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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 property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 34 km from Leisure World, 42 km from St Anthony's Church and 500 metres from Barefoot Gallery. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The place is new, so everything is well-kept and maintained. The bed was clean and comfy, the shared shower and toilette were clean too! Staff were friendly and helpful--I arrived at the hostel around 4 am, and they let me check in early.

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9.5
Exceptional
189 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Set in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Mount Beach offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is located 7.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 13 km from Khan Clock Tower and 15 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

A continental breakfast is available at the hostel. Nice room very clean and the ambiance was good .

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9.1
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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.

Drop Inn Hostels Colombo is 1.1 Asiri Surgical Hospital, 0.7 km from Lanka Hospitals, 2.9 km from Sri Lanka National Museum, 2.4 km from Bambalapitiya Train Station and 32 km drive from the Bandaranaike International Airport. Great service. Nice location. Everything ok.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,255 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 3.2 km of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 4.1 km from the hostel and R Premadasa Stadium is 6 km away. Very nice hostel in front Indian Embassy

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8.4
Very good
707 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

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. Boasting a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 2 km from Kollupitiya Beach, less than 1 km from The Independence Square and a 14-minute walk from Sinhalese Sports Club. Private parking is available on site. The hosts were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast in the morning was amazing!

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8.9
Fabulous
547 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

A continental breakfast is available at the hostel. At Lost & Found - Colombo you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Very good place also good service near to city center over all good

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8.2
Very good
614 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Situated in Colombo, VIBE Colombo has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to Colombo Town Hall, National Art Gallery and The Independence Square. Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 3.5 km away and Khan Clock Tower is 3.7 km from the hostel. Great location in Colombo, clean and comfortable rooms and nice staff!

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8.7
Fabulous
222 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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 free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. I recently had the pleasure of staying at Havelock City Hostel with my friends, and I can honestly say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Upon arrival, the reception staff welcomed us warmly, and their politeness and helpfulness set the tone for the entire stay. The hostel itself is located in a prime area, making it convenient to explore the surroundings, and the cleanliness throughout the entire facility was impressive. The rooms were comfortable, and everything was thoughtfully arranged to ensure a relaxing environment. Overall, our time at Havelock City Hostel was truly amazing. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful and hassle-free stay. A big thumbs up from me!

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8.2
Very good
612 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

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. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. This hostel has a great vibe! Nice outdoor seating area with a pool, very clean and helpful and friendly staff! It is also in a great location, walking distance to a big shopping mall. I work online and the internet was fast too, no problem for holding Zoom calls! I paid a few dollars extra on my booking and had a nice little breakfast and coffee served to me too:)

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8.4
Very good
808 reviews
Price from
US$12.40
per night

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. The property is around 5.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 11 km from Khan Clock Tower and 13 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Each room has air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hostel have a balcony. The staff of the hostel was super friendly and helpful, extremely nice people. I was in a dorm but I had the room for myself. It has AC and it is super clean. The rooms are big, comfy and renovated. Breakfast was also included, it's a super good deal for the price!

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8.3
Very good
186 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

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