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Sixth Sense Hostel

Galle

Located in Galle, 1.3 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

b
broer
From
Sri Lanka
How clean and modern everything feels. The hosts were amazing and super friendly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Tanty’s Hostel

Galle City, Galle

Ideally located in the centre of Galle, Tanty’s Hostel offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

D
Dolamullage
From
Sri Lanka
Strafe clean very good 👍, and other method very good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar

Galle City, Galle

Attractively situated in the centre of Galle, Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar features free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive.

N
Nima
From
Switzerland
The location was a DREAM! Only 10 seconds away from the beach. The beach was very beautyful and there were only a few other people. Very peaceful and relaxing. The hostelstaff was amazing and very helpful. They are so kind! The hostel is very comfy and has a cool atmosphere. Also, the beds are very comfortable. We would definitly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

Snooze Station by Sydney Galle

Galle City, Galle

Ideally situated in Galle, Snooze Station by Sydney Galle features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

A
Amy
From
China
Excellent location next to bus and train stations. Staff were very nice, very friendly, chatty and helpful. Room was brand new; very clean and comfortable. Bar serves great meals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$50.40
1 night, 2 adults

Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle

Galle

Located in Galle, 700 metres from Pitiwella Beach, Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

R
Ryan
From
United Kingdom
Nice guesthouse in a quiet residential area owned by a very nice and helpful family. Short walk to the beach, supermarket and bus station (just 50RS to Galle Fort). The family will go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable and have all the information you need. Stayed a week to do some work. Included Wi-Fi was adequate for what I needed, and there was an option to pay a little extra for a fibre data package in case I needed a boost. Strong 4G signal also. Mainly cooked for myself, so only purchased 1 breakfast, but it was very good. Would recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
US$8.28
1 night, 2 adults

Old Parkland Hostel

Galle

Set in Galle, within 1.6 km of Bonavista Beach and 3.9 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Old Parkland Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

A
Anna Laura
From
Switzerland
Amazing place, with a huge garden. The owner will guide you through the different spices and fruits that are in this garden. Also, he is happy to help you with suggestions about sightseeing and transport! Come here if you like calm, but still enjoy a nice conversation at the end of your day. Amazing Sri Lankan breakfasts and dinners! Among the best I have ever eaten in my trip :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults

Lala's Place

Galle City, Galle

Located in Galle, a few steps from Pitiwella Beach, Lala's Place provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

T
Timea
From
Slovakia
awesome place, can’t recommend enough! the best vibes and nicest people that will help you with anything!!! also crazy cheap for such a nice place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$5
1 night, 2 adults

Paradise Galle

Galle City, Galle

Set in Galle, 500 metres from Mahamodara Beach, Paradise Galle offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

R
Rebeka
From
Slovenia
Beautiful property, comfortable room, very good shower, and the most warm welcome from Bibi (I am not sure i wrote the name right). Also perfect location, quite near the center but still calm area, we really enjoyed watching different types of birds coming to the trees around the balcony. Amazing place, we are for sure coming back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$21
1 night, 2 adults

Backpacker Galle Hostel

Galle City, Galle

Conveniently located in the centre of Galle, Backpacker Galle Hostel offers free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.

R
Raquel
From
Sri Lanka
The place is really beautiful and clean, the woman in the reception gives allí te information that you need and care so mucho about your staying.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
US$13.26
1 night, 2 adults

The Fort Library Hostel

Old Town, Galle

Well set in Galle, The Fort Library Hostel provides an Asian breakfast and free WiFi.

P
Priti
From
United Kingdom
The hostel was immaculate, the air con was nice and strong and most importantly the owner was incredible. A group of us quickly became friends and whenever we needed anything the owner went out of his way to help us. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him. What a hidden gem in a beautiful area. As a woman, I felt very safe and the owners also take into account measures to explicitly make female traveller's feel safe. I can't reccomend this place enough!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$28.50
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 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Save money on hostels in Galle and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Set in Unawatuna, 400 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Pearl Villa Rooms and Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$32.45 per night

Villa 6070

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated in Galle, 5.3 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Villa 6070 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

My room at Galle

Galle
Budget options available

Situated in Galle, 7.5 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, My room at Galle features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

My room in galle

Galle
Budget options available

Set in Galle, 11 km from Sigiriya Rock, My room in galle offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Set in Unawatuna, 1.9 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sharta Unawatuna Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$11.10 per night

NEB Hostels

Unawatuna
No credit card needed

Located in Unawatuna, 400 metres from Mihiripenna Beach, NEB Hostels provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$12.21 per night

bonjour villa rathgama

Rathgama
No credit card needed

Set in Rathgama, within a few steps of Rathgama Beach and 10 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, bonjour villa rathgama offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking...

From US$16.18 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
The rooms and the pantry it's very clean and I recommend 100% for this hostel to stay. It's very cheap and high quality. Solo travellers must visit.
Guest review by
Rakesh
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
One of the best hostels I have ever been to. The hospitality is beyond friendliness. The owner, Lesley, is a generous person with an idealistic sense of sharing live, culture and knowledge whereas his staff - Sam and Manoj - have been extremely skilled, offered great traditional food and everlasting smiles. The comfort and style of the rooms where simple yet elegant, comfortable as well. I had a great experience overall and can only recommend everyone who is near Unawatuna to stay in this hostel. I would love to come back anytime!
Guest review by
Karbinski
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
My experience at the Sixth Sense Hostel was absolutely incredible! It was like no other stay I've ever had. The hostel is located in a beautiful and calm place, just a 10-minute walk from the beach. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The manager - Sam, always made sure we had everything we needed for a fantastic time. The accommodation was comfortable, very clean and cozy & relaxing. What's more, there's free laundry. It was truly the best hostel I've ever been to. Totally recommend. You should come and experience it!
Guest review by
Justyna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Nice hostel, good and clean rooms, nice beds. Budget Friendly. They have fans for each bed but there's no AC. However it's manageable.
Guest review by
sane
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
About 1.1km near from Galle central. This is big hostel i had ever seen in my srilankan trip. Rooms are well managed, decorated, neat n clean. Wood strusture is fabulous in this hostel. Laundry is at cheap rate for unlimited cloth at once. We can use their kitchen and fridge also. 1-2 min walk there is beach. Free bottle drinking water available. Rooms rates also affordable for couples and dormitory also.
Guest review by
prashant
Solo traveller