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Located in Hiriketiya and within 2 km of Hiriketiya Beach, Bappa's Place features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 5.8 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 19 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 40 km from Kushtarajagala. Tangalle Lagoon is 15 km away and Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is 16 km from the hostel. This place is mint. Facilities are great (Cold showers however not an issue). Very nice rooms with large comfy beds, lockers, personal reading lights, towel and power plug. Owner and stuff super friendly and helpful. Kitchen and chill area upstairs which is open for use anytime. Drinking water available on site too which makes things easier. Great location, less than 5 minutes walk to the beach. Nice chill hostel. Loved it. Highly recommend.

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9.2
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka is situated in Weligama, 400 metres from Weligama Beach and 28 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The property is around 29 km from Galle Fort, 29 km from Dutch Church Galle and 29 km from Galle Light house. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen.

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms at Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Awesome atmosphere, great location, amazing staff. everything you could ask from a hostel. AC rooms, good beds, super clean. Kieran the volunteer did an amazing job organizing and hosting fun games and activities. You can buy your own super cheap alcohol and drink it at the hostel too.

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9
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Boasting a garden, terrace, BBQ facilities and free WiFi, Pranaya Hiriketiya is situated in Hiriketiya, 1.8 km from Hiriketiya Beach and 5.7 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole. The property is located 19 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple, 40 km from Kushtarajagala and 15 km from Tangalle Lagoon. Some rooms at the property have a patio with a garden view.

Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is 16 km from the hostel, while Matara Fort is 22 km from the property. Koggala Airport is 54 km away. Súper clean, felt like an hotel. Very nice and quiet. The owner is extremely nice and accommodating. I really enjoyed my stay here :)

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9
Superb
159 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Situated in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Best hostel ever in Sri Lanka. Totally worth it for backpackers

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9.1
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$9.33
per night

Located in Mirissa, 100 metres from Mirissa Beach, The View Mirissa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Located around 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, the hostel with free WiFi is also 34 km away from Galle Fort. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. An amazing, peaceful place to stay for a night or two. The view from the double room’s balcony is incredible - we spend the whole evening just watching the waves come and go. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was super nice.

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9.1
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Located in the up and coming coastal town of Midigama on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Lime & Co Hostel is a surfers paradise. This charming hostel is located right opposite the beach within close distance to at least 5 well known surf breaks. Best place to stay!!! The staff is sooo friendly and understanding, especially Mr. Kumara! He made sure everything went smoothly at our stay. The location is PERFECT! There’s a nice area with couches for hanging out near the pool. Absolutely lovely!

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9
Superb
335 reviews
Price from
US$38.72
per night

All private rooms include a patio / sitting area with a day-bed where you can relax. All rooms feature luxury mattresses, linen and private modern bathrooms. All dormitories feature air-conditioning and personal lockers with attached modern bathrooms. Very pretty property in a great location. The pool is quite refreshing and the dorms are comfortable

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9.1
Superb
637 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Located in Hiriketiya and with Dickwella Beach reachable within 700 metres, Wake N Flow, Hiriketiya provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 6 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 17 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 37 km from Kushtarajagala. Matara Railway Station is 21 km from the hostel and Matara Fort is 21 km away. Wake N Flow Hostel – Absolutely Loved It! Wake N Flow is the perfect mix of comfort, fun, and community. The rooms are super clean, the beds are comfy, and the staff make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. The vibe is lively yet peaceful — perfect for travelers who want to relax and connect. chill music, and beautiful views. Met so many amazing people here! Definitely one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in — can’t wait to return! ✨

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Located in Hiriketiya and with Hiriketiya Beach reachable within 800 metres, Premiere Inn Hostel Hiriketiya provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 5.3 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 18 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 38 km from Kushtarajagala. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

The rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and slippers. All units include a safety deposit box. I had a wonderful stay. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly.Overall, highly recommended!

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9.9
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Located in Weligama, 300 metres from Weligama Beach, 234 Weligama provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. The property is situated 29 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 29 km from Galle Fort and 29 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel features family rooms. Really loved my stay here! The place is clean, cozy, and has such a nice vibe. As a solo traveler, I met some great friends at the hostel and really enjoyed spending time with the other guests. The staff were super friendly and helpful too. I liked it so much that I’m already planning to come back next year with a group of friends — we want to book the whole place for our vacation. Can’t wait! Thank you for being a part of making my trip Sri Lanka a memorable one!

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10
Exceptional
28 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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