Anuradhapura is the capital of the north-central province of Sri Lanka and of the Anuradhapura district itself. The city is an ancient capital, renowned for the well-preserved ruins of the past civilization of Sri Lanka. It is also famous for its many Buddhist temples, stupas and other locations relating to the religion. One is Mihintale, a mountain peak near the city which is believed to have seen the beginnings of Buddhism in the country and is a popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists. A Buddhist temple worth visiting is Isurumuniya, close to the Tissa Wewa in the city, with four special carvings of the Isurumuniya lovers and the elephant. Ruwanwelisaya is an ancient Buddhist stupa dating back to 140 BCE, while Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is another historic temple. When exploring this fascinating, historic city, stay in comfort in one of the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Check out our top picks below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 18, 2025.
1. Private room in a charming home (from USD 29)
This comfortable, air-conditioned room is in a private home and has its own bathroom. Feel like a member of the family, while staying close to all the attractions, restaurants and shops of the town. Guests will enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast each morning and only vegan or vegetarian foods are served. Guests will have access to the upper floor of the home, which includes a king-sized bed, a bathroom, a balcony with a small kitchenette and a reading balcony. The owners of the property stay downstairs and guests are welcome to spend time with them. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Top guest reviews
Host:
everyone was so helpfulthe hospitality of the host family is outstandingmanjula and his wife were really great hosts and made us feel like being at homevery kind and welcoming hostsmanjula is a fantastic hostLocation:
you may meet the cute grey cat willing to be close to youbest place in sri lanka this little paradise is in a quiet area close to the lake walk streetmanjula is incredible helpfull and supporting and made our stay memorial the location is friendly and cleanit is out of the crazy main street but close enough to be easy to get aroundtheir place is located in a quiet area with a beautiful tidy and comfy roomCleanliness:
it was very clean and well maintainedthe rooms are very clean and quietit was clean comfortable and incredibly comfortablethe room was clean and very comfortablethe room is spotless with thoughtful touchesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the breakfast was delicious (fresh fruit coffee and wonderful curry)the bedroom is superb comfy four poster bed and fully air conditionedthe room was fantastic and looked just like the photosthe room is perfect with three outdoor spaces a really comfortable bed ac and a great private bathroomit was great to have access to the little outdoor kitchen with tea and snacks on the balcony
2. Spacious room in a luxury mansion (from USD 49)
This spacious and comfortable double bedroom is elegantly furnished and is located in a private home with landscaped gardens. The mansion is centrally located, close to the major heritage sites of the city. The room has a private bathroom and is air-conditioned. A cleaning service and a free Sri Lankan breakfast is provided, as well as optional bicycle hire. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Guests are welcome to access the living and dining space, library, patio, gardens and the pantry.
Top guest reviews
Host:
great host and lovely homehost was very helpful with local advice and informationshe is an amazing host and made us feel right at homethe staff were charming helpful and cooked us some excellent mealsarma was such a lovely host and a stylish ladyLocation:
great place to stay near the ancient city of anuradhapura and mihintalethe place is 10-15 mins away by tuk-tuk from the main attractionsama organized a transport for us from the airport to her place with a great driverit is a very nice and clean location conveniently located to the major tourist attractionsa comfortable and quiet homestay tucked away to one side of the townCleanliness:
very clean and nice placeclean room in a beautiful housethe room was clean spacious and very comfortableaaryya's place was beautiful and spotlessthe room was beautifully clean with a very comfortable bedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
aircon and fan for the warm eveningsa beautiful colonial style residence room with a good shower ac and good wifigreat wifi and a/c good to come home to after hot dayif you are lucky enough to secure a room here grab itcomfortable bed and room with a/c
3. Air-conditioned double room with private bathroom (from USD 18)
This comfortable air-conditioned double room is located in a private home in Anuradhapura, close to the historic city and all its attractions. There is a private bathroom, cable TV and free Wi-Fi are provided. Guests are welcome to access the living areas and the kitchen of the home.
Top guest reviews
Host:
perfect combination of place and hostshehan was a very nice hostshe was a really kind and helpful hostshehan is a super nice hostshehan and his family are lovely hostsLocation:
very good location close to old townsheehan’s house is in a good neighbourhood close to restaurants and an ancient man-made lakelocation is within 10 mins by tuk-tuk to most anuradhapura attractionsperfect localisation with a great restaurant near very quiet all we ne need was hereperfect stay good location to check out anuradhapura and the templesCleanliness:
the place was clean and confortablegreat quiet and clean placethe room was very clean spacious and comfortableour room was very clean and comfy and also quiet during the nightsimple spacious and clean roomsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
even a/c was included and the bed has a nice firm mattress we slept very wellshehan gave a great explanation of the temples breakfast was included and very nicemy room was a good size the bed comfortable and the air conditioner effectivegreat value for money spacious room with ac very good english and travel tipsyou have a front yard where you can enjoy breakfast of from the noisy city
4. Little Paradise guest house (from USD 22)
Little Paradise guest house is located close to the centre of the city with easy access to public transport. All guest rooms are air-conditioned, have king-sized beds, a balcony and a private bathroom. A typical Sri Lankan breakfast is served for an additional fee. The home has TV and offers free Wi-Fi.
