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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 property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 34 km from Leisure World, 42 km from St Anthony's Church and 500 metres from Barefoot Gallery. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium. Great location, so convenient with a lot of embassy buildings, restaurants, and transportation options nearby. The staff is great friendly and very prompt. They even offered to help me print out some documents. The hostel beds are comfy, equipped with power sockets and a reading light, and clean and comfy beddings too. Plenty of bathrooms, spotless and with good pressure. The place is super spacious too, with a nice garden and parking space.

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9.5
Exceptional
161 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Set in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Mount Beach offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is located 7.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 13 km from Khan Clock Tower and 15 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

A continental breakfast is available at the hostel. The owners were very helpful, polite and kind to us. They gave us the most useful advice for our trips. They woke up very early to prepare our breakfasts, we really appreciated it.The lhouse is really beautiful and clean, with many spaces to relax. The rooms are comfortable with big and clean bathrooms.The general atmosphere is cozy and special, you feel like in your own home.

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9.1
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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.

Drop Inn Hostels Colombo is 1.1 Asiri Surgical Hospital, 0.7 km from Lanka Hospitals, 2.9 km from Sri Lanka National Museum, 2.4 km from Bambalapitiya Train Station and 32 km drive from the Bandaranaike International Airport. Nirmal, the manager, was exceptionally hospitable and ensured my stay was smooth and comfortable from start to finish. The hostel’s central location in Colombo made it easy to explore the city, and the facilities provided were more than sufficient for a relaxing stay. A special mention to the cafe — the food was absolutely delicious and added a lot to the overall experience. Highly recommended!”

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8.5
Very good
1,232 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 4.1 km from the hostel and R Premadasa Stadium is 6 km away. Comfortable beds, air con, very clean rooms, common kitchen, hot water in common bath downstairs. Amazing staff. Good atmosphere. Location is close to waterfront, few min on foot. To other places you can easily use taxi apps as uber or pick me. We so liked the place, that stayed there almost for a week instead of a couple of days. Thank you guys, you work a lot. No things to complain at all.

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8.4
Very good
698 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

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. Boasting a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 2 km from Kollupitiya Beach, less than 1 km from The Independence Square and a 14-minute walk from Sinhalese Sports Club. Private parking is available on site. I picked this hostel again, mainly because of its location—right by the museum. It's a really nice family-run place, not much in the way of common areas or loud parties, but you always feel welcome and looked after, plus it is very clean and you can find all needed facilities and the price is amazing. Small tip: the hosts have small locks so you can just ask if you don't have your own one.

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8.9
Fabulous
537 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

A continental breakfast is available at the hostel. At Lost & Found - Colombo you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Everything you want for the right price. Simple, great ac, warm water, good location. Perfect if you have a night or two in colombo to take it easy

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8.1
Very good
599 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Situated in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to Colombo Town Hall, National Art Gallery and The Independence Square. Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 3.5 km away and Khan Clock Tower is 3.7 km from the hostel. Great location in Colombo, clean and comfortable rooms and nice staff!

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8.7
Fabulous
213 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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 free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. Probably the best hostel in Colombo. Very clean, decent staff, good facility, high security, quite comfortable and reasonable.

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8.3
Very good
601 reviews
Price from
US$7.50
per night

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. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Super clean, good ac, functional. Zully got me checked in even though I arrived really late from my bus. Super friendly and efficient- exactly what I needed after a long journey! All other staff I spoke to were equally as polite/ helpful.

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8.4
Very good
781 reviews
Price from
US$12.40
per night

Located in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 5.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 11 km from Khan Clock Tower and 13 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Each room has air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hostel have a balcony. Had a really nice stay, people were very nice and accommodating. Convenient location on walking distance from the dive centre.

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8.4
Very good
190 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

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