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Sigiriya Lion Rock

Sigiriya Lion Rock

6.9
4.7/5547 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple

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"Historic buildings"
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"Natural scenery"
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4.8/520 Reviews
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Bambarakiri Ella Falls

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5.0/51 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

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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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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

4.4/543 Reviews
Heritance Kandalama

Heritance Kandalama

4.5/5175 Reviews
Hotel Sigiriya

Hotel Sigiriya

4.4/585 Reviews
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4.8/547 Reviews
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Sigiriya Village

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Ashburnham Estate

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What to Eat

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Rasta Rant Sigiriya

Rasta Rant Sigiriya

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Avg. GBP2/person
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
Athula Restaurant

Athula Restaurant

4.3/57 Reviews
Avg. GBP1/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla

Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla

4.0/521 Reviews
Avg. GBP4/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Gimanhala

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Ranithu Restaurant

Ranithu Restaurant

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Avg. GBP11/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Anura Village Foods

Anura Village Foods

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Avg. GBP9/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Gamagedara Village Foods

Gamagedara Village Foods

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"Asian Cuisine"
Croissant hut

Croissant hut

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. GBP17/person
"Asian Cuisine"
D.H.S. Fernando Restaurant

D.H.S. Fernando Restaurant

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Avg. GBP4/person
"Asian Cuisine"
View Sigiri Restaurant

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5.0/51 Reviews
"Asian Cuisine"
Just Natural Sigiriya

Just Natural Sigiriya

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Avg. GBP18/person
"Seafood"
DUMBARA Food Court

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