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Set within 2.3 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 2.6 km of Bogambara Stadium in Kandy, Mystique Hideout offers accommodation with seating area. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house features family rooms.

This was the perfect place to stay in Kandy. Up in the hills with a balcony area where I enjoyed my coffee while watching monkeys, birds and surrounding nature. Also a great night's sleep ok a comfy bed with no noise except the rain on the roof. Suraj, the host, is freindly and accommodating, never hesitating to attend or answer questions I had. The room had good WiFi that I used to work from and take Skype calls. And the bathroom had hot water to shower. I booked two night initially but stayed an extra two.

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9.2
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Offering mountain views, Smile Hub Kandy is an accommodation situated in Kandy, 2.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 3.7 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens. With free private parking, the property is 1.8 km from Kandy railway station and 2.6 km from Bogambara Stadium. Ceylon Tea Museum is 5.3 km away and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 16 km from the guest house.

I stayed here for 2 nights. I liked everything about the time I stayed at Smile Hub Kandy. The room I stayed in had a fantastic view.. Very clean and spacious. Bathroom was very clean and It had hot water. Also all of the facilities in Smile Hub Kandy were in perfect condition. Everything you might need is like 2 minutes away down the street and the guesthouse is at reasonable walking distance from the popular attractions in Kandy. The best thing about Smile Hub Kandy is Yamada-san. Him being so welcoming, friendly and helpful made me so comfortable that It felt like home. Whenever I visit Sri lanka again, Smile Hub Kandy is definitely going to be on my list!

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9.6
Exceptional
269 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

In the centre of Kandy, Cozy Homestay Kandy features mountain views from the balcony. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Bogambara Stadium. The guest house provides city views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Comfortable room, friendly host and lovely family, very good breakfast, very clean room, great bathroom.

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9.3
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

The owners are wonderful people who made our brief stay memorable. Lovely apartment overlooking the garden and with views across the valley. We enjoyed a huge family breakfast laid out on the patio in from our two-bed apartment.

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9.2
Superb
194 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Attractively set in the centre of Kandy, Kandy Bliss Lounge features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 2.7 km from Bogambara Stadium and provides bicycle parking. The guest house has family rooms.

Worthwhile overall. Very clean, with a good bathroom and bed. The host was very responsive. Good restaurant within walking distance

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9.2
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer a mountain view.

Our first stay in Sri Lanka was at this cozy villa, and it made our holiday start on a high note. The place is super comfy, set in a peaceful oasis. Although it's a bit far from the city center and takes a 15-minute tuk-tuk ride to get there, this is actually an advantage as it offers a quiet escape from the busy city. The food at Villa Rosa is absolutely delicious (the best we've tried in Sri Lanka actually). Our room was clean and comfortable, with a big terrace and amazing views. And of course a biiig thank you to the super professional and friendly staff :)

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9.5
Exceptional
321 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Located in Kandy, 2.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Villa Mount Melody has rooms with free WiFi access. The property is situated 3.1 km from Bogambara Stadium and 2.1 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. Kandy Museum is 2.1 km from the guest house and Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens is 6 km away.

Everything was perfect! The place is very nice, beautiful, stylish and peaceful! The design of the house and rooms is really cool! It is modern and natural at the same time! The location is just perfect to stay out of town, in a wilderness of nature and to enjoy harmony and calmness. The garden has its own mini-botanical garden by the way))) The person who administrated the place is totally adorable! He, alone, handled all the things, cooked superbreakfast for us early in the morning and was really helpful, kind, open-minded and generous!

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9
Superb
190 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

10.2 km from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Mahaweli View Inn is set in Kandy and provides air-conditioned rooms. Around 5 km from Lakeside Adventist Hospital, the property is also 6.6 km away from Kandy Museum and offers free WiFi. The rooms are equipped with a balcony.

peaceful location right on the river. great view. The owners were very friendly. Best morning breakfast!

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9.2
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Located in Kandy, 4.7 km from Bogambara Stadium, Serenity Hill Oasis provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 4.7 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 4.9 km from Kandy railway station and 5.9 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The morning view from the balcony was incredible. The place was super clean and cozy, the staff was very helpful & kind, and we had the best breakfast in Sri Lanka!

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9.4
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, wardrobe and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a satellite flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as seating area. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels.

Beautiful property in Kandy. The room was very comfortable and beautifully furnished. Real value for money. Everything was exceptionally clean! The breakfast was very good. We felt very good here and would definitely come back when in Kandy again. The hosts were very kind, thank you!

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9.2
Superb
220 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £23.90
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 685 reviews
    Our host was very kind and helpful. He gave us all the information we needed to find our way in Kandy. He even guided us to the train station with the bus. The room was spacious and quiet, considering the location in the city center. We were very happy to stay there!
    Laure
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 71 reviews
    Everything! Amazing hosts! The family running the homestay is extremely kind and helpful. They shared with us some culinary secrets as well as some views about living Sri Lanka. Great location, just outside of Kandy city, with beautiful view from the terrace and very quiet neighbourhood. Breakfast was delicious and we even got some great coconut rotis packed for the long journey. Totally recommend this place, would stay there again if visiting Kandy.
    Marta
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.90
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 412 reviews
    Impressive guesthouse with wonderful hosts that go out of their way to ensure your stay is enjoyable as they welcome you into their home and living area. The hosts were very helpful with advice and as well great company. The location is perfect, quiet, away from the busy city. Comfortable room with views through large open windows to observe the many birds and monkeys on the move. The breakfast was excellent and they can arrange dinner which is also of excellent quality and not costly.
    JOHN
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £6.37
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 98 reviews
    Really great value for money! The host Jude was fantastic! Really enjoyed my time here. It is located 10-15mins outside of the city centre and is cheap to tuk tuk to!
    Jyhanna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.95
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 138 reviews
    The location is in a quiet spot just a short tuktuk ride from the city centre which was perfect for us. Great breakfast (Sri Lankan 6 items, fruit, coffee)and when we had to leave early for a train they even provided a packed breakfast which was very much appreciated. Above all, the hosts is what make this place really special. He exceptionally lovely and welcoming. He helped us plan everything during our stay and made us feel very at home. If we ever come back to Kandy, we know where we will stay ☺️. Thank you!
    Perry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £19.92
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 reviews
    Great location, in quiet neighborhood and big room. The bed was big (also long, we're quite tall) and comfortable. There also was a living room set up, so there is extra space outside the room to relax. Friendly host!
    RenskeR
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.53
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 reviews
    Suraj was a great host, he gave us good recommendations for activities and spots to visit. The place is beautiful, clean and cozy, based in a quiet and chill part of town. Definitely recommend staying here.
    MichoZ_
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 336 reviews
    Selyna is a very welcoming, friendly and helpful host. We loved the fresh fruit and home grown coffee for breakfast. The room is spacious with a lovely view and there is a great hot shower. It's in a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy but you can walk down to town easily in 15 mins and perhaps get a Tuk tuk back as it's a steep climb back in the heat.
    Anne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.90
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 412 reviews
    We loved everything! Great location, quiet with stunning views, rooms big and perfectly clean, but first of all we liked the amazing owners: Nimal and his wife have been the best hosts, kind and helpful. Can’t recommend more!!!
    Cristina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.10
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 709 reviews
    This hostel is unique as it is both close to the city center (5' tuktuk) and very quiet at the same time. Cozy rooms, friendly guest, incredible breakfast and astonishing views.
    Mario
    Young couple

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