Bunkalow

Kandy · Sri Lanka

Bunkalow

HostelPunk Score
66% MEH
High confidence 319 reviews
3rd best in Kandy

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (36)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Postal Service Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Recycling Bins Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Hot Showers Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $9 / night
Privates $25 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 30, 2026 Atm 100%

So happy I stayed here! Sumith was a generous and outstanding host. Brilliant breakfast, lovely views and very nice relaxation areas inside and in the garden.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 100%

this hostel is the perfect location to be in the nature but still have access to the city. There are tours to many different locations from the hostel. We did the ice bath which was really nice and refreshing. Janiya and the staff are all super lovely and made us feel very welcome. 100% recommend stay here, the dorms are comfortable not one bad sleep.

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Philippines FEMALE 18-24 Apr 21, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel! It’s all very clean. It’s 15 minutes from the main area but that was a selling point since the area was quiet and pretty. The staff are super kind and they organize tours that are fairly priced. My only issue was I got a female dorm and while one guy asked to sleep there because he was can’t climb the bunk available due to injury, another slept there without asking us girls and that wasn’t very comfortable for me and hopefully it doesn’t happen ...

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 80%

Decent place. The staff were the best part of the hostel- so friendly and helpful with anything you need. The dorm bathroom smelt bad and could have been a bit cleaner (so many bugs) but great stay

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

BEST HOSTEL EVER. Beautiful people, beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend xxx

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France FEMALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

I stayed with my friends in this hostel for 3 nights during my trip to kandy and I loved it. The place is located in a very calm and beautiful area. The hostel in itself is very pretty and perfectly clean. The owners are incredibly nice. Always ready to help you, available at any time and very very friendly. They are always smiley and care a lot about your well-being and the quality of your stay. Very social place, animated but also friendly for people who like a quiet time. I recommend !

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Australia MALE 31-40 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Bunkalow is hands-down the best place to stay in Kandy. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful, truly going above and beyond for their guests. The hostel is gorgeous, spotlessly clean, and offers unbeatable value. I loved the balance of the chill atmosphere and the social deck overlooking the river. There is also delicious breakfast that can be purchased at the hostel which I really loved.

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 80%

This hostel was nice but needs more toilets only one toilet upstairs and one downstairs for over15 people so was always waiting for toilet, the staff was really nice but overall rooms need a bit more work

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 80%

Excellent hostel. The space is clean and well maintained. Staff is very nice. They help you with everything you need. Also had a very nice tuktuk citytour with Janiya, one of the hostel employees

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Fantastic property with fantastic staff. Felt like a home and would definitely visit again. Hostel offered loads of help with activities and recommendations all for great prices!

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Such an amazing hostel in Kandy, I can’t recommend Bunkalow enough. Sumith, Ish & Janiya always went out of their way to help with anything I needed and make me feel at home - some really nice guys! The hostel itself is also really amazing value for such a stunning and well kept property. It’s a really chill vibe but also has a great social area for meeting other travelling with a view of the river. Also, they have the best hostel dog Tashi who is the worst the visit for!

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Definitely do the food tour and city tour. The food tour takes you to the most local places. The city tour is a bit of a chose your own adventure and he went above and beyond to make sure I got the most out of it. The manager of the hostel was also so nice and helpful. I would stay here again Things to note: - no lockers - tons of mosquitoes. I really wish they had mosquito nets

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Australia MALE 25-30 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a really nice one night stay at Bunkalow. The location by the river is beautiful and gives the whole place a calm and relaxing vibe. The rooms were clean, comfortable and air conditioned. The shared spaces and bathrooms were well maintained and the garden area is a great spot to chill and meet new people. Overall it was a welcoming place. I’ll definitely be booking again and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.

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Australia MALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Had an amazing stay at Bunkalow in Kandy! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the place was clean and cozy, and the vibe was super relaxed. Great location too - close to everything to visit in kandy. Definitely recommend and would stay again

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Really cosy place, the staff are all super friendly, everything is clean and tidy

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Very friendly and helpful people! The place is beautiful in a very quiet surrounding!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Very pretty hostel a short drive away from Kandy centre. Staff were so lovely and accompanied. Do wear mosquito spray though!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice but not in the central area of the city

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

This is my favourite Hostel so far! Everyone is so so nice, the breakfast is really good and its such a beautiful place. They are also very well equipped, you got a fridge and can use the kitchen. You are allowed to drink as much coffee and tea as you want, which is really nice. There's a really cute dog and the balcony and the garden are so big. You'll have a great time there!

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Italy MALE 18-24 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 100%

beautiful

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