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 really in need of a thorough renovation to bring back its glory years. There's a spa, gym, and great breakfast buffet, and good online discounts are often available.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kandy attractions

1. Malwatte Maha Vihara

0.18 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

0.24 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

0.25 MILES

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

4. Kandy Garrison Cemetery

0.34 MILES

This well-maintained cemetery contains 163 graves from colonial times. Perhaps the most striking aspect of a visit here is learning just how young most…

5. World Buddhism Museum

0.34 MILES

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

6. Sri Dalada Museum

0.35 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…

7. National Museum

0.35 MILES

This museum once housed Kandyan royal concubines and now features royal regalia and reminders of pre-European Sinhalese life. One of the most impressive…

8. Alut Maligawa

0.35 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…