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Hungry Lion Sigiriya

2.5 star property
Hotel near Sigiriya Museum in Sigiriya

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Daily English breakfast (LKR 4 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Sigiriya

City center stay.You'll find Sigiriya Museum and Ancient City of Sigiriya within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Pidurangala Rock is within 3 miles (5 km) and Minneriya National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Sigiriya Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sigiriya Lion Rock - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pidurangala Rock - 13 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Minneriya National Park - 13 min drive - 5.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Avii's Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Hut Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kenoli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪RastaRant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hungry Lion Sigiriya

Hotel near Sigiriya Museum in 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 a common area. An area shuttle within 1 kilometers 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
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hungry Lion Sigiriya offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled 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 showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle tours
  • Stereo

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

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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each 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
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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

How close is Hungry Lion Sigiriya to the airport?

Hungry Lion Sigiriya is 90.1 mi (188-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hungry Lion Sigiriya have an airport shuttle?

Hungry Lion Sigiriya offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of LKR 23000 per vehicle.

Does Hungry Lion Sigiriya offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hungry Lion Sigiriya, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of LKR 4 for adults and LKR 4 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hungry Lion Sigiriya?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hungry Lion Sigiriya have a pool?

Hungry Lion Sigiriya does not have a pool.

Does Hungry Lion Sigiriya have a restaurant?

Hungry Lion Sigiriya is home to Hungry Lion Restaurant, which features Asian cuisine.

Does Hungry Lion Sigiriya have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hungry Lion Sigiriya to downtown Sigiriya?

Hungry Lion Sigiriya is 0.5 mi away from Sigiriya.

Hungry Lion Sigiriya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Coventry

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Ruturaj

Traveled with family and small children
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with good restaurant and great staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

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

good for families!

great family stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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

8/10 Good

Jakob

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

yu shu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATSUTOSHI

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

KASUMI

Traveled with family
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

SHUZO

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024