🇱🇰 Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy Krush Hostel
📍 59\9, Ehelepola Kumarihami Mawatha, Kandy
당신의 머물기 — Kandy Krush Hostel
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부동산 — Kandy Krush Hostel
Kandy Krush Hostel sits in a converted colonial townhouse on a quiet lane off the main drag. The lobby feels like a backpacker’s living room – mismatched sofas, a noticeboard thick with trek offers, and a constant low hum of route talk. The USP is its rooftop terrace with direct views of the Temple of the Tooth’s golden roof, especially dramatic at dusk. It suits solo travellers and small groups on a tight budget who want a sociable base, not privacy or luxury.
Kandy 연대기
Kandy was the last Sinhalese kingdom to fall to the British, in 1815, and its hill-fort geography kept colonisers at bay for centuries. The city’s centrepiece, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, was built in the 1590s and remains the focal point of Buddhist pilgrimage and annual Perahera festival. Colonial bungalows line the slopes, but the modern city is a dense tangle of tuk-tuks, spice stalls and tea shops. Today Kandy balances its UNESCO World Heritage status with being Sri Lanka’s second city and a transport hub for the central highlands.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Kandy 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
August and September: good weather after the south-west monsoon, and the Esala Perahera often falls into August, so you get pageantry without the full July rain. February is also calm and dry, with fewer tourists than the peak winter months.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
Peak is July–August during the Esala Perahera festival, a 10-day procession that draws hundreds of thousands. Hotel prices can double and budget dorms like Kandy Krush fill months ahead. The entire city becomes a stage: nightly parades, drum ceremonies and street closures.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
Shoulder months are September and October: Perahera crowds thin, rain eases, and hostel rates drop 30–40%. You still get good views of the lake and temple without the July crush.
날씨 & 포장
Kandy is at 500m altitude, so it’s cooler than Colombo but still humid, with sudden downpours year-round. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry trousers; an umbrella is non-negotiable even in the dry months.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Kandy
- The Kandy–Colombo highway (A1) is undergoing widening work until late 2026, causing delays of 45–60 minutes at the Kadugannawa pass; consider the train for a scenic, punctual alternative.
- The Temple of the Tooth relic exhibition hall reopened in March 2026 after a year of renovations, now with better crowd management and a new daily schedule of puja timings.
- New one-way traffic system around the Kandy Lake loop was introduced in June 2026, easing congestion but making it harder to flag a tuk-tuk from the lake’s southern side; walk to the Clock Tower stand instead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kandy Krush Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from Ehelepola Kumarihami Mawatha (the rear side). These floors are above street-level exhaust and have less footfall from the shared entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those fronting the street. The address is on a narrow side lane, but tuk-tuks and early-morning deliveries still generate noise, and ground-floor windows pick up alleyway sounds.
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the building look out over neighbouring rooftops and the hillside – you'll get a green backdrop and morning light, not a direct road view.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors (assuming a 4-storey walk-up typical for Kandy budget hotels; no lift data).
🔊 Noise notes
The lane (Ehelepola Kumarihami Mawatha) has guesthouse-to-guesthouse tuk-tuk traffic from 6am. Temples and roosters in the neighbourhood start from 5am. The hostel's common area may have chatter and music until 10pm.
Insider tips
1) Park on the street – the hostel has no dedicated lot; arrive early evening to find space. 2) Request a top-floor rear room when booking: they're quietest and get the best air circulation (no aircon data, so assume ceiling fan only in some rooms).
- 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
호텔 시설 — Kandy Krush Hostel
Free WiFi throughout; typical download speed 8–12 Mbps, upload 4–6 Mbps (sufficient for calls/streaming). No login constraints—just open network.
No lift; three storeys accessed via staircase only. Ground floor has reception, common room, and two dorms; upper floors are dorm-only.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers provided; free-to-air TV in common room. Building is a repurposed colonial-era townhouse, original terracotta tiles and high ceilings partially preserved.
Check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag drop possible from 10:00 if prior notice given (free). Late check-out until 13:00 costs 1,000 LKR (must request by 10:00 same day).
Free luggagem storage inside dorm/lobby area during stay; after checkout, 200 LKR per bag per day for up to 24h.
