Kandy Backpackers Hostel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kandy Backpackers Hostel in Kandy offers adults-only accommodations with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves halal brunch and dinner with Chinese, British, Indian, Malaysian, Seafood, Thai, Asian, European, and barbecue grill cuisines. Dining areas include traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, fitness room, 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping, child-friendly buffet, coffee shop, outdoor seating, culture classes, full-day security, bicycle parking, bike hire, car hire, tour desk, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Kandy Museum and Sri Dalada Maligawa are 1.2 mi away, Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Center 1.1 mi, and Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base 14 mi from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Tiffkat
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the cooking class. Host got up extra early to make our breakfast which was very appreciated. Nice to jump in the pool to cool off.”
Regina
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“the food was so good, great pool, nice place to meet people”
Li
Malaysia Malaysia
“Good location near the city center, not too close to the train station. Breakfast was nice, and the place was clean with comfy beds. Friendly staff. Only downside — no water dispenser and they charge for bottled water”
Eric
Canada Canada
“Private room was good but very simple. AC worked very well, wifi worked very well in my room. The lady who works at the reception is so nice and warm hearted and helpful. The dinner served was local and tasted good!”
Lut
Belgium Belgium
“It was nice to have a cooking class in the evening. The staff is really friendly and helpful.”
Winnie
Netherlands Netherlands
“We had an amazing stay. Good location and lovely stuff. They have nice cooking classes, so we get to learn how to make super delicious curry. Thank you for everything.”
Razvan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good atmosphere, helpful staff, good value for money with good breakfast and dinner included”
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cooking class everyday. Great people. Social. Amazing owners and workers. Very good value”
Uzair
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“good sitting space on roof,swiming pool, tasty veg dinner, breakfast was also fine, location is also fine can be reach with bus in front of hostel.”
Beggs
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Lovely accommodation with a good vibe of different backpackers and the Sri Lankan dudes working there were wicked !! (Good) Dj the dog was a happy big fella”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Spice & Hurb Retourent
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • Indian • Malaysian • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Brunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of Kandy Backpackers Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

House rules

Kandy Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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