Kandy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kandy
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Kandy
Kandy which includes heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Kandy

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Hantana

4/5(1 area review)

When in Hantana, you can plan a visit to Ceylon Tea Museum and Wales Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hantana
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Richmond Hill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Richmond Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Ceylon Tea Museum and Wales Park.

Richmond Hill
Radisson Hotel Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

4 out of 5
No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province
The price is 2.110.698 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
2.110.698 ₫
2.835.521 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
Spotless and a great set of staff

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Kandy
Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

3 out of 5
84 Peradeniya Road Kandy
Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (555 reviews)
Staff were extremely nice, loved the hotel! Clean, pool area and great location.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Sevana City Hotel Kandy
Cassendra Kandy

Cassendra Kandy

3 out of 5
Rajapihilla Mawatha Kandy CP
The price is 1.015.480 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
1.015.480 ₫
1.198.407 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wales Park and Kandy Viewpoint are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
Clean , comfortable & great service.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Cassendra Kandy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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3.5 out of 5
5/16A, Uplands Kandy
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Devales and Kanday Monasteries ...
8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean, but it needed painting. When we booked we saw photos of the kitchen area and believed we could cook food in the room, however the hob was not connected to the gas and there was no cooking equipment. So this made our stay more expensive as we had to eat out all the ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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Villa Vajrapani

Villa Vajrapani

3.5 out of 5
40/1 Galoyawatta, Upland, Peradeniya Kandy Central Province
Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation ...
Villa Vajrapani
Kandy Boutique Villa by Aaradhya

Kandy Boutique Villa by Aaradhya

3 out of 5
32 Sangaraja Mawatha Kandy Central Province
Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located nearby.
Kandy Boutique Villa by Aaradhya
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kandy

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
15
5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
23
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Kandy is a charming city - a bit noisy and busy - but it has energy. It also has a large number of very good 3,4 and 5-star hotels. Do not choose the Thilanka! Go to the Cinnamon, the Hotel Suisse or the Fox Resort instead.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely city, lovely people

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very busy crowded city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Kandy is very important place for Sri Lankan people because of the Maligawa temple and historically. Well worth a visit

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Apart from botanical gardens, which are fantastic, not much else to see in Kandy

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lot of fun except a little exploitation by local travel agents

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