was good, and the temperature in the room at night was perfect even without air conditioning. Chandana works very hard to make this such a beautiful place to stay, and it shows! If I return to Kandy, I will absolutely stay here again.

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9
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
€ 9
per night

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. The property is set 3.3 km from Kandy railway station, 7 km from Ceylon Tea Museum and 8.4 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

The owners were very very lovely and helpful ! Very good price as well. Recommend

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8.5
Very good
180 reviews
Price from
€ 7
per night

Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Banana Bunks Kandy is situated in Kandy, 2.3 km from Kandy railway station and 2.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. The property is set 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, 3.7 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 3.8 km from Kandy Museum. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

At the hostel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Everything was so spectacularly beautiful that I have no words to describe it as it was! Everything was wonderful, the staff was unsurpassable in their kindness and helpfulness, and the resort is paradisiacally beautiful - a true idyll! Our every wish was catered for and our stay was like a never-ending gift! I will book here again next time, without a doubt for me the best hotel, the best service and the best location - far away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy but still close! Thanks to Asela and his wonderful team!

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8.7
Fabulous
462 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Located in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Funk Bunks Hostel - Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is set 3.1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 3.2 km from Kandy railway station and 4.2 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

First of all, the staff is very friendly and helpful, they are always to help you as much as possible. Breakfast is awesome and the portions were even too much for us. Rooms are clean and spacious and everything is really affordable. I highly recommend this stay!

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8.7
Fabulous
240 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

White Rose Hostel is offering accommodation in Kandy. Around 500 metres from Bogambara Stadium, the property is also close to Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. The property is a 15-minute walk from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 1.3 km from Kandy Museum.

Staff is wonderful. Super helpful—gave me free tea and biscuits so many times and also just very fun to talk to. Bathrooms and the whole hostel are very clean. Great rooftop terrace!

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8.6
Fabulous
160 reviews
Price from
€ 7
per night

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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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  • Banana Bunks Kandy
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 462 reviews

    Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Banana Bunks Kandy is situated in Kandy, 2.3 km from Kandy railway station and 2.6 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

    Clean bedrooms, nice chill out area and polite staff

  • Kurumbunkz
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 53 reviews

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

    O quarto e a comida, a melhor até agora no Sri Lanka

  • Lost & Found - Kandy
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 26 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 1.7 km from Kandy railway station, Lost & Found - Kandy provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

    Nice Hostel with good sized and clean private rooms.

  • Sizzle Sports Club
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 43 reviews

    Set in Kandy, 1.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Sizzle Sports Club offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    Отличный номер. В пешей доступности храм зуба Будды

  • City View Hostel
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 130 reviews

    City View Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Kandy.

    First day at kandy and it was so special thanks alot

  • Central City Hostel
    Budget options available
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 129 reviews

    Set in Kandy, within 1.3 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.6 km of Bogambara Stadium, Central City Hostel offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property.

    За такую цену и на одну ночь вполне можно остановиться!

  • LAZY BEAR INN KANDY
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 3.1 km from Bogambara Stadium, LAZY BEAR INN KANDY provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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

  • Catch The Ella Train Hostel
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews

    Located in Kandy, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is 500 metres from Peradeniya Railway Station, 1.1 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and The property is 19.1 Km to the Ambuluwawa Tower, 8.2 km from...

    Tout était parfait . L’accueil chaleureux et bienveillants, de grands moments de partage à la découverte de Kandy , je recommande chaleureusement

  • Barefoot Inn Kandy
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 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.

    Design. Relaxing. Wide open windows with plenty of natural light. Welcoming atmosphere.

  • The Bliss Hostel Kandy
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 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.

    I like everything what i saw at the place. That's amazing

  • 2in1 Kandy Hostel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 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.

