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Terrace Kandy

City Centre, Kandy

Situated near Kandy Museum and Sri Dalada Maligawa, Terrace Kandy is in Kandy and features free private parking and a restaurant.

D
Daniel
From
Australia
Couldn’t recommend more. It had everything, comfy bed, good AC and fan, free great brekky, nice view, laundry, TV and awesome staff. Really good value for money also. A nice place to recover a few days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$15.39
1 night, 2 adults

Galkaduwa360 Villa

Kandy

Set within 2.7 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 3.4 km of Bogambara Stadium, Galkaduwa360 Villa offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kandy.

B
Björn
From
Germany
First of all we liked the amazing view, doesnt matter if you are on the balcony, look out of the windows of your room or from the 360 Grad view roof top terrace, you will have a amazing view everywhere. You can see the mountains, the city, diffrent temples and the beautiful nature. Second thing we liked very much, was the food, for fair prices. So we had a high quality dinner and large portions on the roof top, cocked by the host. We liked it so much, so my girlfriend tooked a cocking lesson the next day by the host. She enjoyed it a lot. Specially the host is very friendly, makes you feeling like you are at home and helped us with everything we needed. He is happy if his guest are happy. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. If we come back to Kandy one day, theres no question where we will stay. Thank you a lot. Greetings Björn & Katjana
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS

Kandy

Situated within 4.4 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.2 km of Ceylon Tea Museum, Kandy Food Lovers Home Stay by AGS features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kandy.

E
Eva
From
Germany
The guestroom is located in the families green garden and has a lot of space, even with a little are in the „second level“. We felt very welcome by the whole family from the first second on. As the house is located on a mountain hill, it was a bit tricky to get there, however, Sudesh organized it perfectly. The room is spacious, clean and had everything that was promised in the booking. The queen sized bed was super comfy and we had a good night rest despite the heavy rain that night. The breakfast was the best we had so far on our trip through Sri Lanka and we were even asked for any preferences on what to get & when to get it. Totally recommend!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$34
1 night, 2 adults

Namaya Nature

City Centre, Kandy

Conveniently set in the centre of Kandy, Namaya Nature is a recently renovated homestay, which provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

B
Bernadette
From
Austria
Everything was great! :-) Very friendly and welcoming hosts with a beautiful guesthouse and a stunning view from your room. You can choose between different meals and also at which time you would like to eat which is great. The son offered me a ride when I wasn’t able to get a tuktuk 😊👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$24.03
1 night, 2 adults

Kande Home

City Centre, Kandy

Ideally located in the centre of Kandy, Kande Home offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. The property has mountain and river views, and is 1.9 km from Kandy Museum.

L
Lucas
From
Germany
Tasty food Helpful and lovely host! Very Clean Good Comfort and equipment Big room and beautiful house
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$28.35
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Olde Ceylon

City Centre, Kandy

Well located in Kandy, Villa Olde Ceylon is a recently renovated guest house, which provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

H
Hugo
From
France
A little oasis hidden in a great location in Kandy. Lovely room next to the pool. Welcoming and helpful host who arranged for us a transfer to Ella last minute and tuk tuk trips within Kandy as we needed them. Tasty breakfast to top it all! What a great address, warmly recommend <3
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Mountain View

City Centre, Kandy

Attractively set in the centre of Kandy, Mountain View features free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

J
Julia
From
Russia
A lovely guest house with very helpful hosts. It is located on a mountain, near the center, offering stunning views of the surrounding area and the city. For 1-2 dollars, you can use a tuk-tuk to go down or up to the house, or you can walk, but it's better only during daylight hours. Right at the hotel, you can book guided tours from the host at a very reasonable price. The rooms are small, but very cozy and clean. I'll be happy to come back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Sun Dove Suite

City Centre, Kandy

Ideally located in Kandy, Sun Dove Suite offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake and city views, and is 1.6 km from Bogambara Stadium.

A
Annalisa
From
Italy
Beautiful, elevated location with a breathtaking view down on to the lake and the mountains. In the evening you can see a lit white Buddha statue and a temple, together with the lights of all the houses. Extremely clean. Very nice forniture and a comfortable big bed. The traditional Sri Lanka breakfast was large and delicious. The lady was extremely nice and even made a package with what I couldn’t eat from the breakfast and I could have a tasty takeaway snack on the train from Kandy to Ella. I loved everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults

Mystique Hideout

Kandy

Set in Kandy and only 2.3 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Mystique Hideout offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

V
Vita
From
Belgium
Very nice rare find! Freshly opened guest house with a European touch. Very spacious clean home in a calm place, surrounded by trees; cosy atmosphere and nice owners. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews
Price from
US$12.96
1 night, 2 adults

SERENE HOME

Kandy

Boasting free bikes and views of garden, SERENE HOME is a recently renovated homestay situated in Kandy, 3.2 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall.

L
Liesbeth
From
Belgium
Very clean, spacious room, quiet area, super helpful and friendly host. He helped us a lot to organise our trip. Delicious (very early morning) breakfast. It is a wonderful place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 964 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 724 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 959 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 902 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Kandy and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Princess Villa Kandy Rail Station is a recently renovated guest house in the centre of Kandy, 300 metres from Kandy railway station and 300 metres from Bogambara Stadium.

From US$17.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

In a prime location in Kandy, Kandy Dilruk Homestay provides an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From US$14.50 per night

<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> Heritage Kandy City Bungalow in Kandy offers a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, air-conditioning, and a hot tub.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Boasting a terrace with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Misty Clouds Homestay can be found in Kandy, close to Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.6 km from Bogambara Stadium.

