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Sigiri Lion Lodge

Sigiriya

Featuring a terrace with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Sigiri Lion Lodge can be found in Sigiriya, close to Sigiriya Rock and 4.6 km from Pidurangala Rock.

m
maikeniiduviir
From
Estonia
Lovely place - clean and comfortable. Super friendly and helpful host. We really enjoyed our stay at Lion Lodge. Super convenient location as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiri Rock Side Home Stay

Sigiriya

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Sigiri Rock Side Home Stay offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sigiriya. Free private parking is available on site.

H
Hanne
From
Belgium
Really nice place with a beautiful garden and very friendly, helpfull host. Walking distance to the mountains and good vibe restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,559 reviews
Price from
US$28.35
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiri Saman Home Stay

Sigiriya

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.

B
Bilgenil
From
Turkey
Staying there was the best decision I made in this trip. Not only the hotel facilities were perfect, but also Saman and his family were really friendly and helpful. They helped me with arranging everything and gave me ideas for planning my trip. It wasn’t like staying in a hotel, it was more like being hosted by a local family ❤️ If you’re staying in Sigiriya you should definitely choose this location. Good price, clean hotel, friendly and helpful stuff, great location…
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews
Price from
US$21.38
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiriya Sun Shine Villa

Sigiriya

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.

N
Natalia
From
Poland
Everything. The staff was amazing, supportive and they could arrange for you actually everything (transport, safari, etc.) for reasonable money. The area is great, so peaceful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,227 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Tree Trails Sigiriya

Sigiriya

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.

M
Melanie
From
Germany
We had a wonderful stay at this unique accommodation right in the middle of the jungle! With rooftop viewpoints, a tranquil pool, and outstanding service, this place truly offers a special experience. Even though it's located a bit off the beaten path, the atmosphere more than makes up for it—you might not want to leave at all. The included breakfast was so generous it practically lasted us all day. In the evening, there was a great selection of local and Western dishes made with high-quality ingredients (though portions were on the smaller side). The peaceful pool area was perfect for unwinding, and the staff really took Sri Lankan hospitality to the next level. Occasional evening power fluctuations were handled smoothly with a temporary diesel generator, but it switched off well before bedtime, leaving only the soothing jungle sounds. For mobile work, this place may not be ideal—the Wi-Fi relies on a mobile connection, which wasn't strong enough for demanding online tasks. But for a relaxing holiday segment in Sri Lanka, this place gets our full recommendation! We arrived by public bus from Kandy, changing at Dambulla, and then took a Tuk Tuk from the Sigiriya bus stop to the accommodation for 1000 rupees. During our stay, we rented a scooter in Sigiriya, while other guests used rental Tuk Tuks to get around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$63
1 night, 2 adults

Dew Ashi Homestay

Sigiriya

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.

P
Paola
From
Italy
Tharu’s place is beautiful, if you’re going to Sigiriya you definitely have to come here. The family is very welcoming and the food is simply amazing! Can’t wait to come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Jungle Eco Lodge & Safari

Sigiriya

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.

K
Kassandra
From
Australia
My partner and I booked for 2 nights and absolutely loved our stay here with Kumari and family. Our room was very comfortable and the whole property was well kept at all times. We definitely felt right at home during our stay and even the kids took us on their own private garden and village tour which was a 20/10. Safe to say this has been one of the best homestays we've stayed in and will definitely book again if we ever comeback in Sigjriya. Overall, beautiful family and would 100% recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiriya Moonlight Home

Sigiriya

Set within 2 km of Sigiriya Rock and 4.7 km of Pidurangala Rock in Sigiriya, Sigiriya Moonlight Home offers accommodation with seating area.

M
Michael
From
Germany
Very nice new room with good Air-Condition. Very good Breakfast. I get Egg-Hoppers. Guesthouse is near to everything. Very friendly Host. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$30.60
1 night, 2 adults

Yashi's Place Sigiriya

Sigiriya

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.

M
Mark
From
Myanmar
Proprietor was well organised and helpful. Good dinner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Pidurangala View Treehouse

Sigiriya

Boasting mountain views, Pidurangala View Treehouse features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 1.6 km from Pidurangala Rock.

F
Fox
From
New Zealand
This was an extra special experience, Duminda and his family are the most generous, kind, interesting and genuine people we have met along our travels so far. They went over and beyond to make sure we had the best experience of the Sigiriya area. This booking is much more than just accommodation, it's a full immersive, local host experience. What you wish for when you travel to a new country - to get a genuine local experience. You should definitely book this!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Ruan was the most amazing host for this beautiful homestay. We exchanged a lot of stories and had such a great time with him and his family. They cooked amazing food for us, homegrown from their own farm and Ruan sat with us through each meal and we had great conversations with him. Loved out time there and would go back to Sri Lanka only to meet our friend again😊
Guest review by
Müller
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$31.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Great view, lovely host, amazing food and great location.
Guest review by
Lewis
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
The attention to every detail that the host had with us. They were very kind and helpful. Also the food was very good. The favikities were very clean including sharing areas such us the meal area or the swimming pool. I would highly recommend this place and it’s lovely hosts!
Guest review by
Maria
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$49.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews
Everything 😊, lovely hosts, very friendly, very accommodating, very helpful. We got sick while we stayed there unfortunately, but it was a great place to recover. Great private pool, lovely nature, good breakfast. Definitely recommend!
Guest review by
Hanna
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
Amazing people that welcome you into their home stay, making it a very homey place. The food, both breakfast and dinner, was absolutely incredible and best we had throughout our holiday in Sri Lanka. Definitely recommend the curry !! They even organized a last minute elephant safari and trip to Dambulla. The room was very clean with a stunning view from the top. It offers incredible price value for the experience that you get. Would definitely recommend anyone staying in Sigiriya.
Guest review by
Mia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Lovely homestay with a very welcoming family. The room was clean and bed comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was really good and set us up for the day. In the absence of pick me drivers the host even drove us the 30 mins to the train station which was very handy.
Guest review by
Isobel
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
We loved our stay in Shan Mango Homestay. Very nice owners, great breakfast, beautiful pool area, ...
Guest review by
Ann
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Fantastic hosts!! Elephant in the back garden after dinner!!!!!! Beautiful garden around the verandah. Delicious food. Close to Sigiriya. Authentic home stay and an enjoyable cooking demonstration. Hairdryer!
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Maree
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$15.92
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
It was a wonderful homestay. The host is a woman who has travelled as well and you can chitchat with her on the terrace. The room itself is basic but has everything needed. The bathroom is also basic but has hot water as well.
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Stefanie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
Would recommend! Great hosts - always helpful and friendly. Tasty breakfast and good location (close to restaurants, the bus & the lions paw). Took the bus to Dambulla for the day, really easy to do.
Guest review by
Esme
Young couple
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