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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 10-minute walk of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.7 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

Y
YIJING
From
China
Everything’s perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is located in Colombo, 0.7 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 2.4 mi from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

E
Elisha
From
Australia
In a quiet area of the city, the room was big and there was room for luggage.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews
Price from
$42.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located within a 3-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 2 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

A
Andres
From
Ecuador
Very nice hostel and the people working there are so friendly and helpful. Thank you guys. See you in another time. Andi.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults
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CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Ideally set in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is located 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.7 miles from R Premadasa Stadium.

A
Ashleigh
From
Australia
Lovely place with helpful staff. The private room was massive and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews
Price from
$34
1 night, 2 adults
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Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Lost & Found - Colombo has express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

M
Marissa
From
New Zealand
We have a great stay at Lost and Found Hostel. The staff were so lovely and the room was had crispy cool AC which was so needed! Not a heck of a lot right around the hostel but can easily walk most places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults
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Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 19-minute walk of Milagiriya Beach and 1.8 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults
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Seconds Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 1.6 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

F
Fazi
From
Norway
The place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 749 reviews
Price from
$29.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 2-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 1.8 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...

S
Shehar Yar Khan
From
Pakistan
Loved my stay here. the building from outside looked a bit normal and outdated but the hostel itself from inside was really good and clean. would love to stay here again if i return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
$16
1 night, 2 adults
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SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 3.6 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms has accommodations with a restaurant, free private...

B
Burhanuddin
From
United Arab Emirates
The choice of materials used around the room and decor was tasteful. Very nice. Staff was very kind and polite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
$52
1 night, 2 adults
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Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

Fort, Colombo

Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake.

N
Nagarajan Ganapathi
From
India
Very Good & clean property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,404 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

    Located in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • Clock Inn Colombo

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews

    In the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo has a 24-hour front desk and comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

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  • CEYLON STAYZ

    Hostel in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: $37.74
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews
    Nice hostel centrally located in Colombo, the museum and a big park is just around the corner. The hangout area is small, making it really easy to meet new people! The AC female dorm was spacious and clean, the AC was working great. Thanks again to the owner of the hostel, he's really funny and made sure that we single travelling girls got picked up by the right drivers to get to our destinations :)
    Guest review by
    Annette
    Solo traveler

  • Drop Inn Hostels

    Hostel in Colombo
    Avg. price/night: $56
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews
    I can honestly say that Drop Inn has been one of the best hostel stays of my life. The place has a very welcoming and chill atmosphere. Lots of little nooks and crannies to hide in if you want a little bit of solitude, and a great communal space if you want to socialise with the other backpackers. The room and bed were comfortable, with well working AC, which was MUCH needed. The staff were all very friendly, kind and helpful. Drop Inn is a great peaceful haven to escape the noise and chaos of the city. Will definitely be staying here again.
    Guest review by
    Joanna
    Solo traveler

  • Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,406 reviews
    The staff are so lovely and nice! Breakfast is delicious eggs toast and fruit! Sheets were really clean and I felt really safe whilst staying there. I think people forget that they have booked a hostel and forget how cheap the hostel is considering it includes breakfast so I would consider this place good value for money! Easy to get to other places from here and it was a nice relaxing vibe hanging in kitchen eating brekkie with other travellers. Also 24 hr check in is a plus!
    Guest review by
    Mele
    Young couple

  • CityRest Fort

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: $53
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,108 reviews
    Decent Budget hostel option for Colombo Fort area, they arranged a taxi from the airport (for a reasonable fee) for us, and were able to take both USD and LRs. We did a private room for 2 with bunk beds with working AC. The shared bathroom was clean. Provided eggs for breakfast. Quick walk or cheap tuk tuk to the Train station or the red Mosque or the popular market.
    Guest review by
    Jamie
    Young couple

  • Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,406 reviews
    best hostel you can find in Colombo! Dormitories are clean, and you have also a bathroom inside each dormitory in addition of the common ones in the corridor, the breakfast is simple but good! The location is perfect if you have planed to move throughout Sri Lanka by train or bus. The best point is definitely the kindness of the owners and employees who are also really helpful, you will feel like home and have a second mom. Thank you for everything :)
    Guest review by
    Léa
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