Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

9.0

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Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake. In a prime location in Colombo, Colombo Downtown Monkey is 5 minute walk from Galle face green & Old parliament building. Located around 2.5 km from Gangaramaya temple & 2.9 km away from R Premadasa Stadium, 2.5 km from Indian Embassy. The property is 2-minute walk from Colombo rowing club. The hostel has free WiFi & A continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Popular points of interest near the hostel include World Trade Center - Sri Lanka, Colombo Dutch Museum and Colombo Harbour. Bandaranaike International Airport is 27 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

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  • Landmark view

  • City view

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
194 feet²
Landmark View
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Ironing facilities
  • Shared bathroom
  • Fan
  • Wake-up service
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$26
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
431 feet²
Balcony
Landmark View
City View
Private bathroom
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$26
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
431 feet²
Landmark View
City View
Private bathroom
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$26
  • Fabulous breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

Goutam
India India
“Well designed common facilities. Good location, walkable to shopping zones, bus, train. Nice breakfast. Friendly team .”
Enriquez
Mexico Mexico
“location, friendly staff, easy to get around to the bus /train station,big markets as well”
Remo
Switzerland Switzerland
“The personal was aranging even if it was overbooked.”
Mohammad
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“The place, ambience and people and the value for money you get is great.”
Thomas
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“My stay at the Colombo Downtown Monkey Rooms was wonderful. It is a very beautiful place to stay. The room had a balcony where I could watch a lot of good views. The location is very convenient, within walking distance from the Bastian Mawatha...”
Davide
Italy Italy
“Very welcoming family! I really enjoyed my stay there.”
Kavuşturan
Turkey Turkey
“The place is really clean and close to everywhere in downtown. Breakfast is quite good too”
Rahman
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“Great location. Friendly staff. Pretty basic hostel with everything you need including breakfast at a very convenient location in Colombo.”
Helis
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Great location, clean rooms, and friendly staff. Perfect base for exploring the city. Would recommend!”
Aleksandra
Poland Poland
“Good place for a night or two. Very conveniently located in city centre. The staff was very nice and helpful. It's nothing fancy, just a basic hostel. But it's very good value for money and good for short stay. The entrance is a bit unusual...”

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.