Located just about 0.6 mi from the Kandy lake round and 1.2 mi from Kandy city center Kandy Back Packer's Hostel offers accommodations for guests with fully air conditioned rooms, such as private rooms with private bathroom and mountain view balcony, standard double room with shared bathroom and female, mixed dormitory rooms. It also features stable and complimentary WiFi access and private parking, a common lounge, rooftop terrace, small library, shared kitchen and a year round outdoor pool. The hostel team arrange a cookery class every evening to the guests who are interested and offer Sri Lankan style vegetarian dinner for all the guests in rooftop kitchen and open dining area where all can gather and share there experience, meet with people from different countries and cultures. And also offers breakfast, tea and coffee. Assisting with travel arrangements, scooter/car rental and airport shuttle. The hostel located just about 1.2 mi from the city center, Kandy railway station and the main bus station. It's a 20 minute walk in the lake round to the famous buddhist Tooth Relic Temple, 3.1 mi to the Mahaveli river and 4.3 mi to the royal botanical garden in Peradeniya. Nearest airport is Bandaranaike airport 52 mi from the hostel.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
No credit card needed to book. We'll send you an email confirming your reservation.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
7.8
Free WiFi
8.3
Low score for Kandy
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Yixi
    China China
    It’s walking distance 20 mints to center and staff are very friendly , offering free cooling class and dinner and breakfast at a good price
  • Anwar
    India India
    good Vibe ..met lot of international solo travellers , breakfast ok , didn't get time to use pool
  • Guillem
    Spain Spain
    The hostel staff made us feel like we were at home. They were super friendly and took great care of us. Would recommend to anyone looking for a cheap hostel with great value

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Spice & Hurb Retourent
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • Indian • Malaysian • Seafood • Thai • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of Kandy Backpackers Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Additional charge
  • Open all year
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Kandy Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Kandy Backpackers Hostel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Kandy Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool

  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel is 1.4 miles from the center of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kandy Backpackers Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Kandy Backpackers Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Spice & Hurb Retourent