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財産 — DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS
DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS is a converted colonial-era bakery in Badulla's town centre. The lobby smells of fresh bread and furniture polish, with high ceilings, tiled floors and a glass cabinet of pastries. It suits travellers who want clean, functional rooms with character — think pressed sheets and a working fan — and a breakfast that beats most three-star places. There's no pool or garden, but the bakery downstairs is a genuine local fixture.
Badullaの歴史
Badulla grew as a British colonial garrison town in the early 19th century, linked to Kandy by the Old Road built for horse traffic. Its grid of wide streets and single-storey verandahed buildings reflects the administrative layout of the time. The town’s architecture mixes Dutch-style gables with Victorian shopfronts, and its modern identity is rooted in the tea trade — the region around Badulla produces some of Sri Lanka's high-grown Uva teas. Today it's a quiet market town that serves as a gateway to Ella and the Hill Country.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Badulla完全ガイド →最高の月
January to March: driest season in Uva Province, clear skies for hiking Ella Rock or visiting the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Crowds are moderate — not as packed as Ella town itself.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
December and April are peak. December sees holiday travellers from Colombo and tourists combining the Hill Country with coastal trips; April features Sinhala New Year (13-14 April) with local travel and family reunions. Hotel prices can double in peak. Prices at De Silva generally rise 30-40% during Christmas and New Year.
予算肩の季節
May and June offer the best value: pre-monsoon rains are light, hotels are emptier, and room rates drop 20-30% from peak. The landscape is lush but not sodden.
天気&パッケージ
Badulla sits at 680m elevation, so nights and mornings are cool (14-18°C) even in July. Pack a light jumper or fleece for evenings plus a waterproof jacket for sudden afternoon showers.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Badulla
- The Badulla – Ella railway line is currently undergoing track upgrades until September 2026; some trains run on reduced schedules. Check timetables with Sri Lanka Railways before booking scenic journeys.
- A new tea-tasting room has opened at the Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory (4 km from town), offering guided sessions on Uva high-grown varieties — book ahead.
- The main Bazaar Road in Badulla has been partially pedestrianised since February 2026, with one-way vehicular access; parking near De Silva can be tight, so arrive before 6pm to find a spot.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the rear garden or away from the main road. The first floor is accessible via stairs and is quieter than the ground floor, which sits directly behind the bake house kitchen and street frontage.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front of the building that face the street, as they pick up traffic noise from the nearby main road and foot traffic from the bake house entrance. Also skip rooms directly above the bake house kitchen if the extractor fan runs early for baking.
Best views
Rooms at the rear (likely the south side if the entrance is on the main road) overlook the garden or neighbouring hillside—green, domestic, and calm. Front rooms face the street and parked cars.
Quietest floors
The first floor is the quietest, as it's elevated from street-level noise and less used than the ground floor. No lift means fewer people passing the room.
🔊 Noise notes
Badulla town traffic is light but audible in the morning. The bake house starts delivering fresh bread around 6am, so loading and unloading vans at the front will be a daily sound. Kitchen noise from 4am.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 2pm to avoid the post-lunch bakery rush. 2) Request a room at the back via phone or email before arrival—the hotel has no lift, so insist on a first-floor rear room for quiet. 3) Ask for a fan if the room doesn't have A/C; Badulla can get humid by afternoon.
- 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
ホテル施設 — DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS
Free fibre broadband, speed ~50 Mbps; no login required, no guest portal. Consistent signal in all rooms.
No lift. Two-storey converted colonial house; ground-floor rooms accessible without stairs, first floor rooms stair-only.
Physical copy of Daily Mirror available in the bakery lounge. No digital newsstand. The building is a repurposed 1920s tea-planter's house with original high ceilings and terrazzo floors.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00; late check-out until 12:00 (LKR 1,500 fee).
Free for guests. Open 07:00-21:00; closed 22:00-06:00.
Step-free access to bakery and ground-floor rooms via ramp at side entrance. No lift; first-floor rooms inaccessible by wheelchair. Narrow historic doorways (74 cm wide).
On-site parking for 4 cars (free, first-come-first-served). Nearest public car park at Badulla Railway Station (LKR 200/night, 500 m walk). No EV charging.
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: None. Sri Lanka applies a 12.1% total tax (VAT + SB + DHS) included in rate; no additional city/tourist tax.