From US$25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

Conveniently located in the centre of Kandy, The Views Kandy - 360 Mountain View offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$88 per night

Janali Homestay

Kandy
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set in the heart of Kandy, Janali Homestay provides accommodation with garden views, just less than 1 km from Bogambara Stadium and a 13-minute walk from Kandy railway station.

From US$15.54 per night

Mcleod-Inn

Kandy
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 959 reviews

Conveniently located in the centre of Kandy, Mcleod-Inn offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Kandy Citylights Residence offers accommodation set 1.9 km from the centre of Kandy and features an open-air bath and a garden.

From US$22 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Kandy and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

Charlton Kandy Rest is an affordable property located only 1 km from Kandy Railway Station and Kandy Bus Station.

From US$12 per night

Orchard Home

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

Well situated in Kandy, Orchard Home offers a Full English/Irish breakfast and free WiFi.

From US$27.75 per night

Vendol Sky Resort

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews

Ideally set in Kandy, Vendol Sky Resort features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

From US$12.60 per night

Kandy Railway Inn

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Situated conveniently in the City Centre district of Kandy, Kandy Railway Inn is situated 1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 1.5 km from Kandy Museum and 1.5 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa.

From US$17.98 per night

Y&Y Residence

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Kandy, Y&Y Residence offers a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. With city views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

Lilly Rooms

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Conveniently set in the City Centre district of Kandy, Lilly Rooms is located 1.2 km from Kandy railway station, 600 metres from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1 km from Kandy Museum.

From US$23.98 per night

Kandy View Stay

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Ideally located in the centre of Kandy, Kandy View Stay offers a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. This guest house offers free private parking and free shuttle service.

Hidden Haven

Kandy
Central location

Set in Kandy, 1.5 km from Bogambara Stadium, 1.4 km from Kandy railway station and less than 1 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, Hidden Haven offers accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

From US$27.75 per night

Save money on homestays in Kandy and nearby – budget options available

Sesatha lake Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews

Ideally set in Kandy, Sesatha lake Kandy is a recently renovated guest house, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$40.50 per night

Windy Ridge Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

Located in Kandy, near Bogambara Stadium, Kandy railway station and Sri Dalada Maligawa, Windy Ridge Kandy has a garden.

From US$67.28 per night

The Next Door

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Ideally located in the centre of Kandy, the recently renovated The Next Door offers well-equipped accommodation featuring air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV.

From US$56.61 per night

St Bridget's Country Bungalow

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

Situated in Kandy, within 1.6 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.7 km of Bogambara Stadium, St Bridget's Country Bungalow features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as...

From US$50 per night

King Of Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> King Of Kandy in Kandy offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities.

From US$34.20 per night

Highest View

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 718 reviews

Offering a shared lounge and mountain view, Highest View is situated in Kandy, 1.3 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 1.9 km from Kandy railway station.

From US$33 per night

Marvel Hills Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Situated in Kandy, Marvel Hills Kandy features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. In room facilities include hot water, TV, air conditioning, WiFi, tea & coffee facility free of charge.

From US$61.61 per night

Hansons Homestay

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

In a central area of Kandy, located within a short distance of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and Sri Dalada Maligawa, Hansons Homestay offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such...

From US$70.20 per night

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Homestays that guests love in Kandy

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Avg. price/night: US$17.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 795 reviews
Lovely room full of light and large bath room with access to kitchen and washing machine Cleaning be of the best Homestay’s we have stayed in Lovely hosts and very quiet yet minutes from supermarket with restaurants Would highly recommend staying here
Guest review by
Rex
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
The Homestay is operated by a heartfelt loving host family. You feel welcome immediately and home. The rooms are pleasantly organized. Especially the light-flooded common room with dining table and arms lines for reading is inviting. From the terraces you have a view view to the Knuckle mountains. Mahesh is a helpful organizational talent, the mother prepares for breakfast, as well as tasty local food on request. I felt very comfortable in this Homestay.
Guest review by
Thomas
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
More of a homestay - simple accommodation in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Lovely hosts, home-cooking & peace; but maybe BYO toiletries.
Guest review by
AF1113
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 964 reviews
Jaye’s Homestay was a great property to stay at. The owner, Jaye was a great host who kind and attentive. He prepared a delicious and giant Sri Lankan breakfast. Highly recommend. The rooms are spacious and the shower has good water pressure. The view from the shared balcony was lovely. The walk to the city, whilst up hill is only 10 minutes away maximum. Very good stay!
Guest review by
Conour
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Cham and his family are incredibly great hosts. He supports you wherever he can, is always there for you and available, helps you organise trips and simply makes you feel at home in his homestay. The vibe in the house is incredibly positive. Everyone smiles and it's just lovely. The breakfast in the morning is wonderful
Guest review by
Sarah
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
I found this to be a lovely homestay. The place is filled with wood carved artwork, it’s like a museum. The host family is very kind, will help you with what you need and work their magic in the kitchen creating delicious meals for breakfast and dinner in my case. The also organize tours, which I joined and that was money and time very well spent. The homestay is a good 10 minute walk to town center, but it’s a relatively quiet one along the lake (north side).
Guest review by
Majid
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 959 reviews
Great staff, nice view and located close to the city center! Book a tour on forehand via withlocals.com and look for a tour with host Buddhima. I promise she'll elevate your stay in Kandy and let you taste the best (street)food, fruits and spices. The rooms in the homestay are large, clean and the breakfast is good!
Guest review by
arnevanginkel
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 964 reviews
Perfect home stay with lovely host, great breakfast (the best we had in Sri Lanka!), nice rooms and views. Thank you!
Guest review by
Rebecca
Family with young children