Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

8.9

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About this property

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. In a prime location in Colombo, Colombo Downtown Monkey is 5 minute walk from Galle face green & Old parliament building. Located around 2.5 km from Gangaramaya temple & 2.9 km away from R Premadasa Stadium, 2.5 km from Indian Embassy. The property is 2-minute walk from Colombo rowing club. The hostel has free WiFi & A continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Popular points of interest near the hostel include World Trade Center - Sri Lanka, Colombo Dutch Museum and Colombo Harbour. Bandaranaike International Airport is 27 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental

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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Farooq
Pakistan Pakistan
“Very recommended location is good hostel in city center also very clean room”
Lakshminarayana
India India
“Breakfast : good, Location : Okey, Bus : Need to walk 10 min from this hostel”
Victoria
Spain Spain
“I took a night bus and I arrived in Colombo at 3.30 am. The hostel location is perfect, very close to the bus and train Central station. They welcomed me in the middle of the night, and the breakfast was very good as well. They even allowed me to...”
Madhushan
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“So close to public transport systems, cleanliness, budget range fees, friendly staff, breakfast included.”
Rakesh
India India
“Absolute value for your money. Feenu is a wonderful Host. She allowed me for an early checkin and helped me to find good restaurants.”
Tony
Ireland Ireland
“Very friendly staff, great value for money, and a great breakfast included”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I found the accomodation to be more than adequate. I was comfortable and slept well. I arrived following a 9 hour train journey. I was feeling tired, disoriented and a bit grumpy. I was greeted and checked in by a warm, friendly and calm person...”
Sami
India India
“Good hostel , value for money good breakfast , and staff was very friendly”
Nicolas
Ireland Ireland
“Stay was very nice and Feen the girl at the reception was very nice, she kept me breakfast even if I wake up late and open me the door so I could get food in the middle of the night.. Nice stay!”
Tony
Ireland Ireland
“As a long-term backpacker who is easy to please, I give my ratings on the enjoyment and the helpfulness that I receive from the staff. For this accommodation I give it a 10! Even if the outside is a bit rough around the edges, please don't let...”

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House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.