Title: Nuwara Eliya Travel Guide: Best of Nuwara Eliya, Central Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Nuwara Eliya](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels.d690999121335304192.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Nuwara Eliya](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Holiday-Rentals.d690999121335304192.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Nuwara Eliya Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Nuwara-Eliya.d690999121335304192.Car-Hire-Guide)[Nuwara Eliya Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya.d690999121335304192.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Nuwara Eliya Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Away from the urban tangle that is much or Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya's hilly countryside of tea plantations is as scenic a train ride one can experience. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/5a8ebc05-7ebd-4b5a-a0b0-ad04e3cb7f48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Away from the urban tangle that is much or Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya's hilly countryside of tea plantations is as scenic a train ride one can experience. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/5a8ebc05-7ebd-4b5a-a0b0-ad04e3cb7f48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A little gem on a hill! Breathtaking views overlooking Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/ec8aeeec-64ca-4e35-8ed9-c6e1caeb8aab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A Tusker elephant on a hedge only in Nuwara Eliya. April is the time gardens in Nuwara Eliya start blossoming with beautiful flowers and are adorned by intricately trimmed hedges. But this hedge was discovered during my visit in November 2014. Such a head-turner.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/a607fae1-edb2-49d0-b586-78c03e822dd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Out in the mountain regions of Sri Lanka, your eyes can't help but be drawn to the bright green lines of the endless tea plantations.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/1bf6188b-1d6c-4229-99ea-ae23058c35a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nuwara Eliya Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_690999121335304192) - Top hotels in Nuwara Eliya - Top Holiday Rentals in Nuwara Eliya ![The Golden Ridge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29030000/29024700/29024680/c7115696_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Golden Ridge Hotel No. 395 , Bambarakelle Nuwara Eliya Central Province Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Eagle's View Point Shanthipura and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (23 reviews) Supremely Beautiful Property and Delicious Food My room, the views, landscaping/grounds, quality of the facilities, and food at this hotel are all superb and honestly in my view worthy of a much heftier rate. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in this Nuwara Eliya! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=29024680&PinnedHotelID=29024680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999121335304192) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=29024680&PinnedHotelID=29024680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999121335304192) ![Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1602600/1602583/c852919e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Grand Hotel Rd Nuwara Eliya £238 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Victoria Park and Nuwara Eliya Golf Club are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (189 reviews) One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in, wonderful staff and an incredible building! Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=1602583&PinnedHotelID=1602583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999121335304192) ![Carnation Rest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17805200/17805146/137420b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carnation Rest 1, Unique View Road Nuwara Eliya Stay at this golf hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Single Tree Hill and Victoria Park are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews) The staff were so kind and lovely and willing to help with anything. The breakfast was delicious and served in a really charming sunny room. We would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=17805146&PinnedHotelID=17805146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999121335304192) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=17805146&PinnedHotelID=17805146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999121335304192) [See all 873 properties in Nuwara Eliya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026®ionId=690999121335304192) 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 Tea Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17350000/17349300/17349264/ae70d64f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Tea Garden 111/12, Badulla Road Nuwara Eliya Stay at this villa in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Moon Plains Viewpoint and Lake Gregory are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews) Our host, Sanjaya, provided a warm welcome. Literally as he brought a portable heater into our room as the weather took a chilly turn. Great staff who could not have been more helpful with suggestions and with an umbrella! Breakfast was good too. Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-The-Tea-Garden.h17349264.Hotel-Information) ![Luxe Wilderness](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20010000/20001700/20001668/cae421df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxe Wilderness 465/1 Kandy Road Nuwara Eliya Stay at this villa in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Eagle's View Point Shanthipura and Nuwara Eliya Golf ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews) Great stay in Nuwara Eliya Thanks to Villam, Sanjaya and the team. This is a great little sanctuary nestled just off the main road as you head into town from Kandy. Clear directions provided prior to arrival, quick check-in and warm welcome provided. The 2 story villa is cosy and comfortable with all necessary amenities provided ... Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-Luxe-Wilderness.h20001668.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Mount Royal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16230000/16225100/16225082/0d66c10e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Mount Royal 13/1C 3rd Lane, Bakers Farm Nuwara Eliya Stay at this family-friendly villa in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Moon Plains Viewpoint and Lake Gregory ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (72 reviews) Dining area was too much smell near the kitchen and everywhere Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-Villa-Mount-Royal.h16225082.