Hostels in Sri Lanka

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Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, bidet, towels
Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"The staff was super friendly. Very clean rooms and great facilities for a short stay."
The price is ₹1,963
per night
17 May - 18 May
Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel
Sun deck
Lazy Koala Hostel - Adults Only
2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7)
"What a lovely place to stay!! Exceptionally clean rooms and bathrooms, great air conditioning, comfortable beds and wonderfully friendly and hospitable staff (with a tasty breakfast to round things off nicely)! Thank you so much Lazy Koala, I’ll see you on my next trip back to Sri Lanka"
The price is ₹6,051
per night
21 May - 22 May
Lazy Koala Hostel - Adults Only
Breakfast area
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (124)
"Arrived late at night, service was excellent and friendly. Room was clean and hostle was within walking distance of the train station"
The price is ₹2,757
per night
16 May - 17 May
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel
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Restaurant
Hangtime Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (17)
"Here is only one positive thing about this hostel is rooftop restaurant and amazing guys and ladies who work there. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND TO BOOK THIS HOSTEL. And you don’t have to be the hostel’s guest to be able to visit this cool rooftop. Everyone is welcome. I had a private room which was located on first (=ground floor). The day light didn’t come through that made my stay really depressive and dark all the time. Meanwhile, the dorms are on a second floor and even with the ocean view. A...
The price is ₹1,773
per night
20 May - 21 May
Hangtime Hostel
Terrace/patio
Hostel First Colombo Airport
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (15)
"Airport pickup was very convenient, especially as it was late. Manju was very welcoming and a great host. He gave us much information AND provided filtered water! So good. The shared meal was a wonderful idea."
Hostel First Colombo Airport
Reception
The Anam Hostel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"On a adoré notre séjour à Anam Hôtel ! On y a passé 10 jours. On a pu se reposer. L’hôtel se situe à quelques mètres de la plage, où on peut y voir des magnifiques coucher de soleil le soir. Le personnel de l’hôtel est juste super super gentil. Il y a une cuisine que l’on peut utiliser, mais aussi une machine à laver dont on peut se servir. Allez-y les yeux fermés, vous ne regretterez rien."
The price is ₹1,368
per night
19 May - 20 May
The Anam Hostel
Terrace/patio
Colombo Beach Hostel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13)
"Amazing "
The price is ₹1,716
per night
15 May - 16 May
Colombo Beach Hostel
Terrace/patio
Miracle City Inn Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (16)
"It's a quiet place in the vicinity of liberty plaza and Gangaramaya in Colombo. In the beginning was having doubts till I went in and spoke to the owner. Friendly and Helpful staff. Comfortable dorms and with Bunk beds. For the price can't complain at all. Overall I'm happy. Not disable friendly. Definitely recommend."
Miracle City Inn Hostel
Property entrance
CityRest Fort - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (100)
"The hostel is in a great location, close to the train station and lots of great places to eat nearby. But that's the only strong point. Everything else is average at best. The place needs renovation, WiFi doesn't work, cleaning in the shared bathrooms could be improved. But the location is great. So if you are looking for 1 night near the station - this would do."
CityRest Fort - Hostel
Interior
Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel
2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (36)
"Not that kind of hostel what i was expected "
The price is ₹1,011
per night
19 May - 20 May
Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel
Family Room | Balcony
Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel
2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (11)
"I showed up and they told me I hadn’t booked. I showed them my hotels.com confirmation email and receipt. They said they never received the payment even though I had the receipt. They then made me pay for a full room which ended up costing more than what the room I booked online was. I also had bed bugs bite my legs during the stay. "
Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel
LCD TV
Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park - Hostel
2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (1)
"Hotel a 3 km de la ville, assez éloigné sans service a proximité. Safari trés cher. J'avais résérvé une chambre mais a mon arrivée il n'y en avait pas alors on m'a proposé le dortoir au meme tarif se que j'ai refusé et aprés discussion j'ai obtenu une tente-chambre. Trés bien dans la grosse savane mais prés de la grande route pas nécessaire du tout. Personnel serviable mais on sans que l'argent et le but premier du centre. "
The price is ₹2,713
per night
15 May - 16 May
Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park - Hostel
Deluxe Double Room (With Attached Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Kandy City Rooms & Hostel
2.0 star property
5.4 out of 10, (3)
"It wasn’t good. We arrived late to nobody being around. We had to ask for facilities to cook and for the Wi-Fi, which didn’t work very well. The room wasn’t clean, with us finding hairs in the sheets the bathroom constantly smelling. I reckon once, it was brilliant but now it’s rubbish. Not even in a good location. "
Kandy City Rooms & Hostel
Exterior
Blooms Lily Hostel
1.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, (3)
"When i went to the Hotel, i was informed that all rooms are full, even though i have booked the room thru Expedia. Soni had to find another place to stat with my family."
Blooms Lily Hostel
View from property
Ceylon Hostel - Colombo Int Airport
2.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, (1)
Ceylon Hostel - Colombo Int Airport
Lobby lounge
Backpackers Negombo Hostel by City Hub
1.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, (1)
"At the time of my booking, this hotel was not actually completed. I went to the address indicated, only to find that there's no sign or evidence of any hostel at all. I called the number provided on my booking, to find that it linked to a hotel under the same owner several miles away. While they honored my booking, I really would have expected a refund or more from them. "
Backpackers Negombo Hostel by City Hub
Property entrance
The Lost Hostels Weligama - Beach Road
2.0 star property
The Lost Hostels Weligama - Beach Road
Pool
Haven Fort Hostel
2.0 star property
The price is ₹4,203
per night
14 May - 15 May
Haven Fort Hostel
Bicycling
Meemure isabulana resort - Hostel
1.0 star property
The price is ₹1,300
per night
14 May - 15 May
Meemure isabulana resort - Hostel
Living area
Unwind Restaurant & Hostel
1.0 star property
The price is ₹1,846
per night
27 May - 28 May
Unwind Restaurant & Hostel
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₹1,010
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₹6,051

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