Kandy Hotels

Kandy, situated in central Sri Lanka, is often hailed as the cultural capital of the country. Indeed, the city is an ideal mix of culture and history and glorious forested hills. A sense of tradition still prevails and being the 'Last Kingdom' in the country, the city also takes its place on the World Heritage List. Nonetheless, there is plenty of urban buzz in the city and there are numerous cheap Kandy hotels available.

Choosing a Kandy Hotel

Choosing a hotel in Kandy is not that complicated. There are plenty of cheap Kandy hotels both to the south and east of the major lake and all of them are within walking distance to the town centre. The area here is extremely pleasant and is perfect for relaxing country walks. However, the centre itself is full of hotels and restaurants as well as numerous intriguing shops, antique stalls and vibrant markets.

When to Visit Kandy

In reality, Kandy holidays can be taken just about any time of the year. There are always plenty of attractions and festivities taking place in whichever month you choose to stay. However, the great Esala Perahera Festival is one that attracts many visitors. Lasting for the ten days that lead up to the Nikini Poya (full moon), this festival takes place around the end of July, beginning of August. In addition, taking the opportunity to visit the three cultural Triangle destinations of Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa should not be missed and it is recommended that you visit some Kandy car hire outlets for this purpose.