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The Drop Hostel is located in the beautiful hills of Kandy next to the Dharmaraja College. It has an amazing view above the lake, mountains and city of Kandy with stunning sunsets from the balcony. The fan-cooled rooms have beautiful mountain and garden views. They include a wardrobe and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities and towels. Drop Hostel is located in Kandy, 900 metres from Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa). Featuring a restaurant, it also offers complimentary bicycle rentals and free WiFi access in its public areas. The fan-cooled rooms offer mountain views. They include a wardrobe and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities. Room service is provided. Staff at Drop Hostel 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, laundry, airport shuttle and car rental services. Tours and massage services can also be arranged. The inn is 400 metres from Lakeside Adventist Hospital and 800 metres from Kandy Museum. Bandaranaike International Airport is 85 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kandy, this property has an excellent location score of 8.3

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Kandy
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice place to stay for a few nights! Clean and welcoming
  • Sayemsujat
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    very nice place, cool and cozy beds. the owner is very friendly and helpful. there was a water problem while staying but he managed it with ease. Highly recommended for backpackers!
  • Tanvir
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    This was a great hotel room during my trip to Sri Lanka. This is a mountain and lake view room. It was just unexpected. The staff was very polite and helpful.

Hosted by Owner

8.8
8.8
Host review score
Host review score

Owner
Our Guest House is located in over looking kandy lake east side of kandy city.from kandy city its about 900 m .walking distance from near the tooth relic temple.here is the only one place to view bahirawakanda Buddhist statue ,kandy city and the lake at once.
I am Herbert,have worked in bound and out bound star class hotels,interesting to do tracking and safari
We are very close to the historic temple of tooth,Dalada maligawa. And the Kandy lake ,It makes kandy beautiful city
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Drop Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa facilities
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Drop Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Drop Hostel

  • Drop Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Spa facilities

  • Drop Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Drop Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Drop Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Room options at Drop Hostel include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • Drop Hostel is 1 miles from the centre of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.