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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 1 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, the hostel is near St Anthony's Church (10 km) and Dutch Fort (10 km). Other attractions include Maris Stella College (9 km) and Colombo Harbour (38 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Free parking
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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.” - Kamila
Canada“The place was great for my one night stay before heading on my flight, no lift but they were very accommodating and carried my bags for me . Thank you!” - Christina Germany“Nice hostel close to the airport. Ideal for a night before or after a flight. Very nice and helpful host!”
Hosted by Shehan Jude
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
