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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Kandy, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Facilities | Price, $ | |
| Cinnamon Citadel Kandy |
8.4 / 10 (762 Reviews) |
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From 100$ | |
| The Golden Crown Hotel |
9.2 / 10 (1172 Reviews) |
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From 153$ | |
| Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890 |
8.3 / 10 (672 Reviews) |
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From 44$ | |
| Fox Kandy By Fox Resorts - Luxury In The Mist |
8.9 / 10 (717 Reviews) |
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From 80$ | |
| Radisson Hotel Kandy |
8.5 / 10 (837 Reviews) |
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From 66$ |
Central hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka provide visitors with an excellent opportunity to enjoy the rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes the region has to offer. Whether you're looking for luxurious accommodations, affordable lodging, or boutique experiences, Kandy's central district has a diverse assortment of options. Centrally located hotels make it easy for travelers to explore iconic attractions like the Temple of the Tooth and the picturesque Kandy Lake. Each property boasts unique features that cater to both leisure and business travelers. This guide highlights some of the standout central hotels in Kandy to enhance your stay.
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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
From 100$
The 4-star Cinnamon Citadel Kandy is set 2.5 km from Kandy Clock Tower and 4.2 km from New Ranweli Spice Garden. The venue is excellent and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
After a tiring day have a rest on an a private balcony featured in your room. The guestrooms look out on the river. They come with an electric kettle and glassware as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
10 minutes' drive from Victoria Reservoir SPB airport.
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The Golden Crown Hotel
From 153$
Set amidst paddy fields, The Golden Crown Hotel Kandy offers an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. 2.6 km from Kandy Lake, the venue is also 2.7 km away from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a spa bath, a walk-in shower, and a sauna. Certain units feature views of the mountain. In Golden Crown Hotel you can get a room with an a private balcony.
This welcoming property is 10 minutes by car from Kandy rail station.
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Nature Walk Resort
From 23$
Nature Walk Resort Kandy is a 3-star venue situated 10 minutes by car from Kandy Garrison Cemetery. Guests will have access to a car park on site for added convenience.
Certain units have views of the mountain. The rooms offer a separate toilet and a shower supplied in the bathrooms.
Accommodation Suisse bus station is located 10 minutes away from the hotel on foot.
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Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890
From 44$
Set in the centre of Kandy, the 4-star Hotel Suisse offers excellent services and an enchanting atmosphere. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka is a 10-minute drive, and Bogambara Stadium is a 15-minute drive away.
Guests can take advantage of views of the lake.
This enchanting property is within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Suisse bus station.
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Hotel Hilltop
From 63$
Hotel Hilltop Kandy, located within a 5-minute drive of Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, offers a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. The venue is situated 1 km from Kandy city centre and 5 km from Victoria Reservoir SPB airport.
A separate toilet, a shower, and a sink are included in the rooms of the accommodation.
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is in front of Hotel Hilltop.
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Clock Inn Kandy
From 41$
Clock Inn Kandy boasts a prime location within a 10-minute walk of International Buddhist Museum, offering 33 rooms and a prime touristic area and various recreational opportunities. Kandy Lake is less than 2.1 km away.
A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower can be found in the bathrooms.
The property is at a distance of 2.5 km from Kandy train station.
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Fox Kandy By Fox Resorts - Luxury In The Mist
From 80$
The 5-star Fox Kandy Hotel is set 2 km from Royal Palace of Kandy and 3.9 km from Royal Botanical Gardens. It features a swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The rooms overlook the garden.
Fox Kandy Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Kandy train station.
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
From 66$
Radisson Hotel Kandy offers 122 stylish rooms around a 5-minute walk from Kandy Lake. Guests have access to a rooftop pool, a fitness area and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
Many rooms overlook the lake. A separate toilet and a shower are featured in bathrooms.
Hillwood bus stop is nearly 50 metres away.
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The Radh Hotel
From 123$
Within easy walking distance of Kandy Lake, the perfect Radh Hotel offers rooms with views of the courtyard. Kandy Clock Tower is approximately 700 metres away from here.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a spa bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet. Some units feature an electric kettle and a refrigerator for your comfort.
The accommodation is just a short stroll from Kandy train station.
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Ceylon Breeze
From 34$
Ceylon Breeze Hotel Kandy, located 3 km from University of Peradeniya, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The city centre is about 20 minutes away on foot.
