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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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Lisa
From
Italy
Every space - from the kitchen, to the bathrooms, to the bedrooms - is brand new and the design/furniture is so minimalist, which I have found eye-pleasing. Common areas well furnished and bathrooms always impeccable. Extremely comfortable bed. The location is close to supermarkets and nice cafes, and the area is very quiet. The staff is also wonderful. When they knew that at the airport my suitcase had been misplaced, they immediately tried to help me as much as possible. Caring people who take great care of their hostel and their guests! :) No better place to stay in Colombo!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 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.

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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, 1,292 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
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...

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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, 106 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.

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Daniel
From
Denmark
Amazing staff. They are so nice people, both at the hostel and the restaurant. I think they deserve a much higher rate. I did not miss anything. Nice restrooms, wifi, staff, shower drains good with hot water and food from the restaurant. I will chose this if I go back to Colombo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 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...

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Senarathne
From
Sweden
What a lovely place!🥺 The staff is very kind and helpful, and the room is clean, safe, and spacious. The maintenance is superb—we loved the large lobby area. The hospitality is outstanding, and I truly appreciated it. They are equally kind to both locals and foreigners. The best part is that I had a chance to support their prevention programs, as they use the hostel’s profits to fund these initiatives. That means a lot to me. I encourage everyone to book a reservation at this hostel and help support these meaningful programs. Thank you. 🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 641 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.

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Daniel
From
Hungary
I couldn't have found a cleaner and quieter place to stay. What I valued most: the staff, air-conditioned bedroom, pool, outdoor sitting area, cleanliness! Excellent value for money. Thanks
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews
Price from
US$43.88
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...

M
Mathilde
From
France
The hostel is new, really comfortable and clean, good equipment and localisation in a quiet place close to the sea. The manager was amazing, he shared food with us and recommendations. I really enjoyed my stay there and recommend it !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews
Price from
US$18
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.

T
Tony from Ireland
From
Ireland
As a long-term backpacker who is easy to please, I give my ratings on the enjoyment and the helpfulness that I receive from the staff. For this accommodation I give it a 10! Even if the outside is a bit rough around the edges, please don't let that spoil your enjoyment. Feeno is a hard-working manager who not only cleans but prepares the breakfast and paints the walls and always with a smile on her face. She depends on good reviews, so please remember this, and she also deserves a tip 😆 Thank you for a lovely time, I will be back soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,539 reviews
Price from
US$17
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.

S
Shegar
From
Singapore
Friendly and helpful, staff. Excellent Location. Value for the money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,114 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.

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Lily Willard
From
United Kingdom
Our host Malitha was so helpful, he stayed in communication with us whilst our flight was diverted and we ended up in Sri Lanka later than expected, he gave us so many tips and recommendations for Sri Lanka and showed us on the map good places to go for our back packing trip. He gave us great advice about transportation as well and helped with our PickMe driver when they couldn’t find the hostel. Malitha made our stay exceptional! Location was good, short walk to some restaurants and cafes, also a shopping centre in front of the hostel. The room was basic but clean and slept all night with ear plugs, also air con which is lovely! Thank you for all your help Malitha :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
US$23.40
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$49.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 568 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$65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,292 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,539 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$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,114 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,539 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 :)
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Léa
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