A hillside retreat in Heerasgala, above Kandy, known for misty mornings, sweeping views and warm service.
- Upscale
Why we marked it
- Swimming pool
- Bali-style design and tropical garden
- Dorms and private rooms
- Quiet setting
Good for
Banana Bunks is a design-led hostel on the outskirts of Kandy, with a Bali-inspired look, a tropical garden and a pool, rare for Kandy hostels.
What it’s like
There are six- and eight-bed dorms and private rooms. It is more about relaxing by the pool than partying.
Good to know
- It is outside the centre, so budget for tuk-tuks.
- There is a night-time curfew, so it suits early risers.
Where it is
Outskirts of Kandy, Sri Lanka
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