Votre séjour — Green View Boutique
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La propriété — Green View Boutique
Green View Boutique is a calm, no-fuss 3-star in Kandy’s hillside suburbs, a fifteen-minute tuk-tuk ride from the Temple of the Tooth. The lobby feels more like a solid guesthouse than a hotel: polished concrete floors, a small reception desk, and framed local batik prints on the walls. The real draw is the long balcony off the dining room, overlooking the Mahaweli valley and the misty peaks beyond. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, quiet room and good views without paying for a five-star pool or spa.
Chroniques de Kandy
Kandy grew around a 14th-century fortified settlement in the central highlands, becoming the last independent kingdom of Sri Lanka until the British took it in 1815. The city’s focal point is the man-made Kandy Lake, built by the last king in 1807, and the Dalada Maligawa — the Temple of the Tooth relic — which gives the city its sacred character. Colonial architecture mixes with Kandyan-period timber and tile buildings, especially around the lake and the old town core. Modern Kandy is a busy hill-capital of half a million, balancing religious tourism, university life, and the constant hum of buses and tuk-tuks. Its identity remains deeply Sinhalese Buddhist, visible in the daily rituals at the temple and the annual Esala Perahera festival.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Kandy →Meilleurs mois
January and February: dry, bright days with lower humidity, and relatively light crowds before the Easter season picks up. September also works — the monsoon has eased and the post-Perahera calm means quieter streets.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak, driven by the Kandy Esala Perahera (usually late July to early August). The city swells with pilgrims and tourists; hotel prices can double or triple, and Green View Boutique will be fully booked months ahead. If you aren’t here for the festival, avoid these weeks.
La saison des épaules
March to April and October to November offer decent weather (some rain but long sunny patches) and lower prices. Crowds thin out, making it easier to see the temple and take the train to Ella without a scramble for tickets.
Météo & Emballage
Kandy’s hill-country location means it’s noticeably cooler than Colombo, especially in the evenings — don’t expect beach heat. Pack a light waterproof jacket for sudden afternoon downpours, and a shawl or cardigan for temple visits (shoulders and knees must be covered) and for the hotel’s open-air breakfast terrace.
Briefing de la ville — Kandy
- The Kandy-Colombo highway upgrade has slowed road traffic near Peradeniya; allow an extra 30 minutes for any transfer to or from the city centre.
- A new pedestrian-only zone around the Temple of the Tooth was trialled in early 2026 — check if it’s still active, as tuk-tuks can no longer drop you at the main gate.
- Several boutique tea-tasting rooms opened near the lake in 2025, including one inside the restored Queens Hotel arcade, good for a rainy afternoon.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Green View Boutique, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from the main road). These upper floors minimise street noise and offer slightly better air circulation. If available, a room with a window facing the garden or the hillside behind the hotel will be noticeably quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or 1st floor, especially those facing Kandy-Ampitiya-Thalatuoya Road. Street noise from scooters and tuk-tuks is persistent during the day and picks up again early morning. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft – the lift motor can hum audibly on upper floors.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (3-4) at the back offer views over the hotel’s garden and the wooded hillside of Kandy. The front-facing rooms look directly onto the busy road and a row of shops – not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest at Green View Boutique. The building has 4 floors, no lift penetration to the roof, so the top floor lacks overhead noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Kandy-Ampitiya-Thalatuoya Road carries heavy local traffic from dawn until late evening: buses, tuk-tuks, motorbikes. Occasional temple processions or wedding bands can pass by (unpredictable). The hotel’s own generator kicks in during power cuts – ask reception to confirm schedule.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm for the best chance of a rear-facing room – they're less popular and often available if you ask nicely. 2. If you drive, park in the small lot at the rear (accessed from the side lane) – your car is safer and further from the road noise.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Green View Boutique
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout; speeds around 15 Mbps download, good for email and browsing. No login portal — just select the network and accept terms once per device.
A single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections, but the lift is small (fits one wheelchair plus porter). The garden annexe is ground-level only.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader app (ask reception for code). No physical newspapers delivered to rooms. The building was a tea planter's bungalow from the 1890s; exposed brick walls and a timber verandah remain.
Standard check-in from 14:00; you can drop bags from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate; must arrange by 08:00 of departure day.
Free storage for arrivals before check-in and after check-out; just leave at reception. No lockers, so valuables best in your daypack.
Step-free main entrance via ramp at the side; one adapted ground-floor room with bathroom grab bars. The lift fits standard wheelchairs, but turn space in the restaurant is tight. No audible alarms for hearing-impaired guests.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars on a gravel lot (no valet). Nearest public car park is at Kandy Clock Tower (LKR 150 per hour). No EV charging on site.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: Mandatory 1% city levy and 12% VAT on room rate; usually included in quoted price for foreign guests, but ask on arrival.
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required by bank transfer or credit card up to 7 days before arrival; at check-in, a LKR 5,000 incidental hold placed on card.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Monastery Of Blessed Sacrament Fathers (824 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Saint Mary's Church (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Bodhirukkaramaya (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Thilanka Hotel (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
National Museum of Kandy — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Kandy Lake Club — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
E.L. Senanayake Children's Park — 786 m · ~10 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Central Bus Station — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Change money at bank branches or their ATMs in Kandy city; avoid the airport and tourist-bureau kiosks for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at mid-range hotels, major shops, and some restaurants; smaller eateries and tuk-tuks expect cash.
