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Solmate Collective Hostel - Madiha

Matara

Solmate Collective Hostel - Madiha in Matara provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

S
Sibylle
From
France
The place is brand new and ideally located close to the beach and to every to everything you might need. It’s kind a home away from home with special attention to details like the cosy spaces to meet other travellers, daily meet ups organised to connect everyone, a wonderful team always ready to help with anything and beautiful rooms to recharge your battery (you can also give the ice bath a try for this).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$36.10
1 night, 2 adults

Chill Hostel Madiha

Matara

Located in Matara, 100 metres from Madiha Beach, Chill Hostel Madiha provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

T
Tharuka
From
Sri Lanka
It was a very quiet and nice place to spend time. There was some couple of games over there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$14.50
1 night, 2 adults

Reef Edge

Matara

Reef Edge has free bikes, garden, a private beach area and restaurant in Matara. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Polhena Beach.

N
Novaz
From
Turkmenistan
We loved sipping tea on our private balcony, surrounded by greenery and birdsong. It felt like a secret garden by the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Spindrift Hostel Madiha

Matara

Set in Matara, 300 metres from Madiha Beach, Spindrift Hostel Madiha offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Susanna
From
Denmark
Best hostel I’ve stayed at in Sri Lanka! Amazing pool and location and super cute staff that’s always making you feel welcomed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$57.50
1 night, 2 adults

Madiha Ceylon Hotel

Matara

Situated in Matara, 400 metres from Madiha Beach, Madiha Ceylon Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

L
Liam
From
Belgium
Madiha Ceylon Hotel offered spacious rooms with clean facilities, and very friendly reception!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$10
1 night, 2 adults

JJ's Hostel Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Showcasing an expansive rooftop terrace with day-beds and barbeque, JJ's Hostel Mirissa is a boutique hostel located in Mirissa North, only a few minutes walk from Mirissa Beach.

B
Briede
From
Latvia
Kitchen, pool, A/C - things I appreciate. Helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Price from
US$42.50
1 night, 2 adults

drivethru Hostel Polhena

Polhena (Near Matara)

Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

T
Thomas
From
United Kingdom
The place was perfect for me. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly and my room was spotless. They’ve done a great job building the place and the skatepark next door. Lots of spaces to chill with friends or have some peace and quiet alone, was nice to be able to have a swim as well. Breakfast was really good, passion fruit jam blew my mind!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$52.79
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Bunks Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Located in Mirissa, 200 metres from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

G
Giulia
From
Italy
Everything, the room, the beautiful bathroom, the breakfast at Petti Petti with pool and sea view. But especially the staff, they really took care of everything, the welcome cocktail, the details in the room, the exceptional service at Petti Petti, the way they made me feel welcome and at home at the same time. I’ll definitely come back to this place as it’s been a wonderful experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$132.75
1 night, 2 adults

Hangover Hostels Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

A
Anita
From
Switzerland
Philip is the greatest host I have ever had. He does his job with full dedication and genuinely wants his guest to feel welcomed and happy, The Hangover Hostel is right at the beach and has a comfortable community vibe. I met so many great people there and am thankful for Philip for introducing me to the other guests and taking us out to show us Mirissa. We had the lucky experience of seeing turtles nesting, only because Philip asked his friends to let us know in case a turtle would nest. The hostel aslo has a nice restaurant where I enjoyed tasty hoppers for a fair price😋.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa is situated on the beachfront in Mirissa, 200 metres from Mirissa Beach and 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

A
Anushka Rajakaruna
From
Sri Lanka
Very clean big room, friendly owner, great location near by to very location at mirissa, great service, healthy and very delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$22
1 night, 2 adults
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Solmate Collective Hostel - Madiha

Matara

Solmate Collective Hostel - Madiha in Matara provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

S
Sibylle
From
France
The place is brand new and ideally located close to the beach and to every to everything you might need. It’s kind a home away from home with special attention to details like the cosy spaces to meet other travellers, daily meet ups organised to connect everyone, a wonderful team always ready to help with anything and beautiful rooms to recharge your battery (you can also give the ice bath a try for this).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$36.10
1 night, 2 adults

Chill Hostel Madiha

Matara

Located in Matara, 100 metres from Madiha Beach, Chill Hostel Madiha provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

T
Tharuka
From
Sri Lanka
It was a very quiet and nice place to spend time. There was some couple of games over there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$14.50
1 night, 2 adults

Reef Edge

Matara

Reef Edge has free bikes, garden, a private beach area and restaurant in Matara. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Polhena Beach.

