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Located in Galle, 1.3 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 7.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 7.8 km from Galle Fort and 7.9 km from Dutch Church Galle. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Perfect, Oasis in the middle of the green jungle

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9.5
Exceptional
148 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of pool, The Well is situated in Ahangama, less than 1 km from Kabalana Beach. The property is located 19 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 19 km from Galle Fort and 20 km from Dutch Church Galle. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms include a terrace. At The Well, the rooms come with a seating area. Great accommodation! The pool is great and the place clean.

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9.4
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
US$13.04
per night

Situated in Hikkaduwa, 400 metres from Narigama beach, Hummus Hostel Hikkaduwa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, a 18-minute walk from Hikkaduwa Bus Stand and 1.6 km from Hikkaduwa Railway Station. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests. The owner here is one of the nicest people you would meet and made us a meal from his home. The hostel is super clean and is massive with loads of potential

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9
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
US$16.53
per night

Set in Unawatuna, 700 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Habibi Hostel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 6.6 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 6.7 km from Galle Fort and 6.8 km from Dutch Church Galle. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property. The owner is a very kind, professional and welcoming person. The attention to detail is outstanding! Great food, great WiFi! I worked from the rooftop where also the bar-restaurant is active. Fan always on, you never feel the heat. The room are clean, modern, comfortable and with many comforts, more then many hotels and much more than many hostels. I highly recommend this structure, especially to digital nomads. Additionally, the quality and attention to design of the place is outstanding, very Middle East style

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9
Superb
229 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

Located in Unawatuna, 2 km from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 6.6 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 6.7 km from Galle Fort and 6.8 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The hosts were the best! Absolutely gorgeous and engaging Judith, and soft & sweet Isuru. Don't forget their kids :) Also, the fellow travellers there. They were all repeat customers - and for good reason.

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9
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Ideally located in the centre of Galle, Tanty’s Hostel offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 70 metres from Bonavista Beach, 2.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 2.8 km from Galle Fort. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. One of the most beautiful hostels in Sri Lanka!

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9.1
Superb
296 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Located in Hikkaduwa, 20 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, TheLakeHostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Sri is a good host. The cats are so cute . A pure jungle experience. Pura Vida !!

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9.2
Superb
232 reviews
Price from
US$10.56
per night

Attractively situated in the centre of Galle, Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar features free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. It was off season but I liked to chill alone, just in front of the sea

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9
Superb
333 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

Wake N Flow, Ahangama - Kabalana Beach is situated in Ahangama, 18 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 19 km from Galle Fort. The property is located 19 km from Dutch Church Galle, 19 km from Galle Light house and 9.1 km from Kushtarajagala. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Kabalana Beach.

Japanese Peace Pagoda is 16 km from the hostel, while Galle Fort National Museum is 19 km from the property. Koggala Airport is 5 km away. one of the best stays on my Sri Lanka trip. Great location, clean rooms, friendly staff, and a relaxing vibe. Highly recommend

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9.4
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Set in Ahangama, 200 metres from Ahangama Beach, Roaming Retreat Ahangama offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk and a patio with a river view. At Roaming Retreat Ahangama all rooms include air conditioning and a shared bathroom. I loved this place!! Everything was clean, the bed was very spacious and comfortable, the whole place was very chill and friendly. Would recommend staying here, 10/10.

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9.1
Superb
42 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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