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Bappa's Place

Hiriketiya

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.

H
Hiromi
From
Japan
Very comfortable mattress, probably the largest I had from hostel dormitory beds. Location, close to the beach nice restaurants near by. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka

Weligama

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.

A
Aline
From
Switzerland
The PERFECT hostel! The owner, staff and volunteers were super friendly and social and there’s a lot of activities going on like volley ball or beerpong. Was always clean and it only takes you a short walk to get to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Pranaya Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya

Boasting a garden, terrace, bar and free WiFi, Pranaya Hiriketiya is situated in Hiriketiya, 1.8 km from Hiriketiya Beach and 5.6 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

N
Niklas Thomas
From
Germany
Enjoyed my time here a lot! Beautiful and clean dorm, the AC + Fan keeps you cool when needed. Extremely helpful and kind staff offering great coffee. Would definitely come back here when traveling solo again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$26
1 night, 2 adults

The Hostel

Mirissa

Situated in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

S
Shafeena
From
India
The way they treated was out of words, from the staff to the management everyone is so kind and generous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
US$24.41
1 night, 2 adults

The View Mirissa

Whale Watching Mirissa, Mirissa

Located in Mirissa, 100 metres from Mirissa Beach, The View Mirissa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Ž
Živa
From
Slovenia
the staff were very nice, good breakfast with a fresh smoothie, hot water in the shower, free towel and AC for very good price, you cant go wrong!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$33.66
1 night, 2 adults

Lime & Co Hostel

Weligama

Located in the up and coming coastal town of Midigama on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Lime & Co Hostel is a surfers paradise.

Н
Наталья
From
Russia
We came early in the morning (6 am), but they gave us room. It was perfect, thanks!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Price from
US$34.85
1 night, 2 adults

JJ's Hostel Mirissa

Mirissa

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.

M
Mohamed
From
France
one of the best hostel I've ever been to. Booked for one night but stayed 10 days. The staff is amazing and can help with anything. All you need is there, people to meet, activities, pool, kitchen and laundry, yoga... A small bar by the pool and this place would be 20/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Price from
US$37.50
1 night, 2 adults

Wake N Flow, Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya

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.

M
Micheal
From
Netherlands
We had such a great time here! The hostel is quiet, but you’re still close to the beach, restaurants, and everything else in Hiriketiya. The dorms and bathrooms were really clean, and it was nice having curtains on the beds for a bit of privacy. The staff were super friendly and always ready to help. We met some awesome people and had a lot of fun hanging out and playing games in the common area. Really glad we stayed here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$38
1 night, 2 adults

Premiere Inn Hostel Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya

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...

J
Justina
From
Russia
Such a nice place to stay! The rooms and facilities are very clean, the beds are comfortable, and the staff are welcoming and helpful. Great value for the price. The location is also ideal – close to the main road and only a short walk (600m) to Hiriketiya Beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

234 Weligama

Weligama

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.

C
Ciara
From
Ireland
The location is great and the hostel has a beautiful sea view. The beach is right in front of you which is a great spot for surfing. The staff were very friendly and helped us with any questions we had during our stay. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Definitely a good place to stay in the Weligama area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$26
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$30.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Wake Up Hostel was my favourite Hostel in Sri Lanka so far. The social vibe is great and you can easily get to know new people. There is social activities every day, the location is 5 minutes from the beach and it's a bit off of the main road so you don't here the traffic. In addition the Host is super cool and takes part in most hostel activities. The dorm room was spacy, clean and there was a wooden Box to store your important stuff. If you want to to experience something you should definitely go here.
Guest review by
Immanuel
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
this is the best hostel I have visited. good location, close to the beach, cafe, shop. clean, friendly staff. The best guys worked at the reception. they created a really cool atmosphere and came up with various events.
Guest review by
Aleks
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
A great hostel with a great location. Not far from the bus station or beach. There always some activity and a WhatsApp group to make it easier. Common area is really nice and easy to meet people. Nice with a kitchen as well!
Guest review by
Gabriella
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$51.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Best hostel ever, and the most clean place ever seen. Staff very friendly. Fully equipped kitchen. Perfect location
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Anna ida
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$19.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
The place is amazing, surrounded by nature and 5 minutes walking from jungle beach. The house is so cozy and the atmosphere in the house with the other guests was amazing. It’s for sure the best hostel i’ve ever been and i really recommend it. Also Bandara, the owner is an amazing person 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Guest review by
Jairo
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
The place was neat and clean, the people who were there assisting were amazing(with much caring nature and very helpful), felt home, safe, both exterior and interior especially was perfect, loved the individual pods concept in this hostel which drew me in to book this place n in-house facilities. Quiet/peaceful environment! I would come here again if I’m staying in Weligama next time:)
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SAIRA PAREEN
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$45.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Lovely hostel with excellent host. Nice double room with good AC, great location with surf schools/board rentals just across the road. Would highly reccomend.
Guest review by
Nicholas
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
A cozy beach front property, with comfortable beds, a kitchenette and hammocks around the hostel. It's a budget friendly option in the area but at the same time is clean and tidy.The owner gives utmost care to make sure you understand the local landscape and is always around to help in any way.
Guest review by
Harshv265
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$52.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
one of the best hostel I've ever been to. Booked for one night but stayed 10 days. The staff is amazing and can help with anything. All you need is there, people to meet, activities, pool, kitchen and laundry, yoga... A small bar by the pool and this place would be 20/10
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Mohamed
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
just perfect !) great location, simple cozy rooms and friendly staff ) you have all you need for comfortable staying ! easy to get to both spots to surf ) Philip and his team are very polite and hospitable ! helped me with transfer to other destinations /good price and safe trip/
Guest review by
Rezeda
Solo traveller