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Dambulla City Hostel

Dambulla

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Dambulla City Hostel is located in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock.

A
Anna
From
Poland
I have never encountered such kindness and the desire to help!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$11.25
1 night, 2 adults

Sevonrich Luxury Hostel - Dambulla

Dambulla

Located within 23 km of Pidurangala Rock and 1.1 km of Dambulla Cave Temple, Sevonrich Luxury Hostel - Dambulla offers rooms in Dambulla.

T
Tanja
From
Germany
I really enjoyed my stay. The owner and the staff are very nice and helpful. The owner organizes trips to the surrounding sights at fair prices. The food is delicious. There are very good storage and locking options for valuables and backpacks in the room. You can also use the pool from the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Green leaf Tree house

Dambulla

Boasting a garden, Green leaf Tree house is set in Dambulla in the Matale District region, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock.

L
Loïc
From
Switzerland
The place is very simple and beautiful. Malshi and his family are really lovely. If you want some peace and quiet away from the noise of the city, this is the place for you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
US$21.75
1 night, 2 adults

Jungle Host Hostel And Tree House

Sigiriya (Near Dambulla)

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Jungle Host Hostel And Tree House is set in Sigiriya, 5.1 km from Sigiriya Rock.

L
Laura
From
Netherlands
Greta and I had an amazing stay at Jungle Host hostel. Diwa and chuti were welcoming and super fun. They brought us everywhere and let us experience a lot of typical Sri Lankan culture, like the liquer, food, games, religion, culture etc. From the moment we arrived, we got immediately invited to join the trip to the secret waterfalls and many other activities in the following days. We won’t spoil yet, book your stay here if you want to discover more! We will definitely come back :) Ps. Also a great hostel if you wanna have nice travel pictures, because Diwa is a great photographer;)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$3.60
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiri Birds Hostel

Sigiriya (Near Dambulla)

Situated in Sigiriya, 1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Birds Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

H
Helena
From
Slovenia
I ended up here after a really bad experience at one of the other hostels in Sigiriya. The staff were simply awesome. I arrived early and they made an extra efford to prepare the room for me, they helped me with finally obtaining the right converter, the bed I would take home if it was possible and the breakfast was great. Only check twice if the breakfast is still included in the price of the room. When I was there it wasn't. But it's still available at a very good price and it is delicious. All in all, I deeply recommend the place. And did I mention that the location is simply fabolous? And there are several good restaurants in the vicinity.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiriya Rastha Hostel

Sigiriya (Near Dambulla)

Situated in Sigiriya, 3.6 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Rastha Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

E
Esteban
From
Chile
This hostel have a really good vibes. I really enjoy be here. Khosta, the manager reccomend me a lot of places to visit and he give a lot of information about the places, also they give me coffee and we spend the time with good music and talks. Thank you Khosta and Isuru for the best secret hiking places!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
US$14.40
1 night, 2 adults

Night Owl Hostel Sigiriya

Sigiriya (Near Dambulla)

Set in Sigiriya, within 4 km of Sigiriya Rock and 5.9 km of Pidurangala Rock, Night Owl Hostel Sigiriya offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

J
Jelena
From
United Kingdom
Kani is the most wonderful host, I have met in Sri Lanka so far. His attitude towards people is genuine and friendly. He made me feel more like the part of the group rather just a tourist which I appreciate a lot as a solo female traveller. And helped me with some advice on my future travels on local buses. Very grateful, thank you. The hostel is cosy and clean with the amazing location. Would highly reccomend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$6
1 night, 2 adults

Funk Bunks - Sigiriya

Sigiriya (Near Dambulla)

Set in Sigiriya, 2.3 km from Pidurangala Rock, Funk Bunks - Sigiriya offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

N
Niroshan
From
Australia
Really enjoyed my stay here! The bed was super comfy and I slept so well. The whole place is so peaceful, surrounded by forest, which made it feel really relaxing. Staff were all super nice and helpful too. Perfect spot if you just want to chill and recharge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$48.10
1 night, 2 adults

The Travel Tree Hostel

Sigiriya (Near Dambulla)

Situated in Sigiriya, within 1.5 km of Sigiriya Rock and 4.7 km of Pidurangala Rock, The Travel Tree Hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who...

M
Mohsin Munna
From
Bangladesh
Honestly one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at during my time in Sri Lanka. The place is clean and comfortable, breakfast was always delicious, and the one dinner I had there turned out to be the best meal of my trip — tasty, generous, and great quality. What really made it special was the people. Maliya was so kind and helpful, always there if I needed anything. He even took me to a beautiful sunset spot nearby and walked me to the bus stop when I checked out. Those small gestures really meant a lot and made the stay unforgettable. Highly recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$9.90
1 night, 2 adults

Sigiri Serenity Hostel

Sigiriya (Near Dambulla)

Located in Sigiriya, 2.1 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Serenity Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

C
Celine
From
France
I booked this place last minute and wow… what a surprise. It’s not just a bed—it’s a whole vibe. It’s clean, cozy, safe, and bursting with traveler energy. Every night felt like a new memory. One of those spots you want to gatekeep… but can’t, because it’s too good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: US$12.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
    Hostel belonging to a great family, really kind and open. You can organize all tours with them!
    Guest review by
    Nina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$12.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
    It was the best hostel i’ve ever stayed. Everyone in hostel was super accomodating and helpful. Hostel was so cozy and peaceful that i could take a rest well, let alone super cheap price😜
    Guest review by
    준기
    Solo traveller