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Mountbatten Bungalow- Thema Collection

5.0

No 04, Spring Hill Estate, Sri Amarawansa Mawatha

(360 reviews)

Amaya Hills Kandy

5.0

Amaya Hills, Herrassagala Heerassagala

(9,525 reviews)

Earl's Regency Hotel

5.0

Kundasale Kandy Central

(8,428 reviews)

The Grand Kandyan

5.0

89, 10 Lady Gordon's Dr

(5,042 reviews)

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

5.0

Madulkelle - Habaragala Road

(596 reviews)

The Golden Crown Hotel

5.0

322 Udugama Ampitiya Rd

(4,000 reviews)

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

5.0

35 P B A Weerakoon Mawatha Kandy Central

(3,706 reviews)

Thilanka Hotel Kandy

5.0

03 Sangamitta Mawatha Kandy Lake Front

(2,619 reviews)

Tree of Life Nature Resort

5.0

Yahalatenna - Kandy Rd Nugawela

(1,407 reviews)

Oak Ray Regency

5.0

Deveni Rajasinghe Mawatha Peradeniya

(4,460 reviews)

Queen's Hotel

5.0

DS Senanayake Veediya Kandy Lake Front

(4,188 reviews)

Randholee Resort & Spa

5.0

Bowalawatta Bus Stop, Heerassagala Rd Heerassagala

(849 reviews)

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Sri Dalada Maligawa

Kandy, Sri Lanka

(33,689 reviews)

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kandy - Colombo Rd, Kandy 20400, Sri Lanka

(24,520 reviews)

Sacred City of Kandy

7JVR+CGP, Kandy, Sri Lanka

(13,804 reviews)

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

Forest Department Office, Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

(3,406 reviews)

Ceylon Tea Museum

7J9M+C5P, Hantana Rd, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

(2,339 reviews)

Arthur's Seat View Point, Kandy

20000, Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe Mawatha, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

(1,990 reviews)

Kandy Viewpoint

7JQQ+HWM, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka

(1,831 reviews)

Hanthana International Bird Park & Recreation Center

7J9P+F37, Kandy, Sri Lanka

(1,361 reviews)

Royal Palace Park - Kandy

7JRP+4W5, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

(930 reviews)

Water World Kandy

7P24+3F, Thalathuoya, Sri Lanka

(633 reviews)

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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)

(121 reviews)

From $152

Kandy Village Cooking Class

3 hr

(724 reviews)

From $25

Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with friendly chauffeur

(140 reviews)

From $49

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Tour

24 hr

(99 reviews)

From $40

Sri Lanka Cooking Class with Granny

3h 30m

(752 reviews)

From $25

Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

(250 reviews)

From $34

Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

(206 reviews)

From $12

I Day Kandy Heritage Culture Tour

(57 reviews)

From $29

Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk

10 hr

(75 reviews)

From $10

Nuwaraeliya Nanuoya Ella Train Tickets

(52 reviews)

From $24

Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Lesley

(68 reviews)

From $6

Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours

(138 reviews)

From $5

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These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Kandy:

Mountbatten Bungalow- Thema Collection★ 4.7 · 360 reviews
Amaya Hills Kandy★ 4.6 · 9,525 reviews
Earl's Regency Hotel★ 4.6 · 8,428 reviews
The Grand Kandyan★ 4.5 · 5,042 reviews
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge★ 4.5 · 596 reviews
The Golden Crown Hotel★ 4.4 · 4,000 reviews

What are the best luxury hotels in Kandy?

Top-rated 5-star hotels in Kandy:

Mountbatten Bungalow- Thema Collection★ 4.7 · 360 reviews
Amaya Hills Kandy★ 4.6 · 9,525 reviews
Earl's Regency Hotel★ 4.6 · 8,428 reviews
The Grand Kandyan★ 4.5 · 5,042 reviews
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge★ 4.5 · 596 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Kandy?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Kandy:

Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)★ 4.9 · 121 reviews · From $152
Kandy Village Cooking Class★ 5.0 · 724 reviews · From $25
Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with friendly chauffeur★ 5.0 · 140 reviews · From $49
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Tour★ 4.9 · 99 reviews · From $40
Sri Lanka Cooking Class with Granny

What day trips can I take from Kandy?

Full-day trips that start in Kandy:

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Tour★ 4.9 · 99 reviews · 24 hr · From $40
Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk★ 5.0 · 75 reviews · 10 hr · From $10
Day tour to Minneriya National Park,Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy★ 4.9 · 105 reviews · 12 hr · From $38
Kandy to Trincomalee Shuttle & Safari Drive★ 4.6 · 9 reviews · 8 hr · From $85

What are some budget-friendly things to do in Kandy?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours★ 5.0 · 138 reviews · From $5
Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Lesley★ 5.0 · 68 reviews · From $6
Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk★ 5.0 · 75 reviews · From $10
Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk★ 5.0 · 206 reviews · From $12
Nuwaraeliya Nanuoya Ella Train Tickets

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