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Featured Hostels in Ja-Ela

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (160)
"Great place for a solo traveller."
Australia
Andrew
The price is ₹3,368
₹4,014 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

CityRest Fort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Fort
7.4 out of 10, Good, (104)
"Breakfast was included in to the price, but the kitchen was under reparation. They gave me 300 rupia as discount. Room was clean and tidy, fan good, walls very thin, excellent location if you travel by bus or train."
Finland
Rita
CityRest Fort - Hostel

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

2.0 star property
Rajagiriya
5.4 out of 10, (3)
"Overall I enjoyed my stay in Sesya. Nicely built postel . Great location . "
India
AKHTAR RASHID
The price is ₹4,811
₹6,480 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Kollupitiya
6.6 out of 10, (38)
"Not that kind of hostel what i was expected "
United Kingdom
Aneek
Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

Tropical Suites

2.0 star property
Negombo
The price is ₹1,510
₹1,781 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Tropical Suites

Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel

2.0 star property
Mount Lavinia
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13)
"Amazing place and superb staff. "
United States
Ritesh
Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel

Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel

2.0 star property
Milagiriya
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. "
United States
Michael
Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel

Colombo Beach Hostel

2.0 star property
Mount Lavinia
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (15)
"Reliable staff, clean and comfortable room, very good access to the beautiful beach. Definitely recommendable."
Japan
RYOSUKE
Colombo Beach Hostel

Miracle City Inn Hostel

2.0 star property
Kollupitiya
7.4 out of 10, Good, (26)
"Confortable bed, good location, quiet, kind staff. "
Canada
valerie
Miracle City Inn Hostel

The Anam Hostel

2.0 star property
Wellawatte
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
"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."
France
Jérémie
The price is ₹1,460
₹2,046 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
The Anam Hostel

Mazz Homestay

2.0 star property
Seeduwa - Katunayake
6.2 out of 10, (12)
"The hotel is verry close to the bus stand. The hotel manager was verry helpfull and gave us a suppoprt at any question. The garden is beautiful and the room was clean. "
Germany
Burkhard
Mazz Homestay

Unwind Restaurant & Hostel

2.0 star property
Seeduwa - Katunayake
Unwind Restaurant & Hostel

Haven Fort Hostel

2.0 star property
Hunupitiya
Haven Fort Hostel

Layover Colombo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Bambalapitiya
The price is ₹2,265
₹3,780 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Layover Colombo - Hostel

TUK TUK HOSTEL

2.0 star property
Negombo
The price is ₹2,779
₹3,323 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
TUK TUK HOSTEL

Mama's Villa by Taprobane - Hostel

2.0 star property
Negombo
Mama's Villa by Taprobane - Hostel

A4 Residence Colombo Airport - Hostel

2.0 star property
Seeduwa - Katunayake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7)
"Stayed 5 nights here, and it was great! The chalet was a perfect, private place next to the pool. The hotel staff was fantastic, friendly, helpful & made me feel like I was at home. I made new friends & really enjoyed my stay at A4 Residence, and I will definitely stay here again the next time I travel to Sri Lanka. "
United States
Milan
A4 Residence Colombo Airport - Hostel

VIBE Hostels

2.0 star property
Kollupitiya
VIBE Hostels

Aloe Vera Villa - Hostel

2.0 star property
Negombo
Aloe Vera Villa - Hostel

Colombo Mount Beach Hostel

2.0 star property
Mount Lavinia
Colombo Mount Beach Hostel
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Hostels and More in Ja-Ela


If you have trouble finding a hostel in Ja-Ela, there are 138 accommodation options within 10 miles, and we can help you pick one that meets your needs. For those who prefer to spend less on overnight costs and budget more for sightseeing, you can score great deals on Expedia.


When Is the Best Time to Visit Ja-Ela?


The weather can be a big factor when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the seasons:


  • The hottest months are typically March and April, while January and February are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 33° C and night-time temperatures average 22° C
  • April-June: 33° C is the daytime average and 25° C is the night-time average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 31° C and night-time averages are around 24° C
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 32° C during the day and 23° C at night
  • Average rainfall is 62 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Ja-Ela?


Depending on what you're interested in, you might enjoy these places:

Natural Features
  • Negombo Beach
  • Muthurajawela Visitor Centre
  • Henerathgoda Botanical Garden
Cultural Attractions
  • Dutch Period Museum
  • Elphinstone Theatre
  • National Art Gallery
Additional Attractions
  • Guruge Nature Park
  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  • Sugathadasa Stadium

In general, Ja-Ela is known for its:

  • Cafes
  • Gardens
  • Festivals

How to Get to Ja-Ela and Around the Area


You can search for flights to the nearest airport in Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.), located 7.4 mi (11.9 km) away from the city centre.

Ja-Ela Hostels information

Number of reviews
333
Accommodation
29 Hostels
Lowest Price
₹1,781
Highest Price
₹6,480