Kandy Backpackers Hostel

Bird's eye view, Pool view, Swimming pool

Restaurant/places to eat, People, Food and drinks, Dining area, Food, Guests, group of guests

4.0

Good(552 Reviews)

Hostel in Kandy

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hostel

Located just about 1 km from the Kandy lake round and 2 km from Kandy city center Kandy Back Packer's Hostel offers accommodation for guests with fully air conditioned rooms, such as private rooms with ensuite bathroom and mountain view balcony, stan.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Kandy

Nearby attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens

6.4 mi

Hakgala Botanical Gardens

43.7 mi

Victoria Park

37.1 mi

Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium

7.7 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 182 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 182 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

4 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Kandy Backpackers Hostel

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4.0

Good(552 Reviews)

Hostel in Kandy

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Kandy

Nearby attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens

6.4 mi

Hakgala Botanical Gardens

43.7 mi

Victoria Park

37.1 mi

Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium

7.7 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 182 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 182 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

4 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.0

Good(552 Reviews)

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4.0

Jun 2024

Out of date installations

The cooking experience and having dinner all together.

It was dirty, out of date installations, not well maintened. Far from city centre. Small doorms, and two bathrooms for several dorms.

4.0

May 2024

De moeite waard!

- zwembad is goed ter verkoeling - ‘gratis’ avondeten is heeeeel lekker - ontzettend aardige mensen die leuke dingen voor ons hebben geregeld (tegen een goede prijs) -

- kleine, vochtige kamer wat niet fris ruikt.

4.0

Aug 2023

Superb

The staff is amazing! They are so kind and helpful. They are the reason this place is so special.

4.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Dinner, pool, people

4.0

Jul 2023

Great for connecting with people and nice pool!

Shared dinner on the rooftop was great - food was delicious and the atmosphere was very social

4.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Nice cooking class

No plug in, only one toilette was working

4.0

May 2023

Disappointing

really cute staff, cooking class included and a nice pool

not clean at all, everything was smelly and humid, really small and uncomfortable dorms, only one shower for all dorms

4.0

May 2023

Very good

Pool is good. with the budget hostel pool facility unbelieveable

4.0

Apr 2023

To avoid trouble we just paid and left, it is very cheap and maybe the other guests find it okay.

Friendly staff, close to the kandy lake

It felt like it wasn’t cleaned after the last guest. An almost empty water bottle stood in the bath, bedsheets weren’t clean, we found some slimy stuff sticking to the wall (dk, what it was)

4.0

Apr 2023

Thug Hostel

Except Location Nothing was likable

The Staff is Thug they force you to pay for the services you haven't took. At the end when you calculate your bill and rectify them they Insult you. Thiefs they're. Many tourist narrated the same story to me who stayed at this place. I won't suggest this Hostel to anyone. Plus they gave me male dorm bed which I haven't booked. I booked mixed dorm which was big.

4.0

Mar 2023

nice hostel

They have a really nice pool and the rooftop is great. I enjoyed the cooking class and the food was really good.

The location is a little bit far from the city

4.0

Mar 2023

Perfect.

DJ!!!

N/A

4.0

Mar 2023

Superb

it was good experience. they are helping people. food was enough for ppl. it was vegetarian meal and good. i was in travel with very low signals. and i was trying to book hostel. i need to reload again and again. so in reloading and typing quickly, so by mistake girls hostel bt they lady on main reception correct it . u must stay if u r pets friendly

i m scared of dog and i never feel comfortable coz of "Phobia" if i am with pets specially Dogs. i was staying in hostel and 2nd nights and all of the sudden they brought big dog . (I have pic too). i was so scared but they took it as a joke even they brought it to dinning area. it should be fix it and dont need to bring any animal, Specially when someone have "zoophobia"

4.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Great atmosphere

4.0

Feb 2023

Superb

I had a great time at the hostel. The cooking class in the evening was really interesting and the food delicious! Their very friendly Tuktuk driver Baba showed me the city as well as the Nelligala temple outside of the town which was very interesting. He also helped me out big time at the train station, huge support! Thank you, Baba and all the hostel staff!

4.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

great location and facilities, the cooking class was great however we found the staff to be a tad creepy as we saw them taking photos of girls in the pool

4.0

Feb 2023

Great stay at this lovely Hostel!

Lovely place with lots of backpackers. The free cooking class in the evening was always awesome and the couple that runs this place is extremely friendly and supporting. My single room had mould on the walls, I asked for another room and was able to change rooms after one night. A few days later they painted the room, I had complained about, completely new and were thanking me for my feedback. Wow!

Depending on the number of backpackers it can be a little loud, which is quite usual for a hostel, I guess.

4.0

Jan 2023

Very good

friendly host, very helpful!

probably the pillow is a little outdated.

4.0

Nov 2022

Great value hostel with delicious dinner.

Excellent value for money. We had a private room with breakfast and dinner included. Dinner was delicious and there is a cookery demonstration every night. Good WiFi. Outdoor pool available but we did not get to use. Staff were friendly.

Bedroom was comfortable and we had a private bathroom but the bedroom and ensuite didn't feel very clean. It was fine for 2 nights but there wasn't much attention to detail and the walls were damp. Cooking demonstration would've been amazing if we could have been more hands on and helped to cook.

4.0

Nov 2022

Lovely hostel in Kandy with cooking class!

The cooking lessons were amazing and the staff was so lovely and helpful. Always paying attention of our needs. They are a 10 !

No individual lights in the beds, and only two toilets

4.0

Oct 2022

Superb

+ Amazing value for money with breakfast and dinner included. + The owner was lovely and was helpful with transport and day trips.

4.0

Sep 2022

Awesome place to st ay!

Lovely family atmosphere, fantastic cooking class opportunity, delicious output, great stay!

4.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

This is my second visit at this hostel and may i say im more than happy. amazing value for money with many facilities to your disposal, highly recommend for anyone in the kandy area.

4.0

Aug 2022

Pleasant

lovely staff and free breakfast and dinner + free cooking classes!

our room smelled of mould. it was not exactly clean.

4.0

Aug 2022

Paradise within a paradise

Couldn't get enough of staying at this amazing hostel. Laying down by the pool with a beer after a busy day outdoors, relaxing myself and the amazing tasty curry and rice you get to eat every night after the cooking lessons. Friendly owner and staff Just wanted me not to leave

Nothing

4.0

Jun 2022

Very good

Common cooking classes was a really good option.

4.0

Jun 2022

Best Hostel in Kandy

Such a great hostel , I have stayed here twice now and will definitely come again whenever I'm in Kandy. The people here are so welcoming and the food is excellent 😁

Nothing, i have no complaints 😁

4.0

May 2022

Passable

Staff was super friendly Breakfast wasn't bad View from roof was good, it was all green

Super small rooms Not very clean In general the environment didn't look good Shower wasn't good too Uncomfortable stairs ( in case you have heavy luggage) And there was no charging point near my bed. Some beds did have it but people still couldn't charge their phones as they had to move their bed for it , which made the room even more tiny.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Kandy?

The average price for a rental in Kandy is R 704 per night. This rental is R 173 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kandy Backpackers Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Kandy Backpackers Hostel. Enjoy the water!

Is Kandy Backpackers Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Kandy Backpackers Hostel?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Kandy

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Kandy Backpackers Hostel pet friendly?

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