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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...

S
Serene
From
Singapore
It's situated at the end of a quiet street, and short walk away from a wonderful french bakery for breakfast. Spacious, and clean. Shelves and hanging space. Hot shower with good pressure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 185 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
Abbie
From
New Zealand
I loved the outdoor area and cafe, so beautiful sunny and peaceful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,254 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.

J
Jan
From
Czech Republic
Very nice and quiet room. Shared bedroom with separate lockable shower and WC, no problem with that. Very good locality and good communication.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 612 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...

T
Tharushika
From
Turkey
I had a truly fantastic stay at this well managed havelock city hostel. The location is excellent, with close to everything you need. Security is well maintained, with 24/7 coverage and CCTV monitoring. The service was outstanding,the staff were friendly and quick to respond to any request. The rooms were incredibly comfortable, providing a relaxing and restful experience. Havelock City Hostel included great amenities and a well equipped kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 609 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.

J
Justin
From
Cambodia
The owners of the hostel were incredibly accommodating and helpful, I rented a tuk tuk through the hostel, and even tho there were several issues with it, they helped me every step of the way great people and a great place to say definite must stay if you are in colombo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews
Price from
US$35.61
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...

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Sissythatwalk
From
Taiwan
The photos are very different from the real. Room is very small. But AC works well. Staff is helpful. There is a big space for hanging the laundry. Good they provide drinking water. The location is good. Close to the shopping mall, beach and some places to eat. Clean enough but I saw a big cockroach outside of the room.
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...

P
Priyanka
From
New Zealand
I am travelling alone. This place was super easy to find. Name is written in big blond letters. Receptionists were super helpful, Clear communication. Supermarket right opposite the stay. Easy to catch uber/taxi/tuktuk. It has a roof top restaurant where each and every staff was friendly, approachable and kind. Will definitely stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 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
Stean
From
South Africa
Great value for money, clean rooms/beds with decent breakfast consisting of omelette, toast, banana and coffee/tea. Met cool travelers there and Indrani the host is amazing - she went the extra mile to help find transport for my next destination. Highly recommended for budget travelers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,488 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.

l
lifeonearth145
From
Sri Lanka
Location of the place is excellent. It is next lane to World Trade Center. Central Train Station. And many other shops. Not to mention walking distance to Galle face & One Galle Face Mall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,123 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.

P
Pratap
From
India
Staff malitha lakshan was very helpful person. He was providing every facility l needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 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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  • VIBE Colombo

    Kollupitiya, Colombo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

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

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  • Avg. price/night: US$42.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 545 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$47
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,254 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,488 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 6.4
    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
  • Avg. price/night: US$10
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,488 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