The rooms offer views over the city. There is also an electric kettle and a fridge.
The accommodation is located in Kandy, within a 10-minute drive of Kandy train station.
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Cloud Inn Kandy Homestay - Near Temple Of Tooth
From 21$
The 2-star Cloud Inn Kandy is situated 4 km from the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Wi-Fi throughout the venue is available.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet. The guestrooms look out on the patio. An a private balcony is featured in the rooms.
The accommodation is at a distance of 3.8 km from Kandy train station.
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Serene Kandy
From 61$
Offering cars for rent, Serene Kandy Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ceylon Tea Museum. National Museum of Kandy is less than 1.7 km away.
Many rooms offer views of the lake. They also feature a separate toilet and a shower in the bathrooms.
Serene Kandy Hotel is set near Kandy train station, within 20 minutes' walk of the accommodation.
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Royal Classic Resort
From 61$
Royal Classic Resort Kandy is 4-star accommodation with a sunbathing terrace, located about 3.2 km from Udawattakelle Sanctuary. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a fitness club and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The venue offers 21 rooms with selected views of the lake. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower for more comfort.
Guests will find Kandy train station around 20 minutes by car from the property.
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Romance Hills Hotel
From 40$
Romance Hills Hotel is situated in historical district of Kandy, 25 minutes' stroll from Udawattakelle Sanctuary. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the patio, this venue is set within a short ride from Kandy Municipal Central Market.
After a tiring day have a rest on an a separate balcony featured in your room. Guests can also make use of a separate toilet, a sink, and a shower.
Kandy train station can be found a 10-minute ride from the property. Victoria Reservoir SPB airport is 10 km away.
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Kandy Riverside Villa
From 35$
Situated around a 5-minute ride from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Riverside Villa features Wi-Fi in public areas and complimentary private parking on site. Kandy Clock Tower is less than 2.8 km away.
After a tiring day have a rest on an a private balcony featured in your room. Enjoy views of the pool while staying at this hotel. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a bath are provided in the bathrooms.
The property is situated 10 minutes by car from Kandy train station. It takes 15 minutes by car to get to Victoria Reservoir SPB airport.
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Villa 92 City Stay
From 8$
Villa 92 City Stay Kandy, located about 4.4 km from Royal Botanical Gardens, features a sunbathing terrace and a garden. The centre of Kandy can be reached within a 5-minute walk.
These rooms also feature a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a sink.
The nearest bus stop is Good Shepherd, it is only 200 metres away.
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The Grand Kandyan
From 98$
The Grand Kandyan Hotel is a 5-star venue about 15 minutes' drive from Kandy View Point. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, a fitness studio and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Certain units have views of the courtyard. Bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet are featured in the rooms.
Trinity College bus station is set 400 metres away.
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Sevana City Hotel
From 45$
Set a mere 450 metres from Kandy Clock Tower, the 3-star Sevana City Hotel Kandy features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a car park on site. The venue is located off Kandy Municipal Central Market, just 5 minutes' walk from the city centre.
They offer views of the street. Rooms at the venue provide elegant furniture and wood flooring.
This comfortable accommodation is located 110 minutes by car from Kandy train station.
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Capital Regency
From 50$
Set within 3 km from Kandy View Point, the 3-star Capital Regency Hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as parking on site. The accommodation is located within 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Kandy.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower. Certain units offer views of the mountain.
There is Lakeside bus stop within 600 metres away.
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Kandy Hills
From 73$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Kandy Hills Hotel offers accommodation just 1.5 km from Kandy View Point. The venue is situated 2 km from Kandy city centre and 5 km from Victoria Reservoir SPB airport.
Certain units feature views of the mountain. The rooms have a walk-in shower and a separate toilet as well as an electric kettle and glassware.
Well-connected to many sights, Kandy Hills Hotel is within walking distance of Lakeside bus station.
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Queen'S Hotel Kandy - 160 Years Of Heritage
From 37$
Set in the very heart of Kandy, Queen'S Venue is about an 18-minute walk from Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue. There is a lounge bar and a swimming pool available on the premises.
Certain units have views of the lake.
Lake round bus stop is 300 metres away from the venue and a 20-minute walk is enough to get to Kandy train station.