Round up the fare or leave 50–100 LKR for tuk-tuks; 10% at nicer restaurants if service charge not added; hotel porters get 100–200 LKR.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local-style tea or instant coffee from a street-side kiosk costs about 50–80 LKR.
A rice-and-curry plate at a local eatery runs around 250–400 LKR.
A main like kottu or fried rice at a basic restaurant is 350–500 LKR.
The strip along Kandy city centre near the clock tower and around the market has stalls selling samosas, vadai, and fruit; look for busy spots with high turnover.
Cargills Food City and Keells Super are the common supermarket chains in the Kandy area.
The main market (Kandy Market Hall) and street stalls along Dalada Veediya sell budget T-shirts, sarongs, and local-style clothing.
Local buses within Kandy cost 20–40 LKR per ride; the cheapest way from the airport (Bandaranaike) is the public bus to Kandy, around 200–300 LKR.
Eat at places packed with locals rather than tourist-targeted spots; haggle at markets but stay polite; use public buses not tuk-tuks for longer trips.
Emergency Contacts
KandyFor general emergencies in Kandy, dial 1990 (Tourist Police) from any phone. For assistance, contact the Kandy Police Station at +94 81 222 2261. Keep these numbers to hand. Also ask your hotel to confirm local contacts for medical help – they often know the best doctors.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kandy, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Green View Boutique
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Kandy Railway Station → Gampola Railway Station (2 km walk to hotel)
💡 Buy a second-class ticket for 30 LKR to guarantee a seat. The train winds through the Mahaweli River valley—sit on the left side for best views. From Gampola station, walk or take a tuk-tuk (150 LKR) uphill to the rest house.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Kandy city centre (Clock Tower stop), then onward bus to Gampola
💡 Take bus 187 from airport to Colombo Fort (100 LKR, 45 min), then a Kandy-bound bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha. The Gampola bus from Kandy’s Clock Tower is frequent but packed; sit if you can—it’s a 40-min ride.
Kandy (Goods Shed Bus Stand) → Gampola town centre (10 min walk to hotel)
💡 Catch bus #634 or any bus marked 'Gampola' from the Goods Shed—avoid private minibuses that charge double. Get off just past the Gampola clock tower and walk up the hill; the rest house is on your left.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Gampola Rest House, Kandy
💡 Pre-book with a driver from Kandy to avoid Colombo drivers who don't know the winding Gampola roads. Expect to pay 7000–9000 LKR; bargain hard if booking at the airport.
À propos de Kandy
Wikipedia ↗
Kandy (Sinhala: මහනුවර, romanised: Mahanuwara [mahanuʋərə] ; Tamil: கண்டி, romanised: Kaṇṭi [ˈkaɳɖi] ) is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of h...
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Green View Boutique?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from the main road). These upper floors minimise street noise and offer slightly better air circulation. If available, a room with a window facing the garden or the hillside behind the hotel will be noticeably quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Green View Boutique?
Avoid rooms on the ground or 1st floor, especially those facing Kandy-Ampitiya-Thalatuoya Road. Street noise from scooters and tuk-tuks is persistent during the day and picks up again early morning. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft – the lift motor can hum audibly on upper floors.
Is Green View Boutique noisy?
Kandy-Ampitiya-Thalatuoya Road carries heavy local traffic from dawn until late evening: buses, tuk-tuks, motorbikes. Occasional temple processions or wedding bands can pass by (unpredictable). The hotel’s own generator kicks in during power cuts – ask reception to confirm schedule.
Which rooms have the best views at Green View Boutique?
Rooms on the upper floors (3-4) at the back offer views over the hotel’s garden and the wooded hillside of Kandy. The front-facing rooms look directly onto the busy road and a row of shops – not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Green View Boutique?
1. Check in after 2pm for the best chance of a rear-facing room – they're less popular and often available if you ask nicely. 2. If you drive, park in the small lot at the rear (accessed from the side lane) – your car is safer and further from the road noise.
What time is check-in at Green View Boutique?
Check-in at Green View Boutique is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Green View Boutique have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout; speeds around 15 Mbps download, good for email and browsing. No login portal — just select the network and accept terms once per device.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Green View Boutique?
Mandatory 1% city levy and 12% VAT on room rate; usually included in quoted price for foreign guests, but ask on arrival.
Where can I eat cheaply near Green View Boutique?
A rice-and-curry plate at a local eatery runs around 250–400 LKR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Green View Boutique?
Local buses within Kandy cost 20–40 LKR per ride; the cheapest way from the airport (Bandaranaike) is the public bus to Kandy, around 200–300 LKR.
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
January and February: dry, bright days with lower humidity, and relatively light crowds before the Easter season picks up. September also works — the monsoon has eased and the post-Perahera calm means quieter streets.
Principales attractions à Kandy
💡 Walk anticlockwise for the best sunset views over the temple. Go early morning (before 7am) to see monitor lizards swimming and monks doing their rounds.
💡 Go at sunrise (6am) for clear views before the haze rolls in. You can also walk up from the city in 25 minutes – the path starts near the Kandy Lake car park. Take water.
💡 The museum is small and takes only 45 minutes. The best items are the golden throne and the ivory–embedded swords. Skip if you're short on time – it's basic and dimly lit.
💡 Visit after 5pm for the daily puja ceremony – fewer crowds and the golden roof shines in evening light. Entrance is cheaper if you skip the museum add-on.
💡 Buy only a basic entry ticket – ignore the extras for the orchid house. Visit on a weekday morning to avoid Sri Lankan school groups. Take mosquito repellent.