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 spacious restaurant and bar. Service could be a little warmer.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kandy attractions

1. Malwatte Maha Vihara

0.17 MILES

One of the principal viharas (Buddhist complexes) in Kandy, the Malwatte Maha Vihara is located across the lake from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

2. Kandy Lake

0.28 MILES

Dominating the town is Kandy Lake. A leisurely stroll around it, with a few stops on the lakeside seats, is a pleasant way to spend a few hours, although…

3. Playground

0.34 MILES

At the southeast corner of Kandy Lake, this playground is ideal for restless kids.

4. Royal Palace Park

0.36 MILES

A very well-maintained park and woodland, originally laid out by Sri Wickrama Rajasinha, with good walking trails.

5. Sri Dalada Museum

0.4 MILES

This museum occupies the upper two floors of the Alut Maligawa building and contains a stunning array of gifts donated by several presidents and Buddhist…

6. Alut Maligawa

0.4 MILES

The three-storey Alut Maligawa is a large shrine hall displaying dozens of sitting Buddhas donated by devotees from Thailand. Its design resembles a Thai…

7. World Buddhism Museum

0.4 MILES

Housed inside the former High Court buildings, the World Buddhism Museum contains lots of photographs, models and displays illustrating Buddhism around…

8. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

0.4 MILES

The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja…