Hostel Republic at Galle Face
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hostel Republic at Galle Face in Colombo offers adults-only accommodations with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, walk-in shower, and tiled floors. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from private and express check-in and check-out services, a lounge, 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, housekeeping, bicycle parking, tour desk, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located a 2-minute walk from Galle Face Beach and less than 0.6 mi from One Galle Face, the hostel is close to Colombo City Center Shopping Mall (1.1 mi) and Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple (1.2 mi). Nearby attractions include Colombo Dutch Museum and Colombo Town Hall, each 1.9 mi away. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy cycling, kayaking, or canoeing in the surrounding area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shehar
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 the building from outside looked a bit normal and outdated but the hostel itself from inside was really good and clean.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.” - Dilshan
Sri Lanka“A very close proximity to central Colombo. Budget stay. Great value for the money spent.” 
Olivera
Bosnia and Herzegovina“I think this will be the best hostel in Colombo once finished but during my stay (February 2025) it was still being made up so I cannot wholeheartedly recommend it without mentioning that it didn’t seem to have staff and it was the workers on site...”- Rozaliya
Russia“Perfect location, very clean, comfy beds with curtains, towels, lockers, and free water refills.” - Даришев
Kazakhstan“Good location and price. however they are doing renovation.” - Anna
Norway“The outside of the building and some places inside were chabby - but they are renovating so thats the reason. The bathroom, bedrooms and common areas were really nice with good AC. Bed was comfertable. Hostel is close to some tourist attractions...” - Katemiocevich
Australia“Loved this stay! As a solo female traveller I felt very safe and comfortable. The staff were all kind and friendly. The space was kept extremely clean and the aircon was really nice and cool in the room. Bed was surprisingly comfortable. Great...” - Renganathan
India“Hostel is in very nice location and very friendly staff prabhat, Manoj, nalin and hostel owners are very friendly and they keep very clean always, bathroom is very very clean and they guide u too all good places, they will allow u to keep u r...” - Carol
Canada“Great location. Small. Definitely not a party hostel. It was quiet and easy to sleep and yet social. I met some nice people here.” - Saswat India“Location. - Right Infront of beach! - very comfortable beds - The host is super sweet, always smiling - Has good amenities”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
