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. The property is around 1.9 miles from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 2 miles from Kandy Train Station and 2.6 miles from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Selected rooms also feature a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a toaster. Kandy Museum is 1.2 miles from the hostel, while Ceylon Tea Museum is 4.3 miles from the property. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 14 miles away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
7.8
Free Wifi
8.5
Low score for Kandy

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Uzair
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    good sitting space on roof,swiming pool, tasty veg dinner, breakfast was also fine, location is also fine can be reach with bus in front of hostel.
  • Beggs
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Lovely accommodation with a good vibe of different backpackers and the Sri Lankan dudes working there were wicked !! (Good) Dj the dog was a happy big fella
  • Yixi
    China China
    It’s walking distance 20 mints to center and staff are very friendly , offering free cooling class and dinner and breakfast at a good price
  • Anwar
    India India
    good Vibe ..met lot of international solo travellers , breakfast ok , didn't get time to use pool
  • Guillem
    Spain Spain
    The hostel staff made us feel like we were at home. They were super friendly and took great care of us. Would recommend to anyone looking for a cheap hostel with great value
  • Agnes
    Sweden Sweden
    Great hostel for meeting fellow travellers! Everyone meets in the evening on the rooftop for free family dinner and beers. The owner does a cooking class/demonstration every night and the dinner is free for all guests! There is also a pool, free...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hostel, great friendly atmosphere and communal meals are such good fun! The cooking class was great. The family who run the hostel are really lovely and the young lads who work there are very nice and hard working! The pool was amazing and...
  • Constanza
    Chile Chile
    the atmosphere that the owner creates with her cooking class, and the dinner is beautiful
  • Maede
    Iran Iran
    Hostel is peaceful with a good vibe, they love their job and they try to help travelers as much they can! I like the food they make every night, its so yummy, the money for all of theses things is worthy, hostel is a good place for socialize, in...
  • Emily
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff is amazing! They are so kind and helpful. They are the reason this place is so special.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Spice & Hurb Retourent
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • Indian • Malaysian • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of Kandy Backpackers Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Additional charge

  • Open all year
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Kandy Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Kandy Backpackers Hostel

  • Check-in at Kandy Backpackers Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool
  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Spice & Hurb Retourent
  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel is 1.4 miles from the center of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Kandy Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.