🇱🇰 Kandy, Sri Lanka

Cottage 99

📍 99, Cemetery Road, Kandy, 20000

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आपका रुकना — Cottage 99

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संपत्ति — Cottage 99

Cottage 99 is a 3-star boutique hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka, that embodies the city's colonial charm. The lobby is a tranquil oasis, adorned with dark wood accents and plush furnishings, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. This family-run hotel stands out for its personalized service and attention to detail, making it an excellent choice for couples and solo travellers seeking a relaxing retreat. The hotel's proximity to the city centre allows for easy exploration of Kandy's cultural and historical attractions.

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Kandy का इतिहास

Kandy, the last capital of the ancient Sri Lankan kingdom, was founded in the 14th century and has a rich history of Buddhist and colonial influences. The city's architecture reflects its complex past, with a blend of traditional Sri Lankan, British, and Dutch styles. The Temple of the Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a major draw for visitors, and the city's cultural identity is deeply rooted in its Buddhist heritage. Kandy's Esala Perahera festival, held annually in July, is a highlight of the city's calendar, with elaborate processions and ceremonies. The city's history and cultural significance make it a fascinating destination for history buffs and those interested in exploring the local way of life.

यात्रा करने के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय

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सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने

The best months to visit Kandy are January and February, when the weather is pleasant, with average highs of 26°C (79°F), and the crowds are manageable. These months offer perfect conditions for exploring the city's cultural attractions without the peak-season crowds and heat.

पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge

July is the peak month in Kandy, driven by the Esala Perahera festival, which attracts large numbers of tourists. Hotel prices surge during this time, and visitors can expect longer queues at popular attractions. The festival is a must-experience event, but be prepared for the crowds and higher prices.

बजट कंधे के मौसम

The shoulder months of April and May offer a great balance of pleasant weather and lower prices. These months are ideal for budget-conscious travellers who want to avoid the peak-season crowds and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere.

मौसम और पैकिंग

Kandy's climate is influenced by its high elevation, resulting in a relatively cool temperature compared to the rest of Sri Lanka. Pack layers for your visit, as the temperature can drop significantly at night, even during the warmer months.

Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Kandy

  • The Kandy City Centre, a major shopping and dining complex, has recently undergone renovations and offers a range of international cuisine and local shopping options.
  • The Sri Lanka Railway Department has introduced a new train service connecting Kandy to other major cities, making it easier to explore the surrounding region.
  • The Kandy Esplanade, a scenic walkway along the Kandy Lake, has been upgraded and now offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the lake.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Cottage 99, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on a higher floor (above the 2nd floor) for a quieter stay, as the cemetery road can be noisy. The 3rd or 4th floor rooms would be a good choice.

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Rooms to avoid

Rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor might experience more noise from the street and potentially the service entrance.

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Best views

Rooms on the west or east side of the hotel (facing the adjacent buildings) might have views of the surrounding cityscape, but given the hotel's location on Cemetery Road, the views might not be the primary selling point.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 and above

🔊 Noise notes

Cemetery Road can be busy, especially during peak hours, so rooms on lower floors might be more prone to noise from traffic and potential pedestrian activity.

Insider tips

Arrive early for check-in to secure a room on a higher floor, as these tend to be in higher demand. Consider requesting a room with a concrete floor, as this may be less prone to creaking and noise compared to carpeted floors.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

होटल सुविधाएं — Cottage 99

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Wi-Fi

Free, 10 Mbps, no login constraints

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Lift / Elevator

Serves all floors, but a section of the historic wing has stairs-only access

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) available on all devices

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Check-in / Check-out

08:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available from 06:00, late check-out by 14:00 with LKR 2,000 fee

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Baggage Storage

Available 24/7, LKR 500 per day

Accessibility

Step-free access, wheelchair entries with manual doors, no structural limitations

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Parking

On-site parking available, LKR 1,500 per night, public car park nearby (LKR 1,000, 5-minute walk), no EV charging

शुल्क, कर और जमा

City / tourist tax: LKR 200 per night, per person

Deposit & card hold: LKR 10,000 advance deposit + LKR 5,000 incidental card hold at check-in

Faith & Dietary के आस-पास

  • Mosque: Jamiul Khairath Jummah Masjid Mahaiyawa (346 m · ~4 min walk)
  • Hindu temple: Sri Muthumariamman Temple (509 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Church: Lighthouse Church (586 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Buddhist temple: Asgiri Maha Viharaya (633 m · ~8 min walk)

स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन

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Walking & Running

Torrington Public Park — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Old Royal Palace — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Kandyan Art Association — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk

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Kids & Family

Vidyartha College Sports Complex — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk

5 मिनट की रोशनी

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Nearest ATM

NSB — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Nihals medical — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk

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Convenience Store

Sri SKS — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Mahaiyawa — 438 m · ~5 min walk

पैसे और मुद्रा

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Local currency

Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR

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Where to exchange

Exchange money at banks or authorised money changers in Kandy town for the best rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Cards are accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops in the city; smaller eateries and tuk-tuks prefer cash. Contactless is becoming common in supermarkets.

