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Ahangama

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6 hostels

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The best hostels in Galle District

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Roaming Retreat Ahangama

Ahangama

Located in Ahangama, a 2-minute walk from Ahangama Beach, Roaming Retreat Ahangama has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

p
pablo
From
United States
Staff was really friendly and helpful. They welcome you with a banana shake and make you feel like you’re at a resort haha. The rooms are clean and beds are spacious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults

Sixth Sense Hostel

Galle

Located in Galle, a 15-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

K
KRISHNA
From
India
Its very good property guys. Just book it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
$16
1 night, 2 adults

The Well

Ahangama

Located in Ahangama, The Well has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

M
Monty
From
South Africa
Genuinely the best value hostel in Ahangama. Beautiful pool in the garden, great facilities and right by the Marshmallows break. Great yoga shala up on top for sunset. Owners are super chilled & let you hang out at the pool pre/post check in/out. Would 100% come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Price from
$92
1 night, 2 adults

Hummus Hostel Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa

Located in Hikkaduwa, a 4-minute walk from Narigama beach, Hummus Hostel Hikkaduwa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
$137.33
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Singha Lounge

Unawatuna

Located in Unawatuna, 1.2 miles from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

L
Lorrie
From
Australia
Lovely hostel out in nature! The family is very nice and makes you feel so welcome. Activities and good food! Hardly recommend :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

TheLakeHostel

Hikkaduwa

Located in Hikkaduwa, 12 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium, TheLakeHostel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Y
Yves
From
Switzerland
Felt like home, but surrounded by jungle and with a lot cats and dogs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
$10.03
1 night, 2 adults

Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle

Galle

Located in Galle, a 8-minute walk from Pitiwella Beach, Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

C
Cleverson
From
Myanmar
Really nice any clear place with a friendly family !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
$11.78
1 night, 2 adults

Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar

Galle City, Galle

Attractively set in the center of Galle, Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar has free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive.

B
Bastiaan
From
Switzerland
Tiny hostel with friendly staff at a superb location for people who are just looking for a chill time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults

Rose Apple Hostel

Ahangama

Located in Ahangama, within a 13-minute walk of Kabalana Beach and 12 miles of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Rose Apple Hostel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

s
sonia
From
France
Great stay. Close walk to busy area while being on a quiet street. I picked this hostel for the location as others were too far for my taste. It has a very good restaurant right across that is very busy and very affordable for dinner and there is a small fruit stand right beside it so perfect to buy mango for breakfast. Also a grocery store one minute walk for water etc. I was supposed to stay in ahangama one night but I stayed 4 until my return flight. The place is quiet (not a busy hostel as it’s new) so if you’re looking for a party and social hostel that won’t work. If you’re looking for a clean and homey and relaxing place then that’s for you. The owner was basically cleaning every time I saw him and is a lovely person. We were around 3 on average in the hostel so I was lucky to be alone in my dorm 3 of the 4 nights. This was perfect for the end of my trip after the craziness of social hostels. It just felt like home. One of the rare hostels with proper wifi from dorm and never ran out or toilet paper ! My dorm had AC as well Also there is a gym 2 minutes away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Drop Inn Studios

Ahangama

Located in Ahangama, a 10-minute walk from Kabalana Beach, Drop Inn Studios has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

G
G.
From
Sri Lanka
Beautifully designed, clean, and thoughtfully laid out space with a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious bathroom. Located in a highly convenient area in Ahangama—would absolutely recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$50.63
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Good place to stay neat and clean. Value for money with a swimming pool facility, near the beach. Highly recommended for Backpackers.
Guest review bySayemSujat
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
I had a great stay with Judie & family. Great location out of the main city if you want a more chill/relaxed stay. Walkable to turtle beach or can hire a bicycle to main unawatuna town. Amazing breakfast, Judie is a great cook, is friendly and makes you feel like family. Hope to visit in future :) Say hi to Leo & Levi for me too!
Guest review byChelsea
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
One of the best hostel in srilanka and the owner of hostel amazing and staff too
Guest review byAbhinav
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
My experience at the Sixth Sense Hostel was absolutely incredible! It was like no other stay I've ever had. The hostel is located in a beautiful and calm place, just a 10-minute walk from the beach. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The manager - Sam, always made sure we had everything we needed for a fantastic time. The accommodation was comfortable, very clean and cozy & relaxing. What's more, there's free laundry. It was truly the best hostel I've ever been to. Totally recommend. You should come and experience it!
Guest review byJustyna
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
If you are looking for a fancy hostel stay, this is the right place for you. You have access to all the facilities of the resort, which is amazing. You get a huge breakfast included. After being in hostels for all my travels this was the best option to have some more me time and still pay a suuuuuper good price for it :)
Guest review byEmma
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
Nice hostel, good and clean rooms, nice beds. Budget Friendly. They have fans for each bed but there's no AC. However it's manageable.
Guest review bysane
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $57.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Absolutely loved this place and came back twice. It‘s a little paradise to just relax or go surfing and to meet other nice people. One of the best Hostels I have stayed so far
Guest review bySarah
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $34.41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
I can honestly say that this was the best hostel I’ve stayed at in Sri Lanka. The whole building, including the rooms, was so clean and stylish. The location was perfect because you’re amidst the jungle away from the crowd and noise, yet only a short walk to the beach. The staff are all lovely and caring - the best hospitality standard I’ve come across. Plus the food is freshly made… authentic Arabic dishes that taste incredible! This place has my heart! I booked 2 nights but ended up staying 5! Thank you Habibi team 🌷🌀💗
Guest review byPoppy
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $18.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
About a 10-15 minute walk from Galle Fort, Backpacker Galle Hostel is tucked away in a wooded area just off a side street. This meant that it was quiet and easy to get to the main attractions in Galle. I never waited long for the bathroom, and I liked that there were plenty of hangers inside the bathroom.
Guest review byLaura
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Best hostel I've ever stayed in Sri Lanka!Comfortable bed and pillows, clean and spacious room/bathroom. Guys created a great atmosphere so you feel welcomed right away. Thanks to that everyone is kind and friendly to each other, which makes it perfect for solo travellers.
Guest review bySerkan Kamil
Solo traveler