Your stay — Boy's Hostel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Boy's Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or above), specifically those with a view of the surrounding city or the nearby temple. These rooms tend to be quieter due to being further away from the street noise. Additionally, rooms on the west side of the building may receive less direct sunlight during the peak sun hours.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the main entrance or the service entrance, as they are prone to noise from guests and staff. Rooms near the lift may also be noisier due to the constant hum and occasional loud conversations.
Best views
City view or temple view from the higher floors (4th or above)
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise can be a concern in Kandy, but the hotel's location on a quiet street may help mitigate this. However, noise from the nearby temple's morning prayers and evening chanting may be audible in some rooms.
Insider tips
1. When checking in, ask the staff about the hotel's complimentary car park and if they can reserve a spot for you. 2. If you're planning to visit the nearby Temple of the Tooth, request a room with a view of the temple for a stunning sunrise or sunset view.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Boy's Hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Serves all floors, wheelchair accessible
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via mobile app
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 (LKR 1,500 fee)
Available 24/7, LKR 200 per bag per day
Step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance and lift, limited wheelchair accessibility to some rooms
Limited on-site parking (LKR 500 per night), nearest public car park (LKR 800 per day), EV charging available (LKR 500 per charge)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: LKR 200 per night (inclusive of tax) on weekdays, LKR 300 on weekends
Deposit & card hold: LKR 1,000 advance deposit + LKR 5,000 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Temple (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
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 Boy's Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Kandy
Wikipedia ↗
Kandy (Sinhala: මහනුවර, romanised: Mahanuwara [mahanuʋərə] ; Tamil: கண்டி, romanised: Kaṇṭi [ˈkaɳɖi] ) is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of h...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Boy's Hostel?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or above), specifically those with a view of the surrounding city or the nearby temple. These rooms tend to be quieter due to being further away from the street noise. Additionally, rooms on the west side of the building may receive less direct sunlight during the peak sun hours.
Which rooms should I avoid at Boy's Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the main entrance or the service entrance, as they are prone to noise from guests and staff. Rooms near the lift may also be noisier due to the constant hum and occasional loud conversations.
Is Boy's Hostel noisy?
Street noise can be a concern in Kandy, but the hotel's location on a quiet street may help mitigate this. However, noise from the nearby temple's morning prayers and evening chanting may be audible in some rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Boy's Hostel?
City view or temple view from the higher floors (4th or above)
What are insider tips for staying at Boy's Hostel?
1. When checking in, ask the staff about the hotel's complimentary car park and if they can reserve a spot for you. 2. If you're planning to visit the nearby Temple of the Tooth, request a room with a view of the temple for a stunning sunrise or sunset view.
What time is check-in at Boy's Hostel?
Check-in at Boy's Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Boy's Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Boy's Hostel?
LKR 200 per night (inclusive of tax) on weekdays, LKR 300 on weekends
Top Attractions in 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.