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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 10-minute walk of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.7 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

Z
Zoher
From
United Arab Emirates
I liked every thing This is the new hostel Rather than mentioning all good things g about this place I would rather rate this place 20 of 10👍👍👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults
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Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is located in Colombo, 0.7 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 2.4 mi from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

J
Jarrod
From
Australia
Decent location, clean and spacious room, helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,241 reviews
Price from
$42.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Lost & Found - Colombo has express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

M
Martin
From
United States
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults
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Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 19-minute walk of Milagiriya Beach and 1.8 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

E
Edvin
From
Sweden
Great value place. Clean and had both fan and AC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Seconds Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 1.6 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

R
Ruben
From
Chile
Beautiful and clean place, good outside areas in the garden with pool, great food and shared kitchen. Owners and stuff are so kind and helpful. it is a bit far from the city centre but you have what ever you need near by and is easy, fast and cheap take a bus or Tuk tuk to the center
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews
Price from
$36.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 2-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 1.8 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...

C
CizinhoM
From
Vanuatu
Small hostel but very cozy. Silvia. The hostel manager you are amazing. He provide tips and info guide about the city. Very close to the mall 1 km. Closed to other hotels have great restaurants and bars. Confortable mattress . Wifi works fjne AC. No mosquitors
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults
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SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 3.6 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms has accommodations with a restaurant, free private...

B
Bg
From
United Arab Emirates
This property is a GEM !! I bet you will find it a lot more than expectations! Location every type of food and staff was extremely helpful .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
$53
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

I
Isuru
From
Sri Lanka
It's a nice and clean place with good food and room facilities. The lady who manage the place is very friendly, supportive, and professional. I've had one of my best experiences at there. The other tourists who stayed there were also very fascinated so I enjoyed their company. You can have your all needs around there as all the services are available within a very short distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,474 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults
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CityRest Fort

Fort, Colombo

Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the center of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms.

Z
ZULFIQAR
From
Saudi Arabia
Friendly staff and great location. Thank you Tamil bhai and city rest fort team.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews
Price from
$33.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Backpack Lanka

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located conveniently in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is located 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.5 miles from R Premadasa...

N
Natalya
From
Russia
Excellent location, everything is close to the hostel. Staff was very friendly, room was nice but looked a bit old
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
$31.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Clock Inn Colombo

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 773 reviews

    In the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo has a 24-hour front desk and comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

    From $40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

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

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  • CEYLON STAYZ

    Hostel in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: $38.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - 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 traveler

  • Drop Inn Hostels

    Hostel in Colombo
    Avg. price/night: $45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,241 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 traveler

  • Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,474 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

  • CityRest Fort

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: $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

  • Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,474 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
    Travelers with friends