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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...

r
rena
From
Spain
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this newly opened hostel in Colombo, and it truly felt like a home away from home. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with the owners and staff going above and beyond to ensure every guest feels comfortable and welcomed. The facilities are modern and spotlessly clean, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. Its central location makes it easy to access local attractions, markets, and eateries. If you’re planning a trip to Colombo, I highly recommend this place for its exceptional hospitality and cozy ambiance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
US$55
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.

A
Alexandra-Maria
From
Romania
The vibe was very good. The staff is very friendly and willing to help with anything. The food was also delicious. The quality-price ratio was worth it. The location is quite close to where you need to change your license to drive on your own in Sri Lanka and you also have car rental locations quite close.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,260 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
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.

R
Renato
From
Australia
Perfect location, amazing staff and facilities. Stayed when I first arrived to Sri Lanka and on my last night in the country. They kept a large luggage safe for me while I travelled around the country with a light backpack. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 613 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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Anna
From
Russia
The room and attached bathroom were clean, hot water and ac both working well, very quiet, nobody disturbing. The room itself was quite good for me - office chair and desk, a cloth rack, 2 beds. Very clean and fresh bedsheets and towel. There was an iron, small kitchen, common area, roof top available. Plain, affordable by price, functional. Very nice reception and uncle guard.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 613 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.

P
Patrycja Sorensen
From
Poland
I basically love everything about this place! Very nice neighborhood (quite yet easy to connect to downtown), sparkling clean facilities, host willing to accommodate every need you may have… and comes up with ideas - my stay here was perfect! Additionally, a great bonus is that after booking they provided detailed information consisting of how to get around, what is the price structure etc and a lot other, extremely useful advices. Thanks to that it’s easy for you to avoid being scammed. The atmosphere of hostel feels like home, truly! That is the place to be in Colombo! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
Price from
US$43.88
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...

F
Frida
From
Sweden
Super clean, comfortable hostel. Ac, wifi, lockers, hotwater. Super friendly stuff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews
Price from
US$18
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...

K
Kaartik
From
India
New and lavish, staff room and food is awesome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 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.

E
Erzsebet
From
Serbia
Loved the hospitality. Staff was great. Very helpful and attentive. Rooms are simple but very clean. It is great value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,490 reviews
Price from
US$8.50
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.

H
Halah
From
Yemen
Friendly staff, good services and nice position 🌸🌸
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,122 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Backpack Lanka

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Ideally located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is set 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

M
MINJUN
From
South Korea
Very kind host, clean dormitory room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
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 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

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

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Kollupitiya Beach, Ricardo Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$33.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

Ideally located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is set 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

From US$28.60 per night

Clock Inn Colombo

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 776 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

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Avg. price/night: US$42.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 549 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,265 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
Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,491 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$53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,120 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
Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,491 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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Léa
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