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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...

M
Michel
From
Netherlands
Very new hostels, beds are good and include curtains and airco. By far the owner is the best. He arranged everything for me; including Sri Lankan drivers license. Owner takes the extra mile; both in facilities; as service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 249 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
Shamila Akmeemana
From
Sri Lanka
Great service. Nice location. Everything ok.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,288 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...

M
Mario
From
Germany
New stylish high-end hotel (open since April 2025) with many rooms and a 24/7 reception. The rooms are very comfy, well equipped and offer you much space. They are highly cleaned and make you feel very welcome. The centre of Colombo is a 15-20 minutes TukTuk away, so the location is nice, too. Staff was very friendly and helpful, they even organized a late night taxi to the airport for us. I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 102 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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Nur Damla
From
Turkey
The facility is located in a central location. All the employees, especially Anthony, were very friendly, warm and understanding. As my flight was late, they helped me wait and put my stuff. Coffee and pasta were very good. I sincerely recommend this safe and friendly hotel. It is also a very safe family environment for solo female travelers. Thanks for everything!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 628 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, 632 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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Ayushi
From
India
A very beautiful and quaint property with great vibes and a refreshing pool. Would highly recommend staying here for whenever one is in Colombo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 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...

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ANA PAULA
From
Argentina
Charu and Amit are soo nice people . Charu helps me a lot ! the place is clean and there is a lovely atmosphere 💫
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 520 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.

P
Paivikki
From
Finland
A good hostel in the middle of the city with good transport links. The place is clean, the bed was good to sleep, hot water, bedding. I slept well, and there was no traffic noise inside as I first thought. Air conditioners work. Everything I need from a hostel can be found here. Clean kitchen and breakfast. The hostess of the hostel is very friendly and helpful. She even directed my friend to a taxi at late night. She takes care of her guests.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,527 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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Nikoleta
From
Slovakia
Nice, clean place:) I recommend it on 100%. Really nice friendly people, willing to help, give advice:) The location is the best which can be! Close to the station train, bus.. also for going to the city:) Thank you for everything:)
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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 632 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,527 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,288 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Kollupitiya Beach, Ricardo Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$33.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 228 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, 632 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$26.40 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 562 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$63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,288 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, 1,527 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$53
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, 1,527 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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