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Hungry Lion Sigiriya

2.5 star property

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Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Daily English breakfast for a fee
Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$43
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June

Explore the area

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Main Road, Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province, 21120
  • Place, Sigiriya Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ancient City of Sigiriya
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sigiriya Lion Rock
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Sigiriya

Hungry Lion Sigiriya places you in the centre of Sigiriya, within a 30-minute stroll of Sigiriya Museum and Ancient City of Sigiriya. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Hungry Lion Restaurant, serves Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Sigiriya hotel include Pidurangala Rock and Minneriya National Park.

What's nearby

  • Sigiriya Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sigiriya Lion Rock - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pidurangala Rock - 13 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 24 min drive - 20.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barista - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Hut Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪RastaRant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sigiriya Village Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lion Face Café - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hungry Lion Sigiriya

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hungry Lion Sigiriya also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. An area shuttle within 1 kilometres and a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sigiriya hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hungry Lion Sigiriya offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 kilometres
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: LKR 4 for adults and LKR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hungry Lion Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle tours
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hungry Lion Sigiriya

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately LKR 4 for adults and from LKR 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 23000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hungry Lion Resort Sigiriya
Hungry Lion Resort Dambulla
Hungry Lion Dambulla
Hotel Hungry Lion Resort Dambulla
Dambulla Hungry Lion Resort Hotel
Hotel Hungry Lion Resort
Hungry Lion
Hungry Lion Resort
Hungry Lion Sigiriya Hotel
Hungry Lion Sigiriya Sigiriya
Hungry Lion Sigiriya Hotel Sigiriya

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

Hungry Lion Sigiriya offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hungry Lion Sigiriya on 10 Jun 2026 start from NZ$43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

Yep, Hungry Lion Sigiriya has a free self car park.

What makes Hungry Lion Sigiriya a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hungry Lion Sigiriya.

Does Hungry Lion Sigiriya serve breakfast?

You bet, English brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Asian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hungry Lion Sigiriya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room and breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Hungry Lion! The rooms are very clean and spacious, as are the common areas. The location is perfect: only a short walk to all of the restaurants and shops. Breakfast was incredible, by far the best we’ve had on our trip. The staff were very accommodating and cheerful. We will definitely be back. 10 out of 10 !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collins Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and a lovely setting. Happy to arrange tours, taxis etc. The restaurant area on the edge of the forest away from the main road meant it was quieter than other hotels but still walkable to the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good value. Very handy location for accessing the lions rock. The breakfast was excellent. Somewhat dated rooms , and there was an opening in window which I filled with toilet paper to stop mosquitoes. Otherwise ,no issues. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruturaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and location are good, but best part is the hospitality of staff. They prepared amazing breakfast and supported with our requests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and thoughtful staff, affordable price, good location, good breakfast with flexible service, air conditioners and hot shower work well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENICHI

good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at The Hungry Lion. It's a peaceful spot run by really nice people. Our room was amazing and the breakfast was fantastic. Incredible value for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Really nice stay. Very close to restaurants nearby and had a very nice breakfast. The staff were very friendly and organised a cultural show for us. There was plenty of parking and the room was very clean and spacious. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing hotel stay i’ve ever had! The staff is so helpful and accommodating. They arranged our spa and night safari excursions as well as being available to drive us where we needed. They really made this stay unforgettable and we’re truly so thankful for how comfortable they made us feel. It felt like they really cared about us enjoying our time in Sigiriya The breakfast was delicious, and made with so much care and attention. I really could not recommend this place enough, thank you hungry lion!! What a great place to start our honeymoon with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was our first stop in Sri Lanka. The staff were amazing and helpful. It is very close to the Sigiriya fortress.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jagadish

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ‘resort’ is a dump - poorly lit, threadbare and torn towels, rooms with just the bare necessities, and no restaurant on site ( at least when we were there). A thin sheet metal door separates the bathroom from the guest room, and furnishings are bare, to say the least. But then, one gets what one pays for…..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place we stayed

The best place in Sigirya! We loved the place and extended 2 times our stay because it’s so comfortable! The rooms are big and clean it was perfect for what we needed. The breakfast is include and the plates are amazing lots of food and very tasty. Also the people who works here are helpful, nice and kind heart person. The chef even made us a 5 stars diner and let us stay in the kitchen to show us how some of the dishes are made. Location is also ideal very close from everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Hungry Lion - super close to the Sigiriya rock (we walked). The nicest thing is the location and friendly atmosphere. For a budget accommodation the room was clean and fresh, a few ants in the bathroom but no big deal. Air con was great -3 restaurants to walk to. A rustic stay in a beautiful location for seeing wildlife. This was one the best parts of our trip and would love to have stayed longer so much wildlife at the location we saw 2 hornbills and elephants on the road on our drive out. Thank you to the lovely people there and we did like your dogs x
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Simple. Nothing fancy. Great for backpackers. The staff is very helpful. I think they are not always on site but easily reachable by whatsapp and quick to respond. The breakfast was excellent. We were able to walk to sigiriya rock. There are some good dining options nearby. The road is a bit dangerous to walk on at night because of traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in sigiriya which is a village type community near Sigiriya Rock. So you don't expect facilities you might find in a large city. The room was spacious safe and quiet. There was no fridge or tv which was fine. There are no supermarkets in this area but there were adequate dining options nearby. The hotel was perfectly comfortable for a short stay in Sigiriya.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most disgusting room we have ever been in, sewage smell in the bathroom. No clean towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ATSUSHI

コストパフォーマンスに優れている。朝食も美味しく、スタッフも親切でした。シギリアロックにも至近です。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATSUTOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
道路から少し入った場所でそのお陰で自然豊かで静かでした。朝は鳥や動物の鳴き声で起きました。朝食も美味しいし満足な量が有りフルーツも美味かったです。スタッフもとてもフレンドリーで優しく最高でした。アメニティーはドライヤーとお茶のポット、トイレットペーパー2ロール、バスタオルです。部屋も掃除が行き届いて居て清潔感が有り、ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KASUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
シャワールームはトイレと一緒だけど広い。朝ごはんがメインとデザートとフルーツ、パン、フラッシュジュースまで出て来て全てホテル料金に含まれていたので驚きました。美味しかったです。ありがとあございました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Volveremos

El personal fue súper amable y el desayuno es lo más, hasta jugo fresco recién hecho te dan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Établissement vivement recommandé

La chambre est spacieuse et propre. Les hôtes étaient très sympathiques. Ils ont eu la gentillesse de nous faire participer à la préparation du dîner (un kottu, spécialité locale). Nous y avons passé une excellente soirée. L’établissement est situé à 200 m de l’entrée du site du Rocher du lion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good...

Above and beyond service. Room super clean with loving touches from the sevice staff. Walking distance to Lion Rock...
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, inexpensive hotel with great breakfast

We stayed for four nights as a family of five with three children (aged 8,11 and 14) and we liked the hotel and the area. The staff is helpful and kind and it was easy to make the small adjustment to our breakfast for example. The rooms are nice, clean and very affordable. The internet WIFI is good and the speed is OK. The bathrooms are big and clean with plenty of hot water.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal location for hiking!

We had an enjoyable 1 night stay here. The breakfast was a large variety of Sri Lankan pastries. Great spot for 1 night if planning on doing the various hikes in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019