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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Set in Colombo, within less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

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Lisa
From
Italy
Every space - from the kitchen, to the bathrooms, to the bedrooms - is brand new and the design/furniture is so minimalist, which I have found eye-pleasing. Common areas well furnished and bathrooms always impeccable. Extremely comfortable bed. The location is close to supermarkets and nice cafes, and the area is very quiet. The staff is also wonderful. When they knew that at the airport my suitcase had been misplaced, they immediately tried to help me as much as possible. Caring people who take great care of their hostel and their guests! :) No better place to stay in Colombo!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Mount Beach

Mount Lavinia

Set in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Mount Beach offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

O
Oana-Maria
From
Romania
The owners were very helpful, polite and kind to us. They gave us the most useful advice for our trips. They woke up very early to prepare our breakfasts, we really appreciated it.The lhouse is really beautiful and clean, with many spaces to relax. The rooms are comfortable with big and clean bathrooms.The general atmosphere is cozy and special, you feel like in your own home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 3.9 km from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

A
Abbie
From
New Zealand
I loved the outdoor area and cafe, so beautiful sunny and peaceful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
1 night, 2 adults

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, within 5.8 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 6.1 km of R Premadasa Stadium, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features...

K
Kristine
From
Norway
Super super clean, love the interiour, spacious room, love the bed, bathroom was big and clean and just amazing. Love love this!!! Would 10/10 recommend!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$47.70
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Situated in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Lost & Found - Colombo features express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

D
Daniel
From
Denmark
Amazing staff. They are so nice people, both at the hostel and the restaurant. I think they deserve a much higher rate. I did not miss anything. Nice restrooms, wifi, staff, shower drains good with hot water and food from the restaurant. I will chose this if I go back to Colombo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 632 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within 1.7 km of Milagiriya Beach and 2.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...

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Senarathne
From
Sweden
What a lovely place!🥺 The staff is very kind and helpful, and the room is clean, safe, and spacious. The maintenance is superb—we loved the large lobby area. The hospitality is outstanding, and I truly appreciated it. They are equally kind to both locals and foreigners. The best part is that I had a chance to support their prevention programs, as they use the hostel’s profits to fund these initiatives. That means a lot to me. I encourage everyone to book a reservation at this hostel and help support these meaningful programs. Thank you. 🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 641 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
1 night, 2 adults

Clock Inn Dehiwala

Mount Lavinia

Located in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

N
Natalie
From
Bahrain
The room and the space exceeded my expectations, I was pleasantly surprised. Staff where very friendly and helpful. For a budget stay Inn, it really was an amazing experience and the room certainly was not of budget standard at all. I loved the hippy and modern décor, made it feel very chilled compared to bustle happening outside. A very calm space was created.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
US$31
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Set in Colombo, within 200 metres of Galle Face Beach and 2.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

M
Mathilde
From
France
The hostel is new, really comfortable and clean, good equipment and localisation in a quiet place close to the sea. The manager was amazing, he shared food with us and recommendations. I really enjoyed my stay there and recommend it !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Beach Hostel

Mount Lavinia

Situated in Mount Lavinia, 200 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Beach Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

W
Wasi
From
United Arab Emirates
Excellent stay. Dinesh was very helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

Fort, Colombo

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.

N
NOZOMI
From
Japan
They help us a lot and Very polite and kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,539 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$16.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 641 reviews
I had a comfortable stay at Havelock City Hostel. The staff were very friendly, and rooms are cozy and clean. Excellent value for money!
Guest review by
Thanuri
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$49.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews
Nice hostel centrally located in Colombo, the museum and a big park is just around the corner. The hangout area is small, making it really easy to meet new people! The AC female dorm was spacious and clean, the AC was working great. Thanks again to the owner of the hostel, he's really funny and made sure that we single travelling girls got picked up by the right drivers to get to our destinations :)
Guest review by
Annette
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$42.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
If you are a seasoned backpacker, you will appreciate this hostel. If not, you may find it basic. But the staff were incredible, so helpful and lovely. No hot water but you don’t really need it with the temperatures.
Guest review by
Jessica
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,539 reviews
Location close to the train station. This hostel is ok, if you want to stay 1 night in a cheap hostel to be close to the train station. The staff was very friendly.
Guest review by
Beatrice
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews
The hostel has some great facilities, the rooms were nice, the beds were extremely nice too! Maybe the best hostel-bed I've experienced so far, and this was my last stop in Sri Lanka. Staff was super helpful too and they had some nice common areas.
Guest review by
Charllotte Joanna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$28.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
The Anam Hostel is a home away from home. The cleanliness, Hospitality is excellent. The stay is within the budget. The owner Mr. Milfer Sir is so friendly. We are on a vacation from India. I wish to stay in the same Hostel in my next visit too.
Guest review by
varma
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews
A nice quiet hostel in a very busy city. Close to a market and lots of cheap stalls for lunch! Didn't have the food at the hostel but the food just outside is much much cheaper and more authentic. The room was large and the bed was comfortable, the toilets and shower were great and always clean! Lisa let me check in early which was highly appreciated after a flight. Although the hostel has a bar area outside I did not see it in use, perhaps it would be more busy during peak season.
Guest review by
Hannah
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 727 reviews
Really enjoyed my stay at Galle Face Terrace Hostel in Colombo! Great location - walking distance from Galle Road, the beach and shops and the staff were awesome - so friendly and always ready to help! Living areas were nice, clean and cosy. Definitely recommend it to anyone travelling through Colombo and would return.
Guest review by
Cassandra
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$11.98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Cheap Price/ breakfast / safety / Privacy
Guest review by
Pasan Wijekoon
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
The room was very clean and looked super nice with a very comfy bed and also air con! The guy at the reception was very sweet and always helpful. It’s maybe a bit further outside, but you can still walk to most of the places or take a cheap tuktuk. It’s also very safe because there is a guard outside. We mostly enjoyed sitting on the rooftop terrace to see the tower in the dark!
Guest review by
Lynne
Young couple