Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Staff

8.8

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. In a prime location in Colombo, Colombo Downtown Monkey is 5 minute walk from Galle face green & Old parliament building. Located around 1.6 mi from Gangaramaya temple & 1.8 mi away from R Premadasa Stadium, 1.6 mi from Indian Embassy. The property is 2-minute walk from Colombo rowing club. The hostel has free WiFi & A continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Popular points of interest near the hostel include World Trade Center - Sri Lanka, Colombo Dutch Museum and Colombo Harbor. Bandaranaike International Airport is 17 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Sree
Germany Germany
“I like particularly the reception women Sita. She is very humble and very friendly. I haev been booking in this hostel becaus of Sita.”
Simone
Italy Italy
“Give 10/10 just because the lady at the reception is the sweetest lady ever. She let me stay around until late at night before going to the airport! Thanks a lott!”
Jinger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to the Colombo fort station, not difficult to find, perfect for short stay if you have to take early train. Super nice and helpful staffs, breakfast included. Female dorm has strong AC and attached shower room&toilet room.”
Gary
United States United States
“Superb staff, very wholesome breakfast, fun traveler atmosphere, unbeatable location, great shower both hot and cold, and very economical. Exemplary super urban hostel.”
Matteo
Italy Italy
“I stayed only one night on my way to south, but I had really good sleep, good bathrooms, A/C, good location next to the station, good breakfast, really friendly owner.”
Emir
Poland Poland
“Staff is awesome. Beds are clean. Breakfast is delicious! Location is the best!”
Abdallah
Morocco Morocco
“Nice for short stay friendly stuff and good breakfast close to train station”
Sajid
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Staff was super nice feel like a home, Specially Feenu she is nice and kind always available there for help,”
Shanto
India India
“Their hospitality and well maintained rooms and service”
Vivek
India India
“It is located very near to colombo fort and is an affordable one. Feeno explained a lot about srilanka .very informative and helped us to plan our next travel destinations. Safe for women as well.”

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Amenities of Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

House rules

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Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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