Kandy Backpackers Hostel

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kandy Backpackers Hostel in Kandy offers adults-only accommodation 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. Guests can enjoy meals in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. Amenities and Services: The hostel features a fitness room, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, and free on-site parking. Additional services include a tour desk, luggage storage, and bicycle hire. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base is 22 km away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were all really friendly, my favourite was DJ 😍 Baba was a fantastic driver and put in 2 really long days, taking me to all the things I wanted to see 😀 Thankyou 🙏🏻”
Yuval
Israel Israel
“It was great! The people were very friendly and the dog DJ was the best! We had a cooking lesson and it was a cool social hostel”
Antje-frieda
Germany Germany
“great great hostel team, everyone is soooo lovely and friendly and trying to make the best stay possible for you; nice breakfast, amazing cooking class and dinner! also good to connect with others. i‘ve had an amazing daytrip to sigiriya with the...”
Frederikke
Denmark Denmark
“Super friendly and helpful staff. They cleaned the pool every morning for us and was very helpful with all of our questions. Furthermore the cooking class was cozy and informative with delicious food ofc.”
Ayse
Italy Italy
“We really enjoyed our stay and learned lots during the cooking class!”
Femke
Netherlands Netherlands
“One of the best hostels I've stayed at in Sri Lanka! Such a nice family vibe. The dinners are amazing. There is a pool!! You can easily walk to the city centre (or take the local bus). I loved exploring Kandy from this place. The family running...”
Dickinson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great value for money, staff were so friendly and helpful with organising activities and day tours! Dinner was great and cooking class was really interesting! Nice to have a pool and communal area was nice and sociable. Walking distance to centre...”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly and warm. The place is basic, but had everything I needed! The cooking course and food were exceptional!!”
Barbara
Austria Austria
“Very nice staff, super coolong classes, nice pool (could only be a bit cleaner), double room comfortable with a/c.”
Camille
France France
“A little out of the city center, so the area is pretty quiet. Spent 4 nights in the female dorms. Bed was comfortable. Bedsheets seemed clean. Good AC. Bathrooms are quite clean. Cooking classes were very fun and interesting to learn about the...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Spice & Hurb Retourent
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • Indian • Malaysian • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Brunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

House rules

Kandy Backpackers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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