Must-see hotels in Kandy

  • Villa Rosa

    Kandy

    Dotted with antiques, and with stunning views over a secluded arc of the Mahaweli Ganga, Villa Rosa is an inspiring place to stay. Spacious wooden-floored…

  • Clock Inn Kandy

    Kandy

    A lot of know-how has gone into this very well-set-up hostel, with its inviting air-con dorms (all with lockers, comfy bunks and reading lights) and…

  • Freedom Lodge

    Kandy

    This popular, well-established guesthouse is owned by a friendly family, one of whom worked in hospitality for years, and is surrounded by towering palm…

  • Clove Villa

    Kandy

    A superb converted villa with seven gorgeous rooms, all with plush, tasteful furnishings and a dash of art, and kitted out with all the mod cons you could…

  • Elephant Stables

    Kandy

    This stunning villa was once the home of Sir Cudah Ratwatte, the first elected mayor of Kandy. Today, it's been lovingly converted into a beautiful hotel,…

  • Kandy Cottage

    Kandy

    Run by Thomas and Mani, a very welcoming couple, this slightly bohemian place is a great escape from the city, a Sri Lankan cottage tucked away in a…

  • Sharon Inn

    Kandy

    This small hilltop place is one of Kandy’s longest-established hotels and it has excellent views and scrupulously clean rooms decorated with Sri Lankan…

  • Royal Bar & Hotel

    Kandy

    As far as atmosphere goes, this astonishing place can't be beat, particularly for those who enjoy a tipple. Once a clubhouse for British officers, today…

  • Forest Glen

    Kandy

    This wonderfully secluded, though slightly faded, family guesthouse is on the edge of Udawattakelle Sanctuary and has fine forest views from its terrace…

  • Samindra Villa

    Kandy

    Fine new villa hotel with modern, spacious rooms that have been finished to a high standard, with air-con, luxe bedding, satellite TV and contemporary en…

  • Cinnamon Citadel

    Kandy

    This well-designed hotel boasts a stunning location, its large pool located right by the riverbank. Designer-chic rooms in chocolate tones and grey slate…

  • Expeditor Guest House

    Kandy

    Lots of potted plants, balconies with views, a warm welcome, spotless rooms (some have shared bathrooms) and the opportunity to mix with the hospitable…

  • Hotel Mango Garden

    Kandy

    Manager Malik and his French wife run a tight ship here. Rooms are plain but spacious with good bedding, though the bathrooms are more prosaic. There's a…

  • Day's Inn

    Kandy

    Staying at this intimate six-room guesthouse is a pleasure. It's bursting with pictures, colour and decorations and has a warm, homely feel. Rooms are all…

  • Anna Shanthi Villa

    Kandy

    Tucked away up a quiet lane, not far from the lake, this well-run guesthouse has seven rooms with good-quality furnishings and a lot more style than many…

  • St Bridget’s Country Bungalow

    Kandy

    Hemmed in by jungly forest filled with birds, this traditional homestay has eight simply furnished rooms, a very warm welcome and fine home-cooked…

  • McLeod Inn

    Kandy

    A fine family-run guesthouse with lovely lake views from some of its 10 comfortable, clean and well-presented rooms. You'll enjoy the dining area and its…

  • Helga’s Folly

    Kandy

    'If expecting a regular hotel experience best look elsewhere' says the marketing blurb, and that's 100% accurate, for Helga's Folly could have been dreamt…

  • Hotel Suisse

    Kandy

    This is one of those grand old creaky colonial-era properties, with 90 huge rooms and a lakeside location. It has lots of old-fashioned charm but is…

  • Blue Haven Guesthouse

    Kandy

    The rooms here are quite ordinary, but the pool is a big plus and there are fantastic views out over the Knuckles Range. The proprietor, Mr Linton, is an…

  • Queens Hotel

    Kandy

    Ambience and location are the key reasons for checking in here. Expect old-school rooms with charming floral decor, sharply polished floorboards and some…

  • Amaara Sky Hotel

    Kandy

    Boutique hotel in a suburban location atop the hills of Kandy. The rooms enjoy wonderful views from their balconies and are some of the largest in town,…

  • Nature Walk Resort

    Kandy

    Terracotta tiles and French doors lead to balconies with, from some rooms, excellent forest views. The rooms are spacious and airy, and you can look…

  • Kandy City Elephant Hostel

    Kandy

    Located 3km southwest of the centre, this friendly hostel is run by helpful people and offers very cheap beds in mixed dorms. They've a guests' kitchen…

  • Burmese Rest

    Kandy

    This is one of the cheapest places in Kandy, a former pilgrims’ guesthouse located in a gem of a building. Rooms are very basic, all with shared bathrooms…

  • Highest View

    Kandy

    It’s not quite the ‘highest view’ but we won't quibble because the views are pretty darn good. You'll find pastel-coloured rooms, quiet shared areas and a…

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