Title: Dambulla Travel Guide: Best of Dambulla, Central Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dambulla](https://expedia.co.uk/Dambulla-Hotels.d690999114330816512.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Dambulla](https://expedia.co.uk/Dambulla-Holiday-Rentals.d690999114330816512.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Dambulla Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dambulla.d690999114330816512.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dambulla Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dambulla.d690999114330816512.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dambulla Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Dambulla is one of eight Unesco world heritage sites on Sri Lanka which we visited in 2017.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/b3c39551-06d4-426b-b0ad-374517a899f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Visited the beautiful Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka during our honeymoon. The hike up to the temple was beautiful and gave us a glimpse of the landscape surrounding us #srilanka #honeymoon #dambulla](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/56eb6447-e1e4-40b3-8cb9-caa927b27eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dambulla Cave Temple , Sri Lanka This is Golden Buddha and museum near the entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/72164b43-c910-44c0-a8f1-d81a3da56966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the must see places in the island. The cave temple of Dambulla dates back to third century BC. It is a short hike upto the hill and smell the culture of Buddhists. It is also home for some marvelous statues and paintings. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/609a54a4-b598-4e11-872a-5a23f4977eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On our way to a weekend in Kandy, stopped here for a visit beautiful place!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/fdabcd07-a776-463e-88c5-a1c1543d9d65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dambulla Things to do - Top hotels in Dambulla - Top Holiday Rentals in Dambulla ![Eden Grand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92330000/92322900/92322859/4d5a6415_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eden Grand 272/6 Kurunegala, Road Dambulla Dambulla Central Province £29 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dambulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla International ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) The room was spacious and clean and it was good to have a balcony with chairs. The open plan, open air design of the hotel is very nice. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=92322859&PinnedHotelID=92322859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999114330816512) ![Jetwing Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15810000/15804900/15804813/e7a8c149_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jetwing Lake Dambulla Dambulla £137 16 Apr - 17 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Dambulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews) Lovely people, great view over the lake and countryside beyond, wonderful room. Breakfast was outstanding. Really enjoyed our stay at Jetwing lake - which we used as a base for visiting the incredible sights in the area (Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa) Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=15804813&PinnedHotelID=15804813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999114330816512) ![Hotel Freedom Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21090000/21081500/21081499/429d617d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Freedom Village 8th Canal, Economic Center Road Dambulla £27 27 Mar - 28 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dambulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla International ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=21081499&PinnedHotelID=21081499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999114330816512) [See all 388 properties in Dambulla](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=690999114330816512) 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. ![The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100520000/100516000/100515932/c9f6b6e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection Wijaya Kumararthunga Mw Dambulla Central Province Stay at this villa in Dambulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla International ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Most wonderful p Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dambulla-Hotels-The-River-House-Dambulla.h100515932.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Dambulla](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14910000/14903800/14903797/24d16f5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Dambulla 1.5 Mile post, Kandalama Road Dambulla Stay at this villa in Dambulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Popham's Arboretum and Dambulla Cave Temple are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dambulla-Hotels-Villa-Dambulla.h14903797.Hotel-Information) ![Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21162200/21162134/6f38e04a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla Lihiniya Golla Ratmalagaha Ela Dambulla Dambulla central Stay at this spa aparthotel in Dambulla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Popham's Arboretum and Dambulla Cave Temple ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (6 reviews) Bitter sweet The staff and management is very friendly and helpful. The rooms were subpar but clean enough. No aircon which was fine but no hot water either. The showers were non functional and no buckets were provided till requested. The property is isolated and tough to find. However for the price and for someone ... Reviewed on 2 Mar 2018 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dambulla-Hotels-Araliya-Self-Cooking-Resort-Dambulla.h21162134.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Dambulla](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=690999114330816512&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Dambulla hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999114330816512&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999114330816512&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999114330816512&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999114330816512&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999114330816512&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999114330816512&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999114330816512&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999114330816512&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Dambulla Cave Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121064/e52dd718-0e49-45be-b85e-ebe1200b3289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dambulla Cave Temple Spectacular Buddha statues and colorful murals beautify this ancient complex of rock-cut temples set high above the plains of Dambulla. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Dambulla.d6121064.Attraction) ![Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562725798/e75acb0d-2686-4006-8720-506a02cb54b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Catch an event at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium during your trip to Dambulla. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rangiri-Dambulla-International-Stadium-Dambulla.d553248621562725798.Attraction) #### Popham's Arboretum Enjoy an outing to Popham's Arboretum during your stay in Dambulla. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pophams-Arboretum-Dambulla.d553248621532738346.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sigiriya Loris Night Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1066258/53d85983-04c3-49bb-8fc8-61e5105c31ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/night-hike-to-see-elusive-rare-loris-in-sigiriya.a1066258.activity-details) ![Sigiriya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49682751/91b67493-c22e-4491-80b0-3b1610fecd45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Experience the Beauty and History of Sri Lanka £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/experience-the-beauty-and-history-of-sri-lanka.a49682751.activity-details) ![Day tour to Sigiriya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1076574/35ef5bdf-017a-4261-ba9d-fc43f70e23eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day tour to Sigiriya £60 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-tour-to-sigiriya.a1076574.activity-details) ![Grown Elephants Providing the Protection for A Baby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1136519/c1a39ef3-2efe-4323-a04d-08c58f8332f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Safari Tour at Minneriya National Park £57 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/safari-tour-at-minneriya-national-park.a1136519.activity-details) ![Kaudula Elephant Gathering](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2919586/43ff57d1-3733-4fbb-ab83-13fa7efcf116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneriya National Park Half Day Elephant Safari £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-half-day-elephant-safari.a2919586.activity-details) ![A Full Day Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49662547/d2ae1270-66b3-4c5d-99ee-c3bf4faf3046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Full Day Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Tour £66 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-full-day-sigiriya-and-dambulla-private-tour.a49662547.activity-details) [See all activities in Dambulla](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dambulla.d690999114330816512.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Dambulla ![Monkeys looking at the sunset at Heritance Kandalama,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000423180/a897553d-fc02-405e-a3bb-7c08f796c7fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kandalama - Cities near Dambulla [Kandalama](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandalama.dx3000423180) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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