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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 is beautiful. Great view from room. Lovely facilities. Owners very pleasant and hospitable and extremely helpful in making local arrangements. Food excellent.

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9.2
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
£12
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 would like to rate it more than 10 stars because this hotel is a pure gem in Sri Lanka. This is the best place I have been accommodated in Sri Lanka during my a month trip. In short the better comfortable than other properties in Sri Lanka. I must recommend it..

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9.6
Exceptional
287 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
155 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 place was amazing, situated within trees in a quiet place away from the noise of the streets of Kandy. Our room had an amazing view of the city, really spacious (we had the one at the top) well equipped and good WiFi (the router was inside our room)! Be was comfortable and the bathroom was one of the largest I’ve seen!

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9.2
Superb
196 reviews
Price from
£79
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.

It’s a big house, with comfortable and cosy rooms. Nihal was super nice and welcoming.

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9.2
Superb
158 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.

I’ve travelled to many countries and stayed in some amazing accommodation and this is one of my favourite places of all time. A truly authentic and surreal experience. We felt like we’re staying in a colonial palace in the sky. Truly memorable and amazing experience. Incredibly relaxing and tranquil. I would come back to Sri Lanka just come back and stay at Villa Rosa! The staff were incredible, and very kind, and helpful. Food was authentic, high quality and delicious.

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9.5
Exceptional
325 reviews
Price from
£102
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.

We slept one night in Kandy to catch the train to Ella. We had a very pleasent stay. The food was amazing. The host took really effort in it. The place is also really calm in the nature. A lot of plants and animals live in the garden. We even saw a big turtle. The room is clean and quite luxe. We defenitely could stay longer.

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9
Superb
194 reviews
Price from
£31
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.

View Scenery River Breakfast Room

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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.

Absolut helpful and polite host! You can ask everything. She has food recommendations. She helped us to organize our hiking trips to knuckles mountain range. The breakfast was absolutely stunning ( ask for the Sri Lanka version ) and of course she is always good for good for a nice chat :) the room super nice maintained and the view was breathtaking! We will come definitely back

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9.4
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£44
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.

Location is quite remote but reachable by tuktuk. The owner is very attentive, taking good care of us.

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9.2
Superb
221 reviews
Price from
£42
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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  • Avg. price/night: £38.91
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 465 reviews
    Fantastic little gem Great host! Great room! Great location (central)
    Minesh
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews
    It's clean very quiet and great location. And the host were very friendly.
    Darrel
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  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews
    Great host and great room. Nice and quiet room at the back.
    Nick
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 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.
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    Isabella
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.94
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 322 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: £13.09
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 98 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: £12.06
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 53 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: £47.77
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 144 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
  • Avg. price/night: £20.52
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 65 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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