Top guest reviews
Host:
suman and his staff gave us exceptional service and valuable adviceeveryone was helpful and accommodatingthanks to the very caring and generous staff for their hospitalitystaff were helpful and very pleasantstaff is pro-active and helpfulLocation:
it was a great location for our short trip to anuradhapuralovely location very convenient for the town and ancient citynice location and suman is very helpful in organising trips to the local sitesthis is a nice guest house in a quiet locationsuman's place is located in a quite little garden perfect for some relaxing and a romantic dinner outsideCleanliness:
safe and clean carthe place is clean and tidyvery nice place quiete and very clean nice food toothe rooms and the bathrooms were clean and tidyclean comfortable helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
our only suggestion for improvement would be faster wifirooms were very clean good airco very nice balcony and bathroomthe room was perfectly clean and well furnished (with a/c and a fan)good dinner and breakfasts (not included in price of room)the welcome was warm the accommodation comfortable and the food outstanding
5. Ideal for the solo traveller (from USD 12)
This comfortable room is suitable for a solo traveller and has an independent entrance. The room has its own verandah for relaxing and taking in the fresh air. The bathroom is not attached to the room but is only for guests’ use. The room features a fan, but no air conditioning. Free breakfast is included each morning and there are a number of restaurants close by. Bicycles are available for hire with a detailed map of the various historic attractions.
Top guest reviews
Host:
manjula and his family where amazing hostsmanjula is a great hostbest host i had so far evermanjula was the best host we never hadmanjula and his wife are the most lovely hostsLocation:
there is a good restaurant close by which offers good local foodthis place is tucked away just off a main road so the location is greattotally recommend manuja's placethis is a lovely place to stayso glad i took my friends recommendation to stay at manjula's placeCleanliness:
spotless clean little room with the best outdoorshowerthe bathroom is not attached but spotlessly cleanvery clean very tasty breakfasts and very good locationthe room as small but very cleanthe bedroom is nice and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the bed was nice and with the fan i never felt hotthe room though small made up for it in tastefulness and comfortrona is a beautiful soul and goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortableoutdoor shower is lovely and looks up into a papaya treemanjula's wife rona cooks amazing breakfasts some of the best food i've had in lanka
6. Homestay by a lake (from USD 31)
The homestay offers nine comfortable rooms of varying sizes, some with views over the lake and most with air conditioning. The lake can be accessed directly from the garden and there are hammocks for outdoor relaxation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served and bicycles are available for rent to explore the nearby attractions. The property offers TV and free Wi-Fi access.
Top guest reviews
Host:
upali and company were very friendlythe hosts were very friendly and helpfulall of the staff are very friendly and happy to helpand kind and sweet host everything perfectupali and his family were great hostsLocation:
you can walk there from the new town railway station easilyfantastic location right on the lakeupali's place is perfectly located for all the sitesupalis place is centrally located and the family is helpful and hospitablegood location when you want to visit the ancient cityCleanliness:
need to clean the rooms and especially bathroomsthe rooms were very clean and well equippedrooms are modest but cleanthe two dogs: well educated friendly with our kids clean and trustfullake view is a very clean comfortable and relaxing placeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
great view delicious breakfast and comfortable roomour room was big an had a nice view over the lakenice and cosy room with acthey also served a 'western' breakfast with good coffee upon request in the morningsthe room was clean and nice with a balconny and a view on the lake
7. Accommodation in a luxurious mansion (from USD 49)
This spacious, air-conditioned double room has a queen-sized bed and an en-suite bathroom in an elegant mansion, surrounded by landscaped gardens. The home is centrally located close to the heritage sites of the city. A Sri Lankan breakfast is included in the rate as well as a maid service. Bicycle hire is available if required. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. Guests have access to all the living and dining areas of the home, the library, pantry, gardens and patio.
