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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“The place, ambience and people and the value for money you get is great.”
Thomas
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
“Very welcoming family!
I really enjoyed my stay there.”
Kavuşturan
Turkey
“The place is really clean and close to everywhere in downtown. Breakfast is quite good too”
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Rahman
Bangladesh
“Great location. Friendly staff. Pretty basic hostel with everything you need including breakfast at a very convenient location in Colombo.”
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Helis
Sri Lanka
“Great location, clean rooms, and friendly staff. Perfect base for exploring the city. Would recommend!”
Aleksandra
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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Sushan
Nepal
“Cheap and breakfast included and I paid only USD 7.00. Staff were extremely friendly and caring”
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Villar
Sri Lanka
“I loved my stay at Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel! The people here really make the difference—the staff are genuine, helpful, and fun to chat with. The common area is cozy and perfect for meeting other travelers; I made friends within the...”
Chiara
Italy
“I spent two nights at Downtown Monkey Hostel. The place is clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. Feenu especially was lovely, she is kind and always ready to help. She gave me some great tips on how to get around Sri Lanka and make the most...”
Availability
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Fabulous breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$6 per person.
Served daily
08:00 to 10:30
Food
Bread • Butter • Eggs • Fruit • Local specialities • Jam
Drinks
Coffee • Tea
More food and drink
Meals
House rules
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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.
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