Central Province

Culture4.7/5

Sri Dalada Maligawa

This Kandy temple holds the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha, making it one of Buddhism’s most revered shrines. During puja, drums sound as worshippers bring offerings, while the relic itself stays hidden from view.

Landmark4.6/5

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

This Kandy botanical garden spreads across lawns and collections of tropical plants, with an avenue of palms. Fruit bats hang from the trees overhead.

Landmark4.7/5

Great World's End Drop

This Horton Plains precipice falls 880 meters toward the lowlands. On clear days, you can see Nanperial village and the southern coast, with an 880-meter drop beneath you.

Landmark4.7/5

Baker's Falls

This waterfall drops over broad rock ledges in Horton Plains, framed by ferns and cloud forest. Junglefowl forage nearby.

Landmark4.6/5

Lake Gregory

This lake in Nuwara Eliya sits beneath green hills. You can take a boat ride or ride a horse beside the water.

Landmark4.5/5

Hakgala Botanical Garden

Nuwara Eliya's botanical garden brings flower beds, tall trees and winding paths together in a mountain setting. A lily pond breaks up the greenery.

Landmark4.4/5

Victoria Park - Nuwara Eliya

This Nuwara Eliya park winds past flower beds, tall trees and a stream. A miniature train carries children along the paths.

Landmark4.2/5

Race Course Ground NUWARA ELIYA

Nuwara Eliya's public ground has ponies wandering across the grass, alongside people playing cricket and exercising.

Landmark3.9/5

Pedro Tea Estate

This Nuwara Eliya tea estate covers hillsides in tea plants, and factory tours show the machinery. Tea afterward comes with a valley view.

Landmark4.6/5

Kandy Lake

This lake sits beside Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, with hills beyond the water. Boats take you past birds in trees along its shore.

Culture4.6/5

Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya

A huge seated Buddha crowns this hilltop temple above Kandy. Stairs climb behind the statue to its head, where the city and river spread out below.

Culture4.6/5

Embekka Dewalaya

Kandy's 14th-century temple has a timber hall crowded with carved pillars and brackets. Dancers and other figures emerge from the dark wood, each bracket cut into a different scene.

Culture4.6/5

Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya

Culture4.5/5

Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla's five cave temples are cut into a rock face, with Buddha statues and painted murals covering their interiors. You climb old rock steps to the caves, then look out over the surrounding countryside.

Landmark4.8/5

Pidurangala Rock

Located in Sri Lanka, Pidurangala is the cheeky little sibling of the famous Sigiriya rock fortress. This hidden gem offers adventurous travelers a thrilling climb, rewarding them with panoramic views of the lush surrounding landscape. With fewer crowds and more monkeys, Pidurangala promises an offbeat and memorable experience that will leave you feeling like the king or queen of the jungle!

Culture4.7/5

Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple

Landmark4.7/5

National Spice Garden of Sri Lanka

Landmark4.7/5

Mountain Range -Knuckles

Blunt peaks give this Sri Lankan mountain range its name, rising above forested slopes. Hiking trails climb into the range, where the ridges line up like the knuckles of a fist.

Landmark4.6/5

Ramboda Falls

Stay$$$$4.45/5

Heritance Kandalama

A tranquil retreat perched on hills, Heritance Kandalama offers panoramic views of the Sigiriya Rocks. Boasting a spectacular architecture, this unique design hotel provides 3 impressive pools and exotic activities like bird watching. Kandalama Heritance is a 20-minute drive from UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the 2,000-year-old cave temple at Dambulla and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The 5-star hotel is a 3.5-hour drive from the airport. The spacious rooms are fitted with rattan furniture and timber panels. Each comes with a private bathroom featuring oversized glass walls that allow much natural light in. The hotel features tennis courts, a well-equipped gym and the well-known Coco Spa. To enjoy Sri Lanka’s breathtaking natural landscapes, the hotel offers various excursions like mountain cycling excursions and lake safaris. Start the day with breakfast on the lake or enjoy a memorable dining experience in the nearby cave. The Kanchana Restaurant offers daily themed nights with international cuisine. Views of the Sigiriya citadel and the Kandalama Lake accompany meals.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

