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Matale Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September 2026
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Sigiriya Lion Rock
6.5
4.6
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Historic landmark
Dambulla Cave Temple
5.5
4.7
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192 Review
Historic landmark
Pidurangala Rock
4.1
5.0
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20 Review
Mountain climbing
Kandy Lake
5.7
4.7
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180 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Sacred City of Kandy
5.4
5.0
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3 Review
Historic landmark
Boat tour
Sri Dalada Maligawa
5.0
4.5
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605 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
Ayurveda Isiwara Paura Sigiriya - Healthy side of your life
3.3
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Riverston
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Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
3.1
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Natural scenery
Bambarakiri Ella Falls
3.1
5.0
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1 Review
Natural scenery
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Matale, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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The Paradise Dambulla
4.3
/5
57 Review
Sigiriya Village
4.2
/5
60 Review
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
4.4
/5
48 Review
Lake Villas Premium Kandy
4.8
/5
14 Review
Water Garden Sigiriya - 30 Chic Designed Private Villas Overlooking Sigiriya
4.8
/5
49 Review
Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select
4.4
/5
13 Review
Clodagh Manor House by Seven Angels
5.0
/5
9 Review
Mount Frenion Manor by Seven Angels Kandy
4.3
/5
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Aarawild Luxury Villas - Sigiriya
4.9
/5
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Casa Selvita
4.9
/5
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Adigars Manor Kandy - A Boutique Heritage Hotel Built in 1804
4.7
/5
42 Review
SigiriyaJungles Resort & Spa
4.4
/5
75 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Matale dishes and foodie spots.
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Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla
3.0
/5
21 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. SGD8/person
Athula Restaurant
4.3
/5
7 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. SGD2/person
Gimanhala Hotel Dambulla
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saman's restaurant
4.0
/5
2 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. SGD12/person
Sandra Restaurant & Roti Cafe
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Asian cuisine
Rastarant Sigiriya
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Barbecue
Avg. SGD4/person
Into The Wild Restuarant Sigiriya
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. SGD12/person
D.H.S Fernando Restaurant
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Asian cuisine
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Ranithu Restaurant
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Asian cuisine
Avg. SGD19/person
JC's Village
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Asian cuisine
Ahinsa restaurant
3.0
/5
2 Review
Asian cuisine
Heritage Rangiri Villa
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Sri Dalada Maligawa
4.5
/5
605 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
Kandy Lake
4.7
/5
180 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
4.5
/5
256 Review
Natural scenery
Zoos & aquariums
Horton Plains National Park
4.5
/5
210 Review
Natural scenery
Nine Arch Bridge
4.8
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19 Review
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
4.7
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102 Review
Historic landmark
Negombo Lagoon
4.3
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50 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
4.7
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22 Review
Historic landmark
Thuparamaya
4.2
/5
22 Review
Historic landmark
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
4.5
/5
80 Review
BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
4.4
/5
140 Review
Viharamahadevi Park
4.3
/5
80 Review
Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Matale
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Unawatuna Beach
4.6
/5
79 Review
Beaches and shores
Surfing
Hikkaduwa Beach
4.7
/5
52 Review
Beaches and shores
Boat tour
Galle Face Green
4.4
/5
112 Review
Night view
Negombo Lagoon
4.3
/5
50 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Matale
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Amanwella
9.2
/5
44 Review
Amangalla
9.2
/5
65 Review
Aarunya Nature Resort and Spa
9.4
/5
50 Review
Adigars Manor Kandy - A Boutique Heritage Hotel Built in 1804
9.4
/5
42 Review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.6
/5
24 Review
Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.7
/5
51 Review
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.0
/5
175 Review
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Matale
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The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
9.8
/5
39 Review
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
8.8
/5
48 Review
Santani Wellness Kandy
9.5
/5
48 Review
The Grand Kandyan
8.4
/5
74 Review
Radisson Hotel Kandy
8.3
/5
99 Review
Mount Blue Kandy
8.1
/5
79 Review
Earl's Regency Hotel
9.1
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73 Review
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist
8.7
/5
50 Review
Amaya Hills Kandy
8.5
/5
69 Review
CheRiz Boutique Villa Hotel
8.8
/5
52 Review
98 Acres Resort & Spa
9.1
/5
60 Review
Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa
8.0
/5
57 Review
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Matale
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The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
8.6
/5
68 Review
Heritance Tea Factory
9.3
/5
118 Review
Mirage Kings Cottage
8.3
/5
47 Review
Galle Face Hotel
8.6
/5
125 Review
Cinnamon Wild Yala
9.4
/5
78 Review
Amanwella
9.2
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44 Review
Tamarind Hill
8.6
/5
42 Review
Amangalla
9.2
/5
65 Review
Galle Fort Hotel
9.5
/5
63 Review
The Fort Printers
8.9
/5
72 Review
Why House
10.0
/5
45 Review
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The Kingsbury Colombo
9.4
/5
129 Review
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.0
/5
175 Review
Taj Samudra, Colombo
8.6
/5
114 Review
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
8.8
/5
107 Review
Popular Hotels with Villas Near Matale
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Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
