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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...

J
Joe
From
Canada
It is a beautiful place in a quiet area in the downtown core of Columbo. The beds are good, it's clean and well kept, very nicely decorated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 173 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.

N
Naty Garrido
From
Chile
Dropp is an incredible hostel, everything is clean and tidy. The work team is very attentive and they help you with everything so that you have a unique experience in Colombo. The beds are the best, good mattresses, clean sheets, bathrooms, showers and common areas are always very clean! They recommended a couple of tours of the city with a contact of theirs, very good and affordable prices. They also helped us with our bags since we moved to Kandy and they allowed us to leave our bags until our return and we reserved one more night before leaving for India. We totally recommend it. Thank you for the stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
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
DavidGarwood
From
United Kingdom
Excellent hostel, with a great restaurant serving all day breakfast, lunch and dinner. We stayed in a private room and a dorm on two visits. The rooms are exceptionally clean, with cool AC and hot and powerful showers. Top quality facilities. The food is sublime, I had the egg kotu and ice cream, on both visits. The portion sizes are generous and the prices very sensible. I found the whole process very relaxing! I recommend this place without any hesitation. Please do message ahead if you are arriving late so that the staff can wait up for you. They don't always reply to WhatsApp so it's best to call ahead.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 605 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...

S
Snehal Kalmegh
From
India
Worth every penny. Spacious, clean rooms. AC and hot shower were working perfectly fine. Huge common sitting area and pantry. There's also a facility to wash clothes. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
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US$13.50
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.

C
Camila
From
Argentina
I loved it! The owners are so welcoming and nice, they have very good common areas to chill and meet other travelers, as well as a pool. There is AC on the rooms so it was nice to sleep without suffering from the hot humid weather
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews
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US$35.61
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...

S
Simona-Luciana
From
Romania
The best place to stay in Colombo if you are a real traveler! The hosts are very friendly and hospitable, and you feel like in a real holiday home. I recommend it with all my heart! 🙏❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
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SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, within 5.8 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 6.1 km of R Premadasa Stadium, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features...

K
Kaartik
From
India
New and lavish, staff room and food is awesome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Price from
US$53
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.

R
Rebecca
From
Cambodia
Small but very cozy and comfortable. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. They let me keep my bag there for free while I travelled elsewhere to pick up later which I was very grateful for!!Nice breakfast of omlet and toast and free bananas tea and coffee at any time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,481 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults
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CityRest Fort

Fort, Colombo

Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the centre of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms.

c
christina
From
United Kingdom
Location, value for money, quite, nice staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Backpack Lanka

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Ideally located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is set 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

L
Loïc
From
Belgium
The property was clean, easy to find and well equipped. We chatted with other local guests, got great advices for our trip and felt throughout comfortable. After visiting Sri Lanka we came a second time to this Hostel before departure and it was lovely meeting everybody again! Also great A/C.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 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, 541 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$46
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,242 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, 1,481 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, 1,121 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, 1,481 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