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Located in Hiriketiya and within 2 km of Hiriketiya Beach, Bappa's Place features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 5.8 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 19 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 40 km from Kushtarajagala. Tangalle Lagoon is 15 km away and Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is 16 km from the hostel. Bappa's was incredible! We booked 2 nights, but ended up staying for 4 more days. The location is just removed from the beach in a quieter area, an easy walk. The rooms/ bathrooms and kitchen were so clean and comfortable! Some of the comfiest beds I have found in a hostel. The staff was great, helping us book the extra nights and do our laundry with ease. The yard had a bunch of different chairs to sit in while enjoying morning coffee.

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9.2
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka is situated in Weligama, 400 metres from Weligama Beach and 28 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The property is around 29 km from Galle Fort, 29 km from Dutch Church Galle and 29 km from Galle Light house. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen.

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms at Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Awesome atmosphere, great location, amazing staff. everything you could ask from a hostel. AC rooms, good beds, super clean. Kieran the volunteer did an amazing job organizing and hosting fun games and activities. You can buy your own super cheap alcohol and drink it at the hostel too.

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9
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Boasting a garden, terrace, BBQ facilities and free WiFi, Pranaya Hiriketiya is situated in Hiriketiya, 1.8 km from Hiriketiya Beach and 5.7 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole. The property is located 19 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple, 40 km from Kushtarajagala and 15 km from Tangalle Lagoon. Some rooms at the property have a patio with a garden view.

Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is 16 km from the hostel, while Matara Fort is 22 km from the property. Koggala Airport is 54 km away. This is single 8 bed dorm joined to a beautiful cafe. The dorm beds are cleaned everyday and are super modern and comfortable. Wished I could’ve stayed longer - maybe best value for money in Hiriketiya. The staff are also so welcoming and accomodating.

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9
Superb
159 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Situated in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Clean and quiet. Secure. Well maintained. Big rooms. Secluded yet highly convenient location midway between the beach and Mirissa’s main road of shops and services. Walking distance to everything. Attentive, friendly staff. The lodging is equipped with all the basic needs for a comfortable stay.

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9.1
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$9.97
per night

Located in Mirissa, 100 metres from Mirissa Beach, The View Mirissa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Located around 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, the hostel with free WiFi is also 34 km away from Galle Fort. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. One of the best hostel I’ve stayed at. The view is superb. Very close to the beach and restaurants too. Room is spacious and comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Located in the up and coming coastal town of Midigama on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Lime & Co Hostel is a surfers paradise. This charming hostel is located right opposite the beach within close distance to at least 5 well known surf breaks. Clean and tidy, and super friendly and caring stuff! Totally recommended

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9
Superb
336 reviews
Price from
US$38.72
per night

All private rooms include a patio / sitting area with a day-bed where you can relax. All rooms feature luxury mattresses, linen and private modern bathrooms. All dormitories feature air-conditioning and personal lockers with attached modern bathrooms. Great place to stay. Nice pool, great activities. Massive rooms. Great location

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9.1
Superb
636 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Located in Hiriketiya and with Dickwella Beach reachable within 700 metres, Wake N Flow, Hiriketiya provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 6 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 17 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 37 km from Kushtarajagala. Matara Railway Station is 21 km from the hostel and Matara Fort is 21 km away. Homely vibe! Great location and new place. Very clean thou they are still improving facilities so soon it will be the best place to stay in hiri hopefully! Keep it up guys and thanks for having me!

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Located in Hiriketiya and with Hiriketiya Beach reachable within 800 metres, Premiere Inn Hostel Hiriketiya provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 5.3 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 18 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 38 km from Kushtarajagala. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

The rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and slippers. All units include a safety deposit box. I had a wonderful stay. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly.Overall, highly recommended!

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9.9
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Located in Weligama, 300 metres from Weligama Beach, 234 Weligama provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. The property is situated 29 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 29 km from Galle Fort and 29 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel features family rooms. We absolutely loved our stay here! The location is amazing – right by the water with a gorgeous sea view, and perfect for surfing. The rooms were super clean and comfy, and it really felt like a holiday spot. But the best part was definitely the staff – they were sooo friendly and made us feel at home right away. Such a great experience in Weligama! Definitely stays on our list if we travel Sri Lanka again!

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10
Exceptional
28 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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