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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.

M
Marc
From
Spain
Dorms were big with A/C, confortable beds with large locker. Big kitchen and super nice staff. There is a scooter rental place nearby.
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.

E
Eva
From
Estonia
A great hostel, large rooms, cozy, lots of greenery and communal spaces, although not many people were there during my stay. Huge kitchen and dining area, washing machine, even tea and coffee (tea was really nice). Each dorm bed had an individual fan which was enough to keep cool, and showers had hot water. Only a short (10 min) bus ride to Galle Fort and the bus stop is very close. During my day trip to Galle Fort there was a huge thunderstorm and when I returned to the hostel, I found my laundry that had been drying outside brought in from the rain by the staff, so kind! There was also a donation/trade box for clothes people no longer wanted, which I found a very cool idea as thrift stores don't seem to be popular in Sri Lanka, and there's often need to make space in your backpack.
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.

v
vladimir
From
Serbia
Really nice and relaxing place, right on the beach front. The staff is great, attentive and always ready to help. I liked the place so much that i extended my stay twice. If you are heading to Galle in my opinion its much better to stay in this part then in the City. Big thanks to all the crew especially to Krish he is a great Chef. Ne
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 349 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.

M
Maksim
From
Russia
Quiet and peaceful place, very friendly and sociable hosts. Convenient location, delicious food. Have FREE Wi-Fi.
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
Apostolatos
From
Canada
I stayed at Pinidu's hostel for a total of 4 nights. It is easily among the best hostel experiences I have ever had (having stayed at more than 40 in the past few years...). The room/bed/bathroom is spotless. The hosts are extremely attentive to detail- gave me tour of the garden and recommendations about where to visit. Above all, I must say that Pinidu is an exceptional human being. After I left the hostel, I had a medical emergency and contacted him for advice. He exchanged with people he knew and sent a friend to the hospital to personally make an appointment for me as I returned to the city. I stayed again at his place for two more nights while I did more tests, during which he was extremely supportive and sought to help me be comfortable. I cannot recommend this place enough. Especially for people who like a calm environment in nature. Peace from Canada <3
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.

D
Dan
From
Portugal
It's a shame how far away from Galle this place is. Incredible staff, great food and the place has a great vibe in general. Not a lot of people, so you can have a relaxing time at one of their cabanas or just literally cross the road be at the beach enjoying sunset. Highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 360 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
Roxanne
From
New Zealand
Great place to stay. Room was nice and big, had a garden view. Bathroom was nice. Hot water available. The owner was very nice and accommodating. The dog is very cute too. It's about a 20 minute walk from the train station. Tuktuk costs about 200 lkr.
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.

J
Julija
From
Lithuania
The owners were super friendly. They offered inexpensive laundry services too which I was able to use. They also turned on the AC for the night so the sleep was super comfy. The internet connection isn't the best though but I still managed to work.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 469 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 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews

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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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Galle and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 51 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
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
No credit card needed
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.

Kaima Kai

Unawatuna
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Set in Unawatuna, Kaima Kai has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

My room at Galle

Galle
No credit card needed

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
No credit card needed

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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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