Richmond Hill Travel Guide
Kandy
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Popular places to visit
Kandy Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandy Lake during your travels in Kandy. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Temple of the Tooth
You can find out about the history of Kandy when you stop by Temple of the Tooth. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Royal Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Royal Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Peradeniya. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha
You can learn about the history of Kandy with a trip to Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Kandy Clock Tower
You can learn about the history of Kandy with a visit to Kandy Clock Tower. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
International Buddhist Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at International Buddhist Museum in Kandy. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Richmond Hill
Radisson Hotel Kandy
Most staff were polite and helpful, disappointed with our check-in experience. Felt ignored and didn’t help when we couldn’t connect to the WiFi. Restaurant was good, we ate from the al a carte menu. Plenty of choice at breakfast. Nice clean room, bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable so ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
The Golden Crown Hotel
Nice place, good service. Not many sun loungers at the pool. Sad to hear that the leftovers from the buffet are thrown out and not given to the ones in need. Try to reduce food waste, and at the same time do something good for the ones without much.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Sevana City Hotel Kandy
Lovely staff, place clean, room a bit noisy.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
FOX Resorts Kandy
Excellent views from high on hillside. Important to pay attention to info sent about how to get to hotel - a lot of narrow steep roads. Nice room and restaurant set-up.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Grand Serendib Hotel
Large, modern and well equipped room with beautiful views over the city and a small balcony. The restaurant and bar area is very pleasant, on the rooftop with great views. Food is a little hit and miss. Just worth noting that prices on the menu don’t include taxes. When these are included, this, ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond Hill
Hantana
When in Hantana, you can plan a visit to Ceylon Tea Museum and Wales Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Richmond Hill Travel Guide
- Kandy Lake
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre
- Royal Palace of Kandy
- Ambuluwawa Temple
- National Hospital Kandy
- Ramboda Falls
- Kandy Clock Tower
- Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center
- Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre
- Asgiriya Stadium
- Malwathu Maha Viharaya
- Loolecondera Tea Estate
- Pinnawala Zoo
- Kadiyanlena/Kataboola Falls
- Mahaweli Maha Seya
- Kotmale Reservoir Viewpoint
- International Buddhist Museum
- Kandy Viewpoint
- Asgiri Maha Viharaya
- National Museum