    The best and most peaceful two nights I spent in this beautiful place

  • Miracle Trail Kandy
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Kandy, 3.3 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Miracle Trail Kandy features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Funk Bunks Hostel - Bed & Breakfast
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 240 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 3 km from Bogambara Stadium, Funk Bunks Hostel - Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    super friendly staff, good breakfast, cost effective

  • White Rose Hostel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 160 reviews

    White Rose Hostel is offering accommodation in Kandy. Around 500 metres from Bogambara Stadium, the property is also close to Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

    Very clean, comfy beds, nice rooftop and hot shower.

  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 511 reviews

    Located just about 1 km from the Kandy lake round and 2 km from Kandy city center Kandy Back Packer's Hostel offers accommodation for guests with fully air conditioned rooms, such as private rooms...

    Super friendly and helpful staff, great way to make travel friends, good food

  • View City Point
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 198 reviews

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

    Beautiful view, clean room and bathroom, kind host.

  • Lodge in 611
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 601 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.

    Best Place in Kandy. Very good and helpful staff.

  • My city Beds
    Central location
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 5 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Kandy, My city Beds provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • J hostel kandy
    Central location
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 8 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, J hostel kandy offers accommodation in Kandy. It provides free pick up from Kandy railway station.

  • Hostel 337
    Central location

    Set in Kandy, 3.9 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Hostel 337 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

  • Kandy Bunks
    Central location

    Attractively situated in the centre of Kandy, Kandy Bunks features free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Heaven's hostel
    Central location

    Set in Kandy, 3 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Heaven's hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

FAQ about hostels in Kandy







Hostels that guests love in Kandy

  • Avg. price/night: € 45.50
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 361 reviews
    Not far from the train and the bus stations, this place is a old house rehabilited in an hostel. It's really beautiful and in perfect condition ! I've felt living luxury for a cheap price ! And the hosts are always available to help you whatever the moment of the day or night with good advices.
    yann
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 11.94
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 87 reviews
    Cheaper and not far from city. Good for a tight budget. Staff person was helpful. Hot water and AC was good. Bed was comfortable. Wall fan is also there.
    Kalhan
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 305 reviews
    Pretty good cheap stay for a one night or two, very central to everything clean and aircon was good.
    Georgia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 20.22
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 160 reviews
    The host was very welcoming and provided us with lots of great suggestions on where to eat in the Kandy area. The room and bathroom facilities were exceptionally clean and overall the hostel is positioned in a great location, only a 10 min walk from the station and 15 mins walk from Kandy Lake
    Simone
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 128.85
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 996 reviews
    Superb hotel with great facilities in a great location- with wonderful views of Kandy & the lake, and sun rise. We booked a suite and it was worth it- for a little bit of luxury in otherwise backpacker vibes trip. Good for 1-2 nights. Lovely room. What really made it was the staff- super friendly, and very caring- checked in on us, sorted breakfast early/ takeaway box and helped check our train tickets ok, overall just brilliant people - especially Ajith who was superb.
    Jon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 150.16
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 231 reviews
    Great location and amazing views over Kandy from the rooftop pool. It was everything you'd expect from a luxury hotel (we are normally budget travellers but splurged for a couple of nights!) Breakfast was exceptional, a full buffet/help yourself to as much as you want - the french toast was a particular highlight! The staff were also extremely helpful and quick with everything.
    Rhea
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 10.02
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 692 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
    Sviatlana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 16.54
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 511 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!
    Rajshree
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 16.54
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 511 reviews
    Breakfast and dinner were included in the price! Also the owner invites all the guests to a cookery lesson in the evening to learn about Sri Lankan food and meet the other guests. They also had a lovely pool which was a great bonus when your in the jungle setting. This is a great backpackers budget hostel with lovely friendly staff.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 16.54
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 511 reviews
    A brilliant hostel with fabulous staff to make you very welcome Each night you have the opportunity to get involved in the cooking of dinner, the dinner is included in your room rate The food is prepared and served with love...this is the best hostel I have stayed in for a very long time The hostel also are able to organise a city tour by tuk tuk...Baggie my driver was great and gave me a value for money tour.. I would recommend that any one thats looking for a great place to stay look no further than Backpackers Hostel Kandy
    Paul
    Solo traveller

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