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.
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.
Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre
You can take time to visit Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre during your travels to Kandy. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Royal Palace of Kandy
Royal Palace of Kandy is just one of the places to see in Kandy, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Richmond Hill
Radisson Hotel Kandy
The staff are absolutely amazing and are practically keeping the hotel running. They are efficient, welcoming and extremely helpful, all with a huge smile on their faces.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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
Sevana City Hotel Kandy
Really good value find. Room was huge, bed was incredibly comfy, staff were great, helpful and polite. The roof top pool / sun deck is great after a day sight seeing. Location good for getting around. 200slr for a tuk tuk to the cenrre or 10-15 min walk. Ony negative was the proximity to monk 5am ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Cassendra Kandy
Very classy, well furnished, clean hotel with superlative views. Breakfast was excellent and the staff were extremelly attentive, friendly and accomodating. This was easily the best hotel i stayed in within the cultural center of SL. If i returned to Kandy i would stay here again, hands down? Superb ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Grand Serendib Hotel
Room was gorgeous, views from the hotel were stunning. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Amaya Hills Kandy
All facilities excellent Only suggestions Liquid soap in bathroom instead of bars of soap Bath could do with grab bars or a bath mat Otherwise a beautiful location with stunning views
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond Hill
Hantana
When in Hantana, you can plan a visit to Wales Park and Kandy Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
