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Travel insights for hostels in Kandy

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How much is a hostel in Kandy tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kandy tonight starting as low as €3, rising to an average cost of €12, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €38 for a 4-star hostel in Kandy for tonight.

How much is a Kandy hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Kandy this weekend for as little as €3/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €3/night. For a 4-star hostel in Kandy, the cheapest rate recently found was €44/night for this weekend.
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Cheapest hostels in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Discover affordable stays in Kandy that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Kandy can be found for as low as €8 per night. There is currently one property in Kandy that can be booked for this price. Kandy Backpackers Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kandy. Price data was last updated on 5 July 2025
Out of the hostels in Kandy we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
Kandy Backpackers Hostel
Kandy Backpackers Hostel

Kandy Backpackers Hostel

1174/C, Ampitiya Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€8
Avg. per night
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Other accommodations in Kandy

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Yalegoda Walauwa Homestay
Yalegoda Walauwa Homestay

Yalegoda Walauwa Homestay

Yalegoda, Sri Lanka
0.4 km from city centre
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
€13
Avg. per night
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River Side Home Stay
River Side Home Stay

River Side Home Stay

Kandy, Sri Lanka
2.3 km from city centre
€23
Avg. per night
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Earl's Regency Hotel
Earl's Regency Hotel

Earl's Regency Hotel

Earl's Regency, Kundasale, 2000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Kandy, Sri Lanka
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€75
Avg. per night
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Queen's Hotel
Queen's Hotel

Queen's Hotel

D South Senanayake Veediya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€54
Avg. per night
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Kandy Api Cottage
Kandy Api Cottage

Kandy Api Cottage

43 Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€75
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Kandy

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Kandy to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 5 July 2025.
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Facts about staying in Kandy

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kandy to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 5 July 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kandy?

    €16/night is an average price for a hostel in Kandy throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in April is the most expensive month to book, and in October is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Kandy hostels for as low as €2/night. In general, Kandy hostels for €16 or less are a good deal.

  • Should I stay in a Kandy hostel?

    Staying in a Kandy hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Kandy tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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