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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...

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Anna
From
United Kingdom
“My first hostel stay in Sri Lanka and I felt completely at home. The hosts were so kind, and it’s crazy how close you are to the best cafés and bars, but once inside, it’s all peace and green.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
$19.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Jarrod
From
Australia
Decent location, clean and spacious room, helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,213 reviews
Price from
$42.30
1 night, 2 adults

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.

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Nuraan
From
Malaysia
The family that owns and runs the hostel are extremely friendly and welcoming. They will try to cater to your every need, which is lovely when you’re in a country you don’t know a lot about. They are extremely helpful, and genuinely care about their patrons. The hostel was very clean and well maintained. Clean sheets and towels were easily accessible. There was enough space for everyone to meet together or sit on their own if they liked. The kitchen was readily available, equipped with all the utensils needed for cooking. There were lockers to lock up your valuables, overall an excellent experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

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.

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sohaib
From
Morocco
I recently stayed at Ceylon Stayz for what was supposed to be two nights but ended up extending my stay to three nights because it was such a delightful experience. The owners are a perfect, incredibly helpful, and welcoming couple who go out of their way to assist with anything you need. The hostel’s location is ideal—calm, yet conveniently close to everything you might want to explore. Plus, it’s impeccably clean. I can’t wait to come back and stay here again! 🖤🖤
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

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.

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Joana
From
Portugal
This hotel was our safe haven in colombo. The staff was so friendly, even help us with baggage issues at the airport! Our room was super clean and comfortable! The hostel is located next to a gorgeous lake!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 587 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

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...

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Nawwaf
From
Malaysia
The staff are really friendly, The location is good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Ruben
From
Chile
Beautiful and clean place, good outside areas in the garden with pool, great food and shared kitchen. Owners and stuff are so kind and helpful. it is a bit far from the city centre but you have what ever you need near by and is easy, fast and cheap take a bus or Tuk tuk to the center
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 759 reviews
Price from
$23.41
1 night, 2 adults

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
Bg
From
United Arab Emirates
This property is a GEM !! I bet you will find it a lot more than expectations! Location every type of food and staff was extremely helpful .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$49
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Mackenzie
From
Canada
Wonderful staff, clean facilities, free breakfast, central location close to bus and train stations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,431 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults

CityRest Fort

Fort, Colombo

Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the center of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms.

Y
Yuhei
From
Japan
They serve 24/7 check in. The location was good in that they have an easy access to the Fort station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Price from
$33.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • VIBE Hostels

    Kollupitiya, Colombo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

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

  • KITH and KIN

    Havelock Town, Colombo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

    Providing a garden, KITH and KIN offers accommodations in Colombo. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge.

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  • Clock Inn Colombo

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 782 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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  • Avg. price/night: $38.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 528 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
  • Avg. price/night: $47
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,213 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,431 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
  • Avg. price/night: $39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,118 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,431 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
    Travelers with friends

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