Top guest reviews
Host:
she was really friendly and we felt like homewhat a lovely home and what a lovely hostfantastic host in a lovely housegreat house lovely host and fantastic foodall perfect host was so nice and friendlyLocation:
the location is great close to the city but far enough away from everythingwe totally recommend you to go to her place if you go to anuradhapurait is a good place to explore anarudhapurathis was a great place to stay in a lovely old cityCleanliness:
rooms were very clean and spacious with excellent facilitiesthe room is very clean and we loved the cinnamon scented candlethe room is really beautiful and very cleaneverything well designed and very cleanthe room was very nice and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
good wifi in the living area (not so good in bedroomsthe room is pretty the breakfast perfectwe didn't get to meet aaryya but rajan did everything he could to make our stay comfortablethe bedroom was comfortable and the shower was one of the best we’ve had in sri lankabreakfasts were excellent as was the one evening dinner we ate there
8. Beautifully designed house with quiet surroundings
This comfortable and spacious bedroom is located in an elegant home in a quiet area, located close to all the major heritage sites of Anuradhapura. The room can accommodate four persons and has an en-suite bathroom. Maid service is provided and bicycle hire is available on request for exploring the sights. Free Wi-Fi is available and the bathroom has a shower, toilet and washbasin. Complimentary bath products are provided. Guests are welcome to use the living and dining areas, patio, front and back gardens, pantry and library.
Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Ruwanweli Maha SeyaTop guest reviews
Host:
they were very helpfuloverall very friendly hostsusil is a great hostsusil is an excellent hostthe owner susil was very friendlyLocation:
very cool location recommenda very convenient accomodation in a nice residential locationclose to every place at anuradhapura and situated in a hassle free areavery nice place in a quiet neighborhood approx 2km from the bus stationthe location was great and helped us map out our route through the ancient cityCleanliness:
spotlessly clean the beds are big and comfortablethe place was very clean and comfortablethe big room and bathroom were spotless clean and the beds very comfortablebut the airbnb was clean and sufficientthe room was really clean and well equipedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
moskito net and fan includedfrom the balcony of the room you have a good view on the beautiful green gardenreally comfortable room with a balcony and two big bedsvery friendly host the room was nice as expected beautiful balcony and gardenbeautiful spacious room in a beautiful house with big garden which you can see while sitting on the balcony
9. A modern guesthouse for backpackers
Charm Inn is a modern guesthouse for backpackers from all over the world. The hostel is located in a peaceful area, a five-minute walk from the bus station and railway station. The guesthouse offers double, triple and family rooms to suit all guests and each room has a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided and various games are available for guests’ enjoyment. Breakfast is served each morning, but the hostel can also offer lunch and dinner on request. There are also several restaurants in the area and bicycles are available on loan.
Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Ruwanweli Maha SeyaTop guest reviews
Host:
shelton was a good hostshelton was a nice host he did his best to make us feel at homeshelton is helpful in giving us directionsshelton and his family are most welcoming hoststhe host was very friendly and helpfulLocation:
breakfast was good and the place is near the new bus stationgood location 2 kms from anuradhapura new townyour place is really well located quiet surroundings as birds in the garden may testifyit was a good stay in sheltons placeshelton's place is located in a friendly urban neighborhood and he is willing to answer questionsCleanliness:
rooms big nice and cleanthe room was ok and cleanour stay was comfortable the room was simple but cleanhad a lovely stay for one night in a nice clean and comfortable room with attached bathroom (hot water)we were in room 4 and it was clean and spacious-perfect for a couple of nightsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the dinner and the breakfast were excellentthe room was ok the breakfast is goodthe rooms were spacious and clean with fans mosquito nets and own bathroomshe always had a smile on his face and the room was accurately described
10. Stay at Villu Villa with a pool
This homestay offers five, air-conditioned bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. Breakfast is included in the rate. Bicycle or car hire is available for visiting the nearby historic sites. Guests are welcome to use the outdoor swimming pool and meals are available on request. Free Wi-Fi and TV are provided for visitors.
4.92 km (3.1 mi) from Ruwanweli Maha SeyaAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
aravinda and his wife were great hostsgreat host lovely little pool was great to cool down in the eveningairconditioning and ok beds very helpful people willing to do anything to helpnice rooms in a nice house the host is nice there's a swimming pool bikes recommendedthe hosts are willing to help you with any question you haveLocation:
very well located placethe location was greatgood location when you come to annuradhapura by train (only 200rupies)the location is nice and cleana comfortable place to stay where you get to meet many interesting peopleCleanliness:
it was spar kingly clean and well done upamazing place is very clean the family is very nicethe place is nice and was cleanpool and garden were a nice bonus to the clean and comfortable roomsnice and clean and a very nice pool breakfast was delicious and rooms where greatRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
breakfast was good and includes coffeethe room is simple but adequate with warm water and air concomfortable bed and quiet a/c roomthe second day we were offered a nice breakfast thoughgood room excellent breakfast
Have fun exploring all the historic sights of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
After a busy day exploring all the major heritage sites of the city, relax in comfort in one of the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
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