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Weligama

31 hostels

Mirissa

16 hostels

Dickwella

15 hostels

Matara

11 hostels

Hiriketiya

10 hostels

Midigama East

3 hostels

The best hostels in Matara District

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Star Eyes

Weligama

Located in Weligama, 16 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Star Eyes has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

J
Jula
From
Germany
I had an amazing time staying at the star eyes hostel in weligama. The staff is super friendly and this hostel feels like home. I wanted to stay there for a few days and ended up staying for multiple weeks. I met so many great people, I liked that the location was a bit out of weligama city because it was more quiet. thank you for everything Ishan!!! made my time in Sri Lanka very special. will definitely come back 🫶🏻
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
$23
1 night, 2 adults

The Hostel

Mirissa

Located in Mirissa, a 7-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

L
LeenaChan
From
Thailand
Good location. Nice staff super helpful. Clean and safe!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
$22.37
1 night, 2 adults

Lime & Co Hostel

Weligama

Located in the up and coming coastal town of Midigama on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Lime & Co Hostel is a surfers paradise.

G
Giorgi
From
Austria
Clean and tidy, and super friendly and caring stuff! Totally recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
Price from
$39.20
1 night, 2 adults

Funky Monkey Surfhostel Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya

Located in Hiriketiya, 1.2 miles from Hiriketiya Beach, Funky Monkey Surfhostel Hiriketiya provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$19.35
1 night, 2 adults

La Cove

Matara

Located in Matara, a 4-minute walk from Madiha Beach, La Cove provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

S
Sophia Gadiel
From
Denmark
Beautiful and unique location. Sweetest hosts and staff, very helpful and kind. Such a gem in Madiha - and brand new! So lucky to be one of the first ones to have a stay there. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$130
1 night, 2 adults

Salty Sand Hostel

Mirissa

Located in Mirissa, a 8-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, Salty Sand Hostel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
$45.39
1 night, 2 adults

Malkoha Studios

Dickwella

Located in Dickwella, within a few steps of Dickwella Beach and 3.9 miles of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Malkoha Studios provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Premiere Inn Hostel Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya

Located in Hiriketiya and with Hiriketiya Beach reachable within a 9-minute walk, Premiere Inn Hostel Hiriketiya provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

A
Abdellah
From
Morocco
super clean, cozy, and the host is the nicest person! Highly recommend it 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Berg house Hostel

Mirissa

Located in Mirissa, a 15-minute walk from Weligama Beach, Berg house Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

e
ella
From
United States
Clean, good location, nice staff!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
$70
1 night, 2 adults

234 Weligama

Weligama

Located in Weligama, a few steps from Weligama Beach, 234 Weligama provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

S
Sachini
From
Malaysia
I had such a wonderful stay here The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with beautifully designed spaces that feel both stylish and cozy. The staff are incredibly friendly and always go out of their way to help, making me feel right at home. Everything was spotless, from the rooms to the common areas, and the calm, relaxing vibe made it the perfect place to unwind. I’d highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for comfort, charm, and a truly restful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $40.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Great location, the room was very clean and comfortable. The staff is simply great, they make sure you have everything you need. The best part was probably chilling by the pool after a surf, such a dreamy set up.
Guest review byHoumayra
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $35.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews
I had a really nice stay at JJ’s hostel. The rooms are really comfortable, the pool is amazing and it is a really social place, great for meeting new people. I recommend!
Guest review bysophia
Group
Avg. price/night: $13.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
The staff very friendly&kind, great location in Midigama- close to the beach, to good local resteraunts, cafes.
Guest review byTamar
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Best Hostel in Srilanka. Mattress were comfortable/best.
Guest review byAshish
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Wake Up Hostel was my favourite Hostel in Sri Lanka so far. The social vibe is great and you can easily get to know new people. There is social activities every day, the location is 5 minutes from the beach and it's a bit off of the main road so you don't here the traffic. In addition the Host is super cool and takes part in most hostel activities. The dorm room was spacy, clean and there was a wooden Box to store your important stuff. If you want to to experience something you should definitely go here.
Guest review byImmanuel
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Located across the road from the beach and some nice restaurants. The shower had good water and pressure. Cheap and affordable if you're on a budget.
Guest review byChetan
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
this is the best hostel I have visited. good location, close to the beach, cafe, shop. clean, friendly staff. The best guys worked at the reception. they created a really cool atmosphere and came up with various events.
Guest review byAleks
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
A great hostel with a great location. Not far from the bus station or beach. There always some activity and a WhatsApp group to make it easier. Common area is really nice and easy to meet people. Nice with a kitchen as well!
Guest review byGabriella
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $21.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Best hostel ever, and the most clean place ever seen. Staff very friendly. Fully equipped kitchen. Perfect location
Guest review byAnna ida
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
The place is amazing, surrounded by nature and 5 minutes walking from jungle beach. The house is so cozy and the atmosphere in the house with the other guests was amazing. It’s for sure the best hostel i’ve ever been and i really recommend it. Also Bandara, the owner is an amazing person 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Guest review byJairo
Solo traveler