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What to Do

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Sigiriya

Sigiriya

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

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4.7/5191 Reviews
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"Natural scenery"
Pidurangala Rock

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4.8/520 Reviews
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

4.8
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Bambarakiri Ella Falls

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3.1
5.0/51 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
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Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple

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3.1
5.0/51 Reviews
"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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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

4.3/541 Reviews
Sigiriya Village

Sigiriya Village

4.1/560 Reviews
Heritance Kandalama

Heritance Kandalama

4.5/5171 Reviews
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Jetwing Lake

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Taru Villas Kandy

Taru Villas Kandy

4.6/575 Reviews
Ashburnham Estate

Ashburnham Estate

4.7/535 Reviews
Queen's Hotel

Queen's Hotel

3.7/554 Reviews

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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Rasta Rant Sigiriya

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Avg. AUD5/person
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
Athula Restaurant

Athula Restaurant

4.3/57 Reviews
Avg. AUD2/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla

Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla

4.0/521 Reviews
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"Asian Cuisine"
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Ranithu Restaurant

Ranithu Restaurant

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Avg. AUD21/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Anura Village Foods

Anura Village Foods

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Avg. AUD17/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Gamagedara Village Foods

Gamagedara Village Foods

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"Asian Cuisine"
Croissant hut

Croissant hut

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. AUD32/person
"Asian Cuisine"
D.H.S. Fernando Restaurant

D.H.S. Fernando Restaurant

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Avg. AUD8/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. AUD35/person
"Seafood"
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