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title: "City View Hostel, Kandy: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "City View Hostel in Kandy: rated 8.3 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★
# City View Hostel

Mahaiyawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka

8.3 ·  Very good 49 reviews ·  #99 #99 of 206 in Kandy ·  7.4 Location score
## About City View Hostel

City View Hostel is a guesthouse in Mahaiyawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 49 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer. It is 660 m from the centre of Kandy. The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 84 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 3

- **Floors:** 2

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 29

10/1/1 E L Senanayake Veediya

## How City View Hostel scores

Better rated than 42% of hotels in Kandy

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **7.4**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **6.4**

Kandy average

## Amenities

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Car hire

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **80**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **92**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **7**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kandy railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">810 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">84 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">189 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kandy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">660 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   WorldPlay-KCC110 m
-   Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage150 m
-   Minmedura kandy330 m
-   The Museum of World Buddhism430 m
-   International Buddhist Museum510 m
-   National Museum540 m

## City View Hostel: in detail

City View Hostel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services. Discovering Kandy becomes even more accessible through the taxi and car hire amenities provided at the hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hotel's ticket service and tours for reservations. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At City View Hostel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hotel, some visitor bathrooms offer towels to enhance your experience. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. City View Hostel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Conclude your holiday experience perfectly by visiting salon before you depart.

### Compare

## Compare City View Hostel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about City View Hostel

### How do guests rate City View Hostel?

City View Hostel has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 49 reviews, which is better than 42% of rated hotels in Kandy.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at City View Hostel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at City View Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is City View Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), is 84 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does City View Hostel have?

City View Hostel has 3 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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