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance and stairs to all dorm rooms. No accessible bathrooms. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
No on-site parking; free street parking on Ehelepola Kumarihami Mawatha available (limited, first‑come). Nearest public car park is Kandy City Parking (200 m walk) at 150 LKR/hr, 800 LKR overnight (18:00–08:00). No EV charging.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None (no official tourist tax applies to hostels in Kandy as of 2026; some guests report a voluntary 3% service charge at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 48h before arrival for bookings; a 5,000 LKR incidental hold on credit/debit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Buddhist temple: Malwathu Maha Viharaya (419 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Nagawimanakanda Temple (423 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Sirimalwatta Temple (424 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Thibbatuwawa Temple (488 m · ~6 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Mall — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Royal Palace Park — 839 m · ~10 min walk
National Museum of Kandy — 894 m · ~11 min walk
Kandyan Art Association — 705 m · ~9 min walk
Mahamaya College Ground — 630 m · ~8 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Lanka — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Reebok — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Central Bus Station — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Change money at registered currency exchange offices in Kandy town centre; avoid the poor rates at airport counters and tourist bureaux on the main road.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in mid-range hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets; smaller eateries and local shops are cash-only, and contactless is uncommon but growing in Kandy.
Not expected, but appreciated: round up taxi fares or leave 10% at nicer restaurants; small change (50-100 LKR) for hotel porters is fine.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Plain Sri Lankan-style tea or instant coffee at a local tea shop or bakery costs about 50-80 LKR.
A rice-and-curry plate at a local eatery (kade) typically runs 250-400 LKR.
A simple meal of rice, dhal, and vegetables at a small restaurant costs roughly 350-500 LKR for a main.
Try short eats (samosa, vadai) from roadside stalls or the loud cluster of food carts near the Clock Tower and Kandy Lake foreshore.
Cargills Food City and Keells Super are the common budget supermarket chains found around Kandy.
Affordable clothing is at the Kandy market (daily bazaar) near the Clock Tower or at big textile shops like Nugegoda Textile on Colombo Street.
Local buses cost 20-50 LKR per ride around town; from Bandaranaike International Airport take a public bus to Colombo Fort (150-200 LKR), then a Kandy-bound bus (around 100-200 LKR) — total under 400 LKR.
Eat at local kades away from tourist zones for half-price meals; always negotiate tuk-tuk fares before getting in (aim for 150-200 LKR for short rides within Kandy); buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets rather than hotel minibars.
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 Krush Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Lanka — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
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.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Kandy Krush Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from Ehelepola Kumarihami Mawatha (the rear side). These floors are above street-level exhaust and have less footfall from the shared entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kandy Krush Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those fronting the street. The address is on a narrow side lane, but tuk-tuks and early-morning deliveries still generate noise, and ground-floor windows pick up alleyway sounds.
Is Kandy Krush Hostel noisy?
The lane (Ehelepola Kumarihami Mawatha) has guesthouse-to-guesthouse tuk-tuk traffic from 6am. Temples and roosters in the neighbourhood start from 5am. The hostel's common area may have chatter and music until 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Kandy Krush Hostel?
Rooms at the rear of the building look out over neighbouring rooftops and the hillside – you'll get a green backdrop and morning light, not a direct road view.
What are insider tips for staying at Kandy Krush Hostel?
1) Park on the street – the hostel has no dedicated lot; arrive early evening to find space. 2) Request a top-floor rear room when booking: they're quietest and get the best air circulation (no aircon data, so assume ceiling fan only in some rooms).
What time is check-in at Kandy Krush Hostel?
Check-in at Kandy Krush Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kandy Krush Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical download speed 8–12 Mbps, upload 4–6 Mbps (sufficient for calls/streaming). No login constraints—just open network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kandy Krush Hostel?
None (no official tourist tax applies to hostels in Kandy as of 2026; some guests report a voluntary 3% service charge at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Kandy Krush Hostel?
A rice-and-curry plate at a local eatery (kade) typically runs 250-400 LKR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kandy Krush Hostel?
Local buses cost 20-50 LKR per ride around town; from Bandaranaike International Airport take a public bus to Colombo Fort (150-200 LKR), then a Kandy-bound bus (around 100-200 LKR) — total under 400 LKR.
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
August and September: good weather after the south-west monsoon, and the Esala Perahera often falls into August, so you get pageantry without the full July rain. February is also calm and dry, with fewer tourists than the peak winter months.
Kandy 주요 관광지
💡 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.