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Hello Aliya Hostel

Sigiriya

Located in Sigiriya, 1.1 km from Sigiriya Rock, Hello Aliya Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

R
RINTARO
From
Japan
I stayed in this hostel for 3 nights. All of the equipment was very clean and the bed was bigger than a single bed, so it was very comfortable. But the best point of this hostel is the staff. They care for me all the time and are quite kind. It is the reason that I extended to stay here one more night. If I come back to Sigiriya next time I will stay in this hostel again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$10.20
1 night, 2 adults

Jungle Host Hostel And Tree House

Sigiriya

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Jungle Host Hostel And Tree House is set in Sigiriya, 5.1 km from Sigiriya Rock.

T
Tereza
From
Czech Republic
It was nice, hidden place with open minded and fun hosts.. they were also very kind, helped with everything needed and arranged few trips around not so known Sigiriya places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiri Birds Hostel

Sigiriya

Situated in Sigiriya, 1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Birds Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

S
Sabrina
From
Germany
Super nice Family, good food. Was one of my favourite stays so far:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Elegant Elephant Hostel

Sigiriya

Located in Sigiriya, within 2.9 km of Sigiriya Rock and 5.5 km of Pidurangala Rock, Elegant Elephant Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

A
Agnese
From
Italy
The place has just opened and is stunning. A tree house in the middle of the forest with an amazing view on the Lion Rock straight from the room. Everything is super new and clean and the staff is extremely kind and helpful to organize your stay here. Really good and abundant breakfast with fresh fruits and a variety of food. I can sincerely guarantee that no place in Sri Lanka has offered us the same high quality service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Funk Bunks - Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Set in Sigiriya, 2.3 km from Pidurangala Rock, Funk Bunks - Sigiriya offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

K
Katharina
From
Switzerland
We had an amazing stay at Funk Bunk in Sigiriya! The manager, Nishan, was super friendly and such a great guy. Our TukTuk driver, Samith, was always cheerful and full of positive energy. The food was absolutely delicious — especially the kotthu they prepared for us on the second night, with an incredible sauce! The rooms are spacious and have everything you need. Unfortunately, some monkeys damaged the roof of our first room, and it started raining inside, but Nishan immediately took care of it, helped us move to another room, and even offered us a small discount. Everything was handled so quickly and kindly. Funk Bunk is truly a hidden gem with wonderful people! The famous Pidurangala and Lion Rock are close by and they offer to drive you there by tuktuk early in the morning for sunrise or in the evening for sunset. We would definetely recommend to stay at Funk Bunk Sigiriya!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
US$52
1 night, 2 adults

The Travel Tree Hostel

Sigiriya

Situated in Sigiriya, within 1.5 km of Sigiriya Rock and 4.7 km of Pidurangala Rock, The Travel Tree Hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who...

J
James
From
Australia
Amazing hospitality, location and facilities!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$11
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiri Serenity Hostel

Sigiriya

Located in Sigiriya, 2.1 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Serenity Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

V
Virendra Singh
From
India
This hostel is without a doubt a perfect place to stay. It has such calm and positive vibes, making it ideal for relaxing. The owner is very kind, welcoming, and always ready with helpful information. Cleanliness is maintained at the highest standard, which adds to the comfort. The breakfast is far above the usual hostel standard—more like what you’d expect in a 3–4 star hotel. Overall, it’s a wonderful experience filled with good energy, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a pleasant and memorable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$41.04
1 night, 2 adults

Hakuna Matata Hostel

Sigiriya

Set in Sigiriya, within 3.3 km of Sigiriya Rock and 6.5 km of Pidurangala Rock, Hakuna Matata Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

A
Ana
From
Switzerland
The hosts and their project :-) The location, both in the middle of the jungle and at walking distance from the Lion’s rock. The hostel “front yard” is fantastic! The place is simple, with a good bed (with mosquitoes net) and the room has a fan with a remote control. Breakfast was super!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$3.40
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiri Village Vibe Hostel

Sigiriya

Situated in Sigiriya, within 1.1 km of Sigiriya Rock and 2.5 km of Pidurangala Rock, Sigiri Village Vibe Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

G
Gökhan
From
Belgium
Very clean! And the owner , Channa is so friendly and honest Breakfast is so rich
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
1 night, 2 adults

Sevonrich Luxury Hostel - Dambulla

Dambulla

Located within 23 km of Pidurangala Rock and 1.1 km of Dambulla Cave Temple, Sevonrich Luxury Hostel - Dambulla offers rooms in Dambulla.

K
Kaja
From
Poland
Very friendly hosts, good food, including breakfast which was cheap. The location is great if you wanna stay in a more quiet place, a bit away from the town but close to the impressive temple! I had a really good stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
Amazing hostel, I would say one of the best I’ve stayed in my life! I stayed in the wooden house and it was marvelous! Maliya is super nice and organizes a lot of activities for free. I joined the sunset trek and we had so much fun climbing rocks 🪨
Guest review by
Elisa
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$13
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Hostel belonging to a great family, really kind and open. You can organize all tours with them!
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Nina
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$16.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
The staff was so friendly. They tried their best to make your stay as comfortable as possible.The room was spacious and very clean.Great hostel and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. food was delicious.
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Andali
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Best hostel stay I’ve ever had. Would recommend everyone to visit to feel the hospitality of this family. I felt so welcome and relaxed while staying in these beautiful jungle surroundings! The day trips the owner arranged for us were amazing, and it was such a social and good vibe all over.
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Skogen
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
the PERFECT place to relax on a budget ! amazing location right next to the lake (although do not follow the map - the property is 10m down Wilhatha Colony Road). very comfortable and friendly with amazing food. Mahinda is a brilliant host. cannot wait to come back to see him. good location to see sights (Sigirya/Dambulla) without being touristic. MUST DO
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Max
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Great location, and a nice vibe to the hostel. The staff are lovely and genuinely helpful.
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