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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...

L
Lissita
From
Germany
The hostel is super cozy and nicely decorated. Bed was comfy and great shower pressure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$55
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.

S
Scarlet
From
New Zealand
- Friendly kind staff - huge cheap breakfast - easy to get around - curtains on the beds are a plus - lots of solo travelers I recommend the walking tour with the knowledgeable grandchildren of the hostel owner :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews
Price from
US$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
United Kingdom
Staff were really friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,239 reviews
Price from
US$16.59
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.

C
Cristina
From
Italy
Very nice hostel in front Indian Embassy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 700 reviews
Price from
US$18
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.

K
KONSTANTINOS
From
Greece
The stuff was very kind and helpful. The room was very nice, clean with all the registered facilities. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
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...

A
Andrey
From
Serbia
Very good place, very clean and staff is very hospitable. They have library and kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
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.

N
Nabil Bakry
From
United Arab Emirates
The place is really nice, the outdoors is amazing. Beds are very clean. The stuff is lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews
Price from
US$21.86
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...

T
Tamar
From
Georgia
Everything! Perfect location, comfortable beds, quiet nights, AC working properly, stable wifi, huge lockers under the beds. Most importantly, the hospitality of Charu, the host and how knowledgeable he is, providing tips not only for Colombo, but many other routes in the country. He also keeps the place suuuper clean, which is a very big asset for me personally! You can also order breakfast, which is simple, but you have a variety of teas, jams and fruits. Great value for the money you pay. I look for no other place when I am back to the city and will undoubtedly recommend to others.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
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, 79 reviews
Price from
US$53
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.

S
Sarah
From
Netherlands
I want to thank my monkey family for the amazing stay! I booked 2 nights after arriving to Sri Lanka at the monkey hostel. As it was their New Year’s Day the whole family was at the hostel and they welcomed me like I was part of the family. They involved me and all the guests for their new years ceremony, even cooked some amazing Sri Lanka curries for us. Every morning they prepare your breakfast and it feels like a cozy family breakfast. If there are any things you need to arrange, visa, public transportation, a nice place to eat, they are more then willing to help and give you good recommendations. They really want the best for the guests and willing to secure the safety of their guests. I ended up extending even more night because they just made me feel like home!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,472 reviews
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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  • Clock Inn Colombo

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 774 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

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

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  • Avg. price/night: US$38.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,240 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,472 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, 1,123 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,472 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