Kandy hotels

The Temple of the Tooth (also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa) is a Buddhist temple with a golden roof at the heart of Kandy, where visitors can see the legendary tooth relic of Buddha. Thilanka Hotel is an excellent 4-star hotel about 15min walk from the museum, meaning you can avoid waking up too early to join the queue. The accommodation also provides a pool, restaurant and bar for guests.

A good business hotel in Kandy is the Royal Bar and Hotel. Situated about 5min walk from Kandy Lake and the Royal Palace of Kandy, the 4-star property also has good public transport links. Featured amenities for business travellers include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning and laundry services, free self-parking, a conference space and meeting room.

One of the best city hotels in Kandy is Cinnamon Citadel, a 4-star property about 12min drive from the centre, near Mahaweli River. The hotel features an exquisite outdoor pool, modern rooms, spa and fitness centre, and a restaurant. The Grand Kandyan is another excellent option, about a 10min drive from the centre. The 5-star property provides fantastic views over the city, boasting a large outdoor pool, spa and fitness centre.

Located within walking distance of the city’s main attractions is OZO Kandy, a 4-star property ideal for families. Good for sightseeing, shopping and dining, families with kids will feel right at home and enjoy surreal views of Kandy Lake and the surrounding hills. Other amenities include a pool, fitness centre, restaurant and bar.

Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Kandy. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Kandy districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Kandy city centre

Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

There are many hotels in Kandy that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Earl's Regency, Nature Walk Resort and Amaya Hills Kandy.