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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before 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.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor might experience more noise from the street and potentially the service entrance.
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.
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.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Cottage 99
Free, 10 Mbps, no login constraints
Serves all floors, but a section of the historic wing has stairs-only access
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) available on all devices
08:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available from 06:00, late check-out by 14:00 with LKR 2,000 fee
Available 24/7, LKR 500 per day
Step-free access, wheelchair entries with manual doors, no structural limitations
On-site parking available, LKR 1,500 per night, public car park nearby (LKR 1,000, 5-minute walk), no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
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 vicino
- 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)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Torrington Public Park — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Old Royal Palace — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Kandyan Art Association — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Vidyartha College Sports Complex — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
NSB — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Nihals medical — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Sri SKS — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Mahaiyawa — 438 m · ~5 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
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.
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.
Not required but appreciated: leave 10% at nicer restaurants if no service charge, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel porters 100-200 LKR.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side stall or local bakery tea — a plain tea or simple black coffee costs around 30-50 LKR.
Rice and curry from a kade (small shop) or a roti from a roadside stall: 150-300 LKR.
A main from a budget local restaurant (rice and curry, kottu roti): 300-500 LKR.
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.
Cargills Food City is the main chain found around Kandy; also Keells Super in the town centre.
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.
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).
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
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 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 walk — pharmacy · Nihals medical — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
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).
Principali attrazioni a 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.