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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...

E
Evgeniia
From
Russia
Super nice. Hospitable owner, very attentive. Easy and quick check in, well maintained room, it’s bigger than on pictures. I had a great sleep. In short, highly recommend as a place to stay. Also pet friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Attractively located in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is situated 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 5.4 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

A
Abrar
From
Bangladesh
The host was very hospitable. The place was squeaky clean. It was my first time being at a hostel, and I did not bring a padlock with me. The owner was kind enough to lend me one. The breakfast was exceptional as well. They served us authentic Sri Lankan string hoppers along with a couple sides like coconut sambol (I think), daal curry, chickpeas and eggs. I recommend the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews
Price from
US$45
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.

M
Manuel
From
Austria
its a very beautiful secluded and calm place.. great breakfast, bathrooms and rooms were very clean and comfortable- probably the best hostel ive seen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,315 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...

F
Florevic
From
Vietnam
Poshest hostel and great value for money and the comfort was top tier!!!! I will definitely be back there whenever I’m in Colombo 🇱🇰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
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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Órla
From
Ireland
Property is lovely, has a good restaurant where I was able to get gluten free food. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 641 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...

J
Jasmina
From
Slovenia
The staff is really nice, they let me had a late check out for free. It’s also a great location and it is so clean. I recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 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.

N
Nabil Bakry
From
United Arab Emirates
The place is really nice, the outdoors is amazing. Beds are very clean. The stuff is lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews
Price from
US$29.25
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...

S
Soykot
From
Bangladesh
Very nice for solo traveller. Air conditions facilities good & everything is neat and clean. In washroom there is a free shampoo, face wash & towel. Free drinking water is also available. Hotel manager is a good person. Just 2 mins walking distance from galle face green.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 545 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.

M
Martin
From
Czech Republic
Comfortable beds, spacious room, a/c, balcony, clean bathroom, hot water, friendly staff, good location, good security, nice breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,555 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.

N
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, 1,110 reviews
Price from
US$45
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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 210 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.

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Avg. price/night: US$49.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 592 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, 1,315 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, 1,555 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$45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,110 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, 1,555 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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