Central Province, Sri Lanka
Hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy is a city in Central Province, Sri Lanka with about 112,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 142 hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), about 84 km away. The most comfortable months are usually June, July and August, with average highs around 29–29°C.
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- Hotels found
- 142
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- CMB · 84 km
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
- Best months
- June and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Kandy
Radisson Hotel Kandy
★★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
The Springfields Kandy
★★★Hotels5.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
The Blackberry Retreat Kandy
★★★Hotels4.7 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Kandy Lotus Villa
★★★Villas6.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
★★Hotels2.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
CELONESE HOTEL & RESTAURANT Kandy
★Hotels1.0 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Niketh Villa Kandy
★★★★Hotels4.6 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Edgar Mansion Kandy
★★★★Hotels3.5 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
e-stay Hanthana Kandy
★★★Hotels1.5 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Marvel Hills Kandy
★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Kandy?
| 5-star | 9 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 30 |
| 3.5-star | 2 |
| 3-star | 40 |
| 2-star | 12 |
| 1-star | 3 |
| Hotels | 92 |
|---|---|
| Bed and breakfasts | 14 |
| Villas | 13 |
| Apartments | 12 |
| Resorts | 5 |
| Country house | 3 |
When to go
Weather in Kandy by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Low °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Rain mm | 116 | 89 | 96 | 154 | 133 | 73 | 62 | 70 | 101 | 228 | 279 | 243 |
Things to see
Famous places in Kandy
Botanical garden · 4.7 km from centre
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Kandy
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport84 km
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana International Airport98 km
- BTC · Batticaloa International Airport124 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Kandy at a glance
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Region
- Central Province
- Population
- 111,701 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 500 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates
- 7.291, 80.634
About
About Kandy
Kandy 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.
From the Wikipedia article “Kandy”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Kandy hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Kandy?
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How many hotels can I book in Kandy?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 142 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Kandy (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Kandy?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, June, July and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Kandy. April is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and November is the wettest (279 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Kandy?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is about 84 km from the centre of Kandy. Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 98 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Kandy?
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What are the most famous sights in Kandy?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Kandy are Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Gadaladeniya Vihara, Royal Palace of Kandy.
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