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Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Jungle Host Hostel And Tree House is set in Sigiriya, 5.1 km from Sigiriya Rock. The property is located 8.2 km from Pidurangala Rock, 3.1 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya and 4.3 km from Sigiriya Museum. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. It was a nice place! There are many things around to do and if you like, you can also join the tours which the hostel offers. Also it's the perfect place to stay for a few more days, spend time at the hostel and enjoy jungle vibes.

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9.1
Superb
213 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Situated in Sigiriya, 1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Birds Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. I ended up here after a really bad experience at one of the other hostels in Sigiriya. The staff were simply awesome. I arrived early and they made an extra efford to prepare the room for me, they helped me with finally obtaining the right converter, the bed I would take home if it was possible and the breakfast was great. Only check twice if the breakfast is still included in the price of the room. When I was there it wasn't. But it's still available at a very good price and it is delicious. All in all, I deeply recommend the place. And did I mention that the location is simply fabolous? And there are several good restaurants in the vicinity.

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9.1
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Dambulla City Hostel is located in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock. The property is set 2.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple, 3.4 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and 5.3 km from Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and a tour desk.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Host was super lovely and helpful whenever i had a question, gave great recommendations about what to do in the area

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9.1
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

At the hostel, each room includes a terrace with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Jungle Trails also offer free WiFi. All units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. Jungle Trails is a raw gem. If you’re looking for a sense of luxury at a budget price point, this is a great place to stay while it’s still being developed. The location is excellent, the property and rooms are beautiful, and the owners are incredibly kind and attentive. While they are not always on site, they are consistently prompt and responsive to any questions. Do keep in mind that this is a jungle setting. If you are very uncomfortable with insects or wildlife, this may not be the right fit — or you may prefer a higher-end property designed to be more sealed from the surrounding environment. It’s also worth noting that Wi-Fi can be spotty depending on where you are on the property, and mobile signal does not reliably reach the area. This means you are quite disconnected, which some guests will love and others may find challenging. The staff went above and beyond to help in this regard — they even relocated the router to my dorm, which I happened to have to myself. Overall, a beautiful and memorable stay with great hospitality.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Located in Sigiriya, within 2.9 km of Sigiriya Rock and 5.5 km of Pidurangala Rock, Elegant Elephant Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 3.3 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya, 4 km from Sigiriya Museum and 8.6 km from The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units include a safety deposit box. I don’t usually give full ratings, but this hostel absolutely deserves it. The family managing the place is so kind and welcoming. Beautiful and quiet location surrounded by nature, excellent service, meals prepared upon request, and very fair prices. A wonderful experience I truly recommend!

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Set in Sigiriya, within 4 km of Sigiriya Rock and 5.9 km of Pidurangala Rock, Night Owl Hostel Sigiriya offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 3.2 km from Sigiriya Museum, 11 km from The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna and 16 km from Habarana Lake. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya. Kani was a really nice host! He took us a Sunrise to Pidurangala Rock & showed us Elephants! It was really nice to stay at his new Hostel & I wish him luck with establishing it more. Stay at his place, it is really good Value for Money. I hope i can stay again somewhere in the future.

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9.9
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

At the hostel, the rooms have a patio with a garden view. Every room includes a safety deposit box and certain rooms will provide you with pool views. The units at Funk Bunks - Sigiriya feature air conditioning and a desk. I love their cabin consepts! So fun and authentic. Everything was comfy and clean. Its not that far from the rocks, i dont mind walking. Everyone was very nice and lovely, we looked tired upon arriving and they brought us tea to settle down before checking in. They helped alot with booking reasonable priced tuktuks which is nice consider the locals always try to up the price to tourists.

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9.3
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Situated in Sigiriya, within 1.5 km of Sigiriya Rock and 4.7 km of Pidurangala Rock, The Travel Tree Hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 2.7 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya, 3.4 km from Sigiriya Museum and 14 km from The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Amazing hostel. Everything is top notch. Run by attentive family that provides excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner. The owner also took us to the Pidurangala Rock at 5am

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9.6
Exceptional
28 reviews
Price from
US$5.10
per night

All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Every room is equipped with a shared bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and slippers. All units at Sigiri Serenity Hostel include air conditioning and a safety deposit box. The hostel was very clean and well-maintained, with comfortable beds and spacious dorms. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with local tips and arrangements. The atmosphere was peaceful, making it a great place to relax after exploring Sigiriya.

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9.8
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Set in Sigiriya, within 3.3 km of Sigiriya Rock and 6.5 km of Pidurangala Rock, Hakuna Matata Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 2.6 km from Sigiriya Museum, 11 km from The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna and 17 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya. I like tooo much this hostel staff is very frindly lovely 😍😍😍 Nice for the stay in this hostel I love this hostel Very perfect for single person ya couple ya femily I love 💖💖💖 this hostel I come again soon

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9.1
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
US$4.50
per night

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