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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Backpacker Galle Hostel in Galle offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony or terrace with views of local landmarks. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the sauna or on the sun terrace. The hostel features an indoor and outdoor play area, perfect for children. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating, and picnic area. Convenient Location: Located 13 km from Koggala Airport, the hostel is close to attractions such as Galle Fort (1 km) and Mahamodara Beach (2 km). Nearby points include Galle Light House and Galle Fort National Museum. Guest Services: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Services include room service, breakfast in the room, and luggage storage.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Theodor
Romania“Very good location close to Galle fort and bus station. Welcoming staff. Good for short stay.” - Daniel
Norway“Nice host, they were flexible in a couple of things I asked for. Location pretty good. I liked the surroundings.” - Kariyawasam
Sri Lanka“The room and the bathroom were both very clean and tidy. The room provided clean sheets and towels. We had a comfortable stay at the place. The staff was polite and friendly as well.” - Livia
Switzerland“Very nice staff! Beds could be more confortable and shower/bathroom is not the nicest one but good value for the money. Galle Forte in walking distance.” - Oliver
Australia“I loved the staff here, they were very friendly and accommodating. The rooms had AC and were very comfortable. Also the activities they were able to organise (jewellery and cooking class) seemed very good value and enjoyable. Awesome location as...” - Miki
Spain“Very clean, comfortable beds and nice spacious dormitory. The owner is a very helpful and nice man!” 
Natalia
United Kingdom“I liked the overall vibe, the balcony, the fact that during the first night I had only 2 people.in the room. It is surrounded by trees so not much noise coming from the main road”- Mark United Kingdom“15 min walk to Galle train station Friendly owners Good AC”
- Tiffany
France“Good location and the staff is so friendly and helpful” - Sabatino Spain“Good and cheap hostel to spend the night before going to the airport. Owner was super kind”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
