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Liselma Residence

City Centre, Kandy

Situated conveniently in the centre of Kandy, Liselma Residence offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and city views.

B
Bree
From
New Zealand
10/10 stay. From the moment we arrived we were so warmly welcomed by Hemaka with a cake and iced coffee, we knew we would enjoy our stay. He made sure our entire stay was seamless and helped in every aspect possible. The room was large and had incredible views over Kandy and the hills. The water filter is a big win if you run out of drinking water. And the pool is the perfect temperate and so scenic. 5 minute walk down the hill to Hideout cafe - delicious breakfast or lunch. A massive thank you to Hemaka again for making our stay in Kandy so pleasant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$60
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.

I
Irina
From
Ireland
Spacious, newly built place. Host is a lovely man, his family are very nice and wanted to make us comfortable. We could use the kitchen to make tea, heat our takeaways. Tea and water was offered. Views are amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 152 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.

o
owais
From
India
Sudesh and his family truly embody what hospitality is all about! 🙌 Our first stop in Sri Lanka was Kandy, and I remember calling my family back home to rave about how amazing our host was. From the moment we arrived, Sudesh and his family made us feel incredibly welcome. They were always there for us—whether it was arranging a tuk-tuk (sometimes even for free if someone else was going in the same direction), offering great recommendations, or treating us to a delicious spread of authentic Sri Lankan dishes. Communication was always easy and fast, and Sudesh was available by text or phone call anytime, which really made us feel safe and at ease. The room was so comfortable, the washroom spotless, and the air conditioning worked perfectly—everything was just spot on. But let me tell you about the food! If you stay with Sudesh, *do not* miss the lunch! I can't stress this enough—it was honestly the best meal I've ever had, and I might have gone into a food coma afterward. Sudesh’s mom went above and beyond, making extra dishes just for us, and they were so excited to share their cooking. It felt like visiting family who are eager to spoil you with their best recipes. The complimentary breakfast was also incredible—I've never seen such a generous spread! Unfortunately, we were only able to stay for one night, and I really wish we could have extended our time there. I absolutely recommend staying here if you're in Kandy. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and you'll be taken care of by some of the kindest hosts you could ask for. 100% would stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$34
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.

N
Nicolas
From
Sri Lanka
It's a nice place with nice people and the breakfast was amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 131 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.

P
Paul
From
Belgium
The couple who own / run this place are the pinnacle of Sri Lankan, buddhist friendliness. This artfully decorated villa immediately feels home as soon as you step inside the premise. The hotel room is so beautiful, and the breakfast is absolutely delicious! We recommend this place without reserve to individual travellers who are looking for a very persoable and spiritual experience. BOOK NOW! Paul and Doreen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
Price from
US$55
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.

L
Lisa
From
United Kingdom
A beautiful place, recently opened and has been set up to a very high standard. Huge, comfy bed, silky soft sheets, brand new bathroom with the best water pressure I’ve found anywhere in Sri Lanka and also plenty of hot water, free toiletries. Excellent air conditioning. There was a kettle and range of Ceylon teas provided in the room too - perfect for my early morning brew whilst looking out at the sunrise from bed. Also has a big TV with worldwide channels although I didn’t really use it, too busy exploring! The rooftop terrace has stunning views across Kandy, very nice to sit out and watch the sunset here. The host was super welcoming and his wife made the most delicious breakfasts. Went the extra mile when I didn’t find a 3 wheeler to the station in time for my train, and dropped me off in his car! Thank you Pravin and team (& sorry if I’ve spelled your name wrong!) Location was fab, a little up hill out of the busy city centre, so super quiet and yet very easy to travel to all the attractions in the area either on foot or by 3 wheeler. Will definitely stay again next time in the area, great find!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 540 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.

L
Ludmila
From
Lithuania
It is a very clean property with a beautiful garden. The atmosphere is very welcoming and very soothing. Delicious breakfast and dinner was served on request. We highly recommend this mystical place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 418 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.

R
Ramona
From
Switzerland
It was one of our best stay. Sri was so helpful and friendly. He picked us up in the city, when we arrived and droped us off when we took the train to Ella. He also organised us train tickets and made our laundry. And the Breakfast was amazing! Typical Sri Lankan food. Thank you Sri for this two days!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Hello Kandy Homestay

City Centre, Kandy

Well set in Kandy, Hello Kandy Homestay is a recently renovated homestay, which provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Malou
From
Canada
Great location, they suggest a lot of activities and shower is great ( good pressure, hot water and super clean) the dorms are smal but super clean and you can manage the space for laguage with other host. Big locker for your laguage. Yhe personnel is amazing and super nice . Always trying to help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

The Grove

Kandy

Offering a garden and mountain view, The Grove is situated in Kandy, 10 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 15 km from Kandy railway station.

S
Sophia
From
Maldives
The views were INCREDIBLE! What a lovely place to stay. Our hosts were so friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed our time with them - will be visiting again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Price from
US$36
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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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, 421 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, 310 reviews

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

From US$35.52 per night

Dream Inn

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Offering free WiFi and mountain views, Dream Inn is an accommodation situated right in the heart of Kandy, just less than 1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and a 10-minute walk from Bogambara...

From US$19.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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$21.31 per night

Kandy Railway Inn

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 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

Lilly Rooms

Kandy
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 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

Enjoy breakfast in Kandy and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 227 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

Easy Stay

Kandy
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews

Situated conveniently in Kandy, Easy Stay offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$49.50 per night

256 Townhouse Rest

Kandy
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 750 reviews

256 Townhouse Rest is set in the City Centre district of Kandy, 1.1 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, 1.3 km from Kandy Museum and 1.5 km from Bogambara Stadium.

From US$16.25 per night

Heritage Kandy City Bungalow has a hot tub and air-conditioned guest accommodation in the centre of Kandy, 1 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, 1.9 km from Bogambara Stadium and 1.8 km from...

From US$43.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 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, 116 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$113 per night

Mcleod-Inn

Kandy
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 973 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$33 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$20 per night

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Mount Airy Aniwatta

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Ideally situated in the centre of Kandy, Mount Airy Aniwatta offers a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

Windy Ridge Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 363 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

Freedom Lodge, Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Freedom Lodge, Kandy offers accommodation set 100 metres from the centre of Kandy and provides a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$26.60 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, 614 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$70 per night

King Of Kandy

Kandy
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

Ideally situated in Kandy, King Of Kandy features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service.

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, 737 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$28 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...

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Avg. price/night: US$17.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 806 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$19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 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$38
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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 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$55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 404 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$33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 973 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$38
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
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