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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 8-minute walk of Bambalapitiya Beach and 0.6 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

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AyeshK
From
Netherlands
Great location, so convenient with a lot of embassy buildings, restaurants, and transportation options nearby. The staff is great friendly and very prompt. They even offered to help me print out some documents. The hostel beds are comfy, equipped with power sockets and a reading light, and clean and comfy beddings too. Plenty of bathrooms, spotless and with good pressure. The place is super spacious too, with a nice garden and parking space.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 590 reviews
Price from
$44
1 night, 2 adults

Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is located in Colombo, 0.7 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 2.4 mi from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

T
Thilini
From
Canada
Great environment, friendly staff and overall worth the price. Highly recommend for a stay in Colombo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,466 reviews
Price from
$46.80
1 night, 2 adults

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

Colombo

Located in Colombo, within 3.6 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.8 miles of R Premadasa Stadium, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms has...

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Fiona
From
United Kingdom
So clean and nice dorms. Has lockers for your belongings and also breakfast was great! Late check in times available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located within a 3-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 2 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

A
AyeshK
From
Netherlands
The location is great, it's just walking distance to the Galle Face beach front, One Galle Face mall, Colombo fort, and a lot of important attractions and activities in Colombo. Beds were great and rooms were comfy. Spotless bathrooms too. The owner is the best part, he is super friendly and such a joy to talk with. He is ambitious to improve even the little details of his hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Ideally set in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is located 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.7 miles from R Premadasa Stadium.

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Alexander
From
Japan
Great breakfast, friendly staff even during a late night check in, AC room was comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Sathkara City Center - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Sathkara City Center - Colombo has express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

n
nguyenkt08
From
Vietnam
Very good service and location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 675 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults

Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo and within a 19-minute walk of Milagiriya Beach, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

M
Mohsin
From
United States
Everything about the hotel, from the staff to the location to the rooms, was excellent. We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Colombo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
Price from
$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Seconds Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 1.6 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Colombo provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Andy
From
Slovakia
Wonderful place where you ll find relax, friends and delicious food! Staff is super nice and helpful, rooms are clean and comfy and you wont get bored here. Absolutely amazing hostels with the good vibes only! Recommend 100%
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 860 reviews
Price from
$29.87
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 2-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 1.8 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel at Galle Face provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the...

Y
YING
From
China
Everything is fine, staff is very friendly, the air conditioner is very good, the place is very clean, I will come again next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews
Price from
$18
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.

S
Sajid
From
Saudi Arabia
Staff was super nice feel like a home, Specially Feenu she is nice and kind always available there for help,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,400 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 590 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 754 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 byAnnette
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,466 reviews
I can honestly say that Drop Inn has been one of the best hostel stays of my life. The place has a very welcoming and chill atmosphere. Lots of little nooks and crannies to hide in if you want a little bit of solitude, and a great communal space if you want to socialise with the other backpackers. The room and bed were comfortable, with well working AC, which was MUCH needed. The staff were all very friendly, kind and helpful. Drop Inn is a great peaceful haven to escape the noise and chaos of the city. Will definitely be staying here again.
Guest review byJoanna
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,400 reviews
The staff are so lovely and nice! Breakfast is delicious eggs toast and fruit! Sheets were really clean and I felt really safe whilst staying there. I think people forget that they have booked a hostel and forget how cheap the hostel is considering it includes breakfast so I would consider this place good value for money! Easy to get to other places from here and it was a nice relaxing vibe hanging in kitchen eating brekkie with other travellers. Also 24 hr check in is a plus!
Guest review byMele
Young couple