Nuwara Eliya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nuwara Eliya

With a population of 25’775, Nuwara Eliya is a must-see destination in Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nuwara Eliya has to offer.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 417
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 417
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nuwara Eliya

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 26 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 26 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (887 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,486 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

From 5-star hotels such as the Heritance Tea Factory to great affordable options like the Hill Pride City Hotel, Nuwara Eliya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 245 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 435 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Most booked hotels in Nuwara Eliya

The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 950+
Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 785+
Araliya Green Hills Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 398+
Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 577+
Unique Cottages
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 262+

Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay RM 5.60 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 67.13 and RM 89.50.

Expect to pay RM 5.60 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 67.13 and RM 89.50.