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How much is a hostel in Kandy tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kandy tonight starting as low as $6, rising to an average cost of $20, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in Kandy for tonight.

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Other accommodations in Kandy

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Kandy. There are 2,492 properties in Kandy and price data was last updated on July 28, 2026. The average price for a hotel in Kandy is .
Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa
Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa

Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa

100 Malgamandeniya Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka
8.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$509
Avg. per night
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Tree Of Life Nature Resort
Tree Of Life Nature Resort

Tree Of Life Nature Resort

Yahalatenna - Kandy Rd, Kandy 20234, N/A, Kandy, Sri Lanka
4.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
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Hanthana Villa
Hanthana Villa

Hanthana Villa

Kandy, Sri Lanka
1.4 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$20
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New Kandy Residence
New Kandy Residence

New Kandy Residence

38 Poornawatte, Circular Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$21
Avg. per night
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Earl's Regency Hotel
Earl's Regency Hotel

Earl's Regency Hotel

Earl's Regency, Kundasale, 200, Kandy, Sri Lanka
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$86
Avg. per night
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Queen's Hotel
Queen's Hotel

Queen's Hotel

D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$41
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Kandy

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Kandy to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on July 28, 2026.
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Facts about staying in Kandy

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kandy to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on July 28, 2026.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kandy?

    On average, it’s $18/night for a hostel in Kandy, though $15/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $6/night in Kandy. Try to avoid booking your hostel in August (the most expensive month). Booking in October (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • Should I stay in a Kandy hostel?

    Staying at a hostel in Kandy is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

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