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What to Do

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Sigiriya

Sigiriya

6.9
4.7/5542 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple

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5.7
4.7/5191 Reviews
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4.8/55 Reviews
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

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Bambarakiri Ella Falls

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3.1
5.0/51 Reviews
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Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple

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3.1
5.0/51 Reviews
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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

4.4/541 Reviews
Heritance Kandalama

Heritance Kandalama

4.5/5163 Reviews
Hotel Sigiriya

Hotel Sigiriya

4.4/581 Reviews
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4.8/547 Reviews
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Taru Villas Kandy

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Sigiriya Village

4.1/554 Reviews
Elephas Resort & Spa

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What to Eat

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Rasta Rant Sigiriya

Rasta Rant Sigiriya

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Avg. EUR3/person
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
Athula Restaurant

Athula Restaurant

4.3/54 Reviews
Avg. EUR1/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla

Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla

4.0/52 Reviews
Avg. EUR5/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Gimanhala

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Ranithu Restaurant

Ranithu Restaurant

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Avg. EUR13/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Anura Village Foods

Anura Village Foods

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"Bars/Bistros"
Gamagedara Village Foods

Gamagedara Village Foods

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"Asian Cuisine"
Croissant hut

Croissant hut

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. EUR19/person
"Asian Cuisine"
D.H.S. Fernando Restaurant

D.H.S. Fernando Restaurant

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Avg. EUR5/person
"Asian Cuisine"
View Sigiri Restaurant

View Sigiri Restaurant

5.0/51 Reviews
"Asian Cuisine"
Just Natural Sigiriya

Just Natural Sigiriya

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Avg. EUR21/person
"Seafood"
DUMBARA Food Court

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