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Nuwara Eliya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=690999121335304192&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 Nuwara Eliya hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999121335304192&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999121335304192&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999121335304192&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999121335304192&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999121335304192&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=690999121335304192&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is full of turns, deceptively long and passes some of the largest tea plantations in the world. Truth be told, driving anywhere in the hill country of Sri Lanka is an exercise in patience given that even short distances can take hours due to slow moving traffic, poor weather or less than desirable roads. Better then to sit back and enjoy the ride while stopping for the occasional picture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/00b731bd-544f-47f1-a37a-1bc1c8e0628b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Gregory 4/5(8 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Gregory during your travels in Nuwara Eliya. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Gregory-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248635931529837.Attraction) ![The women who pick tea leaves pick about 18kg of leaves each day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/8724459b-1989-41c9-99a4-eeb9bbcde042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pedro Tea Factory 4.5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy an outing to Pedro Tea Factory during your stay in Nuwara Eliya. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pedro-Tea-Factory-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621562725762.Attraction) ![The gorgeous old school bar at the Nuwara Eliya golf course. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/e62a0c97-d727-426f-bda2-3d4c7a62a805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nuwara Eliya Golf Club 4.5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy a round of golf in Nuwara Eliya at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Golf-Club-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621526922415.Attraction) #### Lover's Leap Waterfall 4/5(5 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lover's Leap Waterfall during your travels in Nuwara Eliya. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lovers-Leap-Waterfall-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248633963562361.Attraction) #### Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya 3/5(1 review) Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya is just one of the places to see in Nuwara Eliya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Assemblies-Of-God-Church-Nuwara-Eliya-Nuwara-Eliya.d553248621532738544.Attraction) #### Moon Plains Viewpoint Find out about the history of Nuwara Eliya with a stop at Moon Plains Viewpoint. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moon-Plains-Viewpoint-Nuwara-Eliya.d826400470721810432.Attraction) ### Things to do ![ TukTuk Journey Nuwara Eliya - Tea Trails & Waterfalls ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47592131/33ee7371-2b08-4fc5-aa1d-9085bbbc8ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### TukTuk Journey Nuwara Eliya - Tea Trails & Waterfalls £22 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tuktuk-journey-nuwara-eliya-tea-trails-waterfalls.a47592131.activity-details) ![Day tour to Nuware Eliya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1456944/8eaab484-2c1e-457d-8583-53d00310d172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Trip – Little England & Tea Country £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kandy-to-nuwara-eliya-day-trip-little-england-tea-country.a1456944.activity-details) ![Tea factory plantation and Water Falls Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3084568/15446e3b-1b4d-44bf-ba07-4fbe63aa2039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### NuwaraEliya Tea Factory,Plantation & Water Falls Hike Tour by Car £41 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nuwaraeliya-tea-factory.a3084568.activity-details) ![3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Nuwara Eliya with Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47111521/43ec0248-2889-4edd-ac8c-76bc4b829464.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Nuwara Eliya with Pickup £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hours-private-walking-tour-in-nuwara-eliya-with-pickup.a47111521.activity-details) ![Scenic Road Trip to Ella from Kandy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48584222/a551f875-dacb-4828-b382-2ea983f3d392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scenic Road Trip to Ella from Kandy (Group) £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-road-trip-to-ella-from-kandy-group.a48584222.activity-details) ![Nuwara Eliya Tea Estate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/884284/4113ac74-a29e-4548-bcac-35698421b585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Days Nature and Chill Tour of Ella, Nuwara Eliya and Haputale £131 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-days-nature-and-chill-tour-of-ella.a884284.activity-details) [See all activities in Nuwara Eliya](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nuwara-Eliya.d690999121335304192.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Nuwara Eliya - Places of interest - [Nine Arches Bridge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nine-Arches-Bridge-Ella.d553248621555538004.Attraction) - [Horton Plains National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Horton-Plains-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6121092.Attraction) - [Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabaragamuwa-University-Of-Sri-Lanka-Belihuloya.d553248621574431195.Attraction) - [Provincial General Hospital- Badulla ](https://expedia.co.uk/Provincial-General-Hospital-Badulla-Badulla.d553248635926568749.Attraction) - [Kinellan Tea Factory ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinellan-Tea-Factory-Ella.d553248621562725768.Attraction) - [Ambuluwawa Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ambuluwawa-Temple-Central-Province.d553248635975667548.Attraction) - [Dambatenne Tea Factory ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dambatenne-Tea-Factory-Uva-Province.d553248621526915089.Attraction) - [Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya ](https://expedia.co.uk/Muthiyangana-Raja-Maha-Viharaya-Badulla.d553248621526915096.Attraction) ![](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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