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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.

Location and price point were great and Suraj and Aileen were super friendly and nice.

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9.2
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Situated in Kandy and only 1.8 km from Kandy railway station, Smile Hub Kandy features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has city views and is 2.6 km from Bogambara Stadium and 2.8 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. Kandy Museum is 3.9 km away and Ceylon Tea Museum is 5.3 km from the guest house.

Yama the host was super helpful and always available. I enjoyed my stay a lot

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9.6
Exceptional
253 reviews
Price from
£12
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.

The place is super nice and peaceful. The breakfast was great, rooms has a pleasant atmosphere. There is a got shower and super new, clean swimming pool! Noce viewe over the lagoon. The owner was so lovely and very supportive. Helped us when we needed to get to ATM and order a transport to the airport. Highly reccomend!

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9.3
Superb
151 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.

Phenomenal host. Beautiful facilities. Delicious breakfast. Wonderful place to stay.

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9.2
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
£81
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
153 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.

We booked at 20h30 to arrive the same day, and check in closed by 21h00. We get there around 22h00 and naturally, the place was closed as they didn't expect to receive us. Never the less we shouted from the gate and someone heard us and opened the door for us. Inside we were greater by Volker, a German gentleman, owner of the hotel, who appologiesed for the whole situation (even if it was on out foult the whole mess). The room we booked wasn't ready, but an even better room than the one we booked was available and offered to us at the same rate that we had paid. The short staff on call by thar hour promptly arranged for some food for us (life saver has we had been driving for 4 hours to get there). Overall it was an excellent experience, very professional and extremely friendly, so much considering the hassle we caused when arriving. At the end we extended our stay one more night, has the time we scheduled simply wasn't enough to enjoy the amazing atmosphere at Vila Rosa.

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9.5
Exceptional
316 reviews
Price from
£105
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.

perfect view , hot water , nice staff, delicous breakfast

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9
Superb
184 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.

Very beautiful view from the balcony. Spacious and Clean rooms. Easy way to access. Private balcony. Very clean wash rooms A/C and hot water working well Comfortable beds Delicious foods served to room. Super friendly staff Overall a best place to stay. Highly recommended for anyone who is seeking a great and nice place in Kandy.

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9.2
Superb
113 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.

Everything! The owner and staff are amazing - we only stayed one night but would have liked to book for longer. The breakfast was the best breakfast we had so far in Sri Lanka and it was so much that we even could take it as lunch for our train ride to Elle

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9.4
Superb
126 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
211 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Kandy

  • Avg. price/night: £13.27
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 26 reviews
    It's clean very quiet and great location. And the host were very friendly.
    Darrel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £16.09
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 40 reviews
    Great host and great room. Nice and quiet room at the back.
    Nick
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.19
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 38 reviews
    Clean room, good distance from city center, the view over the lake is amazing, big and clean room, comfortable bed, very friendly and helpful host. Quiet area but still very close to everything. Air condition.
    I
    Isabella
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £26.54
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 315 reviews
    Quiet location up the hill with incredible views just on a 15 mins tuktuk drive from the city centre. The host was very welcoming and helped us organising tuktuks and advised what things to do/see. Also made us a delicious breakfast every morning. We stayed in the deluxe room, which has amazing views over the city and surroundings, from the bedroom and balcony and even from the shower. Absolutely stunning!
    Babette Jansen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.39
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews
    The host was amazing. He helped me with everything and is very kind. The kindest host I met in Southeast Asia. Also the room is very spacious and the bathroom as well. Very clean and really good shower. The location is also perfect, not in city centre but walking distance. Breakfast also very nice. When in Kandy, don’t hesitate to book this guesthouse. The best you will get!
    Imke
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.34
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 49 reviews
    Super friendly owners of this super nice guesthouse. Very helpful and friendly. Guest house is a bit outside in very quiet part of town overlooking jungle. Beautiful views and good AC.
    Misha
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £23.32
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 700 reviews
    Great location, clean room and well designed, Jaye was a great host and very welcoming. Also a great breakfast and good views of Kandy!
    Libby
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £51.76
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 139 reviews
    Our two hosts were remarkably friendly, attentive and helpful. While the accommodation is located on the outskirts of Kandy (and is thus very quiet - a big plus in our opinion), the city centre and all the major sights are easily reachable by tuktuk. Our corner room with a balcony had a beautiful view over the river and the surrounding countryside. The breakfast - especially the fresh fruit - was delicious, varied and more than we could eat.
    Wolf
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 64 reviews
    Lovely guesthouse with an absolutely charming and helpful hostess. We were warmly welcomed and felt comfortable right away. The accommodation is a bit outside the city center (about 10-15 minutes by tuktuk), which we really liked because it's peacefully quiet, and the huge balcony offers a wonderful view of the city. We opted to have dinner outside, but there were options available on-site as well. The breakfast was good and plentiful. If you want a short stop in Kandy without staying right in the city, this is the perfect place.
    Bertram
    Young couple
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 27 reviews
    Great location nice and quiet just ten minutes from kandy city center. The host was brilliant and extremely informative
    Steven
    Young couple

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