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Hostel Singha Lounge

Unawatuna

Located in Unawatuna, 2 km from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

D
Diana
From
Russia
This is the best hostel I’ve ever been! Great vibe and nice people. You will definitely find here a cool company to enjoy your time by the sea
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$22
1 night, 2 adults

Hanuman Heights

Unawatuna

Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of garden, Hanuman Heights is located in Unawatuna, less than 1 km from Unawatuna Beach.

A
Albert
From
Austria
A very welcoming and completely renovated property surrounded by greenery, very close to "Jungle Beach," a unique experience that immerses you in the true culture of Sri Lanka. Although the hostel is not currently on Google Maps, and therefore difficult to find, there is a Tuc Tuc service offered by the host who will take you from the first hostel, "Oops," to "Hanuman Heights"! Very nice! Definitely an experience to try at least once in your life.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Sharta Unawatuna Hostel

Unawatuna

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

G
Grace
From
Singapore
A hidden gem! About a 10mins walk from the main streets (where you can find supermarkets and bus stops). I had a very comfortable stay here and the owner was super helpful. He used to work in a hotel in dubai and it shows through his professionalism and consideration!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$10
1 night, 2 adults

Habibi Hostel & Restaurant

Unawatuna

Set in Unawatuna, 700 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Habibi Hostel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

K
Katarina
From
Serbia
The place is so well thought through, one of the best hostels I stayed at ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
US$31
1 night, 2 adults

Kaima Kai

Unawatuna

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

R
Rikke
From
Denmark
Amazing place! Very helpful and kind staff! They carried our bags and made sure that we had everything we needed. Also, the view is amazing and they have plenty of cozy, relaxing zones if you want to chill. Their food is delicious and freshly made. The rooms are very clean and nice and we loved the stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Cycling Backpacker Hostel

Unawatuna

Situated in Unawatuna, 1.6 km from Jungle Beach, Cycling Backpacker Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
Dasuni
From
Sri Lanka
Easy access to the main town as well as unawatuna beach. Have to walk a few km but we had a vehicle so it was a 2 minute drive. Can rent bikes if needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Sixth Sense Hostel

Galle (Near Unawatuna)

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.

C
Cara
From
Australia
Really beautiful hostel and super clean! It’s tucked away from the town but nice to be in a quiet and peaceful spot, and is an easy tuk tuk ride to Unawatuna and Galle. The owner is super lovely and happy to help out!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Tanty’s Hostel

Galle (Near Unawatuna)

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

m
miguel
From
Austria
Everything was very good! Great hostel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Snooze Station by Sydney Galle

Galle (Near Unawatuna)

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 (Near Unawatuna)

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

C
Charlie
From
Netherlands
I don’t know where to start. Sanithu Homestay exceeded my expectations by far. For the price I was paying I did not expect to get the room and service they provided. The room is very spacious, extremely clean, especially for Sri Lankan standards, feels cool despite the heat and only having a fan and no AC (maybe cause of the high ceilings), didn’t have any mosquitoes while we were there and unlike a lot of rooms in Sri Lanka has no moldy damp smell. The Homestay is located in a residential area, not far from the bus which takes you directly to Galle for 50LKR. Round the corner there is a beautiful Buddhist Temple and just a 10 minute walk away is the lovely Bara Beach. But what really makes this place stand out is the lovely family that run it (mother Champi, father Ajith, daughter Minu and son Sanithu). First of all their English is quite good, especially compared to most Sri Lankans. But even more so they are extremely kind and friendly. They will go above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. They have nice suggestions of what to do in the area and help you out to figure out how to get there. On arrival Sanithu and Minu, took my daughter (22 months) and myself to the nearby beach and spent the afternoon with us. During our stay they were constantly looking out for our wellbeing and spent at lot of time entertaining my daughter. And before leaving the kids once again took us on a little outing to the temple and took out their time to give us a proper tour and explain to me more out Buddhism. And Champi will prepare any and everything you want to eat (breakfast, lunch or dinner) at a very reasonable price. We were sad to leave this lovely family. I highly recommend this place to any and everyone. Whether you’re a single traveler, couple, family or even a large group, this is your go to place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
Price from
US$8.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Singha Lounge

Unawatuna

Located in Unawatuna, 2 km from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

D
Diana
From
Russia
This is the best hostel I’ve ever been! Great vibe and nice people. You will definitely find here a cool company to enjoy your time by the sea
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$22
1 night, 2 adults

Hanuman Heights

Unawatuna

Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of garden, Hanuman Heights is located in Unawatuna, less than 1 km from Unawatuna Beach.

