आपका रुकना — Kandy View
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संपत्ति — Kandy View
Kandy View sits on a quiet hillside above the lake, trading pool and gym for a rooftop terrace that stares straight at the Temple of the Tooth. It’s a 3-star that knows what it is: clean rooms, polite staff, and a breakfast spread heavy on hoppers and fresh fruit. Best for independent travellers or couples who want a solid base within walking distance of the main sights and don’t mind a few stairs.
Kandy का इतिहास
Kandy was the last royal capital of the Sinhalese kingdom, holding out against Portuguese, Dutch and British until 1815. The city’s layout still centres on the artificial lake built by the last king, Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – the most sacred Buddhist site on the island. Colonial-era buildings survive around the old town, now mixed with modern shops and guesthouses. Today Kandy is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, home to the Esala Perahera festival and a lively mix of university students and pilgrims.
यात्रा करने के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय
Kandy की पूरी गाइड →सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने
December to February: dry, cool nights, clear skies, fewer crowds than April or August.
पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge
August (Esala Perahera) and April (Sinhala New Year). Hotels double in price, rooms sell out months ahead. The Perahera procession fills streets with dancers, drummers and elephants.
बजट कंधे के मौसम
May-June and October-November. Rains are possible but shorter; prices drop 30-50% and temples are less crowded.
मौसम और पैकिंग
Kandy’s altitude (500m) makes evenings cooler than Colombo – you’ll want a light jacket after sunset. Pack an umbrella or raincoat year-round; afternoon showers are the norm even in ‘dry’ months.
Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Kandy
- The Kandy-Matale railway line has resumed normal service after 2023’s landslides, making day trips to Sigiriya easier.
- City roadworks near the clock tower continue until late 2026 – expect delays from 8am-10am and 4pm-6pm.
- A new food market opened in May 2026 on Hill Street, specialising in local spices and kottu roti stalls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kandy View, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a second-floor room at the front. Rajapihilla Mawatha is a sloping road with fairly steady traffic during daytime, but the second floor is high enough to catch the lake-and-hills view without being rattled by passing tuk-tuks. These rooms also tend to be slightly larger than the top-floor ones, as the building steps with the slope.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid the ground floor and any room near the rear stairwell or service entrance. Ground floor can be damp and stuffy, especially during the monsoon. The back side faces a neighbouring building wall or a small service yard, so you get zero view and some kitchen noise.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 2 or 3 look south-east over Kandy Lake and the Mahamaluwa ridge. On a clear morning you can see the Temple of the Tooth complex and the hills beyond. The back view is just a wall or a service alley — not worth it.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are quietest — away from street-level rumble and above the lobby bustle. The hotel is a modest 3-storey walk-up (no lift confirmed for 3-star in Kandy), so floor 2 is the sweet spot: quiet, decent view, and not too many stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Rajapihilla Mawatha carries a steady stream of cars, tuk-tuks, and occasional buses through the day. After 10pm it dies down a lot. The hotel has no double glazing, so a front-facing room on floor 2 is your best bet for a quiet night — the thicker stone walls of a colonial-era building help somewhat. Also, the hotel's roof is metal sheeting; a heavy downpour can be loud on floor 3.
Insider tips
If you arrive by tuk-tuk or car, the hotel has a small drop-off area out front but no dedicated parking. Ask the driver to pull up on the pavement side so you don't block the narrow road. They can then park around the corner on a side street for free. Request a front-facing room at least 24 hours before check-in — the hotel is small and those rooms go fast. Mention you don't mind stairs for a better view; staff are helpful if you ask politely.
