Best hostel Yala

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Best hostel Yala in Tissamaharama offers a hostel with free WiFi, a garden, and complimentary bicycles. Guests enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, and private parking. Convenient Facilities: The property provides a paid airport shuttle service, housekeeping, luggage storage, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and TV. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, and Asian with pancakes. Local Attractions: Located 17 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hostel is a 17-minute walk from Tissamaharama Rajah Maha Vihara. Nearby attractions include Tissa Wewa (1.2 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (15 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Harry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice room, comfy bed, clean bathroom good shower. Good location walking distance to the beach”
Oleg
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
“Name is spot on. I stayed at another place when I passed Yala before, so I can compare, and this hostel definitely takes the first spot. Cool owner, nice place to chill a bit”
Fabian
Switzerland Switzerland
“Everything worked as it should. You can book a safari tour through the hostel.”
✨alexia✨
Italy Italy
“Definitely the place to stay if you're in Tissa! Host was super nice and helpfull!”
Laure
France France
“Quiet place walking distance from the bus station and city center. Clean. Safari booked with them for a good price.”
Bertie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice hostel in quiet location about 10 min walk from bus station. My double room had a large comfortable bed with mosquito net and very effective air conditioning. Pleasant lounge to sit in. Shared bathroom was clean and towels were...”
Rosie
Australia Australia
“Very communicative, genuine hosts. Clean and comfortable and easy walk from bus station. Hostel arranged really good safari. Kind, attentive hostel staff who was up early to make coffee and make sure I got to my safari. Would stay again”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Can not recommend this place enough! Feels more like a home than a hostel, huge dorm rooms, immaculately clean and smells lovely as you walk in. The owner, Pradeep, was really friendly, humble and caring. He arranged my group safari tour of Yala...”
Carles
Spain Spain
“Nimal is such a great guy, he helped me in all that I need, thank you very much!”
Daisy
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Very friendly staff, clean and comfy bed. The hostel is close to the supermarket, cafe just 5 mins walking distance. dormitory room have fan but no air-conditioning, it's still OK to sleep at night.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.