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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...

I
Imre
From
Hungary
I loved the huge green garden. The staff and the owners were very kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 156 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.

K
Kateryna
From
Ukraine
Excellent place! Clean and cozy rooms, good location, amazing service! Special thanks to the Manager Nimal! He was very friendly and welcoming, although we came at night (after other hotel refused to accept us so late). Nimal made our stay in Drop Inn really feel like home. Thank you for tasty coffee and good vibes!🥰 The service we got in Drop Inn stands out of all the places we’ve stayed in Colombo. Definitely recommend and want to come back again ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,231 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 3.2 km of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

R
Rach39
From
Ireland
Very friendly staff and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 695 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Attractively located in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is situated 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 5.4 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

S
Scarlet
From
New Zealand
- Friendly kind staff - huge cheap breakfast - easy to get around - curtains on the beds are a plus - lots of solo travelers I recommend the walking tour with the knowledgeable grandchildren of the hostel owner :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 535 reviews
Price from
US$35
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.

D
Daniel
From
Denmark
Amazing staff. They are so nice people, both at the hostel and the restaurant. I think they deserve a much higher rate. I did not miss anything. Nice restrooms, wifi, staff, shower drains good with hot water and food from the restaurant. I will chose this if I go back to Colombo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 598 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...

A
Ayse Ceren
From
United Kingdom
Very nice and clean dorm, with AC. There is a small common kitchen, refrigerator, and the staff is very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 599 reviews
Price from
US$15
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.

K
Kamali
From
Vietnam
The hostel feels so cozy and earthy… i would highly recommend them if you are travelling solo or groups, they even help us with lot of things like recommendations of places and restaurants ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 777 reviews
Price from
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...

D
Delon
From
Austria
Staff are friendly , AC was great & WIFI was super fast. Great place to stop between South/Center/North. Located in the center of Colombo. Extended for 2 more nights. Tip for the owner: bicycles to explore Colombo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults
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SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, 5.8 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features accommodation with a restaurant, free private...

U
Udayangani
From
Australia
Rooms were very clean and comfy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$52
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.

K
Kamila
From
Kazakhstan
Amazing hostel! First of all, when I arrived the ladies met me with beautiful smiles. I arrived very early tired and sleepless and they check-in me in and provided comfy bed. Breakfast is delicious, the location is super central. The best choice in Colombo. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,459 reviews
Price from
US$17
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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  • Clock Inn Colombo

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews

    Located in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

    From US$40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 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, 535 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$47
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,231 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, 1,459 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, 1,123 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, 1,459 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