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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.3/5
Great
3 reviews
100m from downtown
€33.87
Based on rates from 3 Oct
1/5
100m from downtown
€93.40
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
15 reviews
100m from downtown
200+ people booked
€13.82
Based on rates from 3 Oct
1/5
100m from downtown
€19.62
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
4.3/5
Great
6 reviews
2.6km from downtown
€9.50
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
3.0/5
Good
13 reviews
200m from downtown
100+ people booked
€29.65
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
3.7/5
Good
3 reviews
2.6km from downtown
€60.62
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
2.6km from downtown
€12.15
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
€18.80
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
4.4/5
Great
586 reviews
Fitness
Business center
8K+ people booked
€164.54
Based on rates from 19 Oct
1/5
500m from downtown
€36.89
Based on rates from 2 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
5 reviews
400m from downtown
€23.06
Based on rates from 29 Sep

Top rated hotels in Dambulla

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
2 reviews
Well-equipped facilities
€93.40
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
7 reviews
1.1km from Sigiriya Lion Rock
Business center
Hospitable service
€51.45
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
900m from Sigiriya Museum
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
€145.64
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
€27.69
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
2 reviews
1.3km from Sigiriya Lion Rock
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
€47.30
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
1.3km from Sigiriya Lion Rock
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
€9.92
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
€74.50
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
6 reviews
700m from downtown
Clean and tidy
€36.52
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
5 reviews
1.3km from Sigiriya Museum
Clean and tidy
€29.85
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
38 reviews
Fitness
€692.15
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
11 reviews
Well-equipped facilities
€23.74
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
Fitness
Business center
€238.37

Luxury hotels in Dambulla

1/5
3.9/5
Good
10 reviews
€226.02
1/5
4.2/5
Great
6 reviews
1.0km from Sigiriya Museum
€189.98
1/5
3.7/5
Good
22 reviews
500m from Sigiriya Lion Rock
€52.42
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
2 reviews
Well-equipped facilities
€93.40
1/5
4.4/5
Great
91 reviews
Fitness
€77.17
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
18 reviews
€284.86
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
38 reviews
Fitness
€692.15
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
11 reviews
Well-equipped facilities
€23.74
1/5
4.2/5
Great
105 reviews
1.0km from Sigiriya Museum
€32.73
1/5
3.0/5
Good
1 reviews
Business center
€51.45
1/5
3.3/5
Good
14 reviews
100m from Sigiriya
Swimming pool
Business center
€79.91

Dambulla at a glance

When are Dambulla hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$400
$300
$200
$100
$0
Avg $202 Priciest $339 Cheapest $41
Sep Oct Jan Feb May

Nightly rates dip to around USD 41 in February, roughly 88% below the priciest month in January, which is the period to avoid if you’re price-sensitive. Based on Klook booking data, September 2025 – May 2026.

How much do Dambulla hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$400
$300
$200
$100
$0
$41
Standard
$98
Premium
$324
Luxury

Premium hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 98 per night; expect the biggest jump from premium to luxury (+USD 226), with top-tier rates nearly 7.9 times higher than the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

39 daysLast-minute
49 daysTypical
55 daysEarly

Travellers from Singapore typically book about 49 days ahead, giving moderate flexibility rather than urgency; keep that lead time in mind for pricier January stays. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Dambulla hotels

Quick view of staying in Dambulla

Staying in Dambulla ranges from modest budget rooms up to much pricier luxury stays, with the top end roughly eight times the bottom end so the spread is significant. The best balance for comfort and value tends to be the premium tier, which sits squarely between basic and high-end options.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy and standard options are the most affordable step into Dambulla stays, suitable for travellers prioritising budget over frills. Moving up to premium gives noticeably better comfort and represents the sweet spot for many travellers seeking value without stretching to luxury. The biggest price jump is from premium to luxury, where rates rise sharply and suit travellers after a markedly more upscale experience. Luxury sits well above the other tiers and is aimed at those who place comfort and exclusivity ahead of cost.

When travellers from Singapore usually book

Rates are lowest in February and highest in January; a budget-led trip is therefore best planned for February when nightly rates are typically much lower than in January. Rooms here are often booked about seven weeks in advance, so if you prefer certainty book earlier, while there is still some flexibility for short-notice trips.

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