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Located in Galle, 1.3 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 7.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 7.8 km from Galle Fort and 7.9 km from Dutch Church Galle. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. How clean and modern everything feels. The hosts were amazing and super friendly!

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9.4
Wonderful
145 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of pool, The Well is situated in Ahangama, less than 1 km from Kabalana Beach. The property is located 19 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 19 km from Galle Fort and 20 km from Dutch Church Galle. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms include a terrace. At The Well, the rooms come with a seating area. One of the nicest hostels I have ever stayed in. Is perfect if you're looking to stay in a chilled out hostel where everyone is mindful of each other, quiet and considerate. Sam, the owner, is such an awesome guy and will help you out with anything you need. This would be one of the only hostels really giving back to the community around it, and trying to do things here in Sri Lanka the 'right' way. Hope to be back here in the future!

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9.4
Wonderful
175 reviews
Price from
$13.04
per night

Set in Unawatuna, 700 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Habibi Hostel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 6.6 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 6.7 km from Galle Fort and 6.8 km from Dutch Church Galle. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property. The owner is a very kind, professional and welcoming person. The attention to detail is outstanding! Great food, great WiFi! I worked from the rooftop where also the bar-restaurant is active. Fan always on, you never feel the heat. The room are clean, modern, comfortable and with many comforts, more then many hotels and much more than many hostels. I highly recommend this structure, especially to digital nomads. Additionally, the quality and attention to design of the place is outstanding, very Middle East style

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9
Wonderful
229 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Located in Unawatuna, 2 km from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 6.6 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 6.7 km from Galle Fort and 6.8 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The hosts were the best! Absolutely gorgeous and engaging Judith, and soft & sweet Isuru. Don't forget their kids :) Also, the fellow travellers there. They were all repeat customers - and for good reason.

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9
Wonderful
134 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Ideally located in the centre of Galle, Tanty’s Hostel offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 70 metres from Bonavista Beach, 2.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 2.8 km from Galle Fort. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. One of the most beautiful hostels in Sri Lanka!

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9.1
Wonderful
295 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Located in Hikkaduwa, 20 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, TheLakeHostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. - Amazing location - super nice staff - available coffee and kitchen - you can take the boat and go on the lake for free

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9.3
Wonderful
234 reviews
Price from
$10.56
per night

Attractively situated in the centre of Galle, Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar features free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. There was someone in the kitchen who could really cook and the location on the beach was perfect. There was a really friendly atmosphere and it was just wonderful to be there

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9
Wonderful
333 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Set in Ahangama, 200 metres from Ahangama Beach, Roaming Retreat Ahangama offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk and a patio with a river view. At Roaming Retreat Ahangama all rooms include air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Staff was really friendly and helpful. They welcome you with a banana shake and make you feel like you’re at a resort haha. The rooms are clean and beds are spacious

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9.1
Wonderful
42 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Set in Unawatuna, 1.9 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sharta Unawatuna Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 7.8 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 8 km from Galle Fort and 8.1 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Fantastic ,friendly host who speaks perfect English.The house is really nice with beautiful surroundings .Great value !The whole place is very clean and the room is very nice with a comfy bed ,pillows and a mosquito.It is just a 10 minute walk to the main road and the bus stop,where there is a big supermarket.You can easily get a tuk tuk to the beach or wak another 20 minutes .

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9.5
Exceptional
46 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Set in Rathgama, a few steps from Rathgama Beach, Tipsy Ceylon offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 12 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 12 km from Dutch Church Galle and 13 km from Galle Fort. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom. AC works very well ,super clean

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9.7
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

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