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Hotels Near Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

Staying near Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) in Dambulla? Here are 69 hotels with full pre-arrival intelligence — the best rooms to request, the 14-day forecast for your dates, dining, transport and more.

📍 Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) on map

About Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

A UNESCO World Heritage site with five caves filled with Buddha statues and ancient murals. The climb up the rock offers good views of the surrounding plains.

💡 Go early morning (around 7am) to avoid crowds and heat. The ticket is 1500 LKR (~£4) for foreigners, but the surrounding gardens and golden Buddha statue area are free to walk around.

Opening hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily

69 hotels in Dambulla

★★★ 📍 287 m away

Oasis Tourist Welfare Center

287 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 363 m away

Aluwihare

363 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 548 m away

Vihangi Guesthouse

548 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 566 m away

Disni Village

566 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 589 m away

Ranmal Tourist Inn

589 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 609 m away

Sandra Guesthouse

609 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 629 m away

Dumbulla Rest House

629 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 667 m away

Menara Green In

667 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 668 m away

Sundaras Resort & Restaurant

668 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 722 m away

Saman's Guesthouse

722 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 736 m away

Hotel Sparrows

736 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 764 m away

Healy Tourist Inn

764 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 787 m away

Lotus Tourist Inn

787 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 790 m away

Blue Sky Guest House

790 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 805 m away

Dambulla Sun

805 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 810 m away

Avinka

810 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 832 m away

Relax Guesthouse

832 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 836 m away

Kendiya resort

836 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 837 m away

Cultraverse Dambulla

837 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 863 m away

Chamara Guesthouse

863 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 884 m away

Pramila Guest House

884 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 886 m away

Sun vsh

886 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 902 m away

Samanala Rest

902 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 944 m away

Sigiriya Kingdom Resort & Spa

944 m from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km away

The Ritz Tourist Home

1.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km away

Anon Rest

1.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.3 km away

Mahawasala

1.3 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.4 km away

Hotel Sannasa

1.4 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.4 km away

Hotel Lihini Village

1.4 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.5 km away

Ruwa Sanda Rest

1.5 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.5 km away

Araliya Self Cooking Resort

1.5 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.6 km away

Wewa Addara Resort

1.6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.6 km away

Freedom Village Hotel

1.6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.7 km away

Tropical Life Resort

1.7 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.7 km away

Asiri Hotel

1.7 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.7 km away

Jetwing Lake

1.7 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km away

J C Village

1.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km away

The Green Village

1.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km away

Rangiri Dambulla Resort

1.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.0 km away

Thammenna Eco Cabins

2.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.0 km away

Hotel Stadium

2.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.1 km away

Gamagedara Resort

2.1 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.1 km away

Sayare Inn

2.1 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.2 km away

Aba Sewana Garden

2.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.2 km away

Sanemro Villa

2.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.2 km away

New Peacock Resort

2.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.2 km away

Kandalama Gate Hotel

2.2 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.3 km away

A9 Inn

2.3 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.3 km away

Rangiri Aqua

2.3 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.3 km away

Dambulla Golden Villa

2.3 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.4 km away

The Residence BBH

2.4 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.6 km away

Sanda Sisila Guest House

2.6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.6 km away

Marcopolo

2.6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.7 km away

Pleasure Island Guest House

2.7 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.8 km away

Palpatha Hotel

2.8 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.8 km away

Robert in

2.8 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 2.8 km away

Gimanhala

2.8 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 3.0 km away

Hotel Planet Residency

3.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 3.0 km away

Hotel Gala Addara

3.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 3.4 km away

Takeshi Inn

3.4 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 4.0 km away

Sky Light Garden

4.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 4.0 km away

Gimhana GuestHouse

4.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 4.0 km away

Evergreen Hotel Dambulla

4.0 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 5.5 km away

Tropical Village

5.5 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 5.6 km away

Hotel Sakura Blue

5.6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 5.9 km away

Mount View Holiday Resort

5.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 5.9 km away

Pelwehera Village Resort

5.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 6.9 km away

MPS Watta

6.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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★★★ 📍 7.1 km away

Arika Villa

7.1 km from Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)

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Hotels near Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) — FAQ

What are the best hotels near Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)?

69 hotels are within reach of Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) in Dambulla. The closest are Oasis Tourist Welfare Center (287 m away), Aluwihare (363 m away), Vihangi Guesthouse (548 m away). Each has a free TripSage briefing — best rooms to request, 14-day weather for your dates and local dining tips.

Where should I stay near Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)?

The hotels above are ranked by walking distance to Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla), so the ones at the top are nearest. Choose based on your budget and star rating — each card links to a full pre-arrival briefing so you can compare them in detail before committing.

How far is Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) from Dambulla city centre?

Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) is roughly 1.0 km from the centre of Dambulla and is classified as a historic attraction.

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