8.6
/5
73 Review
Anantara Kalutara Resort
9.2
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58 Review
Good Karma
8.2
/5
30 Review
Aditya Resort
9.6
/5
46 Review
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
9.6
/5
44 Review
Popular Premium Hotels Near Matale
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Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
9.1
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49 Review
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
8.9
/5
55 Review
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
8.9
/5
56 Review
Taru Villas Kandy
9.3
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66 Review
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
8.8
/5
48 Review
Celestial Hills - Villas & Suites by the Clarks
8.8
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Santani Wellness Kandy
9.5
/5
48 Review
The Grand Kandyan
8.4
/5
74 Review
Kings Pavilion Luxury Hotel
9.8
/5
44 Review
Mount Frenion Manor by Seven Angels Kandy
8.6
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The Trees, Kandy
8.9
/5
57 Review
Hotel Suisse Kandy - since 1890
8.5
/5
66 Review
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Matale
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The Radh Hotel
8.9
/5
87 Review
Serene Kandy
8.6
/5
55 Review
Mount Blue Kandy
8.1
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79 Review
Grand Serendib Hotel
8.9
/5
129 Review
The Theva Residency
8.7
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59 Review
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist
8.7
/5
50 Review
Le Leopard D 'Argent
9.0
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12 Review
Elegant Hotel
9.6
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40 Review
Kandyan Reach Hotel
8.9
/5
44 Review
Rosyth Estate House
9.8
/5
40 Review
The Grand Walawwa
9.1
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28 Review
Goatfell
10.0
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41 Review
Other recommended cities
Colombo
Galle
Negombo
Nuwara Eliya District
Popular Types of Attractions in Matale
Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Spa/massage
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Exhibitions & events
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Outdoor activities
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Skybound experiences
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matale
Commomoration Stone
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Sigiriya - Pidurangala Wildlife Sanctuary
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Sindakatti Sri Kumaran Kovil
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Sigiriya palace
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Miniature Water Garden | Sigiriya
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Sigiriya Herbal Garden
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Sigiriya Local Visitors Entry Road
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Pitawala Pathana Ella Fall No 2
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Brandigala
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Wewala Lake
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Padiwita Ambalama
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Preaching Rock | Sigiriya
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Cool Spot
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Rantharu Holiday Resort
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Al- Masjidhul Ameen Jummah Mosque
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Walakumbura Purana Viharaya
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Kalu Ganga Reservoir
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Galkoth Kanda Mountain Peak
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Masjidun Noor Jummah Mosque
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Riverston view point
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Duwili Ella and Duwili Ella cave
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Pitawala Patana Trail
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Kandalama Bunt
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Highland Spice Garden
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Neerangamuwa Temple
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Kande Sudu Ella Waterfall
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ඇටන්වල|Etanwala Village
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Zahira College Mosque
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Udagama Ella
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Popular Restaurants in Matale
Rastarant Sigiriya
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Into The Wild Restuarant Sigiriya
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Athula Restaurant
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Gimanhala Hotel Dambulla
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D.H.S Fernando Restaurant
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Ranithu Restaurant
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Ahinsa restaurant
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saman's restaurant
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New Sigiri Cafe
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Moms Kitchen Restaurant & Cookery Class
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Sandra Restaurant & Roti Cafe
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Tasty Restuarant
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Pradeep Restaurant
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View Sigiri Restaurant
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Shenadi restaurant
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Alloro Chooti Restaurant Sigiriya
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Royal Sigiriya Restaurant
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Wijesiri Family Restaurant
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Anura Village Foods
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Green Hut Restaurant
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JC's Village
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The Apsara
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Mili's Restaurant
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Ariya Restaurant
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Sigiriya Cool Place restaurant
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The Kitchen Restaurant
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Cappuccino Bistro
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King's Cafe
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Fika Cafe & Restaurant
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Sigiriya Wew Thawulla Restaurant
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