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Funk Bunks - By The Lake, hotel in Kandy

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.

Most luxurious place I've stayed at. extremely comfortable beds, spacious room, very clean. very friendly hosts. close to supermarket and restaurants. there were enough people there to do fun things with together. definitely worth going to for a chill stop to recharge.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
164 reviews
Price from
$29.68
1 night, 2 adults
2in1 Kandy Hostel, hotel in Kandy

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.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
34 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults
Catch The Ella Train Hostel, hotel in Kandy

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.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
64 reviews
Price from
$34.50
1 night, 2 adults
Barefoot Inn Kandy, hotel in Kandy

Well set in Kandy, Barefoot Inn Kandy provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

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.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
90 reviews
Price from
$110
1 night, 2 adults
White Rose Hostel, hotel in Kandy

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

Its a 4 storey family house, fully renovated, clean, tidy, close to the station, and other place in kandy..very nice owner and well informative.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
316 reviews
Price from
$16
1 night, 2 adults
The Bliss Hostel Kandy, hotel in Kandy

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.

Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
241 reviews
Price from
$6.30
1 night, 2 adults
Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy, hotel in Kandy

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.

friendly owner and close to the Temple of the Tooth
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
288 reviews
Price from
$8.75
1 night, 2 adults
Banana Bunks Kandy, hotel in Kandy

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Banana Bunks Kandy is located in Kandy, 1.4 miles from Kandy Train Station and 1.6 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

I loved the pool and the place overall was beautiful with lots of banana trees and the breakfast area was super
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
546 reviews
Price from
$75.34
1 night, 2 adults
Funk Bunk - Mount View Lodge, hotel in Kandy

Conveniently located in Kandy, Funk Bunk - Mount View Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

I decided for a hostel to have some company on my solo motorbike adventure and it was perfect. Lots of fun crowd and nice common areas and games to use andhang out. Delicious simple breakfast, spacious rooms with all a traveller might need. Crew of the hostel are brilliant, friendly and will take time to explain and handtailor the day for newcommer. Plenty of activities around. View from terrace and
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
324 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults
Kurumbunkz, hotel in Kandy

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

Hotel restaurant was amazing, best cocktails I tried in Sri Lanka! Staff super friendly and the rooms were super comfy
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
82 reviews
Price from
$60
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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  • Sizzle Sports Club
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 52 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.

    Отличный номер. В пешей доступности храм зуба Будды

  • Miracle Trail Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Kandy, 2 miles from Ceylon Tea Museum, Miracle Trail Kandy has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Barefoot Inn Kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 90 reviews

    Well set in Kandy, Barefoot Inn Kandy provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

    beautiful clean accommodation with the nicest owner.

  • White Rose Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 316 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.

    Lovely family that run the hostel, and beds were very comfy

  • Kurumbunkz
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 82 reviews

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

    Friendly staff. Nice location with good clean room.

  • Hostel by kandy Skyloft
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    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.

    New Hostel concept The Location Meals are good, tasty.

  • J hostel kandy
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.1
    5.1
    Rated okay
    Fair
     · 16 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

  • Catch The Ella Train Hostel
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 64 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.

    The location, the food, the host, comfort… everything!

  • Bunkalow
    Central location
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Kandy and with Kandy City Center Shopping Mall reachable within 2.7 miles, Bunkalow has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • 2in1 Kandy Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 34 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.

    The people where really nice and were really happy to help you!

  • The Bliss Hostel Kandy
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 241 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.

    Cleanliness, nice garden, the host was superfriendly.

  • Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 288 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.

    Really nice host, and nice to have a mosquito net in the room

  • Funk Bunk - Mount View Lodge
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 326 reviews

    Conveniently located in Kandy, Funk Bunk - Mount View Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

    super friendly staff, good breakfast, cost effective

  • Banana Bunks Kandy
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 546 reviews

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Banana Bunks Kandy is located in Kandy, 1.4 miles from Kandy Train Station and 1.6 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

    Everything about the place and the staff was amazing.

  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 552 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.

    Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff and maintained pool. Food is delicious too.

  • View City Point
    Central location
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 274 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.

    Localisation Helpful owner Beautiful view Hot water

  • Central City Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 110 reviews

    Located in Kandy, within a 15-minute walk of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and one mile of Bogambara Stadium, Central City Hostel has accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the...

    Buena ubicación, buenas instalaciones, personal muy amable.

  • Lodge in 611
    Central location
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 605 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.

    Best Place in Kandy. Very good and helpful staff.

  • Isuru Tourist Hostel
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 3 reviews

    Located within 1.7 miles of Kandy Train Station and 2.1 miles of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Isuru Tourist Hostel provides rooms in Kandy.

  • Lana Hostel Kandy
    Central location

    Ideally located in the City Centre district of Kandy, Lana Hostel Kandy is located a 16-minute walk from Bogambara Stadium, 1.2 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 2.9 miles from Kandy...

  • Kandy Bunks
    Central location

    Attractively set in the center of Kandy, Kandy Bunks has free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Heaven's hostel
    Central location

    Located in Kandy, 1.9 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Heaven's hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • isuru Tourist Hostel

    Located in Kandy and with Kandy Train Station reachable within 1.6 miles, isuru Tourist Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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  • Avg. price/night: $25.20
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 503 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.
    Ben
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 203 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.
    Hagen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $22.96
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,099 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.
    Sachith
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 164 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.
    Dino
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 316 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!
    Claudia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $14.50
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 816 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: $19
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 552 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 traveler

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