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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Set in Colombo, within less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

S
Serene
From
Singapore
It's situated at the end of a quiet street, and short walk away from a wonderful french bakery for breakfast. Spacious, and clean. Shelves and hanging space. Hot shower with good pressure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults
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Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 3.9 km from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

M
Manuel
From
Austria
its a very beautiful secluded and calm place.. great breakfast, bathrooms and rooms were very clean and comfortable- probably the best hostel ive seen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,241 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Situated in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Lost & Found - Colombo features express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

O
Olivier
From
France
Staff friendly. Wi-Fi ok. Good food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within 1.7 km of Milagiriya Beach and 2.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...

S
Senarathne
From
Sweden
What a lovely place!🥺 The staff is very kind and helpful, and the room is clean, safe, and spacious. The maintenance is superb—we loved the large lobby area. The hospitality is outstanding, and I truly appreciated it. They are equally kind to both locals and foreigners. The best part is that I had a chance to support their prevention programs, as they use the hostel’s profits to fund these initiatives. That means a lot to me. I encourage everyone to book a reservation at this hostel and help support these meaningful programs. Thank you. 🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
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US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Seconds Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 2.6 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

B
Boneratosairu
From
Philippines
It's very affordable. I only stayed for a few hours before my flight, just to be able to get some rest, shower, and eat. They have good food and are not that expensive either. Staff are really nice. They did not ask me for a deposit anymore since I was not staying overnight. They also have pool and met some good travelers but have no time to know them longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews
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US$36.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Set in Colombo, within 200 metres of Galle Face Beach and 2.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

R
Rachael
From
Australia
The beds were very comfy, great aircon, really fast wifi. The lounge room is so comfortable to hang out in and sit with other travellers. The hosts, particularly Shantha, are so incredibly kind. They helped me make plans for my entire Sri Lanka trip and checked in with me frequently to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. short walk to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
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SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, within 5.8 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 6.1 km of R Premadasa Stadium, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features...

K
Kaartik
From
India
New and lavish, staff room and food is awesome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
US$53
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Paivikki
From
Finland
A good hostel in the middle of the city with good transport links. The place is clean, the bed was good to sleep, hot water, bedding. I slept well, and there was no traffic noise inside as I first thought. Air conditioners work. Everything I need from a hostel can be found here. Clean kitchen and breakfast. The hostess of the hostel is very friendly and helpful. She even directed my friend to a taxi at late night. She takes care of her guests.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,481 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults
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CityRest Fort

Fort, Colombo

Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the centre of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms.

A
Andrew
From
Malaysia
Great location, friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Backpack Lanka

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Ideally located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is set 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

M
MINJUN
From
South Korea
Very kind host, clean dormitory room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • CEYLON STAYZ

    Hostel in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$38.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 540 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 by
    Annette
    Solo traveller

  • Drop Inn Hostels

    Hostel in Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$46
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,241 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 by
    Joanna
    Solo traveller

  • Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,481 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 by
    Mele
    Young couple

  • CityRest Fort

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
    Decent Budget hostel option for Colombo Fort area, they arranged a taxi from the airport (for a reasonable fee) for us, and were able to take both USD and LRs. We did a private room for 2 with bunk beds with working AC. The shared bathroom was clean. Provided eggs for breakfast. Quick walk or cheap tuk tuk to the Train station or the red Mosque or the popular market.
    Guest review by
    Jamie
    Young couple

  • Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,481 reviews
    best hostel you can find in Colombo! Dormitories are clean, and you have also a bathroom inside each dormitory in addition of the common ones in the corridor, the breakfast is simple but good! The location is perfect if you have planed to move throughout Sri Lanka by train or bus. The best point is definitely the kindness of the owners and employees who are also really helpful, you will feel like home and have a second mom. Thank you for everything :)
    Guest review by
    Léa
    People with friends