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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...

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Anđela
From
Croatia
Everything was really nice and cozy, but having Shailendra as a host and introduction to Sri Lanka was the best part :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 307 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.

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Laura
From
Costa Rica
Grandpa and Mom are doing such a good job running this place. It's super clean, comfortable, and they're all so genuinely sweet and kind. The Saturday walking tour guided by the boys is a great opportunity to socialize, learn and eat some delicious food at the market.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

C
Charlene
From
South Africa
Excellent facilities and atmosphere. Honestly one of the best hostels I've stayed in in 3 countries
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,307 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
1 night, 2 adults

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, within 5.8 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 6.1 km of R Premadasa Stadium, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features...

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Alexey
From
Kazakhstan
Wow even after reading reviews I wasn't expecting it to be this good. Clean rooms, shower and toilet in each room, everything looks new, personal locker, it feels like a good hotel except the are some extra people in the room, who were also nice. Staff is exceptional, friendly and helpful. Honestly could stay there long term if needed to.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$47.70
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.

M
Maria
From
Georgia
A cozy terrace where you can sit and get to know the guys
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 642 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...

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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, 650 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.

R
Rob
From
Thailand
Clean rooms, lovely atmosphere, many places to relax and good food. Staff were super helpful and welcoming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews
Price from
US$29.25
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...

D
Douglas
From
United Kingdom
Excellent value for money with very clean facilities and easy proximity to the virtues of the city and beach. Leslie, the cosmopolitan owner is exceptionally helpful and attuned to Western values and eccentricities!!! The day to day manager is similarly helpful and he keeps the hostel spotless. The owner is also embarking on a number of upgrades and improvements.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Price from
US$18
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
Shu
From
Qatar
The hospitality provided, genuine, kindness and the extra mile Neranjan, Lalani, Indrani and Nanda team went to provide memorable service, a good breakfast, convenient location, comfortable rooms, value for money, letting me keep my baggage while I travelled, appreciate the flexibility of the service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,556 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

CityRest Fort

Fort, Colombo

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

K
Keshia
From
Hong Kong
Easy location to get to other places
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,115 reviews
Price from
US$45
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Save money on hostels in Colombo and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

Located within 300 metres of Wellawatte Beach and 3.1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

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Avg. price/night: US$44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 582 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$65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,307 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,556 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$45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,115 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,556 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 :)
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