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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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Andrew
From
Australia
A must book if you’re staying in colombo! Very clean, spacious, helpful & nice staff. Very relaxing with the outside area as its full of trees & gardens which gives you a little slice of nature despite being in a city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 242 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.

k
khammessi
From
Qatar
The place is quite nice and the staff are nicer They accepted my request and helped me with information
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,282 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
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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Renato
From
Australia
Perfect location, amazing staff and facilities. Stayed when I first arrived to Sri Lanka and on my last night in the country. They kept a large luggage safe for me while I travelled around the country with a light backpack. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 627 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...

d
daly
From
Tunisia
Everything is perfect, starting from the staff to the services and cleanliness. For the first time, I stayed in a hostel that offers air conditioning, laundry, and ironing services for free . The place is wonderful, and I highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 627 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
Niels
From
Austria
What an incredibly great place with absolutely wonderful hosts. I will definitely be back at the next opportunity
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 826 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...

D
Delon
From
Austria
Staff are friendly , AC was great & WIFI was super fast. Great place to stop between South/Center/North. Located in the center of Colombo. Extended for 2 more nights. Tip for the owner: bicycles to explore Colombo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews
Price from
US$18
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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Priyanka
From
New Zealand
I am travelling alone. This place was super easy to find. Name is written in big blond letters. Receptionists were super helpful, Clear communication. Supermarket right opposite the stay. Easy to catch uber/taxi/tuktuk. It has a roof top restaurant where each and every staff was friendly, approachable and kind. Will definitely stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Price from
US$47.70
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.

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Paulina
From
Poland
Everything is as described. I don't understand people who are complaining. You get what you book, so if there is something you don't like... that one is on you! They don't hide anything. You can't expect Hilton if you pay 5$ in the city centre. Staff were friendly and it was very clean. Even the waterfall in the shower was good, which is very rare in Sri Lanka. Outside of the building is a little scary but inside you feel very safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,522 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.

c
christina
From
United Kingdom
Location, value for money, quite, nice staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,115 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.

R
Ruoyu
From
China
The young boss is very enthusiastic! The air conditioning is very good! Located in the most prosperous area of the city center.
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 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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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, 242 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

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

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Clock Inn Colombo

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews

Located in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

From US$50 per night

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

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Avg. price/night: US$44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 558 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$62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,280 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, 1,522 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, 1,115 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, 1,522 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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