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J Hostel kandy

Hostel

😐 That was my stay for one night. I met the owner J. He is very friendly guy. The hostel is up in the hill. Everything was fine just toilet had some problem. Flash and the toilet shower was not working. People often mention family, hostel,


Address

7JPP+F8Q, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 77 720 6409

Price rating

$13/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (37 reviews)

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  • 3/5 A. H. M. Mofazzal H. 4 years ago on Google
    That was my stay for one night. I met the owner J. He is very friendly guy. The hostel is up in the hill. Everything was fine just toilet had some problem. Flash and the toilet shower was not working.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carolina Pedreira E. 5 years ago on Google
    The mixed dorm downstairs feel comfy and was clean although a lot of ants attack my backpack for the first time. There's good wifi from 8 to 22 upstairs and there's more downstairs from midnight to 8am. The family is super nice and willing to help you. As a con, we only stayed one night and only met other people right when they were living so no backpacker vibe at all. AND, be ready to walk steep up for 5 minutes to get there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 alexandra s. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice and sweet family! They welcomed me with great tea and cookies. The room and facilities are good for the price you pay. Really nice views too. 10min walking from the bus and train station. Would stay here again!

  • 5/5 Sylwia S. 4 years ago on Google
    The hostel is run by an incredibly hospitable family, they even shared a dinner with me! The dorm room is very basic but comfortable enough. Great view from the terrace. Strongly recommend

  • 5/5 Carlos Agreda N. 6 years ago on Google
    You will find nothing else than a well-managed and conveniently located hostel (near the centre of Kandy). J and family will make you feel at home. Highly recommended!! I'll certainly come back any time I'm in Kandy.

  • 5/5 Meg M. 5 years ago on Google
    These guys are amazing!! It’s a family home turned into a little hostel. The family are always around and are extremely hospitable. They treated us so well and even bought breakfast birthday cake for my birthday ❤️ We used the hostel as our base while we made a few overnight trips in the area. We loved staying at J hostel, thank you!!

  • 5/5 Lorène C. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good experience with this lovely family. We sleep in their house, it's very clean. They are really thoughtful and helpful for giving us tips. We highly recommend them if you want to share with the locals.

  • 5/5 Julia H. 4 years ago on Google
    Run by an amazing family. I loved my stay here. So close the the centre of town!

  • 5/5 jayampathi b. 4 years ago on Google
    Great hospitality was experienced during the stay. Thank you

  • 3/5 Niina L. 5 years ago on Google
    The family running the place is the best - very friendly and speak good english. We spend a night in a double room. It is what you pay for: very basic. No mosquito net but luckily we had our own with us. Otherwise I could give a better rating, but the place is very noisy. The place is very close to the centre of Kandy but on a very steep hill.

  • 5/5 Miriam J. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing stay and great hospitality. Shashi and her family made me feel like home and did everything possible to keep your happy. Try the awesome breakfast in the morning. You will definitely love it as well as the wonderful tea. The rooms are very clean. !!! . Thank you so much J Hostel family. I would recommend to take a tuk tuk via pick me app from the train station, if you have lots to carry. Otherwise you can walk as well and it will take 12 min.

  • 2/5 A H. 6 years ago on Google
    Maybe I’m too fussy but I was very disappointed after reading great reviews. The place is falling apart a bit - broken shower, mould on the roof and walls, no power points in the room, one bed was a thin mattress on a concrete block. HOWEVER, prices are very good so you get what you pay for. Very nice people who hosted us. Be warned that it’s up a very steep hill (tuk tuks can’t even go half the distance), so don’t bring heavy bags with wheels!

  • 5/5 Ballinorafrontman1 1 year ago on Google
    Most beautiful family in the world…..! Great location and great sleep. An authentic Sri Lankan experience. Welcomed with tea and smiles. A+++

  • 5/5 Pratik V. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely place with lovely hosts 🧡 ✨ Close to the Temple of truth ✨Bus stop is right around the corner ✨Cozy clean rooms


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