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Where to Stay in Mahaiyawa, Kandy

A residential area just north of the city centre, behind the Kandy Municipal Council offices. Popular with longer-term visitors and backpackers.

✦ The vibe

Local, lived-in, and relatively quiet. Some good budget eats.

👤 Best for

Budget travellers, backpackers, anyone wanting a quieter local experience close to the centre.

🏨 Where to stay

Budget guesthouses and hostels. Expect LKR 3,000-7,000 per night for basic private rooms or dorm beds.

🚇 Getting around

Walk to the lake in 15-20 minutes. Tuk-tuks to town LKR 300-400. Airport transfer about 3 hours by car.

📍 Nearby

Kandy Municipal Council, Kandy Garrison Church (nearby)

Best hotels in Mahaiyawa

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Mahaiyawa

★★★ 📍 146 m

Cottage 99

146 m from Mahaiyawa

99, Cemetery Road, Kandy, 20000

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★★★ 📍 260 m

Mount Haven

260 m from Mahaiyawa

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★★★ 📍 275 m

The Secret Luxury Governor's Resort

275 m from Mahaiyawa

Lady Gordern's Drive, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 276 m

Sheraton Cottage

276 m from Mahaiyawa

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★★★ 📍 309 m

SafeHaven Home Stay

309 m from Mahaiyawa

21/4, Lady Gordern's Drive, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 341 m

Ben's Rest

341 m from Mahaiyawa

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 410 m

Azalea Hostel

410 m from Mahaiyawa

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 425 m

New Kandy Residence

425 m from Mahaiyawa

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 438 m

The Grand Kandyan Hotel

438 m from Mahaiyawa

Lady Gordom's Drive, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 471 m

The Candy Villa in Kandy

471 m from Mahaiyawa

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 488 m

Mont Vista

488 m from Mahaiyawa

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 502 m

Lady Gordons Homestay

502 m from Mahaiyawa

Lady Gordern's Drive, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 504 m

Red Chillies Tourist Inn

504 m from Mahaiyawa

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 508 m

Spica Holiday Home

508 m from Mahaiyawa

77/5, Sri Dhamma Siddhi Mawatha, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 567 m

Villa Serene

567 m from Mahaiyawa

Sri Dharma Dhassi Mawatha, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 575 m

Burmese Rest

575 m from Mahaiyawa

Kandy

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★★★ 📍 577 m

Kandyan Hideout By Owinwil Hotels

577 m from Mahaiyawa

95/10, Sri Dharma Dhassi Mawatha, Kandy, 20000

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★★★ 📍 625 m

Tranquil Hills Kandy

625 m from Mahaiyawa

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★★★ 📍 682 m

Bluepillars Hotel

682 m from Mahaiyawa

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★★★ 📍 689 m

Kandy Villa 119

689 m from Mahaiyawa

119, Ramanayake Mawatha, Kandy, 20000

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★★★ 📍 699 m

256 Townhouse Rest

699 m from Mahaiyawa

256, D.S. Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 710 m

BPR Asgiriya

710 m from Mahaiyawa

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★★★ 📍 748 m

St. Bridget's Country Bungalow

748 m from Mahaiyawa

125, Sri Sumangala Mawatha, Kandy

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★★★ 📍 805 m

Grand Reception Hall

805 m from Mahaiyawa

Katugastota Road, Kandy

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Other areas in Kandy

Kandy City Centre (around the Clock Tower and Castle Hill Street)PeradeniyaGampolaKandy City Centre (Crown Street / Trincomalee Street area)PoojapitiyaKandy Lake Ring Road (around the lake perimeter)

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