16, Bahirawakanda Lane, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#81 of 279 hotels in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 62 hostel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Free Wifi
8.3
Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.
Read more– opens a dialog boxEach review score is between 1 and 10. To get the overall score you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of them. We use a weighted review system, which means the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. Guests can also give separate “subscores” in crucial areas like location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value, and free Wifi. Note that guests submit their subscores and overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an accommodation that you booked through our platform if you stayed there, or if you got to the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialize in detecting fake reviews submitted to our platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team so that our fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we'd publish every review we get, positive and negative. However, we won’t display any reviews that include or refer to (among other things):
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out. We may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old, or if the accommodation has a change of ownership.
An accommodation can reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (e.g. language, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). You can sort and/or filter them by time of year, review score, and more.
Sometimes we show external review scores from other well-known travel websites, but make it clear when we do this.
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly, without limiting expression or strong opinions. They're also applicable regardless of the comment's tone.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, or the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and other similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties, and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options might be available (by type of traveler, by score, etc...).
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
End of dialog content
Showing 1 - 25
Reviewed: September 7, 2025
Talal
United StatesMy stay at Eden Kandy Guest House was honestly unforgettable. The place is spotless and thoughtfully designed, with a beautiful garden, a shared kitchen, and cozy little spaces for reading or relaxing. Books are everywhere, free tea and coffee are always available, and the whole space feels warm and welcoming — more like staying in someone’s home than at a guesthouse. The real highlight, though, is Udaya. He’s one of those rare hosts who genuinely cares. From small details to big arrangements, he always made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. Even after I left Kandy, he helped me organize a fantastic driver for my onward trip and kept in touch to make sure all was going smoothly — such a thoughtful gesture. The location is great too: peaceful and quiet, but still an easy walk into the city and close to all the main sights. I left feeling not just rested but uplifted by the kindness and positivity here. And considering everything that’s included, the value is incredible. If you’re heading to Kandy, I can’t recommend Eden Kandy enough — it’s the kind of place you’ll remember long after you’ve left.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 7, 2025
Naji
LebanonThe beautiful surroundings, garden and tasteful interior decor stood out at Eden kandy. The bed is sturdy and comfy. The staff and mr Ayuda are very accommodating and helpful and overall , it was a lovely stay .
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Mehul
IndiaLocation was good but couldn't find good restaurants within 2kms from the stay.
It's a good quiet stay and at a beautiful location. But couldn't find restaurants within 1km after 8pm. Room was neat, the view from the balcony was beautiful to wake up to and enjoy green tea. The staff/owner was very nice and kind. He helped us plan a lot of things not only around Kamdy but also around Sri Lanka. Having a conversation with the owner was pleasant.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 30, 2025
Marzena
Polandi loved my stay in thi cozy and atmospheric guesthouse. everytging was perfect. the owner was incredibly helpful and welcoming. he wrires you on whatsapp just after your booking and take care of you, also giving you recommendations of restaurants etc. the area is peaceful and you can relax in the beautiful garden
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Vinod
IndiaNothing much. I enjoyed the place every bit.
Great place. Not really from the town. Great wifi. Tuktuk from the center is just Rs 200/- , and you can walk to the center easily. The place looks more like a resort than a hostel.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Mary
IrelandSmall smell in the room during the night due to the bathroom drain. Few places we stayed in had this issue. This was small dislike. Overall 10/10
It was 10/10 - great value, breakfast and location. You really can’t go wrong with this place for the price - highly recommend. Host was a great help and will help organise your trip if you wish.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Leena
IndiaExcellent Stay! Hostel is very clean, and property is very well kept. we we stayed in the female Dorm and it was a very pleasant stay. The host is very helpful and will guide you to explore in and around kandy helplessly. Very well maintained property and at a 5 mins distance from the tooth relic temple.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Anshul
IndiaHere is the detailed review for this place: This is the single hostel in Kandy which feels like you're staying in a resort. The property is amazing. Very nearby to all the main attractions. Hostel is very clean and the beds for super clean and hygienic. Same goes for washroom. They have a kitchen too where you can do heat your food and even have some tea/coffee. They have a dedicated area to work and a really nice common area where you can chill with fellow travellers. The owner Uday, is a sweetest guy who'll take care of all your needs. He'll even give you good suggestions and advice. Just sit with him and have a little chat.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Charlotte
GermanyNothing, was all perfect.