A
Albert
From
Austria
A very welcoming and completely renovated property surrounded by greenery, very close to "Jungle Beach," a unique experience that immerses you in the true culture of Sri Lanka. Although the hostel is not currently on Google Maps, and therefore difficult to find, there is a Tuc Tuc service offered by the host who will take you from the first hostel, "Oops," to "Hanuman Heights"! Very nice! Definitely an experience to try at least once in your life.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Sharta Unawatuna Hostel

Unawatuna

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

G
Grace
From
Singapore
A hidden gem! About a 10mins walk from the main streets (where you can find supermarkets and bus stops). I had a very comfortable stay here and the owner was super helpful. He used to work in a hotel in dubai and it shows through his professionalism and consideration!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$10
1 night, 2 adults

Habibi Hostel & Restaurant

Unawatuna

Set in Unawatuna, 700 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Habibi Hostel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

K
Katarina
From
Serbia
The place is so well thought through, one of the best hostels I stayed at ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
US$31
1 night, 2 adults

Kaima Kai

Unawatuna

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

R
Rikke
From
Denmark
Amazing place! Very helpful and kind staff! They carried our bags and made sure that we had everything we needed. Also, the view is amazing and they have plenty of cozy, relaxing zones if you want to chill. Their food is delicious and freshly made. The rooms are very clean and nice and we loved the stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Cycling Backpacker Hostel

Unawatuna

Situated in Unawatuna, 1.6 km from Jungle Beach, Cycling Backpacker Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
Dasuni
From
Sri Lanka
Easy access to the main town as well as unawatuna beach. Have to walk a few km but we had a vehicle so it was a 2 minute drive. Can rent bikes if needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Sixth Sense Hostel

Galle (Near Unawatuna)

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.

C
Cara
From
Australia
Really beautiful hostel and super clean! It’s tucked away from the town but nice to be in a quiet and peaceful spot, and is an easy tuk tuk ride to Unawatuna and Galle. The owner is super lovely and happy to help out!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Tanty’s Hostel

Galle (Near Unawatuna)

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

m
miguel
From
Austria
Everything was very good! Great hostel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Snooze Station by Sydney Galle

Galle (Near Unawatuna)

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 (Near Unawatuna)

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

C
Charlie
From
Netherlands
I don’t know where to start. Sanithu Homestay exceeded my expectations by far. For the price I was paying I did not expect to get the room and service they provided. The room is very spacious, extremely clean, especially for Sri Lankan standards, feels cool despite the heat and only having a fan and no AC (maybe cause of the high ceilings), didn’t have any mosquitoes while we were there and unlike a lot of rooms in Sri Lanka has no moldy damp smell. The Homestay is located in a residential area, not far from the bus which takes you directly to Galle for 50LKR. Round the corner there is a beautiful Buddhist Temple and just a 10 minute walk away is the lovely Bara Beach. But what really makes this place stand out is the lovely family that run it (mother Champi, father Ajith, daughter Minu and son Sanithu). First of all their English is quite good, especially compared to most Sri Lankans. But even more so they are extremely kind and friendly. They will go above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. They have nice suggestions of what to do in the area and help you out to figure out how to get there. On arrival Sanithu and Minu, took my daughter (22 months) and myself to the nearby beach and spent the afternoon with us. During our stay they were constantly looking out for our wellbeing and spent at lot of time entertaining my daughter. And before leaving the kids once again took us on a little outing to the temple and took out their time to give us a proper tour and explain to me more out Buddhism. And Champi will prepare any and everything you want to eat (breakfast, lunch or dinner) at a very reasonable price. We were sad to leave this lovely family. I highly recommend this place to any and everyone. Whether you’re a single traveler, couple, family or even a large group, this is your go to place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
Price from
US$8.28
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

Save money on hostels in Unawatuna and nearby – budget options available

Snooze Station by Sydney Galle

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

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

From US$67.76 per night

The Fort Library Hostel

Galle
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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

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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Omega Hostel

Galle
No credit card needed

Set in Galle, 1 km from Bonavista Beach, Omega Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

From US$30.25 per night

Backpacker Galle Hostel

Galle
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews

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.

From US$16.04 per night

Jungle city Hostel

Galle
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Set in Galle, 1.4 km from Mahamodara Beach, Jungle city Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$24.68 per night

Paradise Galle

Galle
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

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

From US$6 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

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

From US$22 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Unawatuna

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
- Friendly, cool staff. Social hostel. - Clean building - Every day different social activity - Breakfast included - Options fire bike rental, massage, cheap towels,…
Guest review by
Lander
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$34.41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
I can honestly say that this was the best hostel I’ve stayed at in Sri Lanka. The whole building, including the rooms, was so clean and stylish. The location was perfect because you’re amidst the jungle away from the crowd and noise, yet only a short walk to the beach. The staff are all lovely and caring - the best hospitality standard I’ve come across. Plus the food is freshly made… authentic Arabic dishes that taste incredible! This place has my heart! I booked 2 nights but ended up staying 5! Thank you Habibi team 🌷🌀💗
Guest review by
Poppy
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Lucky who runs the hostel was so friendly. Breakfast included and delicious Hostel also hosts evening activities which is a great way to meet other backpackers. Each bed has a fan. A great relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely come again
Guest review by
sirota
Solo traveller