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. 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(516 reviews) Spotless and a great set of staff Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%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 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! (551 reviews) Clean, nice room, modern bathroom, great location, good breakfast, varied dining menu, lovely pool area with fantastic views over Kandy. Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=14836242&PinnedHotelID=14836242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999111709913088) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%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 $49 nightly $58 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 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! (50 reviews) I had a wonderful stay here. The location is excellent—just a short walk to Queen’s Hotel, Kandy Bake House, and the beautiful Kandy Lake. The room was spacious with an exceptionally large and comfortable bed and a lovely view. Most importantly, Dilrukshi was outstanding-kind, compassionate, and ... Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=111906231&PinnedHotelID=111906231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999111709913088) [See all 843 properties in Matale](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%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. ![Sommersheild Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34989000/34988994/a7903f0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sommersheild Cottage 211 C.K Hulangamuwa Mawatha Matale CP Stay at this villa in Matale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Euphoria Spice and Herbal and Surathura Spice Garden ... [](https://expedia.com/Matale-Hotels-Sommersheild-Cottage.h34988994.Hotel-Information) ![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! (97 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 ... 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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=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23)[Feb 22 - Feb 23](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[Feb 23 - Feb 24](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999111709913088&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%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 $250 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-sigiriya-dambulla-from-kandy-aaliya-tours.a1189136.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) ![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 $90 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) ![Beautiful artwork done on the surface of the rock. - Dambulla Cave temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4874743/5954a388-970d-4443-bf01-ccbd37a94cb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour to Dambulla and Sigiriya from Kandy in a A/C Car $59 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-to-dambulla-and-sigiriya-from-kandy-in-a-ac-car.a4874743.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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