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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...

A
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, 589 reviews
Price from
$55
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, 1,469 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...

F
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, 281 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.

A
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, 674 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, 780 reviews
Price from
$14.40
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, 858 reviews
Price from
$29.87
1 night, 2 adults

Clock Inn Dehiwala

Mount Lavinia

Located in Mount Lavinia, a 6-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

R
Roshan
From
Sri Lanka
The breakfast was very clean, well-organized and delicious. We were provided with the necessary things. Very happy. As for the location, there was a free environment. Very organized and clean. All the staff were very pleasant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
$36
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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,469 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,402 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 858 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 589 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, 780 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
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Avg. price/night: $17.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 780 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 byThanuri
Solo traveler
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
Avg. price/night: $40.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 237 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 byJessica
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,402 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 byBeatrice
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,469 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 byCharllotte Joanna
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews
Perfect for a stopover in Colombo. The guys running the hostel keep it really clean and tidy. Hot showers, a clean kitchen area to make hot drinks and a comfortable communal area to socialise in. Great location right on Galle face green. Air con & WiFi worked well
Guest review byCatherine
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $21.37
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 858 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 byHannah
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 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 byCassandra
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $7.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Cheap Price/ breakfast / safety / Privacy
Guest review byPasan Wijekoon
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 316 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 byLynne
Young couple