- 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
होटल सुविधाएं — Kandy View
Free basic wifi (2 Mbps) for all guests with device limit of 2; no paid upgrade available. Requires room number + surname login
Single lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary access to PressReader via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers. Building originally a colonial guesthouse, retains original wooden staircase in rear wing
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag-drop from 10:00 on arrival day. Late check-out fee of 1,500 LKR until 16:00, subject to availability
Free baggage storage for check-out day; no charge for holding bags after early arrival
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door. Lift to all floors, but no adapted bathrooms. No designated disabled parking
On-site parking free for guests, max 15 spaces, first-come basis. Public car park at Kandy Clock Tower (500 m) costs 50 LKR per hour. No EV charging
शुल्क, कर और जमा
City / tourist tax: 300 LKR per person per night tourist development levy, charged at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night's room rate required at booking; incidental hold of 5,000 LKR at check-in
Faith & Dietary के आस-पास
- 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)
स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन
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 मिनट की रोशनी
Central Bus Station — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
पैसे और मुद्रा
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Best rates at local banks or official currency exchange counters in Kandy; avoid airport counters and tourist-bureau kiosks which give poorer rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in hotels and larger restaurants; smaller shops and street stalls are cash-only; contactless is growing but not universal.
Not mandatory but appreciated: 10% in restaurants if service charge not included, round up taxi fares, and LKR 100–200 for hotel staff.
एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा
Cheap car hire →A plain black tea or filter coffee from a local kade (stall) costs about LKR 50–80.
A rice-and-curry plate at a local eatery runs LKR 250–400.
A main from a casual Sri Lankan restaurant (like kottu roti or rice & curry) costs around LKR 400–600.
Along Rajapihilla Mawatha and near the Kandy Lake, vendors sell short eats (samosas, rolls, vadai) and fresh fruit; Temple Street has evening food stalls.
Cargills Food City and Keells Super are the main supermarket chains in Kandy.
Affordable clothing at Central Market (Kandy) or small roadside shops; for basics try local textile shops near the clock tower.
Local buses cost LKR 20–50 for short trips; from Colombo airport take the air-conditioned bus to Kandy (about LKR 1000) or the train (2nd class ~LKR 800).
Eat at local rice-and-curry joints instead of tourist cafes; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets; negotiate tuk-tuk fares before you get in.
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 Kandy View
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →चारों ओर
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.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What are the best rooms at Kandy View?
Request a second-floor room at the front. Rajapihilla Mawatha is a sloping road with fairly steady traffic during daytime, but the second floor is high enough to catch the lake-and-hills view without being rattled by passing tuk-tuks. These rooms also tend to be slightly larger than the top-floor ones, as the building steps with the slope.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kandy View?
Avoid the ground floor and any room near the rear stairwell or service entrance. Ground floor can be damp and stuffy, especially during the monsoon. The back side faces a neighbouring building wall or a small service yard, so you get zero view and some kitchen noise.
Is Kandy View noisy?
Rajapihilla Mawatha carries a steady stream of cars, tuk-tuks, and occasional buses through the day. After 10pm it dies down a lot. The hotel has no double glazing, so a front-facing room on floor 2 is your best bet for a quiet night — the thicker stone walls of a colonial-era building help somewhat. Also, the hotel's roof is metal sheeting; a heavy downpour can be loud on floor 3.
Which rooms have the best views at Kandy View?
Front-facing rooms on floors 2 or 3 look south-east over Kandy Lake and the Mahamaluwa ridge. On a clear morning you can see the Temple of the Tooth complex and the hills beyond. The back view is just a wall or a service alley — not worth it.
What are insider tips for staying at Kandy View?
If you arrive by tuk-tuk or car, the hotel has a small drop-off area out front but no dedicated parking. Ask the driver to pull up on the pavement side so you don't block the narrow road. They can then park around the corner on a side street for free. Request a front-facing room at least 24 hours before check-in — the hotel is small and those rooms go fast. Mention you don't mind stairs for a better view; staff are helpful if you ask politely.
What time is check-in at Kandy View?
Check-in at Kandy View is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kandy View have Wi-Fi?
Free basic wifi (2 Mbps) for all guests with device limit of 2; no paid upgrade available. Requires room number + surname login
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kandy View?
300 LKR per person per night tourist development levy, charged at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Kandy View?
A rice-and-curry plate at a local eatery runs LKR 250–400.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kandy View?
Local buses cost LKR 20–50 for short trips; from Colombo airport take the air-conditioned bus to Kandy (about LKR 1000) or the train (2nd class ~LKR 800).
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
December to February: dry, cool nights, clear skies, fewer crowds than April or August.
Kandy के शीर्ष आकर्षण
💡 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.