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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. The property is around 7.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 7.8 km from Galle Fort and 7.9 km from Dutch Church Galle. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Very clean, quiet location and lovely staff who can help you anyway. Has nice kitchen facilities for cooking and only 2 dorm rooms so never overcrowded. Befriend a local so you can get tuk tuk easy, pick me often cancel for this area.

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9.5
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Situated in Ahangama, The Well has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around less than 1 km from Kabalana Beach, 19 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 19 km from Galle Fort. The rooms come with a patio with a garden view.

At the hostel, the rooms include a terrace with pool view. All rooms at The Well have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The cleanliness and relaxed atmosphere. At the end of my stay, the manager helped me get to the next destination and came up with a great solution.

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9.4
Superb
215 reviews
Price from
US$17.39
per night

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. The property is around 6.6 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 6.7 km from Galle Fort and 6.8 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Judit is an awesome host and a great chef. The whole place has a great vibe, it was a perfect place for starting my Sri Lanka trip.

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9
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
US$8.10
per night

Ideally located in the centre of Galle, Tanty’s Hostel offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 70 metres from Bonavista Beach, 2.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 2.8 km from Galle Fort. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Great location - easy access to Galle fort and unwatuna. Amazing kitchen, bathrooms and big dorms with individual fans, mosquito nets. Good mattress and clean sheets. Has a good open and chill area too.

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9.1
Superb
331 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Located in Hikkaduwa, 20 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, TheLakeHostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Owner is amazing and helpful. If you love nature and animals this is the perfect place. Everything really cleaned

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9.2
Superb
226 reviews
Price from
US$10.56
per night

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. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. - Perfect location at the beach - amazing stuff - The Host Madura is a amazing human being and it was a pleasure to stay there

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9.1
Superb
353 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Set just 700 metres from Kabalana Beach, Coastal Cloud Surf - Walk To Ahangama Beach provides accommodation in Ahangama with access to a garden, a bar, as well as full-day security. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Very nice place and the owner Boby is friendly and welcoming person . The place started new and just 300m to the beach by walk

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9.5
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of garden, Hanuman Heights is located in Unawatuna, less than 1 km from Unawatuna Beach. The property is around 7.2 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 7.4 km from Galle Fort and 7.4 km from Dutch Church Galle. Galle Fort National Museum is 7.3 km away and Kushtarajagala is 23 km from the hostel. 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.

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9.9
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Set in Ahangama, 200 metres from Ahangama Beach, Roaming Retreat Ahangama offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

You can play billiards at the hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Everything was perfect! Place is beautiful, food delicious and staff very welcoming

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9.2
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Set in Unawatuna, 1.9 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sharta Unawatuna Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 7.8 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 8 km from Galle Fort and 8.1 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Everything was excellent! The property is located in a peaceful place in nature where you enjoy good night sleep and relaxation. Everything is clean and tidy. Mr. Muditha is very kind and helpful. Absolutely recommended 👌

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9.3
Superb
62 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

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