Lazy Bear Best Hostel in Kandy

Cosy girls dorm, easy to meet people. Some places around the hostel to sit and relax. Make sure you ask for blankets, towels, soap, extra blankets etc as it's all available. 20 min walk to centre or 30 to bus station. If you walk to the main road, a bus will take you to the bus station for 40 rupees.

The nicest and friendliest owner we have met in our 3 months of travelling. They went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable stay and coped very well with issues with the booking system. Room was incredible value for money and we loved seeing the birds and monkeys outside of the window.

• Early check-in allowed; room was ready before the scheduled time • Friendly and accommodating staff, even with limited English • Spacious Panda room that remained comfortably cool despite no AC • Convenient location, within walking distance of Kandy Lake and main attractions • Fast WiFi when connected • Fly net provided for extra comfort

Nihal, the owner, took care of me right from my arrival till I left the property. Upon arrival, he greeted me warmly and offered me a pot of coffee. We then talked for several minutes like we were old friends who’ve just reunited! The next day, when it was time for me to leave, he talked to my ride to make sure I arrive at the train station on time. He also helped me carry my luggage. Nihal is such a great person! The property itself is located on a hill with a nice view of the other hill surrounding the Kandy Lake. I really liked the vibe of the property - it is serene and green. It is also just a 20 min walk to the Temple of the Tooth Relic! While others here lamented about the fact that it’s a 20 min walk, I on the other hand enjoyed the walk around the lake. At night, I just took the cab back to the property and it costed only US$1. The room is also big and the bathroom is clean. Hot water is also working.

My friend and I stayed here for 3 nights. We stayed at the Lazy bear Ella previous to this. We adore Nihal and all that work for Lazy bear. He is so kind and caring and really looks after his guests. I even left my purse out and they found it and kept it safe for me. They are honest, hard working, good people. The room itself was great, basic but has all you need! Kandy is a great bustling city and the hostel sits just a little walk away, it’s quiet and peaceful and I spotted a few beautiful birds flying around!! 100% would recommend and stay again.