2025 Jul 16
Kandy is about to get flooded with people for the Esala Perahera festival, and finding a place to stay that’s perfect for you can be a challenge. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some amazing places to stay in Kandy, from budget-friendly options to luxurious resorts, bungalows and boutique hotels. Whether you’re looking for a front-row seat to the festival action or a peaceful retreat with easy access to the city, we’ve got the scoop on the best places to rest your head.
1. Queens Hotel
Price per one double room: LKR 90,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 3.9/5
Reviews: 3299
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 450 m | 6 minutes
Address: 4, Dalada Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0812 233 026
Facebook: @Queen’s Hotel – Kandy
Instagram: @queenshotelkandy
2. Lake Avenue Kandy
Price per one double room: LKR 25,000 nett per one night
Star rating: 4.7/5
Review rating: 161
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 450 m | 6 minutes
Address: 14, Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0812 121 000
Facebook: @Lake Avenue Kandy
Instagram: @lakeavenuekandy
3. Heritage Boutique
Price per one double room: LKR 51,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.1/5
Reviews: 32
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 500 m | 6 minutes
Address: 41, Deva Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0764 552 569
Facebook: @Heritage Boutique
Instagram: @heritageboutiquekandy
4. The Radh Hotel
Price per one double room: LKR 55,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.5/5
Reviews: 648
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 550 m | 7 minutes
Address: 30, Colombo Street, Kandy
Tel: 0761 828 256
Facebook: @The Radh
Instagram: @the.radh
5. Hotel Casamara Kandy
Price per one double room: LKR 58,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 663
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 650 m | 9 minutes
Address: 12, E L Senanayake Veediya, Kandy
Tel: 0812 224 688
Facebook: @Hotel Casamara Kandy
Instagram: @hotelcasamarakandy
6. Oak Ray City Hotel
Price per one double room: LKR 18,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 3.9/5
Reviews: 375
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1.3 km | 7 minutes
Address: 291, Peradeniya Road, Kandy
Tel: 0812 227 727
Facebook: @Oak Ray Hotels & Resorts
Instagram: @oakrayhotels
7. The Trees, Kandy
Price per one double room: LKR 43,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.3/5
Reviews: 257
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1.5 km | 9 minutes
Address: 41, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0817 433 433
Facebook: @The Trees, Kandy
Instagram: @thetreeskandy
8. Castle Hill Bungalow Kandy
Price per one double room: LKR 45,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.5/5
Reviews: 59
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1.6 km | 9 minutes
Address: 22, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0768 234 530
Facebook: @Castle Hill Bungalow by Seven Angels
Instagram: @castlehillbungalowkandy
9. Oak Ray Heritage Hotel
Price per one double room: LKR 25,500 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.1/5
Reviews: 258
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1.6 km | 10 minutes
Address: 67/69, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0812 203 070
Facebook: @Oak Ray Hotels & Resorts
Instagram: @oakrayhotels
10. Rivora Heights
Price per one double room: LKR 35,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.3/5
Reviews: 164
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2 km | 10 minutes
Address: 34, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0812 063 688
Facebook: @Rivora Heights
Instagram: @rivora_heights
11. The Grand Kandyan Hotel
Price per one double room: LKR 45,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.5/5
Reviews: 4761
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.1 km | 8 minutes
Address: 89/10, Lady Gordon’s Drive, Kandy
Tel: 0812 030 400
Facebook: @The Grand Kandyan
Instagram: @the_grand_kandyan
12. Serene Kandy
Price per one double room: LKR 36,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 348
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.1 km | 9 minutes
Address: 103, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0812 220 616
Facebook: @Serene Kandy
Instagram: @serenekandytghp
13. Hotel Cassendra
Price per one double room: LKR 28,500 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.2/5
Reviews: 347
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.1 km | 10 minutes
Address: 38/A, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0777 991 962
Facebook: @Hotel Cassendra
Instagram: @hotel_cassendra
14. Kings Pavilion Kandy
Price per one double room: LKR 123,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.6/5
Reviews: 236
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.5 km | 10 minutes
Address: 4/22, Galkanda Road, Aniwatta, Kandy
Tel: 0812 236 400
Facebook: @KingsPavilion
Instagram: @kingspavilionboutique
15. Senani Hotel
Price per one double room: LKR 28,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.2/5
Reviews: 585
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.6 km | 10 minutes
Address: 167/1, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0770 573 333
Facebook: @Oak Ray Hotels & Resorts
Instagram: @oakrayhotels
16. Oak Ray Serene Garden Hotel
Price per one double room: LKR 27,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 3.9/5
Reviews: 378
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.8 km | 10 minutes
Address: 189, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0812 227 917
Facebook: @Oak Ray Hotels & Resorts
Instagram: @oakrayhotels
17. Grand Serendib Hotel
Price per one double room: LKR 47,000 nett per one night
Review rating: 4.5/5
Reviews: 375
Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.9 km | 10 minutes
Address: 12, Mahamaya Mawatha, Kandy
Tel: 0812 244 333
Facebook: @Grand Serendib Hotel
Instagram: @grandserendib
With so many visitors flocking to the city, bookings are filling up fast, especially the places close to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and now that you’ve seen our top picks of the places to stay in Kandy for the Esala Perahera festival, it’s time to start booking! Don’t wait too long, these places can get snapped up quickly. Send it our way, If we’ve missed a spot that you highly recommend.
