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Funk Bunks - By The Lake

City Centre, Kandy

Well set in Kandy, Funk Bunks - By The Lake provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. 2.5 km from Bogambara Stadium and 1.9 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, the property offers a garden and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a shared lounge, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a desk, a terrace with a mountain view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The property is a steal in this price, it’s not like a typical hostel but more like a well kept hotel. The staff is incredibly kind, the rooms were neat and smelled nice. The location is quite convenient and near the lake. The breakfast was a good English breakfast, they had complimentary dinner as well, but I didn’t eat at hostel.

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9.1
Wonderful
112 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

The Bliss Hostel Kandy

Kandy

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 facilities are amazing. The location is in the middle of nature and super beautiful. Jude is a great host and a great cook. Don't miss it!

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9
Wonderful
178 reviews
Price from
$1.80
per night

Barefoot Inn Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

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 feature a safety deposit box. Our stay here was a dream :) We arrived late but we were welcomed wonderfully. We talked for a while and had a wonderful deeptalk session with our lovely host. She has an amazing energy and makes you feel at home and at peace :) The room and the rest of the homestay were decorated beautifully with much love put into every detail. The room was so cozy and comftable and the view in the morning into nature is just beautiful. We are grateful for such an amazing stay - thank you very much <3 We wish we had more time to stay longer and could have experienced the cooking class!

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
$18.18
per night

Catch The Ella Train Hostel

Kandy

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 owner is such an easy guy to get along with. He has a great sense of humor. Breakfast everyday was different and so delicious! He took me on a tour to the tea factory, an artist studio, a village, and an Ayuverdic spa. He ended our tour with a treat (baked goods and homemade biryani) when I finished my massage. He also offered to give a tour of the Buddhist temples. This hostel is extremely close to the train station and easy to access Royal Botanical Garden by bus. Even the complimentary soap here smells amazing. I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel and I've made a wonderful lifelong friend. I would recommend for solo travellers especially because of the delicious free breakfast and the activities that the host has planned.

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9.6
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

2in1 Kandy Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

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
Wonderful
31 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

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 around 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. I just loved the building, where this hostel is located. There is one huge common area, one smaller one and balcony with view to Kandy. In this area you can find several restaurants, grocery store, bakery and fruit store.

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8.6
Excellent
240 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

Banana Bunks Kandy

Kandy

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. The menager and the people working in the hostel are just amazing. They helped us with everything. Nice hostel

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8.7
Excellent
524 reviews
Price from
$26.07
per night

Funk Bunk - Mount View Lodge

City Centre, Kandy

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a desk, bed linen and a terrace with a mountain view. Funk Bunk - Mount View Lodge features certain rooms with city views, and each room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Amazing place. Incredible breakfast, amazingly helpful host. Gave me a free room upgrade and everything. Such unbelievable value for the money. Highest reccomendation

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8.6
Excellent
295 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

White Rose Hostel

City Centre, Kandy

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. The hostel is in the city center, the staff was really really helpful and gave many useful tips :) Very cost atmosphere and very clean!

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8.7
Excellent
237 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

Kurumbunkz

City Centre, Kandy

Situated in Kandy, 3.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Kurumbunkz features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is set 3.9 km from Kandy railway station, 7.6 km from Ceylon Tea Museum and 9.1 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens. The air-conditioned rooms provide a mountain view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms at Kurumbunkz are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Hotel restaurant was amazing, best cocktails I tried in Sri Lanka! Staff super friendly and the rooms were super comfy

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8.9
Excellent
72 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

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