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Bike hire is available at this homestay and the area is popular for cycling. The homestay also offers car hire. Sigiriya Rock is 800 metres from Sigiri Rock Side Home Stay, while Pidurangala Rock is 1.8 km from the property. I enjoyed my stay here. The hosts were extremely polite and kind to us. They made us welcome drinks and showed us to our rooms. The rooms had fridge and cosy lighting. I loved the garden feels. It was really peaceful. The breakfast was amazing. Simply marvelous the amount of variety we got. Thank you so much.

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9.2
Superb
1,546 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
per night

Situated within 1.3 km of Sigiriya Rock and 4.1 km of Pidurangala Rock, Sigiri Saman Home Stay offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Sigiriya. This 2-star homestay offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. Extremely value for money. Saman and family’s hospitality made me a lone traveller very welcomed . He is able to arrange activities for you . And great breakfast !

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9.4
Superb
1,026 reviews
Price from
US$24.30
per night

Set within 3.4 km of Sigiriya Rock and 6.5 km of Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya Sun Shine Villa offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Sigiriya. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. We went with two kids( one still a baby), and we felt very comfortable. The room was brand new and comfortable, the pool the highlight for the kids and the chef cooked great food. For the price....As good as it gets honestly.

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9
Superb
1,199 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Boasting garden views, Tree Trails Sigiriya offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace, around 5.3 km from Pidurangala Rock. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and full-day security for guests. In the middle of the jungle, the staff is really nice and helpful, they managed many services for us (tuktuks, bike rental, safari, laundry and even umbrellas during the heavy night rains) We had all our meals there (breakfast was enough for lunch)

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9.6
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Set within 5.9 km of Sigiriya Rock and 9 km of Pidurangala Rock, Dew Ashi Homestay offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Sigiriya. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The homestay features garden views, an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk. Dew ashi is a very authentic homestay which we totally loved. It is a bit out of town in a rural area, but this was not a problem as Chaaru the owner will transport you into town or sites (for a small fee) such as pidurangula or Sigirya rock if you need- he is readily contactable through WhatsApp. The room and bathroom are clean with mosquito nets on each bed. Tharu and Chaaru with their 2 young daughters made our experience extremely positive and memorable. They were warm and welcoming. We were there over the New Year celebrations which added extra cultural experiences including a traditional celebratory buffet breakfast. They provide filtered water to refill, and large delicious Sri Lankan breakfast. We also loved having a jug in our room to make tea and coffee. When we went on safari they made toasted sandwiches to take for lunch and soursop juice as a pre safari treat. Yum!! Chaaru arranged a brilliant elephant safari with his brother Patum in Hurulu eco park. This was recommended due to the recent heavy rain with elephants moving from Mineriya to this park. We were treated to many elephant sightings very close to our jeep. He seemed to know exactly where to find them. The pool was beautiful, clean with seats poolside. Tharu ran an amazing and informative cooking class and garden tour. We made using traditional techniques 6 different curries, coconut roti and coconut sambal and we feasted on this at the end. We could not recommend Dew Ashi more highly.

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9.5
Exceptional
168 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Set within 3.2 km of Sigiriya Rock and 6.3 km of Pidurangala Rock in Sigiriya, Jungle Eco Lodge & Safari features accommodation with seating area. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The homestay offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. After somewhat difficult arrival because of the night rain and small car we had :-) we were kindly welcomed by our nice host Kumari, with whom we had an really interesting evening conversations during our stay. The room is nice and equipped. The breakfast was very good, freshly prepared, with local specialities. Located in a small settlement inside the jungle, one can really enjoy the nature around - and visit Sigiriya and surroundings.

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9.9
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

At the homestay, units are fitted with a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers, units at the homestay also have free WiFi. At the homestay, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Very nice host. Good large room. Delicious homemade food. We felt great. Very close to everything. She will arrange what you need. Thank you for everything.

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9.7
Exceptional
107 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
per night

Set within 1.4 km of Sigiriya Rock and 4.5 km of Pidurangala Rock in Sigiriya, Yashi's Place Sigiriya provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house offers garden views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Lovely hosts, they helped organise transportation for us to and from Pidurangala rock for sunrise as well as a car from their home stay to our next location, Kandy. Our safari was also suggested and arranged for us by our hosts. The little things go a long way. We arrived in a downpour and our hosts very kindly met us both by the cars with umbrellas whilst they helped us with our bags. Breakfast was delicious, too and we were enjoyed having dinner with the hosts on the first evening we arrived. When staying at Yashi’s place, you must visit the Lady Cafe at the end of the road - this was a great recommendation by the host and the best food we had throughout our whole trip in Sri Lanka. The room was large and clean. The gardens surrounding Yashi’s place were beautiful - we especially enjoyed seeing the peacocks in the trees as we ate our meals!

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9.6
Exceptional
176 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Towels and bed linen are available in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

The homestay specialises in a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. As an added convenience, Pidurangala View Treehouse offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Wonderful location and hosts. These are hard working people that are doing their best to make people feel welcome and comfortable. Both of which I did.

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9.4
Superb
158 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
per night

Set within 17 km of Sigiriya Rock and 20 km of Pidurangala Rock, Hotel Hanguk Villa offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dambulla. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. All rooms come with a patio with views of the mountain. Villa Hanguk is an ideal spot if you plan to explore the Dambulla area. The owner is incredibly helpful, offering assistance with scooter or tuk-tuk rentals and organizing local trips. The villa is nestled just 400 meters from the main city street, surrounded by lush paddy fields. The beautifully maintained garden is filled with vibrant plants and flowers, offering plenty of cozy spots to relax—whether in a hammock, at a dining area, or playing table games. Being in the middle of nature, you can expect the delightful sounds of wildlife, including peacocks. It truly adds to the charm of the place. One of the highlights of our stay was the Sri Lankan food. The meals were not only delicious but also generously portioned. I highly recommend skipping outside restaurants and instead asking the staff to prepare dinner for you—you won’t be disappointed!

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9.5
Exceptional
195 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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