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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...

S
Sanghun
From
South Korea
The place is new, so everything is well-kept and maintained. The bed was clean and comfy, the shared shower and toilette were clean too! Staff were friendly and helpful--I arrived at the hostel around 4 am, and they let me check in early.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
$36
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.

Y
Yoshi.
From
Japan
Very nice and helpful staff. I love this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,217 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.

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, 684 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.

D
Deannisa Hilman
From
Indonesia
I had a fantastic one-night stay before my train to Kandy. The place stands out as one of my favorites. The owner's family was incredibly welcoming, treating me to tea and snacks (and a spontaneous Turkish coffee from a turkish traveler!) in an evening talk session with fellow travelers. Marsha went above and beyond, helping me plan my unplanned trip to Sri Lanka, sharing information on the must-visit, and even checking in on my train ticket. The bed was comfy, facilities were clean, AC was cold, and the WiFi worked flawlessly. Don't forget to chat with the two little kids – they're your unofficial information desk. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
Price from
$18
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.

M
Martin
From
United States
Everything you want for the right price. Simple, great ac, warm water, good location. Perfect if you have a night or two in colombo to take it easy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 588 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...

Y
Yaseen Djor
From
Sri Lanka
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Havelock City Hostel with my friends, and I can honestly say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Upon arrival, the reception staff welcomed us warmly, and their politeness and helpfulness set the tone for the entire stay. The hostel itself is located in a prime area, making it convenient to explore the surroundings, and the cleanliness throughout the entire facility was impressive. The rooms were comfortable, and everything was thoughtfully arranged to ensure a relaxing environment. Overall, our time at Havelock City Hostel was truly amazing. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful and hassle-free stay. A big thumbs up from me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 591 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.

J
Junenard
From
United Arab Emirates
The ambiance was amazing. A hostel with a pool, that’s awesome. Great place to stay in the city of Colombo with superb assistance. Yanise is so kind and friendly. You can always count on her. We had only one breakfast out of 6 days stay as we went outside Colombo as well, for 3 days. Nice location and staffs. Will surely book the same hostel if given the chance. Cool room as well by the way. We’re group of six (friends) and they put us together in one room. Cheers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 765 reviews
Price from
$24.07
1 night, 2 adults

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...

J
Jakub
From
Slovakia
Very good price, checkin 24/7
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
$16
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...

H
Husain
From
Bahrain
Good place to stay in colombo, high recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 68 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.

G
Goutam
From
India
Staff is know many languages including Hindi.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,436 reviews
Price from
$17
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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

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

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  • Avg. price/night: $38.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 530 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, 1,217 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, 1,436 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, 1,121 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, 1,436 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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