Kandy Backpackers Hostel, Kandy
Overview
Featuring an outdoor pool, Kandy Backpackers hostel is situated a 10-minute drive from Kandy View Point. Guests can benefit from free private parking on site, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Location
This hostel is 1.5 km from Kandy Lake and within easy reach of Kandy Clock Tower. The buddhist Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is located a 15-minute ride from the Kandy hostel.
Transportation alternatives in the area comprise Berewetts bus stop, which is in close proximity to the Kandy property.
Rooms
Kandy Backpackers hostel provides 20 rooms, some of them equipped with ironing facilities and an air conditioner, as well as coffee and tea making equipment. Guests can also enjoy a terrace, while a balcony and a terrace are available, too.
Eat & Drink
Dishes of British cuisine are served in the Indian restaurant. This hostel has a shared kitchen provided with facilities like a fridge and a toaster.
Leisure & Business
Kandy Backpackers hostel features a private garden.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Curtains
Recommended for:
Cultural Cooking ClassImmerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine with a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef, where you'll learn to prepare traditional dishes using authentic ingredients.
Tea Tasting WorkshopExperience the art of tea making with a professional tea taster who will guide you through a sensory journey, showcasing the rich variety of Sri Lankan teas.
Traditional Dance PerformanceWitness the captivating rhythms and graceful movements of Kandyan dance, a traditional dance form of Sri Lanka, performed exclusively for hotel guests.
Batik Painting WorkshopUnleash your creativity in a batik painting workshop, where you'll learn the ancient wax-resist dyeing technique and create your own masterpiece to take home as a souvenir.
Meditation and Yoga SessionsFind inner peace and balance during morning meditation and yoga sessions, conducted in a serene setting with an experienced instructor.
Ayurveda Spa TreatmentsIndulge in ancient Ayurvedic therapies and massages, personalized to your needs, to rejuvenate your body and mind.
- Traditional Drumming Workshop
- Nature Walks and Birdwatching
- Hiking and Trekking Excursions
- Yoga Retreats
- Traditional Healing Sessions
- Photography Workshops
- Pottery Making Class
- Night Sky Observations
Location
* Situated in the heart of Kandy, the hostel neighbors the iconic Buddhist Temple of the Tooth Relic, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and the Kandy Lake. * The area boasts a rich cultural heritage, with the Kandy City Center shopping complex, the International Buddhist Museum, and numerous historic temples and shrines nearby. * The Udawattakele Forest Reserve, Bahirawakanda Monastery, and the Commonwealth War Cemetery make the neighborhood suitable for nature enthusiasts and history buffs.
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