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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...

L
Lissita
From
Germany
The hostel is super cozy and nicely decorated. Bed was comfy and great shower pressure!
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.

S
Simon
From
Malaysia
Great hostel..but what made it really special were the staff..always friendly and helpful.
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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Meg
From
Australia
The staff are so incredibly kind and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 105 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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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, 632 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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Anna
From
Israel
Super clean and comfy place, has everything you may need. With amazing staff and especially lovely lady on reception who helped me a lot. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 640 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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YU CHIAO
From
Taiwan
The hostel gave me a wonderful stay on the first night I arrived Sri Lanka. The communication with the owner about checking in was so smooth and helpful. Nice and comfy room, great shower room, perfect breakfast, tem out of tem would recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 835 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...

R
Rachael
From
Australia
The beds were very comfy, great aircon, really fast wifi. The lounge room is so comfortable to hang out in and sit with other travellers. The hosts, particularly Shantha, are so incredibly kind. They helped me make plans for my entire Sri Lanka trip and checked in with me frequently to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. short walk to the beach.
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.

N
NOZOMI
From
Japan
They help us a lot and Very polite and kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 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.

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Sarah Vanessa
From
Germany
I felt safe as a female solo traveller! It’s located near the railway station, Pettah market and Galle face so it’s perfect if you like to experience the hectic capital city. The staff is extremely friendly and both the room and bathroom are clean.
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.

G
Gintautė
From
Lithuania
Very good room for the price. Everything is reachable by foot, there are a lot of supermarkets and restaurants nearby. And special shoutout for the crew - they were suuuper friendly!
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 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Save money on hostels in Colombo and nearby – budget options available

VIBE Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

Situated in Colombo, VIBE Colombo has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 640 reviews

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...

From US$16.50 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$49.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 566 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
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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 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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