Reviews of Smile Hub Kandy -Youth Hostel-

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful in every way they could. Having a washing machine available was also very convenient. Thank you for providing this kind of thoughtful service for your guests!

It’s a hostel, so cleanliness isn’t quite at hotel level I even had some ants in my bedsheets and toilet. Still, the atmosphere and especially the helpful staff made it a positive experience overall.

Everything was fantastic. Comfortable room with AC and hot water. Full kitchen to cook your meals.

No complaints

The bed in the room we were given was broken, and it was very difficult to sleep due to the noise of the slats placed under the mattress.

This is the perfect place to stay in Kandy. It is cheap, and has everything you need. The room is nice and clean and there’s plenty of hot water in the shower. Shampoo, body wash and even an adapter are provided. There is a shared kitchen as well as a washing machine to use for free. The host is incredibly helpful with anything from giving recommendations on where to eat to helping with the bus

It is a bit far away from the center but you can always get a bus

Amazing that you could wash for free. Everything was clean, the receptionist was always nice and the room was spacious.

The rooms were very large and clean. The host was excellent and it was a great value for money. Showers had hot water and soap and shampoo were provided. We stayed here twice in one week, before and after hiking the Pekoe Trail and were able to also leave our large suitcase while we were away. Near to the hostel is a super market and many restaurants I would highly recommend this hostel for any travelers looking for high quality, budget friendly accommodation.

Not a huge negative but it is a distance outside the main part of Kandy, about a 10-15 minute tuk tuk ride depending on traffic.

Location is good in a peaceful surrounding and not far from main town. Local transport to go anywhere is close by at 100 metres.

The manger forces people for photographs for their own business interests to post on social medi a platforms that not correct. You must seek individuals consent for a photograph. Why should he click pictures unnecessarily.

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room with an excellent shower. Room equipped with a comfortable bed with AC, ceiling fan and plenty of storage. Two fully equipped shared kitchens and ample comfortable seating in the lounges. Free use of the washing machine and a covered area for line-drying is a great bonus. Conveniently located near two grocery stores and many small restaurants.

A bit far from the downtown area, but there is a bus stop at the foot of the road for a cheap ride into town and tuktuks are always available.

Great guesthouse. Clean, no frills but comfortable and airy rooms that look out on green hills, with good beds and private bathrooms with shower. Pleasant common spaces with hot water kettle and fridge. Clothes dried in a couple of hours on the clothes lines on the top floor. Wonderful staff–Kumara waited up for me when I arrived late, helped with advice and logistics–just a super nice person. The guesthouse is above the Primrose Dental Clinic and you may hear their doorbell in the morning, but not too early and it's a useful landmark if you're getting picked up. The location is a bit too far to walk to central Kandy, although the bus and tuktuks are easily available and the neighborhood itself is a good place to be–a supermarket is just down the street, which has a food court below it with a bakery, juice counter and buffet, and an ATM across the lane. It's not a fancy hotel, but I wouldn't really think of it as a youth hostel either–it's a good value, well cared for guesthouse so if that's what you're looking for, I highly recommend it.

Everything was good, no complaints!

Location, Facilities and staff.

Kitchen on the first floor is not being maintained as being done for second floor. Both kitchens should be appealing.

I'm very happy I've stayed at this place, I found it really welcoming and cozy, like a house instead of a hostel. My room was clean and comfy, I had my private bathroom and shower. In the common room there's also a common kitchen. Kumara was very helpful and patient, he showed me many places worth the visit and how to get there. He is an amazing artist, you must check out his works. Thank you again, I'll be back and I defenetely raccomend it!