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Hostels in Kandy, Sri Lanka

29 hostels available. Prices start from $2 for a dorm bed.

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Family-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…*Take any bus traveling towards Digana via Kundasale Road / Haragama via Thennekumbara) *Get down at Isuru Creation after passing UDF Supermarket. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - 1.7km (

from $4.75
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"…If you need an early check-in (from 10:30 AM) or a late check-out (until 12:00 Noon), there is an additional fee of Rs 1000/- each. Please let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you

from $1.20
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Female Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"…You can stay in a completely quite environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Best thing about the hostel is that you can learn a lot about the history of sri lanka from the

from $6.86
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Lazy Bear Hostel

Dharmaraja Mawatha
Adventure HostelsFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 14:00 to 23:00. Check out from 06:00 to 11:00

from $2.12
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Adventure HostelsSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Book your stay now and let the rhythm of the river guide you to unforgettable memories! Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged

from $4.15
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"…As part of our commitment to ensuring a memorable stay, 'Funk Bunks by The Lake' provides stable and complimentary WiFi access, private parking, and a range of services. Delight in a complimentary

from $4.83
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Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…NO smoking in Room, but have smoking area. Reception working period: 6.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m." …"The nearest railway station is Asgiriya, around 1.5 km from the property. Kandy railway station is 1

from $8.25
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Youth Hostel

"…Yet, adventure still looms around the corner as Banana Bunks is only a ten-minute ride away from the city center, which offers plenty of tourist attractions such as the Temple of Tooth relic,

from $11.83
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Kandy Krush Hostel

Free Breakfast
Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…Each of our well-appointed rooms features attached bathrooms with hot showers, fans for your comfort, and mosquito nets to ensure a peaceful night's rest. Start your day right with our complimentary

from $3.50
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Solo Traveller

"…Around 300M from Kandy Railway Station and Only 100M from Good Shed Bus stand. And about 15 minute walk from Sri Dalanda Maligawa.15 minute drive to Royal Botanical Gardens. The Property features

from $3.60
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Female Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"…81 Kandy City Hostel, where we treat our guests like family. We want to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay, so we offer a range of room options to suit your needs. Our location is

from $3.50
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Adventure HostelsDigital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"Funk Bunks - Mount View Lodge is a sustainable hostel in the high hills of Kandy. Up in the Rajapihilla Mawatha come enjoy lots of creativity passion and most importantly unsurpassed hospitality

from $2.63
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Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…After a hundred meters, you will see a right turn near a sport stadium. Turn right here and take the road that runs parallel to the sports stadium. Just past the stadium, there will be a small,

from $3.45
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Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…And also offers breakfast, tea and coffee. Assisting with travel arrangements, scooter and car rental,airport shuttle, and all other needs of the guests are the other facilities provides by the

from $4.18
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Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…The common spaces look elegant, as the property is an old Colonial bungalow. There are books, DVDs, and a flat-screen TV. Apart from the main communal area, there's also another one on the second

from $4.00
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Adventure HostelsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…3:00 to 23:00. 3. Check out before 11:00. 4. Payment upon arrival by cash only. 5. NO smoking in Room, but have smoking area. 6. Reception working 24 hours." …"We are just 15 to 20 minutes walk

from $3.52
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Cheapest

31/1/5 De Soyza Lane Kandy

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Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…At MLSC City View Hostel Kandy each room is equipped with a desk and a shared bathroom. Terms and Conditions: Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No

from $3.40
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"…The homestay features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen, and tour organization services for guests. All units at Jaga's Hill Homestay come with shared bathrooms and bed linen. Guests can

from $3.77
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"…Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No smoking but have a designated area for smoking. No curfew. We do not accept customers younger than 16 years of age." …"

from $8.03

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Get to know Kandy

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Kandy.

Get to know Kandy

Located in the central province, Kandy, Sri Lanka, is one of the most visited and famous tourist spot and second-largest city in Sri Lanka after Colombo. Kandy is located almost in the middle of the island and it is surrounded by beautiful and thick green forest and mountain. The rail link from Kandy to Badullah is one of the most scenic and beautiful railway track in the world surrounded on both sides by tea plantations. Majority of the people in Kandy follow Christianity while Buddhism and Islam are also followed. The city is peaceful and people are liberal and friendly.

You can find a hostel in Kandy, Sri Lanka, for a great price that includes free breakfast. While there are many hostels in Kandy, Sri Lanka, the price can still go up during peak seasons of tourists, when it is not easy to find a bed in these hostels.

Must visit places in Kandy include the Buddhist temple Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy Lake, Royal Palace of Kandy, Sigiriya, the ancient palace, Botanical Garden of Kandy, National Museum of Kandy, Dambulla Caves, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Wales Park, and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Esala Perahera is an annual event, which is celebrated every year in the month of August in Kandy, in which one of the relics of the tooth of the Buddha is carried in the streets of Kandy with dance and drums. People wear traditional dresses and carry the torch and the traditional flags of the old kingdom of Kandy.

The city of Kandy is well connected with the capital through road and rail links. Within the city center lies a two-story municipal market where local spices, tea, meat, fish, and almost anything is available at relatively lower prices set by municipal administration.

Written by local enthusiast for Kandy hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Kandy  hostelsBrown Traveller

Kandy Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Kandy, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 29
Average dorm price $13
Average private room price $41
Cheapest hostel in KandyView City Point with $3
Party hostels in KandyKurumbunkz Kandy (8 in total)
Most Kandy hostels are located in Dharmaraja Mawatha
Average rating of all hostels 6.4

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