City View Hostel

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City View Hostel
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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Central Location: City View Hostel in Kandy offers a convenient location with Kandy City Center Shopping Mall just a few steps away. Sri Dalada Maligawa is a 7-minute walk, while Kandy Museum lies 700 metres nearby. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, and a paid shuttle. Additional services include a concierge, entertainment staff, hairdresser, full-day security, express check-in and check-out, car hire, and a tour desk. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features adults-only rooms with mountain and city views. Shared bathrooms offer showers, ensuring a pleasant stay. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base (23 km), Ceylon Tea Museum (5 km), Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens (7 km), and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (14 km).

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$16 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
269 feet²
Mountain view
City view
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Shared bathroom
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$5 per night
Original price
US$21
Getaway Deal
- US$5.25
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$15.75
US$5 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
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  • No credit card needed
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
269 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$5 per night
Original price
US$21
Getaway Deal
- US$5.25
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Total before taxes
US$15.75
US$5 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Getaway Deal.
Getaway Deal
Getaway Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 28 Mar–30 Sept 2025.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 4 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Woodrow
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location in the city and awesome wee hostel, the host Manoj is absolutely brilliant, so much knowledge of Sri Lanka and all the surrounding areas, had some great conversations, would definitely recommend 👍”
  • Hiranmoy
    India India
    “The hostel is close to almost each and every attractions here. Manoj, the host is an amazing guy. Loved the stay”
  • Rashmika
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Place is really good and peaceful. Also it’s located in walking distance from main city”
  • Filipa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Tidy, helpful, informative, calm host. I felt safe and you get the basic of what you pay for, no frills.”
  • Nina
    Greece Greece
    “Manoj, the guy that runs this place is a treasure!! Srilankan hospitality at its best!! The place is basic but really well-organised! Mattress was comfortable! The hostel is in a really good spot, central but not noisy.”
  • Manuela
    Chile Chile
    “Mano, the owner, was super nice and kind. The girl room was big, with a lot of space, and also lockers for us. Also, Mano took us to take a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and it was super nice.”
  • Cipolletta
    Australia Australia
    “The owner Manoj is a super nice person, really kind and friendly. I felt welcoming and at home.”
  • Jitendra
    Singapore Singapore
    “Loved the location. Right by the lake. Managed to get a run every morning.”
  • Katrin
    Austria Austria
    “Best host ever! Mano was super nice and answered all my questions. Very knowledgeable, so thank you, mano! The place is right in the city center with the beautiful lake and everything you need nearby. Also there's a cosy cafe with good coffee...”
  • Mohseni
    Iran Iran
    “If you want to experience the feeling of real Sri Lankan friendship, this is a really good choice for you”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 00:30 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 48
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform City View Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.