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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Set in Colombo, within less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

J
Joe
From
Canada
It is a beautiful place in a quiet area in the downtown core of Columbo. The beds are good, it's clean and well kept, very nicely decorated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$18.20
1 night, 2 adults

Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 3.9 km from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

G
Grace
From
Australia
I liked the location and I liked how open the hostel was. Also the staff were really friendly and really helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
US$42.30
1 night, 2 adults

Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 3.2 km of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

F
Fay
From
United Kingdom
Great place to stay - very clean and great location. A lot of socialising space and the staff are very friendly and helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 692 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Attractively located in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is situated 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 5.4 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

J
Jiajun
From
Canada
My second time at Ceylon Stayz. They were kind enough to hold onto some of my things for 3 weeks while I was traveling Sri Lanka. This family run business is very nice and they truly care about your experience. I noticed new stands installed by each bed and signage around the hostel, showing that they're constantly striving to improve and actually reading people's feedback. Amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Situated in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Lost & Found - Colombo features express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

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Órla
From
Ireland
Property is lovely, has a good restaurant where I was able to get gluten free food. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within 1.7 km of Milagiriya Beach and 2.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...

d
daly
From
Tunisia
Everything is perfect, starting from the staff to the services and cleanliness. For the first time, I stayed in a hostel that offers air conditioning, laundry, and ironing services for free . The place is wonderful, and I highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Seconds Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 2.6 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

C
CHIEKO
From
Japan
The location is very good , and they have cafe restaurant which serves very tasty foods and drinks which makes it cozy . The staff is very attentive and hospitable. It’s not noisy at the garden , I supposed to stay only one night but changed my plans to stay 4 nights . Breakfast is so delicious!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 772 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
US$16.64
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Set in Colombo, within 200 metres of Galle Face Beach and 2.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

R
Rachael
From
Australia
The beds were very comfy, great aircon, really fast wifi. The lounge room is so comfortable to hang out in and sit with other travellers. The hosts, particularly Shantha, are so incredibly kind. They helped me make plans for my entire Sri Lanka trip and checked in with me frequently to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. short walk to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, 5.8 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features accommodation with a restaurant, free private...

M
Md Nazmul
From
Bangladesh
The location was very perfect for spending a relaxed holiday. Apart from its in house restaurant, it had all the very good restaurants with in walking distance, in fact it is located just opposite of KFC, Pizza hut. Cargils food city is also near by. There is bread talk just 30 m away from the hotel. There is also Laugfs , a super market which is open 24/7 where you can get snacks anytime. There is also Mr Kottu and Wish bakery where very good traditional Sri Lankan food and fried rice are available in very affordable prices. There a common space for the guests who stay in the dorm room. This common space has sofa, TV, Freeze, oven and a common wash room. I loved this common space.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$52
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.

M
Martin
From
Czech Republic
Comfortable beds, spacious room, a/c, balcony, clean bathroom, hot water, friendly staff, good location, good security, nice breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,455 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 692 reviews

    Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 3.2 km of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

  • VIBE Hostels

    Kollupitiya, Colombo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

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

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Colombo and nearby

  • Clock Inn Colombo

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 783 reviews

    Located in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

    From US$40 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$38.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 533 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,455 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: US$39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,122 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 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,455 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
    People with friends
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