Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Havelock City Hostel in Colombo offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and soundproofing. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located on a quiet street, the hostel is a 19-minute walk from Milagiriya Beach. Nearby attractions include Barefoot Gallery (2.6 km) and St Anthony's Church (42 km). Guest Services: The property staff provide excellent service support, ensuring room cleanliness and a convenient location. Yoga classes are available for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Options with:

  • Quiet street view

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
We have 1 left
  • 1 bunk bed and
  • 1 large double bed
162 feet²
Bath
Airconditioning
Soundproofing
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Ironing facilities
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$14 per night
Price US$43
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 December 2025
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$14 per night
Price US$41
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 December 2025
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
We have 1 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 large double bed
157 feet²
Bath
Airconditioning
Soundproofing
Max persons: 2
US$14 per night
Price US$43
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 December 2025
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$14 per night
Price US$41
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 December 2025
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Family Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 bunk bed
205 feet²
Bath
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Max persons: 2
US$25 per night
Price US$76
Excluded: 10 % City tax
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
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Deluxe Family Room
  • 2 bunk beds and
  • 1 large double bed
237 feet²
Bath
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Max persons: 3
US$22 per night
Price US$65
Excluded: 10 % City tax
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Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
193 feet²
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$6 per night
Price US$19
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 December 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
226 feet²
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$6 per night
Price US$19
Excluded: 10 % City tax
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrzej
Poland Poland
“Staff is very friendly, late check in wasn’t a problem,”
Timo
Austria Austria
“Good facilities, good location, comfortable bed and A/C Great value and support local community service to reduce problems with alcohol and drugs”
Radek
Poland Poland
“Very nice and helpful personal at the reception. Thank you very much for helping and be very, very kind. Rooms are very clean.”
Tharindu
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Polite staff. Clean facilities. Exceeded my expectations. Will be my go to location in a pince”
Girish
India India
“Really enjoyed my stay at Havelock City Hostel in Colombo. The AC room was super clean and comfy, and the bathroom was spotless too. I skipped the breakfast, since there is a Indian restaurant nearby (Thalis). Great place if you’re looking for a...”
Elisa
Sweden Sweden
“AC in the room, clean, each hostel room has its own toilet (at least, girl bathroom). I did free yoga class with kind and patient Sanath, highly appreciated ❤️”
Karthik
India India
“Clean and tidy. Location is a plus considering it is well connected being in central Colombo.”
Pragya
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I stayed here for one night as a solo traveler and had a super comfortable experience. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, and the staff were very kind and helpful. They helped me with everything I needed. I felt safe and welcomed. Would...”
Aravinth
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Its a well accomplished place for people within a budget. Most suitable for groups and families.”
Maneka
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I recently stayed at this hotel with my parents and grandmother, and it was such a pleasant experience! The room we booked for four people was spacious, clean, and very comfortable — perfect for a family stay. The staff were incredibly friendly...”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrzej
Poland Poland
“Staff is very friendly, late check in wasn’t a problem,”
Timo
Austria Austria
“Good facilities, good location, comfortable bed and A/C Great value and support local community service to reduce problems with alcohol and drugs”
Radek
Poland Poland
“Very nice and helpful personal at the reception. Thank you very much for helping and be very, very kind. Rooms are very clean.”
Tharindu
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Polite staff. Clean facilities. Exceeded my expectations. Will be my go to location in a pince”
Girish
India India
“Really enjoyed my stay at Havelock City Hostel in Colombo. The AC room was super clean and comfy, and the bathroom was spotless too. I skipped the breakfast, since there is a Indian restaurant nearby (Thalis). Great place if you’re looking for a...”
Elisa
Sweden Sweden
“AC in the room, clean, each hostel room has its own toilet (at least, girl bathroom). I did free yoga class with kind and patient Sanath, highly appreciated ❤️”
Karthik
India India
“Clean and tidy. Location is a plus considering it is well connected being in central Colombo.”
Pragya
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I stayed here for one night as a solo traveler and had a super comfortable experience. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, and the staff were very kind and helpful. They helped me with everything I needed. I felt safe and welcomed. Would...”
Aravinth
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Its a well accomplished place for people within a budget. Most suitable for groups and families.”
Maneka
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“I recently stayed at this hotel with my parents and grandmother, and it was such a pleasant experience! The room we booked for four people was spacious, clean, and very comfortable — perfect for a family stay. The staff were incredibly friendly...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 17 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the entire property is non-smoking and guests are also not allowed to consume alcohol at the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Havelock City Hostel, Colombo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.