N
Novaz
From
Turkmenistan
We loved sipping tea on our private balcony, surrounded by greenery and birdsong. It felt like a secret garden by the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Spindrift Hostel Madiha

Matara

Set in Matara, 300 metres from Madiha Beach, Spindrift Hostel Madiha offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Susanna
From
Denmark
Best hostel I’ve stayed at in Sri Lanka! Amazing pool and location and super cute staff that’s always making you feel welcomed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$57.50
1 night, 2 adults

Madiha Ceylon Hotel

Matara

Situated in Matara, 400 metres from Madiha Beach, Madiha Ceylon Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

L
Liam
From
Belgium
Madiha Ceylon Hotel offered spacious rooms with clean facilities, and very friendly reception!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$10
1 night, 2 adults

JJ's Hostel Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Showcasing an expansive rooftop terrace with day-beds and barbeque, JJ's Hostel Mirissa is a boutique hostel located in Mirissa North, only a few minutes walk from Mirissa Beach.

B
Briede
From
Latvia
Kitchen, pool, A/C - things I appreciate. Helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Price from
US$42.50
1 night, 2 adults

drivethru Hostel Polhena

Polhena (Near Matara)

Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

T
Thomas
From
United Kingdom
The place was perfect for me. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly and my room was spotless. They’ve done a great job building the place and the skatepark next door. Lots of spaces to chill with friends or have some peace and quiet alone, was nice to be able to have a swim as well. Breakfast was really good, passion fruit jam blew my mind!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$52.79
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Bunks Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Located in Mirissa, 200 metres from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

G
Giulia
From
Italy
Everything, the room, the beautiful bathroom, the breakfast at Petti Petti with pool and sea view. But especially the staff, they really took care of everything, the welcome cocktail, the details in the room, the exceptional service at Petti Petti, the way they made me feel welcome and at home at the same time. I’ll definitely come back to this place as it’s been a wonderful experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$132.75
1 night, 2 adults

Hangover Hostels Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

A
Anita
From
Switzerland
Philip is the greatest host I have ever had. He does his job with full dedication and genuinely wants his guest to feel welcomed and happy, The Hangover Hostel is right at the beach and has a comfortable community vibe. I met so many great people there and am thankful for Philip for introducing me to the other guests and taking us out to show us Mirissa. We had the lucky experience of seeing turtles nesting, only because Philip asked his friends to let us know in case a turtle would nest. The hostel aslo has a nice restaurant where I enjoyed tasty hoppers for a fair price😋.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa is situated on the beachfront in Mirissa, 200 metres from Mirissa Beach and 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

A
Anushka Rajakaruna
From
Sri Lanka
Very clean big room, friendly owner, great location near by to very location at mirissa, great service, healthy and very delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$22
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a hostel?

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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

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Popular with guests booking hostels in Matara

Popular with guests booking hostels in Matara

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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Dolphin Cottage Mirissa

Mirissa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa is situated on the beachfront in Mirissa, 200 metres from Mirissa Beach and 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

From US$25 per night

EVOKE Hostel Mirissa

Mirissa
No credit card needed

Located in Mirissa, within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, EVOKE Hostel Mirissa provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

From US$17.76 per night

Salty Sand Hostel

Mirissa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated in Mirissa, 700 metres from Mirissa Beach, Salty Sand Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Sun & Moon Hostel

Mirissa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Set within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Sun & Moon Hostel offers rooms in Mirissa.

From US$33.42 per night

Olive Mirissa

Bandaramulla
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Bandaramulla, within 300 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Olive Mirissa provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

BluOra

Mirissa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, BluOra provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
loved my stay here. I didn’t want to leave. very comfy beds. modern and clean hostel. amazing pool area. great vibe and good people. best hostel I’ve stayed in in Sri Lanka.
Guest review by
Megan
Solo traveller