Title: Central City Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=178045&destination=Kandy%2C+Central+Province%2C+Sri+Lanka&selected=19096672&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Central City Hostel Travelers can enjoy peaceful moments in the garden, grab a coffee at the on-site shop, or explore the city on rental bikes at this welcoming hostel ## Photo gallery for Central City Hostel ![Restaurant - Central City Hostel (Kandy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19096700/19096672/025a9ac4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels - Central City Hostel (Kandy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19096700/19096672/f3e1e6de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View - Central City Hostel (Kandy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19096700/19096672/3677086d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi - Central City Hostel (Kandy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19096700/19096672/4eb65108.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Central City Hostel (Kandy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19096700/19096672/39c2951b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Central City Hostel offers a tranquil garden retreat and an on-site coffee shop. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi for planning adventures. Friendly staff provide tour and ticket help, and bike rentals make exploring easy. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr. 5 - Apr. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=19096672&PinnedHotelID=19096672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=19096672&PinnedHotelID=19096672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr. 6 - Apr. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=19096672&PinnedHotelID=19096672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=19096672&PinnedHotelID=19096672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr. 10 - Apr. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=19096672&PinnedHotelID=19096672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=19096672&PinnedHotelID=19096672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr. 17 - Apr. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=19096672&PinnedHotelID=19096672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=19096672&PinnedHotelID=19096672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Balcony ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19096700/19096672/54549bb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Balcony - 2691 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19096700/19096672/3677086d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View - Garden view - 2691 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 8 Twin Bunk Beds ### Basic Single Room - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKandy-Hotels-Central-City-Hostel.h19096672.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKandy-Hotels-Central-City-Hostel.h19096672.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Kandy is home to Central City Hostel. International Buddhist Museum and National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation Centre. Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kandy travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy.dx178045) [View more Hostels in Kandy](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hostels.d178045-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.29937%2C80.63135&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wz3UW09XAQ5O1R2bElpnPiUfQ_M=) 52A, Wariyapola Sri Sumangala Mawatha, Kandy ### What's nearby - ![Kandy Lake](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 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![Temple of the Tooth](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 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Udawatta Kele Sanctuary 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Kandy Clock Tower 12 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - Kandy Railway Station 7 min drive - Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) 159 min drive ### Restaurants - Put Chutney 13 min walk - Salgado Hotel & Bakery 13 min walk - Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers 13 min walk - Jr Kandyan Thaza 14 min walk - Cafe Nuwara 12 min walk ## About this property ### Central City Hostel Property highlights A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Central City Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Central City Hostel boast perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 per person - A coffee shop/cafe ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Separate bedroom - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Shared bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Separate dining area ### More - Ceiling fan - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 7 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 3 PM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2.00 per person - Airport shuttle fee: USD 106.00 per vehicle (roundtrip) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in ### Property is also known as Central City Hostel Kandy Central City Kandy Central City Hostel Kandy Central City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Central City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kandy ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central City Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Central City Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Central City Hostel? ### Does Central City Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Central City Hostel located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Central City Hostel Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 6.6 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Lauryn Dec 10, 2017 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Inexpensive place with friendly staff This is an extremely budget friendly place and you get what you pay for. There's little privacy, you'll pay to use the kitchen, it's pretty dirty, and it's far from the center, but if what you need is a cheap spot, look no further! On the plus side, the staff was friendly, it's not far from the big Buddha overlooking the city and the wifi worked great. ##### Lauryn Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pavol Oct 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice clean hostel close to city center Very nice and clean hostel close to city center and bus station (10min. walk). Nice budhist temple 100 m from the hostel. Hostel has nice terrace with good view. It is very good choice to accomodate in Kandy ##### Pavol Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Cecilie Oct 12, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Cecilie Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 4, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Beach House](https://www.expedia.ca/Thalaramba-Hotels-Beach-House.h12374683.Hotel-Information) > - [Talalla BnB](https://www.expedia.ca/Matara-Hotels-Talalla-BnB.h31100741.Hotel-Information) > - [Sea View Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nilaveli-Hotels-Sea-View-Beach-Hotel.h23684640.Hotel-Information) > - [Big Game - Wilpattu by Eco Team](https://www.expedia.ca/Pahala-Maragahawewa-Hotels-Big-Game-Wilpattu-By-Eco-Team.h11718319.Hotel-Information) > - [Mount Hunt Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Beragala-Hotels-Mount-Hunt-Resort.h111451013.Hotel-Information) > - [Fresco Water Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Sigiriya-Hotels-Fresco-Water-Villa.h11463091.Hotel-Information) > - [Kings Pavilion](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-Kings-Pavilion.h17951711.Hotel-Information) > - [Sunstar](https://www.expedia.ca/Nilaveli-Hotels-Sunstar.h26724732.Hotel-Information) > - [Yala Safari Camping](https://www.expedia.ca/Kataragama-Hotels-Yala-Safari-Camping.h11568511.Hotel-Information) > - [Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve](https://www.expedia.ca/Pottuvil-Hotels-Jetwing-Surf.h19959056.Hotel-Information) > - [DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Weerawila-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Weerawila-Rajawarna-Resort.h23701470.Hotel-Information) > - [Panorama Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Beruwala-Hotels-Beruwala-Panorama-Hotel.h20581040.Hotel-Information) > - [Isana Beach House](https://www.expedia.ca/Morakatiyara-Hotels-Isana-Beach-House.h15616300.Hotel-Information) > - [Sinharaja Forest Sanctuary Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/KL-Sinharaja.h17894705.Hotel-Information) > - [Rangiri Dambulla Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Dambulla-Hotels-Rangiri-Dambulla-Resort.h14737637.Hotel-Information) > - [South Lake Resort Koggala](https://www.expedia.ca/Koggala-Hotels-South-Lake-Resort-Koggala.h13435366.Hotel-Information) > - [Mawella Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Tangalle-Hotels-Mawella-Beach-Resort.h45673435.Hotel-Information) > - [Allan Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Mirissa-Hotels-Allan-Guest-House.h22559547.Hotel-Information) > - [Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Arugam-Bay-Hotels-Arnes-Place-The-Friendliest-Hotel.h45786442.Hotel-Information) > - [Eva Lanka Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Morakatiyara-Hotels-Eva-Lanka-Hotel.h10347973.Hotel-Information) > - [The Mango](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-The-Mango.h21618668.Hotel-Information) > - [Beach Wave Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Arugam-Bay-Hotels-Beach-Wave-Hotel.h18243801.Hotel-Information) > - [Oruthota Chalets](https://www.expedia.ca/Oruthota-Chalets.h9848684.Hotel-Information) > - [Explorer by Eco Team - Wasgamuwa National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Maraka-Hotels-Explorer-By-Eco-Team-Wasgamuwa-National-Park.h18285934.Hotel-Information) > - [Tropicana homestay](https://www.expedia.ca/Arugam-Bay-Hotels-Tropicana-Homestay.h23164022.Hotel-Information) > - [Radisson Blu Resort Galle](https://www.expedia.ca/Galle-Hotels-Amari-Galle.h16267123.Hotel-Information) > - [Goatfell](https://www.expedia.ca/Walapane-Hotels-Goatfell.h48392469.Hotel-Information) > - [Dream Cliff Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Hildummulla-Hotels-Dream-Cliff-Mountain-Resort.h42548366.Hotel-Information) > - [Dreamers Lodge - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Mirissa-Hotels-Dreamers-Lodge.h42033440.Hotel-Information)