Heritance Tea Factory

Heritance Tea Factory Offers you the ultimate colonial- style stay experience enhanced by the tea plantation and the misty mountains. Located 2.5 hours away from the hill capital, Kandy, the hotel offers discounted transfer facilities for the guests coming to view the Kandy perahara. The hotel features luxurious spa, tea-picking tours. Cozy guestrooms come with a mini bar, cable TV and free organic tea leaves. The en suite bathroom is included with a bathtub and a rain shower. The hotel offers mini golf and Billiards in true colonial style and the guests are welcome to use the fitness facilities in the fitness room. Accommodation and meals are free for hired drivers of in-house guests. Heritance Tea Factory offers you the ultimate dinning experience through it’s Kenmare restaurant serving Eastern and Western dishes and a special experience of Dinning on the wheels where the guests can experience dinning inside a train carriage featuring Western and European meals.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Earl's Regency Hotel

Earl's Regency Hotel is a luxurious 5-star hotel located a 5 km from Kandy Railway Station. It offers spacious accommodation with a spa, an outdoor pool and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available in the main lobby and Mount Batten Lounge & Spice Bar. Air-conditioned guestrooms offer views of the surrounding mountainous countryside. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. The hotel’s spa offers a range of massage treatments, and has both wet and dry sauna. Day trips and activities such as cycling and trekking can be arranged upon request. Far Pavilion Restaurant offers a buffet spread of eastern and western dishes. Coffee Shop Restaurant is open 24-hours. There are also 2 other bars offering refreshing beverages. Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which overlooks Kandy Lake, is a 15-minute drive away. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is a 10-minute drive from Hotel Earl’s Regency.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts

Set in Kandy, 4.2 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist by Fox Resorts offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Each accommodation at the hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. All guest rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist by Fox Resorts. Bogambara Stadium is 5 km from the accommodation, while Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 102 km from Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist by Fox Resorts.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Viyana Boutique Hotel

The hotel features a relaxing terrace, a hot tub, and an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy delicious meals. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a shower. For added comfort, guests can enjoy bathrobes and slippers. Selected rooms also offer a comfortable seating area and beautiful views of Kandy Lake or the surrounding city. Guests can stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property and relax in the shared lounge. For those wishing to explore Kandy and its surroundings, the hotel also offers car hire services, making sightseeing and local travel more convenient. Viyana Boutique Hotel enjoys an excellent location in the heart of Kandy, offering guests easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. Attractions Near Viyana Boutique Hotel Kandy Lake is just 100 meters away, making it perfect for peaceful lakeside walks. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy National Museum are approximately 400–500 meters from the hotel, while the scenic Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is around 900 meters away. Guests can also visit Kandy Viewpoint and the iconic Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue for spectacular city views. For nature lovers, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya are approximately 5–6 km away. With cultural landmarks, scenic surroundings, and convenient transport options nearby, Viyana Boutique Hotel is an ideal base for exploring the beauty and heritage of Kandy. Whether you are visiting for sightseeing, a relaxing getaway, or a convenient stay close to the city’s main attractions, Viyana Boutique Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere, essential modern amenities, and an ideal location for discovering the charm of Kandy.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Hotel Suisse Kandy

Suisse is housed in a colonial building, across Kandy Lake. Offering rooms with views of the tropical garden or Kandy Lake, it has a spa, a restaurant and free parking. The colonial-style rooms at Hotel Suisse Kandy - Since 1890 feature classic wood furnishings and floral fabrics. They are fitted with satellite TV and private bathrooms with hot/cold shower. Guests can lounge by the landscaped outdoor pool or enjoy a relaxing massage at the Ayurvedic Centre. Sauna facilities are also available. There is also a tour desk to assist guests with making travel and trips arrangements. Suisse Kandy’s restaurant serves a wide variety of Western and Asian dishes. Refreshing cocktails can be enjoyed at the beer bar. Colombo International Airport is located a 2.5-hour drive from the Suisse Hotel.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Amaya Hills Kandy

Located in Kandy, Amaya Hills, a leading 5-star hotel in Kandy, offers a hillside retreat overlooking the Heerassagala forest. Known as one of the best luxury hotels in Kandy, this hotel features traditional Sri Lankan architecture, an outdoor pool, a spa and a restaurant. This Kandy hotel also offers air-conditioned rooms, including private balconies with mountain or valley views. Each room at Amaya Hills Kandy is fitted with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The attached bathroom has a bathtub and shower. A large breakfast buffet is served at Rasawasala, one of the best restaurants in Kandy. Local and international dishes are offered along with indoor and outdoor seating making Dining at Amaya Hills Sri Lanka an absolute pleasure. Drinks are available at the Tea Room and Dumbara Bar. Amaya Hills is 7 km from the heart of Kandy. Sri Lanka Airport is 117 km away.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Araliya Green Hills Hotel

Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty is a beautiful property surrounded by lush greenery. The accommodation welcomes guests with a spa. Free internet access is available throughout the hotel. Set in the peaceful district of Nuwara Eliya, the building is 7.5 km from Nanuoya Railway Station. You can also check out Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, just 950 metres away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 85 km away. Rooms are tastefully furnished and fitted with carpeted floors. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a dressing table. Featuring a bathtub and free bath amenities, bathroom facilities are en suite. Araliya Spa offers pampering spa treatments or a soothing traditional massage. Guests can go mountain cycling, trekking, hiking and horse riding. A 24-hour reception is available. Enjoy local and international cuisines at in-house restaurant. In-room dining options are possible with room service.

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Jetwing St. Andrews

Set 6182 feet above sea level, Jetwing St. Andrew's offers guests a luxurious 5-star experience in Sri Lanka’s hill country of Nuwara Eliya. This charming Tudor-style residence provides free Wi-Fi, free parking and horseriding. Fitted with fine wood furnishings, spacious air-conditioned rooms have cosy fireplaces and heating facilities. They are equipped with a safe, private bar and tea/coffee making amenities. Private bathrooms come with bathrobes. Enjoying cool climates and green slopes, Jetwing St. Andrew’s is 5 km from the city centre and 12 km from Hakgala Nature Reserve. It is 170 km, or 5-hour scenic drive, from Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests can take a leisurely stroll or have high tea in St. Andrew’s Jetwing’s gardens. The vegetable garden onsite promotes the ‘field to fork’ concept, providing fresh produce straight to the hotel’s kitchens. Leisure trips to the Cloud Forest and Hakgala Botanical Gardens can be arranged at the tour desk. Views of the show kitchen accompany fine dining and an extensive wine list at Old Course restaurant. The colonial-style Road Hole Bar offers garden views with light refreshments.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Situated along the banks of Mahaweli River, Mahaweli Reach Hotel offers 5-star accommodation with rolling mountains as a backdrop. It features a large outdoor pool, luxury Ayurveda spa and fitness facilities. Featuring private balconies, air-conditioned rooms open out to stunning views of tropical greenery. They are fitted with classic wood furnishings and flooring as well as cable TV. Guests can enjoy relaxing Ayurvedic massages after active workouts at the tennis courts. The hotel also provides bicycle rental, water sports and business facilities. Hearty meals featuring Sri Lankan specialities are served at the restaurant, which also features live entertainment. Hotel Mahaweli Reach is a 30-minute drive from Victoria Golf Course and about 3 hours’ drive from Colombo International Airport.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Skyloft Kandy

Skyloft Kandy stands at an altitude of 700 metres from the sea level. All rooms provide free WIFI, a TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Skyloft Kandy is 1.7 km from Ceylon Tea Museum, Bogambara Stadium is 4 km while Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 4.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 101 km from Skyloft Kandy. All rooms are overlooking the majestic mountain range in Kandy and offer panoramic views of the beautifully landscaped Hantana Valley and Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Stay4.7/5

The Golden Ridge Hotel

Nuwara Eliya hotel with rooms facing the surrounding hills. Some suites look out to mist-covered mountains.

Stay4.6/5

The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya - Heritage Grand

This colonial manor-house hotel began as a governor’s holiday residence in 1828. Its manicured gardens are treated as a destination in their own right.

Stay4.6/5

Ceylon Tea Trails - Tientsin Bungalow

Stay4.6/5

Hill Cottage

Nuwara Eliya hotel with a classic cottage feel and comfortable rooms. Its well-kept garden is a recurring highlight.

Stay4.5/5

Marabedda Gardens Resort

Stay4.2/5

Heritage Boutique

Stay4.1/5

Queens Hotel

Kandy's colonial-era hotel has classic architecture and a balcony where guests watched Vesak lights spread across the city.

Stay4/5

Manor House

Stay3.6/5

Alpine Hotel