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# Kandy Backpacker's Hostel

Travelers recharge between adventures at the outdoor pool or coffee shop, where a latte awaits before heading out to explore vibrant Kandy

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Located in central Kandy, this hostel offers a welcoming retreat with practical amenities like an outdoor pool, coffee shop, and gym. Guests appreciate the 24-hour front desk, free in-room WiFi, bike rentals, and an area shuttle for exploring nearby attractions.

## Reviews

4.0

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Gym

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## About the area

Kandy is home to Kandy Backpacker's Hostel. Temple of the Tooth and Royal Palace of Kandy are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Asgiriya Stadium or Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. [Visit our Kandy travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy.dx178045)

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1174/C, Ampitiya Road, Kandy, Central Province, 20160

### What's nearby

- ![Two reasons to come to Kandy: 1, to walk around this lake, and 2, to visit the temple with the sacred tooth relic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/715d95b7-fb80-4fc7-af31-6e93ef36b7dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Kandy Lake  
13 min walk \- 1.1 km
- ![Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as Temple of the Buddha Tooth in English, is a UNESCO heritage site, and a popular place to visit for newly weds. It was awfully packed over the full moon weekend (would not recommend visiting during this period)! This pavilion-like structure at the front Paththirippuwa, or Octagon. It is a symbol of identity in Kandyan Architecture. In the olden days, the king would stand there to address his citizens who were gathered in front of him. The golden roof behind stands over the Buddha tooth relic that this temple is famous for.  
Footwear is not permitted inside, so you should either carry a bag where you can keep your shoes, or leave your shoes out on the grass like everyone else!  
#srilanka #kandy #wanderlust #explore #adventure #travel #igtravel #instatravel #vacation #travelgram #trip #travelandleisure #asia #throwback #tourist #temple #religion #beautiful #traveltips #nofilter #picoftheday #architecture #buddhist #sridaladamaligawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/29d3f8bd-f3e4-45ca-be0d-7b626f66c8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Temple of the Tooth  
2 min drive \- 1.9 km
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary  
17 min walk \- 1.4 km
- Wales Park  
3 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Royal Palace of Kandy  
4 min drive \- 2.6 km

### Getting around

- Kandy Railway Station  
11 min drive
- Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)  
168 min drive

### Restaurants

- World Of Spice  
4 min drive
- Balaji Dosai  
4 min drive
- Hideout Lounge  
12 min walk
- The Empire Café  
5 min drive
- The Trees Kandy  
4 min drive

## About this property

### Kandy Backpacker's Hostel

Property highlights

Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Kandy Backpacker's Hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. 

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

- An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
- Free self parking
- Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and express check-out
- Express check-in, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Kandy Backpacker's Hostel feature thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 

More conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Showers and free toiletries
- Balconies or patios, on-request microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available

### Food and drink

- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant

### Things to do

- Bicycle rentals
- Gym
- Outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities
- Microwave on request
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator on request
- Separate bedroom
- Soundproofed rooms

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk

### Guest services

- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Pool loungers
- Terrace

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

### More

- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Private or shared bathroom
- Shower

### Food and drink

- 24-hour room service
- Microwave on request
- Refrigerator on request

### More

- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Iron/ironing board
- Soundproofed rooms

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

### Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

### Property is also known as

Backpacker's Hostel

Kandy Backpacker's

Backpacker's

Kandy Backpacker's Hostel Kandy

Kandy Backpacker's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Kandy Backpacker's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kandy

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## Reviews

## Kandy Backpacker's Hostel Reviews

4.0

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## Reviews

### 4/10 Poor

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

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