Island Diaries Hostel
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Island Diaries Hostel in Katunayake offers recently renovated rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the outdoor seating and picnic areas. The property features an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture, perfect for leisure activities. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free WiFi, a paid airport shuttle service, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, housekeeping, room service, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 0.6 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport, the hostel is near St Anthony's Church (6.2 mi) and Dutch Fort (6.2 mi). Other attractions include Maris Stella College (5.6 mi) and Colombo Harbor (24 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Free parking
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lister
United Kingdom
“Lovely hostel in Negombo. Very close to the airport great for catching your flight or just landing into the country! Very clean and very friendly staff who showed me around my room and the hostel.” - Bryan
United States
“Very close to the airport but in a lush jungle setting. So much green! Peacefully close to the airport.” - Sachie
India
“Rooms are very minimal yet aesthetic plus well maintained. Perfect for a solo traveller or couples! Love the in house kitchen setup and the collection of books. Spent my morning by the balcony sipping coffee and reading some books as my first...” - Natasha
United Kingdom
“This is such a good place to stay! Only 10 minute drive from the airport, and great value for money. The couple that run the property were so kind and caring and the room felt very homely. A fantastic place to end my travels” - Martha
United Kingdom
“The hosts were extremely helpful and welcoming, going above and beyond to make my experience comfortable. The location was so convenient being approx 5 mins from the airport, and the hosts even gave me a lift to the airport in the morning which...” - Shruti
India
“The host was super helpful and accomodating. The hostel itself was beautiful, with lots of open spaces to enjoy. It was very conveniently located, only 10 minutes away from the airport.” - Judith
Austria
“Everything was great! Such a nice & cheap place super close to the Airpot :)” - Ines
Portugal
“It’s close to the airport and they can arrange a transportation for you. I got a private room with bathroom. It’s simple but ok to spend one night near the airport” - Ali
Pakistan
“Location for transit. Only 10 minutes away from airport.” - Kimia
Germany
“Beautiful place and the owner was super nice! Another guest had forgotten her charger and he took it all the way to the airport for her.”
Hosted by Shehan Jude
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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.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.