Kandy
Hill capital of Sri Lanka
Where to stay
Hostels, dorms and simple guesthouses — clean, social and easy on the wallet.
Mid-range hotels and boutique resorts with reliable service and a pool.
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
$$$Large riverside hotel between Kandy and Sigiriya, good touring base
The best rooms available, for when the stay is part of the trip.
The Kandy House
$$$$200-year-old Kandyan manor in a spice garden, 20 min outside town
McLeod Inn
$Backpacker institution on the lake road with a legendary rooftop view
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