⌖ Kandy
Amaara Residence
Amaara Residence is a three-star hotel on Rajapihilla Mawatha in central Kandy — and the location does the heavy lifting.
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Cheap Hotels in Sri Lanka
Affordable hotels, guesthouses and villas across 86 destinations.
BUDGET STAYS
How to find a cheap hotel in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has plenty of affordable places to stay, from simple guesthouses and homestays to small hotels and villas. This page highlights budget-friendly listings from our directory of 5,305 properties, mixing destinations so you can compare options across the island.
Popular budget destinations
- Kandy: 401 budget stays
- Colombo: 282 budget stays
- Negombo: 252 budget stays
- Nuwara Eliya: 217 budget stays
- Mirissa: 201 budget stays
- Sigiriya: 187 budget stays
- Unawatuna: 155 budget stays
- Hikkaduwa: 145 budget stays
- Anuradhapura: 129 budget stays
- Yala: 102 budget stays
- Bentota: 99 budget stays
- Galle: 89 budget stays
Tips for saving
- Compare a few nearby areas, as prices can differ between a beach town and the next village.
- Ask about breakfast, air conditioning and airport transfers before comparing totals.
- Travelling off-peak often means lower rates and easier availability.
- Message the property directly to confirm the full price.
About these listings
- Selected from properties with a directory rating of up to 2 stars, or no rating.
- Rates are shown only where a property has supplied one. Otherwise, ask for current prices.
- Ratings come from the directory listing and are not independently verified.
⌖ Colombo
A cosy getaway in Colombo suburbs, Sri Lanka
This cosy one-bedroom apartment sits above the host's own home in the Colombo suburbs of Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, near Parliament.
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⌖ Negombo
'The Tripper's Private Villa
Tripper's Private Villa is a three-bedroom holiday home at Ethukale in Negombo, sleeping seven across about 175 square metres.
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⌖ Nuwara Eliya
Blackpool Bungalow
Nuwara Eliya's bungalow heritage is the town's soul, and Blackpool Bungalow keeps it in fine form.
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⌖ Mirissa
Adana Beach Resort
Set on the quieter southern stretch of Mirissa's coastline, Adana Beach Resort is a small family-run property that puts the Indian Ocean right at your doorstep.
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⌖ Sigiriya
Akein Nature House - Eco
The Cultural Triangle's wild edges deserve eco-conscious stays, and Akein Nature House takes that mission seriously.
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⌖ Unawatuna
Ahangama Eco Villa
Tucked along a quiet lane in Ahangama, Ahangama Eco Villa is a laid-back guest house built for travellers who split their days between the surf breaks and slow mornings.
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⌖ Hikkaduwa
Akurala Beach Park Guesthouse
Akurala Beach Park is a small beachfront guesthouse set right beside Akurala Beach near Hikkaduwa, where just three guest rooms keep the atmosphere personal and quiet.
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⌖ Anuradhapura
Cadjan Sacred Hotel
Cadjan Sacred is a tranquil eco-retreat in Anuradhapura, where restored bungalow rooms and traditional chalets sit among gardens and paddy fields.
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⌖ Yala
Coconut Garden Hotel and Restaurant
The Coconut Garden Hotel & Restaurant is a family-run eight-room hideaway at Akurugoda in Tissamaharama, set in gardens with individual chalets and a large outdoor pool.
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⌖ Bentota
Amarit Hotel
Amarit Hotel is a small two-star hotel on Gammedda Road in Kaluwamodara, set along the Bentota River about 350 metres from Moragalla Beach — a free shuttle covers the…
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⌖ Galle
44 Karapitiya
44 Karapitiya is a two-bedroom holiday home — listed elsewhere as Casa 44 — in a peaceful, leafy corner of Galle near the Teaching Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine.
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⌖ Tangalle
crystal resort dickwella
Crystal Resort sits near Dikwella Beach in Dickwella, a few minutes' walk from the sand.
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⌖ Trincomalee
Akila Resort
Akila Resort in Kantale, on the Trincomalee district's inland road, is a calm, simple budget stay that works well for weddings, functions and tour groups.
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⌖ Ella
Citygrandella Hotel
Citygrandella Hotel is a 2-star hotel about 200 metres from Ella railway station, in the town centre near restaurants and the Ella Spice Garden.
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⌖ Polonnaruwa
Canel Park Hotel
Canel Park Hotel is a small, husband-and-wife-run two-star hotel near the 28th mile post in Polonnaruwa, kept deliberately peaceful with a garden setting and views of…
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⌖ Beruwala
Hotel Sumadai
Hotel Sumadai, also known as Sumadai Beach Hotel, is a modest three-star beachfront hotel in Beruwala where the focus is simple: sea-facing rooms, an outdoor pool and a…
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⌖ Udawalawe
eagle safari bungalow
Eagle Safari Bungalow sits on River Road at Walawa Junction, a short drive from the entrance of Udawalawe National Park.
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⌖ Arugam Bay
Coco Bay Resort
Coco Bay Resort — also widely listed as Coco Bay Hotel — is a tiny, five-room boutique in Pottuvil, built for travellers who want Arugam Bay on foot but nights that stay…
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⌖ Bandarawela
High Cairn Holiday Bungalow
High Cairn Holiday Bungalow is a quiet, garden-set stay on the outskirts of Bandarawela, near the town and its railway station.
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⌖ Wadduwa
Calm beach, with great view, romantic night
This simple beachside stay sits at Thalpitiya South in Wadduwa, right by the calm waters of Sri Lanka's west coast.
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⌖ Matara
A home away from home with a romantic beach view.
A Home Away from Home with a Romantic Beach View is a small, homely guesthouse in Polhena, one of Matara's best-known coastal pockets on Sri Lanka's southern shore.
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⌖ Jaffna
ASR Hotel Jaffna
ASR Hotel stands in the heart of Jaffna, a ten-room, four-floor property that pairs budget rates with hotel-grade facilities.
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⌖ Ratnapura
Centauria Hill Resort
Centauria Hill Resort is a hilltop colonial-style mansion in Ratnapura.
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