Richmond Hill Travel Guide

Kandy

Popular places to visit

Two reasons to come to Kandy: 1, to walk around this lake, and 2, to visit the temple with the sacred tooth relic

Kandy Lake

4/5(22 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandy Lake during your travels in Kandy. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Kandy Lake
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Temple of the Tooth

4.5/5(19 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kandy when you stop by Temple of the Tooth. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Temple of the Tooth
The Royal Botanical Gardens were a great place to visit large spaces for a picnic and beautiful trees and shrubs. The avenues of palm trees are spectacular and the fernery such a lovely, shady place to escape the heat. Our favourite part by far are the trees the fruit bats call home; listen, and look up – you'll ear them chattering, and see them hanging upside down with their furry bodies turned to the sun, every so often you'll see one or two stretch their wings, or even fly from one roost to another. These bats, unlike most bats, fly by sight not radar – something I didn't know until I visited this most beautiful park. #localsecrets

Royal Botanical Garden

5/5(9 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Royal Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Peradeniya. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Royal Botanical Garden

Royal Palace of Kandy

4/5(4 reviews)

Royal Palace of Kandy is just one of the places to see in Kandy, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Royal Palace of Kandy

National Hospital Kandy

If National Hospital Kandy is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Deiyannewela.

National Hospital Kandy

Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre

4/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre during your travels to Kandy. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre

Things to do

Kandy Major attraction

Half-Day Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

฿1,006
per adult
Half-Day Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk
Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

฿466
per adult
Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk
A photo in the driving seat ? ;) Ok. Why not :D

Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

฿590
per adult
Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk
Kandy City Explore Day Tour , Like a Local

Kandy City Explore Full Day Tour , Like a Local

฿301
per adult
Kandy City Explore Full Day Tour , Like a Local
Full Day Kandy City Tour with Luxury Vehicle

Full Day Kandy City Tour with Luxury Vehicle

฿502
per adult
Full Day Kandy City Tour with Luxury Vehicle
Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka

Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka

฿171
per traveller
Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka
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Top hotels in Richmond Hill

Radisson Hotel Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

4 out of 5
No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province
The price is ฿2,156 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿2,156
฿2,896 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (520 reviews)
Clean room , good location, great views over Kandy from our room and the rooftop bar and swimming pool. Great breakfast.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel Kandy
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon

4 out of 5
273 Katugastota Road Kandy Central Province
The price is ฿2,335 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿2,335
฿3,109 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kanday Monasteries and Devales are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
This is a beautiful hotel and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Rooms were lovely and the rooftop pool and bar were great additions. The buffet breakfast was excellent too. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

3 out of 5
84 Peradeniya Road Kandy
Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (560 reviews)
Nice and clean hotell. Friendly staff and outdoor area was good but a bit small. Did not try the pool but looked good enough. Also liked the location.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

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Sevana City Hotel Kandy
Cassendra Kandy

Cassendra Kandy

3 out of 5
Rajapihilla Mawatha Kandy CP
The price is ฿1,126 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿1,126
฿1,329 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wales Park and Kandy Viewpoint are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
This is a lovely clean hotel, with fantastic staff who were friendly and welcoming. A perfect place to stay when your in Kandy.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Cassendra Kandy
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

4 out of 5
124, Srimath Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha Kandy
The price is ฿2,718 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
฿2,718
฿3,528 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Bahirawa Kanda and Bahirawakanda Vihara ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (342 reviews)
The room

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Queen's Hotel

Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
D S Senanayake Veediya Kandy
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kandy City Centre and Natha Devale ...
7.4/10 Good! (172 reviews)
Lovely welcoming staff at reception! Super quiet room except for wonderful birdsong in the morning. Beautiful old furniture, artefacts , brass lift, wooden flooring …. Nice swimming pool too!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Richmond Hill

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Hantana

4/5(1 area review)

When in Hantana, you can plan a visit to Ceylon Tea Museum and Wales Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hantana

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