The Hostel

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Hostel in Mirissa offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a dining area, walk-in shower, and refrigerator. Dining and Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, and coffee shop. The property features an outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Additional services include room service, bike hire, and luggage storage. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, vegetarian, and Asian. The restaurant serves Indian, pizza, seafood, German, and international cuisines, accommodating vegetarian and vegan diets. Prime Location: Located 20 km from Koggala Airport, The Hostel is a 7-minute walk from Mirissa Beach. Nearby attractions include Galle Fort and Galle Light House, each 33 km away. Guests appreciate the convenient location, attentive staff, and beach access.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Mirissa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

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Standard Double Room with Fan
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Breakfast US$1.50
  • 1 double bed
US$64 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
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  • 1 bunk bed
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Standard Double Room with Fan
  • 1 double bed
269 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$21 per night
Price US$64
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 extra-large double bed
269 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$25 per night
Price US$74
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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
194 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$28
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8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 8 bunk beds
194 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$28
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mhedhini
India India
“It’s the absolute best, clean, very comfy , quiet and calm, beautiful. The property is very near to the secret beach and in walkable distance to mirissa bus stop. Best stay ever.”
Angels
Spain Spain
“The staff was super helpful and friendly, the facilities were super clean as they clean every day. The kitchen was one of the cleanest that I saw in Sri Lanka. Bed comfortable (hard mattress) and very quite at night, no noise from the street or...”
My
Vietnam Vietnam
“The staff here super helpful and nice. Perfect location to get to the beach and other essentials like super markets, bus stops, medical center... I also love that each dorm bed has a curtain, so comfy and private!”
Shahik
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“Best hostel ever in Sri Lanka. Totally worth it for backpackers”
Alice
Italy Italy
“A perfect spot few min walking distance from the beautiful Mirissa beach and its waves! Very nice family business, spartan furniture but really good for a great quiet rest !”
Abdullah955
Qatar Qatar
“The cleanliness was great, and location is also not bad as little walk to main road.”
Shadhin
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“Very convenient location at a walking distance from Mirissa Bus stop and also from the secret beach. Very beautiful place built by a German which was later sold to the local owner. The manager Kamal was very helpful and always smiling. Rooms were...”
Marieke
Germany Germany
“Calm hostel with nice staff and people, beds with curtain, big bathroom, perfect location”
Migle
Latvia Latvia
“The room was big, AC worked well, location is good. Nice that they had free drinking water.”
Giada
Italy Italy
“very nice and clean hostel with many facilities! would recommend!”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Pizza • Seafood • German • International
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age 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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Air Conditioning in the dorms is only in the night from 10:00 pm - 10:00 am next morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.