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6/10 Okay
Lauryn
10 Dec 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive place with friendly staff
Lauryn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Central City Hostel
1.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy peaceful moments in the garden, grab a coffee at the on-site shop, or explore the city on rental bikes at this welcoming hostel
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Central City Hostel offers a tranquil garden retreat and an on-site coffee shop. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi for planning adventures. Friendly staff provide tour and ticket help, and bike rentals make exploring easy.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Breakfast available
- Laundry room
Room options
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Balcony
- 250 sq m
- Sleeps 6
- 1 Single Bunk Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View
- Garden view
- 250 sq m
- Sleeps 8
- 8 Single Bunk Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
Basic Single Room
- 50 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
- 50 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds
- 50 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Bunk Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
About the area
Kandy is home to Central City Hostel. International Buddhist Museum and National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation Centre. Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden are also worth visiting.
52A, Wariyapola Sri Sumangala Mawatha, Kandy
What's nearby
Kandy Lake15 min walk - 1.3 km
Temple of the Tooth16 min walk - 1.4 km- Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Kandy Clock Tower12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
- Kandy Railway Station7 min drive
- Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)159 min drive
Restaurants
- Jr Kandyan Thaza14 min walk
- Salgado Hotel & Bakery13 min walk
- Cafe 1886 By Salgado Bakers13 min walk
- Put Chutney13 min walk
- Balaji Dosai13 min walk
About this property
Central City Hostel
- Property highlights
- A coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Central City Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
- You'll also enjoy perks such as:
- Free self-parking
- Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- A front desk safe, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
- Room features
- All guest rooms at Central City Hostel offer comforts, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
- Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
- Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
- Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and ceiling fans
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 per person
- A coffee shop/cafe
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Separate bedroom
- Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Garden
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Separate dining area
More
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 7 AM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 3 PM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 2.00 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 106.00 per vehicle (return)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Frequently asked questions
Is Central City Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Central City Hostel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Central City Hostel?
Check-in start time: 7 AM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Central City Hostel?
Checkout is at 3 PM.
Does Central City Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 106.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Central City Hostel located?
Situated in Kandy, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Asgiri Maha Viharaya, Commonwealth War Cemetery and Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Kandy Clock Tower are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Central City Hostel Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
8 - Good
1
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pavol
18 Oct 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hostel close to city center
Very nice and clean hostel close to city center and bus station (10min. walk). Nice budhist temple 100 m from the hostel. Hostel has nice terrace with good view. It is very good choice to accomodate in Kandy
Pavol
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified
8/10 Good
Cecilie
12 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cecilie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
4 Dec 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017