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Tipping etiquette

Not required but appreciated: leave 10% at nicer restaurants if no service charge, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel porters 100-200 LKR.

एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा

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Cheap coffee

Street-side stall or local bakery tea — a plain tea or simple black coffee costs around 30-50 LKR.

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Best-value lunch

Rice and curry from a kade (small shop) or a roti from a roadside stall: 150-300 LKR.

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Affordable dinner

A main from a budget local restaurant (rice and curry, kottu roti): 300-500 LKR.

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Street food & cheap eats

Along Dalada Veediya and near the Kandy Clock Tower you'll find vendors selling kottu roti, isso vade (prawn fritters), and fresh fruit; also the Kandy market area has cheap eats.

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Budget groceries

Cargills Food City is the main chain found around Kandy; also Keells Super in the town centre.

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Affordable clothes

Kandy town's market area (especially along Dalada Veediya and the central market) sells affordable fabric and ready-mades; for cheap everyday wear, check the textile shops near the Clock Tower.

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Cheapest way around

Cheapest way around is walking within the city centre; budget bus between Kandy and Colombo airport costs about 400-600 LKR (CTB public bus from Kandy bus stand).

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Money-saving tips

Eat at local kades or vegetarian rice-and-curry joints rather than tourist-oriented restaurants; negotiate tuk-tuk fares before boarding (typical short ride 150-250 LKR); carry a refillable water bottle and fill up at your hotel.

Emergency Contacts

Kandy
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Police
119
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Ambulance / Medical
110
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Fire Department
111

For 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

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Perera & Sons Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pizza Hut Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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leeds international;burger;indian;ice_cream
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Jamboo Hotel & Restaurant Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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spices king Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Avanhala Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Golden Pearl Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cafe Nosh On Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kandy, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Cottage 99

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · NSB — 1.4 km · ~17 min walkpharmacy · Nihals medical — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

चारों ओर

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Kandy to Gampola Rest House – local train 20 LKR

Kandy Railway Station → Gampola Railway Station (2 km walk to hotel)

45 min · 7 trains per day · 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

💡 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.

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Airport bus to Kandy via Colombo 200 LKR

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Kandy city centre (Clock Tower stop), then onward bus to Gampola

240 min · Every 30 min during peak hours, hourly otherwise · 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM

💡 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.

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Local bus to Gampola from Kandy 25 LKR

Kandy (Goods Shed Bus Stand) → Gampola town centre (10 min walk to hotel)

50 min · Every 10 min · 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

💡 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.

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Airport taxi to Gampola Rest House 8000 LKR

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Gampola Rest House, Kandy

180 min · On request · 24/7

💡 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.

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What are the best rooms at Cottage 99?

Request a room on a higher floor (above the 2nd floor) for a quieter stay, as the cemetery road can be noisy. The 3rd or 4th floor rooms would be a good choice.

Which rooms should I avoid at Cottage 99?

Rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor might experience more noise from the street and potentially the service entrance.

Is Cottage 99 noisy?

Cemetery Road can be busy, especially during peak hours, so rooms on lower floors might be more prone to noise from traffic and potential pedestrian activity.

Which rooms have the best views at Cottage 99?

Rooms on the west or east side of the hotel (facing the adjacent buildings) might have views of the surrounding cityscape, but given the hotel's location on Cemetery Road, the views might not be the primary selling point.

What are insider tips for staying at Cottage 99?

Arrive early for check-in to secure a room on a higher floor, as these tend to be in higher demand. Consider requesting a room with a concrete floor, as this may be less prone to creaking and noise compared to carpeted floors.

What time is check-in at Cottage 99?

Check-in at Cottage 99 is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Cottage 99 have Wi-Fi?

Free, 10 Mbps, no login constraints

Is there a city or tourist tax at Cottage 99?

LKR 200 per night, per person

Where can I eat cheaply near Cottage 99?

Rice and curry from a kade (small shop) or a roti from a roadside stall: 150-300 LKR.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Cottage 99?

Cheapest way around is walking within the city centre; budget bus between Kandy and Colombo airport costs about 400-600 LKR (CTB public bus from Kandy bus stand).

When is the best time to visit Kandy?

The best months to visit Kandy are January and February, when the weather is pleasant, with average highs of 26°C (79°F), and the crowds are manageable. These months offer perfect conditions for exploring the city's cultural attractions without the peak-season crowds and heat.

Kandy के शीर्ष आकर्षण

Kandy Lake Free

💡 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.

Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue Free

💡 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.

Kandy National Museum

💡 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.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)

💡 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.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

💡 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.

ℹ️ डेटा नोट: सूचना सार्वजनिक डेटा, एआई विश्लेषण और इंटरनेट स्रोतों से प्राप्त की जाती है. कमरे की कॉन्फ़िगरेशन, कीमतें, खुलने के समय और घटना सूची सहित विवरण गलत या पुराने हो सकते हैं. यात्रा से पहले हमेशा सीधे होटल, रेस्तरां या परिवहन प्रदाता से जांच करें.
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