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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...

I
Imre
From
Hungary
I loved the huge green garden. The staff and the owners were very kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 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.

J
Julia
From
Australia
The peaceful atmosphere and lovely staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,306 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
Md Nazmul
From
Bangladesh
The location was very perfect for spending a relaxed holiday. Apart from its in house restaurant, it had all the very good restaurants with in walking distance, in fact it is located just opposite of KFC, Pizza hut. Cargils food city is also near by. There is bread talk just 30 m away from the hotel. There is also Laugfs , a super market which is open 24/7 where you can get snacks anytime. There is also Mr Kottu and Wish bakery where very good traditional Sri Lankan food and fried rice are available in very affordable prices. There a common space for the guests who stay in the dorm room. This common space has sofa, TV, Freeze, oven and a common wash room. I loved this common space.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 112 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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SELAMAT
From
Malaysia
We really liked the location, it was near to a lot of good places like the ganagaramaya temple and the big park! The stuff was really friendly especially the older guys at the restaurant (I forgot his name 😅) and Indika the manager- he was such a great guy and very helpful 🫰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 639 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...

S
Shiraj
From
Sri Lanka
It was a great time and the room was so clean and worth for the price will be coming back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 648 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.

M
Mantas
From
Lithuania
Amazing garden and chilling area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
Price from
US$47.96
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
Roos
From
Belgium
Amazing stay! The hostel is so clean and very nice. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The a/c is very good and quiet and the beds are comfortable. Perfect location in a nice and quiet street! We will definitely go back. 100% recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 541 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.

R
Rebecca
From
Cambodia
Small but very cozy and comfortable. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. They let me keep my bag there for free while I travelled elsewhere to pick up later which I was very grateful for!!Nice breakfast of omlet and toast and free bananas tea and coffee at any time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,553 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, 1,113 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.

H
Huyen Tran
From
Vietnam
staff is too kind, location is really good, staff gave us a lot of useful information.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 177 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 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

Located within 300 metres of Wellawatte Beach and 3.1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

From US$33.93 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, 578 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, 1,306 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, 1,553 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$49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,113 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, 1,553 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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