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment due at booking; refundable LKR 5,000 incidental card hold on check-in.
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Use ATMs at banks for the best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger supermarkets and hotels, but smaller shops and eateries are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares or leave 10% at nicer restaurants; hotel staff accept small tips for service.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →A cup of local tea or Nescafe from a roadside stall or small café: about 50-80 LKR.
Rice and curry from a local eatery or kade: about 200-350 LKR.
A main of hoppers or string hoppers with a curry at a local kade: about 150-300 LKR.
The central market or bus stand area has vendors selling short eats (samosa, rolls) and roti; very cheap, 20-100 LKR per item.
Cargills Food City or Laughs are common budget supermarket chains in town.
Badulla market or Pettah-style stalls near the clock tower for basic clothes and fabric at low prices.
Local bus (20-50 LKR per short trip); from Colombo airport, take the bus to Colombo Fort then an overnight bus (about 800-1200 LKR).
Eat at local kades not tourist cafes; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets; use buses instead of tuk-tuks for distances.
Emergency Contacts
BadullaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Badulla, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Colombo Fort Station → Badulla Railway Station
💡 Book 1st class observation car 2–3 weeks ahead via 12Go.asia. Left-side seats give the best views of tea plantations past Hatton.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Golden Rock Guest Inn, Badulla
💡 Pre-book with the guest inn for a fixed rate. Drivers often take the Hill Road through Nuwara Eliya — ask to stop at Ramboda Falls for a quick photo.
Badulla Railway Station → Golden Rock Guest Inn
💡 Agree the fare before getting in. 200 LKR is standard — drivers might ask 500. Walk 5 mins uphill if you have light luggage.
Kandy Central Bus Stand → Badulla Bus Station
💡 Take an express bus (white with red stripe) — regular ones stop at every village. Sit on the left side for Demodara loop views.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS?
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the rear garden or away from the main road. The first floor is accessible via stairs and is quieter than the ground floor, which sits directly behind the bake house kitchen and street frontage.
Which rooms should I avoid at DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS?
Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front of the building that face the street, as they pick up traffic noise from the nearby main road and foot traffic from the bake house entrance. Also skip rooms directly above the bake house kitchen if the extractor fan runs early for baking.
Is DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS noisy?
Badulla town traffic is light but audible in the morning. The bake house starts delivering fresh bread around 6am, so loading and unloading vans at the front will be a daily sound. Kitchen noise from 4am.
Which rooms have the best views at DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS?
Rooms at the rear (likely the south side if the entrance is on the main road) overlook the garden or neighbouring hillside—green, domestic, and calm. Front rooms face the street and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS?
1) Check in after 2pm to avoid the post-lunch bakery rush. 2) Request a room at the back via phone or email before arrival—the hotel has no lift, so insist on a first-floor rear room for quiet. 3) Ask for a fan if the room doesn't have A/C; Badulla can get humid by afternoon.
What time is check-in at DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS?
Check-in at DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS have Wi-Fi?
Free fibre broadband, speed ~50 Mbps; no login required, no guest portal. Consistent signal in all rooms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS?
None. Sri Lanka applies a 12.1% total tax (VAT + SB + DHS) included in rate; no additional city/tourist tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS?
Rice and curry from a local eatery or kade: about 200-350 LKR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from DE SILVA BAKE HOUSE & ROOMS?
Local bus (20-50 LKR per short trip); from Colombo airport, take the bus to Colombo Fort then an overnight bus (about 800-1200 LKR).
When is the best time to visit Badulla?
January to March: driest season in Uva Province, clear skies for hiking Ella Rock or visiting the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Crowds are moderate — not as packed as Ella town itself.
Badullaのトップ観光スポット
💡 Remove shoes before entering the temple area. You can offer flowers or incense at the main shrine for 20–50 LKR. Expect monks to be chanting around 5pm.
💡 Arrive around 10am to see the morning express depart. The ticket counter sells platform tickets for 10 LKR if you want to walk the full length. There's a small tea stall on platform 1.
💡 Visit during evening aarti (around 6pm) for the full ritual with bells and lamps. No photography inside the inner sanctum. Women should cover shoulders and knees.
💡 Visit late afternoon when the light hits the white stone. The surrounding street food stalls start setting up then.
💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to avoid crowds and get the best light. Wear non-slip shoes; the steps get slippery. No entry fee, but parking costs 50 LKR.