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Best Hotels in Anuradhapura

The top 15 hotels in Anuradhapura, ranked by real reviewer feedback.

15
Hotels listed
4.0★
Average rating
150
Reviews aggregated
Villu Villa
Top-rated

Anuradhapura is the base for exploring the Sacred City, the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sri Lanka's first capital, including the Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya and the great dagobas of Jetavanaramaya and Abhayagiri. Its hotels range from guest houses and villas in the town to lakeside hotels on the Nuwara Wewa and Tissa Wewa reservoirs and quieter resorts on the outskirts. Mihintale, where Buddhism is said to have arrived in Sri Lanka, is about 12 km east. It draws huge crowds of pilgrims during the Poson full moon in June. Anuradhapura is also a practical overnight stop for safaris in Wilpattu National Park, about an hour's drive west. The hotels below are ranked by real guest reviews. For Colombo hotels and links to other hotel city pages across Sri Lanka, see /best/hotels-in-colombo.

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  1. 1
    Villu Villa

    Villu Villa

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Jaya Mawatha, Airport Rd, Anuradhapura 50000

  2. 2
    Siluni's Villa

    Siluni's Villa

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    2954 Dahaiyagama Junction Pubudu Mawatha, Anuradhapura

  3. 3
    Why Not Palace

    Why Not Palace

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    390/A1, stage1, harishchandra m.w, Anuradhapura

  4. 4
    Maho Boutique Hotel

    Maho Boutique Hotel

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    722, Perimiyankulama, Palugasweva, Anuradhapura

  5. 5
    Hotel Alakamanda

    Hotel Alakamanda

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    11, 1 Nagasena Mawatha, Anuradhapura 50000

  6. 6
    Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura

    Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Galwala Road, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura 50000

  7. 7
    Aryana Boutique Hotel

    Aryana Boutique Hotel

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    8CG8+4PM, Bandaranaike Mawatha, Anuradhapura

  8. 8
    Mindana Residence / Mindana Restaurant

    Mindana Residence / Mindana Restaurant

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Rashmi"Prasident collage Road President college, road, Anuradhapura 50000

  9. 9
    Thilaka City Hotel

    Thilaka City Hotel

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Godage Mawatha, Anuradhapura

  10. 10
    Sooriya Wessagiri Resort

    Sooriya Wessagiri Resort

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Vessagiriya, No. 339 Old Kurunegala Road, Anuradhapura 50000

  11. 11
    The Sanctuary at Tissawewa |

    The Sanctuary at Tissawewa |

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Old Puttalam Rd, Anuradhapura

  12. 12
    Reliance Holiday Resort

    Reliance Holiday Resort

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Lolugaswewa Thanthirimale Road, Anuradhapura 50000

  13. 13
    Malwathu Oya Forest Garden

    Malwathu Oya Forest Garden

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Malwathu Oya Forest Garden, No.12, Maharathmale kale, Shrawasthipura, Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura

  14. 14
    Hotel White House Anuradhapura

    Hotel White House Anuradhapura

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    DS Senanayake Rd, Anuradhapura 50000

  15. 15
    Miridiya Lake Resort

    Miridiya Lake Resort

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

    Wasaladantha Mawatha, Anuradhapura 50000

Frequently asked

What's the highest-rated hotels in Anuradhapura?
Villu Villa is currently the highest-rated hotels in Anuradhapura on Review Guru, with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews.
Which hotels in Anuradhapura has the most reviews?
Villu Villa is the most-reviewed hotels in Anuradhapura with 10 customer reviews. A higher review count typically means a more reliable signal — a 4.5★ rating from 50 reviewers is stronger than a 5★ rating from 3.
How many hotels are listed in Anuradhapura?
Review Guru has 15 hotels listed in Anuradhapura, aggregating 150 customer reviews across them. We only include a business on a "best of" page once it has at least 3 reviews so the ranking is meaningful.
How are these hotels ranked?
We use a Bayesian-weighted average score that combines the business's own star rating with the volume of reviews it has received. This prevents a single 5-star review from outranking 30 consistent 4-star reviews. Read more on our methodology page.
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Should I stay near the Sacred City ruins or by the lakes in Anuradhapura?
Staying in town, close to the Sacred City, makes it easy to reach the Sri Maha Bodhi and the main dagobas early in the morning or by bicycle, before the heat. Guest houses and smaller hotels in this area are usually the most affordable. Hotels on the Nuwara Wewa and Tissa Wewa lakes are a short tuk-tuk ride from the ruins. They are quieter, with lake views and sunsets, and suit travellers who want a more relaxed stay. Resorts further out on the edge of town suit those with their own transport, including travellers heading on to Wilpattu. Check recent guest reviews for comments on air-conditioning, cleanliness and distance to the sites.
Do I need to book Anuradhapura hotels early for Poson or Vesak?
Yes. The Vesak full moon (usually May) and especially the Poson full moon (usually June) bring very large numbers of pilgrims to Anuradhapura and Mihintale. Hotels and guest houses in and around the Sacred City fill up, prices can rise, and roads near the sites get congested or closed to traffic. If you are travelling around these full-moon days, book well ahead and confirm your booking directly with the hotel. You could also stay at a lakeside or outskirts property with easier road access. Outside the festival season, you can usually find rooms at short notice.

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