We really enjoyed our stay at Eden Kandy. It's a great place. Big and clean room, good breakfast, nice garden and sitting areas. The owner was the best - assisted us with everything during and even after our stay and gave us his friends contacts for different places - would totally recommend and we'll be back if we come back to Sri Lanka one day.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Ananya
IndiaNA
Everything was perfect
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Ananya
IndiaNA
The host is very helpful and kind.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Mahek
IndiaThe location is over a hill which is quite steep from the bus station/city center. Dont be foolish like me to think about walking it off with bags because of it being just 1.4kms. It feels 2.5kms haha.
The Manager was super helpful. Provided all details and ready to help with any itinerary requests one has. The other hostellers were also super friendly and amazing.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Kiran
IndiaThe washroom could have been a little bigger and towels could have been of a better quality.
The place is very peaceful and full of greenery. Ample space for dining, reading books and working out in the lawn. Our host Uday was always making sure we had a comfortable stay and guided us throughout our city tour, arranged a good tuk tuk guy and helped us with everything that is needed for a good trip.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Anitaabrd
SpainN/A
Nice clean and modern place in a very peaceful environment, far from the noise of the city, but also pretty close (aboit 15min on foot). The owner is very kind and helpful. There is a nice garden and a kitchen with drinking water and a kettle (tea and coffee available). Good wifi and spacious lockers.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Max
GermanyUdaya and his beautiful hotel exceeded our expectations! He is an extremely helpful and kind person and we are more than happy that we chose Eden Kandy. From the first second we felt very welcomed and also the common rooms and the garden are very inviting. If you have the chance to get a booking at Eden you should definitely take it, we highly recommend. 11/10 points.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Charana
Sri LankaN/A
The location is just a 20-minute walk from the Kandy Railway Station, and the road leading up to it treats you to some truly stunning views. The area itself is calm, quiet, and incredibly comfortable—perfect for a relaxing stay. The owner is exceptionally friendly and goes out of his way to ensure guests are comfortable. He keeps the place spotless and even booked me a PickMe ride for the morning using his phone, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, this place exceeded all my expectations. If you're travelling to Kandy, I highly recommend staying here—it's a hidden gem!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Ruwan
Sri LankaPerfect location, comfortable beds, quiet nights, AC working properly, huge lockers under the beds. Most importantly, the hospitality of maneger, He also keeps the place suuuper clean, which is a very big asset for me personally! I look for no other place when I am back to the city and will undoubtedly recommend to others.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Sophie
NetherlandsNothing bad to say. It was a very pleasant stay
Amazing! The place is really nice and clean. The owner is super helpful and friendly. It’s easy to reach and if you drive your own tuktuk they can help you with driving it up (it’s just a few meters) . He provides drinking water and there is nice warm water in the shower. The view is beautiful and the place is very peaceful. Good to get some rest after a day in the busy city. Would absolutely recommend and book it again!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Milena
SwitzerlandThe stove in the kitchen wasn’t running yet but it didn’t bother us.
Nice clean room, host was very friendly and helpful. Cool common areas with chill chairs on the terrace. Good breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Ismah
MalaysiaAMAZING! The house is spacious and clean. The host is very accommodating and helpful. The host even made sure that i am safe all throughout. So thoughtful.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Cintia
Sri LankaHost is very helpful. I had a bag of laundry and he made sure that it is taken care of so I could go and discover the city. The facility is super nice, quiet but still easily accessible. It is easy to feel like home, lots of spots to relax and recharge.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 20, 2025
Kakkar
IndiaWe had a wonderful stay at Eden Kandy! The location is perfect, just a short distance from the railway station, the lake, and the White Buddha. The place feels very homely, with super helpful and welcoming staff. The dorm was super clean, and the common areas were great, with games and a lawn to relax on. Easily the best place we stayed at in Sri Lanka!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 16, 2025
Roberta
ArgentinaSuper clean place, comfortable bed and awesome owner
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Johan
South AfricaThe stove wasn't connected to gas, even though there was a picture of the stove, hence giving the impression that one can use it, so the kitchen wasn't really fully functional. I have addressed this with the host, and I am confident that this will be rectified.
Great host, beautiful house and garden, and well located. I have already recommended it to other people.
Stayed in June 2025
Showing 1 - 25
Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel and related services.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests.
1
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
When guests stay at the property, they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff is, and more.
3
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
End of dialog content