Kandy Backpackers Hostel

8.0Very good587 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Gym
Restaurant
Daily housekeeping

About this place

Mountain View Balcony and Rooftop Terrace Enjoy stunning views of the mountains from your private room balcony or relax on the rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Cultural Experience and Cookery Classes Immerse yourself in the local culture with daily cookery classes and traditional Sri Lankan dinners, fostering a sense of community among guests. Convenient Location and Travel Assistance With easy access to the city center, transportation hubs, and popular attractions, our hostel offers travel assistance for a seamless and memorable stay. Experience the best of Kandy at Kandy Back Packer's Hostel. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

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5 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Free Local Cooking Experience 17 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom and Shared Balcony + Free Local Cooking Experience 17 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Free Local Cooking Experience 17 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 13 m²4 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom + Free Local Cooking Experience 17 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Pool & wellness

Outdoor pool
Gym

Food & drink

Restaurant

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
117/4C, Ampitiya Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka
1.9 km from the center of Kandy

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

8.0587 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness6.4

Service8.9

Location8.4

Room quality7.4

Amenities7.9

Value for money8.9

Food and drink7.4

Karmuhil Vannan
Sweden · Solo · August 2026
5.0
“Need lots of improvement in terms of customer service and cleanliness.”
+The staff was really helpful to arrange the Tuk Tuk while check out. Good WiFi.
−1. Cleanliness wasn’t that good. 2. When it rains, you hear the sound inside the room and it kind of disturbs. 3. The staff wasn’t cooperative initially when attempted to contact around 7.30pm when asked for the clarification of the location of the hostel. Attempted to call the property contact number for over 5 to 6 times, the call wasn’t answered. 4. After reaching the property, attempted for the calling bell for over 5 times and it took after 10 minutes for the person to open the door. That was frustrating.
Maria
Austria · Group of friends · August 2026
2.0
“expectations according to the pictures were different than what we got.”
+The cooking show (we did not really cook by ourselves) was nice and the food was good.
−Facilities were outdated and felt like they did not take care of it. Bathrooms were not clean and it was wet in the room due to rain (do not put your belongings on the floor).
Sujeetha
Germany · Couple · October 2026
6.0
“Tolle Lage und guter Preis. Liebe Mitarbeiter und der Chef war auch nett.”
+Die Lage ist der Hammer!!!
−Es war sehr runtergekommen. Das Gemeinschaftsbad war nicht sauber.
Gwendolyn
Netherlands · Family · August 2026
7.0
“Confortabel budget verblijf in levendige stad.”
+Goede ligging op half uurtje lopen van bezienswaardigheden zoals tempel en meer. Fijn zwembad en dat voor die prijs. Kamers basic maar net airco of ventilator goed geslapen.
Jana
Czechia · Couple · August 2026
7.0
“Poměr cena výkon ok, ale nespolehejte na “Free dinner””
+Cena, bazen, čisto
−Žádný odkládací prostor, základní snídaně, ze není cooking class jsme se dozvěděli až když jsme čekali na miste a mela začít každou chvíli. Místo toho jsme dostali rice and curry. Byli jsme 2 noci, 1.den jsme přijeli v 19:30 a bylo nám řečeno, že cooking class bude zítra, s večeři jsme počítali a 1.večer nedostali. Pokoj jsme měli hned vedle recepce a i když jsme byli jediní hosté, slyšeli jsme z recepce úplně vše.
Laurence
France · Family · August 2026
2.0
“l”
−Etablissement défraîchi, photos sur booking qui ne correspondent pas à la réalité. Un accueil plus que minimaliste. Aucun cours de cuisine ni aucun dîner ne nous a été proposé et, à vrai dire, nous n'avons pas chercher à en avoir ici ...
estelle
France · Solo · August 2026
4.0
“L'habit ne fait pas le moine”
+Le personnel est serviable et fait avec les moyens du bord.
−Nous avons été surpris de découvrir un lieu quelque peu différent des photos de promotion sur booking..disons qu'elles semblent illustrer une autre époque plus glorieuse. Certaines options annoncées sont inexistantes comme la cooking class, seche cheveux, bouilloire.
Edda
Germany · Solo · July 2026
1.0
−Ich fand das 2 Bettzimmer gruselig. Es roch nach Schimmel, es war total ungemütlich, aus dem Fenster konnte man nicht rausschauen. Der Pool sieht überhaupt nicht so aus, wie auf den Bildern. Es gab gar kein Grün und auch keine einzige Liege. Schlechter ging es nicht.
Patrick
Canada · Solo · July 2026
8.0
+Basique mais tout était conforme aux attentes. Piscine agréable déjeuner et souper inclus très apprécié. Terrasse agréable sur le toit. L'expérience de cuisine un beau petit plus.
−Un peu vétuste. Aurait besoin d'un peu d'entretien. La piscine mériterait quelques chaises longues pour être optimale.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

5 room types

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Free Local Cooking Experience

Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom and Shared Balcony + Free Local Cooking Experience

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Free Local Cooking Experience

4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom + Free Local Cooking Experience

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews