Title: Visit Matale: 2026 Travel Guide for Matale, Central Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in Matale](https://expedia.com/Matale-Hotels.d690999111709913088.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Matale](https://expedia.com/Matale-Vacation-Rentals.d690999111709913088.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Matale](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Matale.d690999111709913088.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matale Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Matale.d690999111709913088.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Matale ## Travel Guide ![Panorama of Sigiriya moat, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999111709913088/5230b17e-d96f-4ddc-8868-f43a31e955da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of Sigiriya moat, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999111709913088/5230b17e-d96f-4ddc-8868-f43a31e955da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Matale Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_690999111709913088) - Matale Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Matale ![Radisson Hotel Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10450000/10442700/10442617/w3836h2155x4y4-bc302291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Kandy No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province $89 nightly $109 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews) Spotless and a great set of staff Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=10442617&PinnedHotelID=10442617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999111709913088) ![Sevana City Hotel Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14840000/14836300/14836242/d7b3fe12_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sevana City Hotel Kandy 84 Peradeniya Road Kandy $32 nightly $38 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (555 reviews) Staff were extremely nice, loved the hotel! Clean, pool area and great location. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=14836242&PinnedHotelID=14836242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999111709913088) ![Cassendra Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111910000/111906300/111906231/66269197_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cassendra Kandy Rajapihilla Mawatha Kandy CP $37 nightly $44 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wales Park and Kandy Viewpoint are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews) Clean , comfortable & great service. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=111906231&PinnedHotelID=111906231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999111709913088) [See all 845 properties in Matale](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026®ionId=690999111709913088) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![View 360](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15586100/15586088/9c9d3704_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### View 360 5/16A, Uplands Kandy Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Devales and Kanday Monasteries ... 8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews) The room was spacious and clean, but it needed painting. When we booked we saw photos of the kitchen area and believed we could cook food in the room, however the hob was not connected to the gas and there was no cooking equipment. So this made our stay more expensive as we had to eat out all the ... Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kandy-Hotels-View-360.h15586088.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Vajrapani](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94730000/94726900/94726850/d89c4abe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Vajrapani 40/1 Galoyawatta, Upland, Peradeniya Kandy Central Province Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation ... [](https://expedia.com/Villa-Vajrapani.h94726850.Hotel-Information) ![Celestial Hills - by The Clarks ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100590000/100589300/100589203/2170bd92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Celestial Hills - by The Clarks Knightsdale Estate Liyangaswagura Panwila Book a stay at this luxury villa in Panwila. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Hatale Tea Factory and Hunnasgiriya ... 4/10 (1 review) Not worth this price Let me start with the good points since there are very few : the look of the room - beautiful Now the rest, I’m an experience traveller and experienced in hospitality and I am ensuring that this hotel can charge such a high price or the poor service provided : - we cannot driving ourselves and it’s ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Matale hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Euphoria Spice and Herbal Enjoy an outing to Euphoria Spice and Herbal during your stay in Matale. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Euphoria-Spice-And-Herbal-Matale.d553248621532738343.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Front view of The rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1189136/375d0d35-ad3a-487a-9069-21ff15abf7ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours $65 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-sigiriya-dambulla-from-kandy-aaliya-tours.a1189136.activity-details) ![Walking path to the Sigiriya Rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1136515/0f8475e5-b890-47f5-9451-7c4299ee6ab5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch $59 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-dambulla-sigiriya-tour-from-kandy-with-lunch.a1136515.activity-details) ![Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50279543/21848d50-7b0d-41b8-9060-f18692553805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### World Heritage Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour $50 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/world-heritage-sigiriya-and-dambulla-day-tour.a50279543.activity-details) ![Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1189142/37824af7-a95a-4225-8b63-f9b491b6c646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from Kandy $125 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-tour-to-sigiriya.a1189142.activity-details) ![at pidirangala rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44923477/c0e37166-9f62-4f4c-bfb9-6552ef4c9bd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with friendly chauffeur $80 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-dambulla-sigiriya-tour-from-kandy-with-friendly-chauffeur.a44923477.activity-details) ![Sigriya Rock Fortress](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3877952/c06b4cf3-728c-4970-a495-f4007a244f83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle $69 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kandy-to-sigiriya-day-tour-and-dambulla-cave-temple-with-private-vehicle.a3877952.activity-details) [See all activities in Matale](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Matale.d690999111709913088.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Matale ![Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/7a03606a-b10c-4c16-b0d7-af5c870eba72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kandy ![Sigiriya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053996/c3fa44a2-391d-4ac7-a389-015e73bc1be1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sigiriya ![Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. #JitTravelDiaries #SriLanka #PinnawalaElephantOrphanage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179365/f4ec1528-1207-4a28-844b-5458f50870d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pinnawala ![Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 #lifeatexpedia #sigiriya #amazingsrilanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053996/0d9cba8e-2815-4d81-bbb3-fa5ad7381923.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Melsiripura - Cities near Matale - Places of interest [Kandy](https://expedia.com/Kandy.dx178045)[Sigiriya](https://expedia.com/Sigiriya.dx6053996)[Pinnawala](https://expedia.com/Pinnawala.dx6179365)[Elkaduwa](https://expedia.com/Elkaduwa.dx6190772)[Melsiripura](https://expedia.com/Melsiripura.dx6345237)[Digana](https://expedia.com/Digana.dx6345475)[Nawalapitiya](https://expedia.com/Nawalapitiya.dx6345925)[Peradeniya](https://expedia.com/Peradeniya.dx6348203)[Wattegama](https://expedia.com/Wattegama.dx6348207)[Gelioya](https://expedia.com/Gelioya.dx6348208)[Daulagala](https://expedia.com/Daulagala.dx6348209)[Aladeniya](https://expedia.com/Aladeniya.dx6348210)[Ramboda](https://expedia.com/Ramboda.dx6348404)[Ginigathena](https://expedia.com/Ginigathena.dx6348751)[Kadugannawa](https://expedia.com/Kadugannawa.dx6348760)[Gampola](https://expedia.com/Gampola.dx6348802)[Pussellawa](https://expedia.com/Pussellawa.dx6348805)[Arangala](https://expedia.com/Arangala.dx6348819)[Padeniya](https://expedia.com/Padeniya.dx6348820)[Kithulgala](https://expedia.com/Kithulgala.dx6349992)[Yatigammana](https://expedia.com/Yatigammana.dx3000003019)[Yapahuwa](https://expedia.com/Yapahuwa.dx3000003020)[Wegala](https://expedia.com/Wegala.dx3000003030)[Peddawa](https://expedia.com/Peddawa.dx3000003069)[Madulkele](https://expedia.com/Madulkele.dx3000003119) - 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[Ibbagamuwa Central College ](https://expedia.com/Ibbagamuwa-Central-College-Ibbagamuwa.d553248621568464517.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kandy Clock Tower ](https://expedia.com/Kandy-Clock-Tower-Kandy.d553248621563225399.Vacation-Attraction) - [Udawatta Kele Sanctuary ](https://expedia.com/Udawatta-Kele-Sanctuary-Kandy.d6348716.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center ](https://expedia.com/Kadugannawa-Tea-Factory-Sales-Center-Kadugannawa.d553248635922702307.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wales Park ](https://expedia.com/Wales-Park-Kandy.d553248621526921984.Vacation-Attraction) - [Na Uyana Aranya ](https://expedia.com/Na-Uyana-Aranya-North-Western-Province.d553248621571049675.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ceylon Tea Museum ](https://expedia.com/Ceylon-Tea-Museum-Hantana.d553248621563225397.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nilambe Meditation Centre ](https://expedia.com/Nilambe-Meditation-Centre-Central-Province.d553248621526921982.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ridi Vihara ](https://expedia.com/Ridi-Vihara-Rideegama.d553248621568464518.Vacation-Attraction) - [New Ranweli Spice Garden ](https://expedia.com/New-Ranweli-Spice-Garden-Kandy.d553248621532738331.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha ](https://expedia.com/Bahirawakanda-Vihara-Buddha-Kandy.d553248621563225401.Vacation-Attraction) - [New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden ](https://expedia.com/New-Paradise-Spice-Herbal-Garden-Mawanella.d553248621532738328.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lakeside Adventist Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Lakeside-Adventist-Hospital-Kandy.d553248621563225400.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre ](https://expedia.com/Kandyan-Art-Association-Cultural-Centre-Kandy.d553248621526928426.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nalanda Gedige ](https://expedia.com/Nalanda-Gedige-Central-Province.d553248621526914712.Vacation-Attraction) - [Alagalla Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Alagalla-Mountain-Central-Province.d553248635922897144.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maha Vishnu Devalaya ](https://expedia.com/Maha-Vishnu-Devalaya-Kandy.d553248621532738342.Vacation-Attraction)