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How much do hotels in Dambulla cost?

The average price of a hotel in Dambulla has been around $241/night over the last 3 days. You can expect year-round prices for a 5-star hotel in Dambulla to be around $245/night, a 4-star hotel at $260/night, and a 3-star at $32/night on average.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Dambulla?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Dambulla is May ($125). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Dambulla is February ($481).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Dambulla?

The cheapest day to stay in Dambulla is Friday ($197). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $419.

How much is a hotel in Dambulla tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Dambulla tonight starting as low as $13, rising to an average cost of $162, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $30 for a 4-star hotel in Dambulla for tonight.

How much is a Dambulla hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Dambulla this weekend for as little as $29/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $29/night. For a 4-star hotel in Dambulla, the cheapest rate recently found was $54/night for this weekend.

Cheapest hotels in Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Discover affordable stays in Dambulla that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Dambulla can be found for as low as $9 per night. There is currently one property in Dambulla that can be booked for this price. Araliya Self Cooking Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Dambulla. Price data was last updated on July 29, 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Dambulla for the selected dates. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
Lihiniya Golla Ratmalagaha Ela Dambulla, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$9
Avg. per night
Rathmalagahaela Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$12
Avg. per night
Clock Tower Junction, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$15
Avg. per night
147 Galakotuwa, Sigiriya Rd, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
5.5 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$19
Avg. per night
Court Junction, Colombo Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$19
Avg. per night
8th Canal, Economic Center Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$29
Avg. per night
Lake Road, Kandy Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$30
Avg. per night
Galwetiyaya Road, Sampath Estate, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$39
Avg. per night
Bulagala Junction, Habarana Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
3.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$59
Avg. per night
189 Kandy Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$64
Avg. per night
#51, Gadawalayaya, Moragollawa, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$80
Avg. per night
Gallendora Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
5.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$89
Avg. per night
Dambulla, Sri Lanka, 0, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$143
Avg. per night
Kandalama Lake Front, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
3.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$162
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Dambulla

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Dambulla to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Dambulla at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on July 29, 2025.
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Dambulla, Sri Lanka, 0, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Kandalama Lake Front, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
#51, Gadawalayaya, Moragollawa, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
189 Kandy Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
3 stars
8th Canal, Economic Center Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Other accommodations in Dambulla

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Dambulla. There are 404 hotels in Dambulla and price data was last updated on July 29, 2025. The average price for a stay in Dambulla is $240/night.
Randeni Wawa Road, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
4.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$14
Avg. per night
No 1/27, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$25
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Dambulla

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About Dambulla

Home to one of the best-preserved cave temple complexes in Sri Lanka, Dambulla is a small town in Sri Lanka’s Central Province. It’s on the doorstep of the Sigiriya “sky palace” and the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, a 16,800-seat cricket complex overlooking the waters of Ibbankatuwa Wewa.

Things to do in Dambulla

See more than 150 Buddha statues that cluster in the UNESCO-listed Golden Temple of Dambulla, which has a history that dates back to the 1st century BC. Comprising more than 80 caves, the majority of the temple’s attractions are contained within just five and include frescoes in the Kandyan painting style that depict Gautama Buddha and his life.

A short drive north-east of Dambulla lies Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress that is perched atop a 180-metre-high granite peak. It was established by King Kashyapa in the 5th century BC as his new capital and served as a Buddhist monastery well into the 14th century. Admire the mysterious frescoes that adorn the rock faces and the ancient verses scribbled on the Mirror Wall before exploring one of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world.

Want to mingle with the locals? Coincide your visit with a cricket game at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, which is the first and only cricket ground in Sri Lanka’s dry zone to host international matches. Names such as Mahela Jayawardene, Shikhar Dhawan and John Hastings have played on its bowler-friendly pitch during One-Day and Test Internationals.

Getting around Dambulla

Dambulla is just under four hours’ drive from Colombo and the Bandaranaike International Airport, the main gateway to Sri Lanka. Buses from Colombo, Kandy and Sigiriya all stop at the Dambulla bus station, which is a kilometre outside of town. Rickshaws are available for exploring Dambulla or it can be navigated on foot.

Facts about staying in Dambulla

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Dambulla to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on July 29, 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Dambulla?

    3,097 reviews rated Heritance Kandalama with an average score of 8.9/10. It may also be worth looking into the Jetwing Lake, which received a rating of 9.3/10 from 962 reviews. Gimanhala Hotel could also be a good option, with a score of 7.4/10 from 68 reviews.

  • Are there any hotels in Dambulla close to Sigiriya?

    The closest hotel to Sigiriya is Heritance Kandalama, which is located 3.9 mi away from the city center.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Central?

    In addition to Dambulla, travelers opt to visit Kandy when visiting Central. Nuwara Eliya is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Dambulla?

    In total, there are 404 hotels to choose from in Dambulla, compared to 6,308 properties in Central.

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