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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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Lynn
From
Belgium
Very cute accomodation and they offer dinner at night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 269 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.

K
Kateřina
From
Czech Republic
A lovely hostel with a chill and welcoming vibe. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful with everything—from travel tips to arranging transport. Great location, close to the city center and main attractions. Perfect for travelers looking for a quiet and friendly place to stay. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,294 reviews
Price from
US$47
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
Kristine
From
Norway
Super super clean, love the interiour, spacious room, love the bed, bathroom was big and clean and just amazing. Love love this!!! Would 10/10 recommend!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 104 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.

E
Emily
From
Isle of Man
lovely little hostel in a good location. staff very helpful and the bed was very comfortable ( we stayed in the large private room which was huge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Clock Inn Dehiwala

Mount Lavinia

Located in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

I
Irene
From
Australia
Had a really nice stay, people were very nice and accommodating. Convenient location on walking distance from the dive centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$31
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Beach Hostel

Mount Lavinia

Situated in Mount Lavinia, 200 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Beach Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

S
Steven
From
United Kingdom
Perfect location. Super friendly staff, Pawan is was at hand to offer great service and assistance. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
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.

A
Anne
From
Belgium
The staff was really nice and helpful, the location is great,it is clean :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

Coca Cola Hostel Malabe

Malabe

Set in Malabe, within 12 km of R Premadasa Stadium and 14 km of Khan Clock Tower, Coca Cola Hostel Malabe offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

D
Dominika
From
Czech Republic
I felt very welcomed and was taken care of as much as possible. The owner shared his knowledge of Buddhism and Sri Lankan culture with me. You will be getting what you’ve paid for but the experience is way more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$10.17
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.

H
Huyen Tran
From
Vietnam
staff is too kind, location is really good, staff gave us a lot of useful information.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
1 night, 2 adults

Clock Inn Colombo

Colombo

Located in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

X
Xavier
From
Mexico
Amazing staff, clean and chill spaces, bathrooms always clean, good breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Avg. price/night: US$16.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 638 reviews
I had a comfortable stay at Havelock City Hostel. The staff were very friendly, and rooms are cozy and clean. Excellent value for money!
Guest review by
Thanuri
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 564 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$38.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
If you are a seasoned backpacker, you will appreciate this hostel. If not, you may find it basic. But the staff were incredible, so helpful and lovely. No hot water but you don’t really need it with the temperatures.
Guest review by
Jessica
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 reviews
Location close to the train station. This hostel is ok, if you want to stay 1 night in a cheap hostel to be close to the train station. The staff was very friendly.
Guest review by
Beatrice
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,294 reviews
The hostel has some great facilities, the rooms were nice, the beds were extremely nice too! Maybe the best hostel-bed I've experienced so far, and this was my last stop in Sri Lanka. Staff was super helpful too and they had some nice common areas.
Guest review by
Charllotte Joanna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$28.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
The Anam Hostel is a home away from home. The cleanliness, Hospitality is excellent. The stay is within the budget. The owner Mr. Milfer Sir is so friendly. We are on a vacation from India. I wish to stay in the same Hostel in my next visit too.
Guest review by
varma
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$43.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
A nice quiet hostel in a very busy city. Close to a market and lots of cheap stalls for lunch! Didn't have the food at the hostel but the food just outside is much much cheaper and more authentic. The room was large and the bed was comfortable, the toilets and shower were great and always clean! Lisa let me check in early which was highly appreciated after a flight. Although the hostel has a bar area outside I did not see it in use, perhaps it would be more busy during peak season.
Guest review by
Hannah
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
Really enjoyed my stay at Galle Face Terrace Hostel in Colombo! Great location - walking distance from Galle Road, the beach and shops and the staff were awesome - so friendly and always ready to help! Living areas were nice, clean and cosy. Definitely recommend it to anyone travelling through Colombo and would return.
Guest review by
Cassandra
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Cheap Price/ breakfast / safety / Privacy
Guest review by
Pasan Wijekoon
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
The room was very clean and looked super nice with a very comfy bed and also air con! The guy at the reception was very sweet and always helpful. It’s maybe a bit further outside, but you can still walk to most of the places or take a cheap tuktuk. It’s also very safe because there is a guard outside. We mostly enjoyed sitting on the rooftop terrace to see the tower in the dark!
Guest review by
Lynne
Young couple