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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...

C
Christine
From
United Kingdom
First of all upon arrival to the hostel it was very very appealing from the road, I felt like I was arriving to a fancy condo in the states 🤣 Chavvy & Shailie were amazing, they made me feel so welcome that I really left feeling like I have family, from good laughs to even dropping me off at the bus stop because I was a little nervous - tremendous. I put my hammock up in the garden which the caretakers helped with & was astonishing to simply be in the amazing garden with such diverse wildlife (there was even a local peacock!) I only booked this hostel because I'm a travelling yoga teacher and needed somewhere calm to practice & teach - Alma hostel allowed me to do just that, with excellent ifi and many spaces to teach from whether the garden, the upstairs lobby/co-working space or even my room was big enough. My all time favourite thing about Alma's was the interior design - like wow. Everything was custom made with wicker/bamboo and the interior was exceptionally clean - I genuinely felt like I was crashing at my own place. Loved it so much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Z
Zahra
From
Iraq
The staff are always available, positive vibe, friendly environment, café and restaurant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,235 reviews
Price from
US$15.80
1 night, 2 adults

Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 3.2 km of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

R
Roksolana
From
Ukraine
It was the newest, cleanest and friendliest hostel I've ever stayed in. Honestly, I'm impressed. The dorms are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms with basic toiletries. No towel was provided though - but not sure, maybe you can ask for it additionally. There is also a big and fully equipped kitchen - I rarely see this in hostels. Owners are super friendly and listen to all the requests. Highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 700 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Attractively located in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is situated 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 5.4 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

C
Colman
From
Ireland
Ceylon Stayz is a very special place. I arrived in the early hours of the morning and in darkness walking up the steps I was doubting my choice. I'd been told to call a number and I'd be let in. I hate arriving so late but at 4 a.m I was greeted with the warmest smiling face. I apologised and was told ' Don't be sorry, it's not your fault what time the plane arrives'. Instantly I felt at home. I love the tall ceilings, the neutral colours. My room was perfect, the A.C was excellent and i had 2 wondefull full nights of sleep.. From first booking, Marsha the owner was so accomodating and extremely helpful. Days before you arrive you already feel like a guest. It was Marsha's father who let me in my first night. He is the Manager. In Ireland we have a saying, "The Apple doesn't fall too far from the Tree"! It certainly doesn't in this case. Marsha and her Father are peas in a pod. Two beautiful, kind, considerate and incredibly professional, hospitable hosts. Ceylon Stayz is 11 out of 10 for me. Well done to you both 👏 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

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
Stefania
From
Spain
Comfortable room and nice bathroom! Everything very clean and the staff have been very kind and helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Nabil Bakry
From
United Arab Emirates
The place is really nice, the outdoors is amazing. Beds are very clean. The stuff is lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews
Price from
US$21.86
1 night, 2 adults

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
Soykot
From
Bangladesh
Very nice for solo traveller. Air conditions facilities good & everything is neat and clean. In washroom there is a free shampoo, face wash & towel. Free drinking water is also available. Hotel manager is a good person. Just 2 mins walking distance from galle face green.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

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

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, 5.8 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features accommodation with a restaurant, free private...

M
Mario
From
Germany
New stylish high-end hotel (open since April 2025) with many rooms and a 24/7 reception. The rooms are very comfy, well equipped and offer you much space. They are highly cleaned and make you feel very welcome. The centre of Colombo is a 15-20 minutes TukTuk away, so the location is nice, too. Staff was very friendly and helpful, they even organized a late night taxi to the airport for us. I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Price from
US$53
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Aline
From
Hong Kong
Very friendly and helpful staff. The location is great. Breakfast is decent. The female dorm has a toilet and shower inside which is quite convenient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,464 reviews
Price from
US$17
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, 214 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Colombo and nearby

  • Clock Inn Colombo

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 777 reviews

    Located in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

    From US$40 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$38.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 537 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,235 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,464 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,124 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,464 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