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Cheapest month to bookNovember
Average 4 star hotel price$267 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$419 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Make the most of your time in Nuwara Eliya by booking a hotel that fits your style. Our city hotel recommendations cover a wide spectrum of options, ensuring a perfect match for every need.

Best time to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is an interesting travel destination any time of year, but what you hope to do (or avoid) during your trip should be considered before booking, such as weather and price. Low and high season in Nuwara Eliya

Busiest month(s): October attracts the most visitors to Nuwara Eliya, which means the average price per night reaches $199. If you’re visiting during this time, prepare for higher costs than quieter times of the year, when average nightly prices fall to $99.

Quietest month(s): You'll save on lodging and avoid peak season prices by visiting during August, when the average cost per night is $99.

If you're wanting to visit a place with moderate rainfall and moderate temperatures, Nuwara Eliya is great for you.

If you are looking to avoid grey skies, visit Nuwara Eliya in August when you can avoid the rainy season, which takes place in November.

The priciest month in Nuwara Eliya is October, and you can expect to spend around $199 on hotels. Weekend rates typically increase, averaging around $98 per night throughout the year, while Sunday bookings cost the most at the best hotels in Nuwara Eliya. You'll find savings on Tuesday, which is the cheapest day of the week to reserve a room on average.

Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

The most-booked hotels are favorites for a reason, and Skyscanner helps you find the right one at the right price. The best-rated hotels in Nuwara Eliya

If you're searching for the best experience, book a room in one of the city's top-rated hotels.

The 5-star Araliya Green City offers a relaxing retreat in the center of Nuwara Eliya. The hotel offers a free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and garden.

Popular hotels in Nuwara Eliya

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If you're looking for a combination of comfort and affordability, opt for the Heritance Tea Factory. Its 4-star rating ensures exceptional value, and you can enjoy a range of amenities like the free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and air conditioning.

If you are looking for a 4-star hotel that offers both comfort and modern amenities, look no further than the Araliya Green Hills Hotel. The hotel provides a pool, restaurant, fitness center, and beach access to make you feel right at home.

The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya - Heritage Grand is a 4-star hotel that provides plenty of amenities for you to enjoy, such as a pool, Gym, restaurant, and spa.

The Jetwing St.Andrew's is a 3-star hotel that provides a free Wi-Fi, fitness center, outdoor pool, and complimentary breakfast, in addition to a modern and comfortable design.

Things to do in Nuwara Eliya

Visit well-known attractions and things to do like the Horton Plains National Park. If you love food, you'll find delicious local cuisine, creative spins on classics, and flavors from around the world at Salmiya, Grand Thai, Tea Lounge, Grand Indian, and Milano Restaurant.

Finding cheap hotels in Nuwara Eliya: FAQs

In Nuwara Eliya, the expected average temperature in March is 26°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is December, with temperatures averaging 19°C. The rainiest month is November, and the driest month is August.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Nuwara Eliya with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $10 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $10 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $111 per night, and the average price on weekends is $121. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Nuwara Eliya could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Nuwara Eliya is Nuwara Eliya Airport (NUA), which is 1.9km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Castlereigh Resrvr SPB Airport, which is 25.1km from the city centre.
Victoria Resevour Kandy Airport, which is 40.2km from the city centre.
Katugastota Airport, which is 46.3km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Nuwara Eliya. And the most expensive day seems to be Friday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Nuwara Eliya is currently around $100 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $24 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Nuwara Eliya is currently around $226 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $38 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Nuwara Eliya is currently around $339 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $83 per night.