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Spindrift Hostel Madiha

Matara

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

F
Fred
From
Sweden
If you are looking for the perfect place to surf, chill and spend time with great people Spindrift in Madiha is the place to be. Had an absolutely amazing week and would have stayed for longer if I could. Perfect location, great garden and pool, nice rooms and the best staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$57.50
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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$8
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.

H
Hopkins
From
United Kingdom
Gorgeous room and pool Relaxed vibe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 645 reviews
Price from
US$37.50
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, 21 reviews
Price from
US$52.31
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.

A
Alexandra
From
Italy
La gentillesse du staff ! Le restaurant peti peti incroyable l
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$134.31
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
Atif
From
Bangladesh
The hostel has all the necessary amenities. It is located right across the street from the Mirissa beach. The manager Phillip is very nice and helpful. He arranged a whale watching trip and provided all the information on other places and activities of interest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Sun & Moon Hostel

Mirissa (Near Matara)

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

L
Lore
From
Belgium
Clean hostel with nice staff who helped. Good location, not far from city but not in the busy road. Nice roof top! We could take a shower after check out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Price from
US$33.54
1 night, 2 adults

Chaya Mega Hostel

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Set in Mirissa, within 80 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Chaya Mega Hostel offers accommodation with free bikes and as well as free private parking for...

M
Marcos Isondú
From
Spain
Huge facilities, nice beds, plug and light next to it, powerful fan, friendly staff. Location is nice if you want to be in Mirissa, even Jungle Beach is reachable from there by walk, but not local restaurants around, only touristic fancy places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Costels Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya (Near Matara)

Located in Hiriketiya, 1.2 km from Hiriketiya Beach, Costels Hiriketiya provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

A
Aleksandra
From
Finland
Amazing hostel with great location, I returned here after staying there for 7 days for one more night. The owners and staff were the sweetest and always there to help. I was staying in the dorm which was clean and cozy, the breakfast included was great! Could recommend :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Drifter - Rooms & Food

Midigama (Near Matara)

Located in Midigama, within 400 metres of Midigama Beach and 23 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Drifter - Rooms & Food provides accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free...

L
Lotte
From
Portugal
Everything. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. The hostel is new and pretty cozy designed. All the facilities are new. The coffee is really tasty and the dort was really spacious. Kirchen and bathrooms are clean. You are located super close to Lazy Left and Lazy right, but away from the noisy main street. So perfect for a good sleep. The people were insanely nice and you always meet someone to share a good lauft, go for dinner or surf some waves.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$24
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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Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Save money on hostels in Matara and nearby – budget options available

Olive Mirissa

Bandaramulla
Budget options available
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
Budget options available

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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drivethru Hostel Polhena

Polhena
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

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

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa

Mirissa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 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$24 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

Sun & Moon Hostel

Mirissa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 95 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$51.47 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 149 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
As a backpacker and a digital nomad I had the best experience that I could ever dream of. Josh, Charlotte and the wonderful stuff hosted us and took care of all the we needed. the vibe in the hostel is very good and there are many backpackers and nice people. I highly reccomand the place. the facilities are also really really good and the place is brand new.
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