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Sixth Sense Hostel

Galle

Located in Galle, a 15-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

f
flavia
From
United States
Very clean and calm, staff was very hospitable! Really enjoyed my stay. I highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Location 8.0
Price from
$14
1 night, 2 adults

Tanty’s Hostel

Galle City, Galle

Located conveniently in the center of Galle, Tanty’s Hostel has free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

F
Fawa
From
Sri Lanka
Wonderful room service I will come again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$14
1 night, 2 adults

Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar

Galle City, Galle

Attractively set in the center of Galle, Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar has free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive.

l
leon
From
Germany
- Perfect location at the beach - amazing stuff - The Host Madura is a amazing human being and it was a pleasure to stay there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults

Snooze Station by Sydney Galle

Galle City, Galle

Ideally set in the center of Galle, Snooze Station by Sydney Galle has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

Y
Yara
From
Israel
One of the best hostels I stayed in! The owner is very passionate and lovely, the place is new with all the facilities needed, everything is super clean and neat, the rooms are spacious and beautifully designed. The location is great, close to the central bus station, the train station, and the fort area is walking distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$50.40
1 night, 2 adults

Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle

Galle

Located in Galle, a 8-minute walk from Pitiwella Beach, Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

T
Tomas
From
Lithuania
The host hospitality was on the maximum level. She organized best alcohol in town for my mother and her friend. She even organized doctor when my mother's friend almost sank another day. The transportation was not a problem. On the leaving day she even dropped us to a new location. During our stay, we felt that service here was from another planet. Rooms were clean and comfortable. All available facilities in the kitchen. Kitchen was cleaned every day. Very happy to recommend this place! ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Location 8.6
Price from
$9.20
1 night, 2 adults

Old Parkland Hostel

Galle

Located in Galle, within a 19-minute walk of Bonavista Beach and 2.4 miles of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Old Parkland Hostel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout...

L
Lavinia
From
Germany
So far, this has been the nicest Hostel I have stayed at! The hostel was gorgeous, the garden was beautiful, and everything was perfectly maintained and taken care of. Host took great care of us. He gave us a tour of the property, served us very delicious breakfast, and was alwavs giving us useful information to help us out on our journey.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$28
1 night, 2 adults

Lala's Place

Galle City, Galle

Located in Galle, a few steps from Pitiwella Beach, Lala's Place provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

S
Shaun
From
Australia
Im a 55 year old guy but they put a chalk board outside my room with my name and country on it. I thought that was tops! It had a really nice feel with the communal area , you could sit on your verandah and chill if you didn’t want to be in it .. I could hear the waves from my room . See photo of tree ? frog on my window ledge ..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$5
1 night, 2 adults

Paradise Galle

Galle City, Galle

Located in Galle, a 5-minute walk from Mahamodara Beach, Paradise Galle provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
Diana
From
Colombia
It has a good location for the price. We had the balcony room and I loved the view and the birds chirping every morning. The owner is a very kind and helpful man. We would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Location 7.8
Price from
$11
1 night, 2 adults

Backpacker Galle Hostel

Galle City, Galle

Located conveniently in the center of Galle, Backpacker Galle Hostel has free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.

U
Urdax
From
Spain
Spacious and very clean. Rooms got very warm, but luckily there was AC. Location is convenient: 15 min to train / bus station and to the fort.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
$13.26
1 night, 2 adults

The Fort Library Hostel

Old Town, Galle

Conveniently set in Galle, The Fort Library Hostel provides an Asian breakfast and free WiFi. The property is close to Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle Fort and Galle Fort National Museum.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$28.50
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.

Most booked hostels in Galle and surrounding area in the past month

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

Save money on hostels in Galle and nearby – budget options available

  • Coastal Cloud Backpackers

    Unawatuna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    Located in Unawatuna, a 2-minute walk from Bonavista Beach, Coastal Cloud Backpackers has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Habibi Hostel & Restaurant

    Unawatuna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

    Located in Unawatuna, a 8-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Habibi Hostel & Restaurant has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

  • Out Of Rupeace Hostel

    Unawatuna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Unawatuna, Out Of Rupeace Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • Oops

    Unawatuna
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Located in Unawatuna, Oops features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

    Located in Unawatuna, a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Pearl Villa Rooms and Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

    Located in Unawatuna, 1.2 miles from Unawatuna Beach, Sharta Unawatuna Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Located in Unawatuna, within 3.9 miles of Galle International Cricket Stadium and 4 miles of Galle Fort, Cecilia Unawatuna Rooms has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

  • NEB Hostels

    Unawatuna
    No credit card needed

    Located in Unawatuna, a 5-minute walk from Mihiripenna Beach, NEB Hostels provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • bonjour villa rathgama

    Rathgama
    No credit card needed

    Located in Rathgama, within a few steps of Rathgama Beach and 6.1 miles of Galle International Cricket Stadium, bonjour villa rathgama provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private...

FAQ about hostels in Galle

Hostels that guests love in Galle

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  • Avg. price/night: $14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
    The rooms and the pantry it's very clean and I recommend 100% for this hostel to stay. It's very cheap and high quality. Solo travellers must visit.
    Guest review by
    Rakesh
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have ever been to. The hospitality is beyond friendliness. The owner, Lesley, is a generous person with an idealistic sense of sharing live, culture and knowledge whereas his staff - Sam and Manoj - have been extremely skilled, offered great traditional food and everlasting smiles. The comfort and style of the rooms where simple yet elegant, comfortable as well. I had a great experience overall and can only recommend everyone who is near Unawatuna to stay in this hostel. I would love to come back anytime!
    Guest review by
    Karbinski
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
    My experience at the Sixth Sense Hostel was absolutely incredible! It was like no other stay I've ever had. The hostel is located in a beautiful and calm place, just a 10-minute walk from the beach. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The manager - Sam, always made sure we had everything we needed for a fantastic time. The accommodation was comfortable, very clean and cozy & relaxing. What's more, there's free laundry. It was truly the best hostel I've ever been to. Totally recommend. You should come and experience it!
    Guest review by
    Justyna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
    Nice hostel, good and clean rooms, nice beds. Budget Friendly. They have fans for each bed but there's no AC. However it's manageable.
    Guest review by
    sane
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
    About 1.1km near from Galle central. This is big hostel i had ever seen in my srilankan trip. Rooms are well managed, decorated, neat n clean. Wood strusture is fabulous in this hostel. Laundry is at cheap rate for unlimited cloth at once. We can use their kitchen and fridge also. 1-2 min walk there is beach. Free bottle drinking water available. Rooms rates also affordable for couples and dormitory also.
    Guest review by
    prashant
    Solo traveler
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