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Reef Edge

Matara

Reef Edge has free bikes, garden, a private beach area and restaurant in Matara. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 200 metres of Polhena Beach.

M
Mosquiz
From
Sudan
Reef Edge was our base for town-hopping across the southern coast. The owner helped arrange transport and excursions—super helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Spindrift Hostel Madiha

Matara

Set in Matara, 300 metres from Madiha Beach, Spindrift Hostel Madiha offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Melina
From
Germany
Nice Location with Pool within the palmtrees, 3 Minute Walk to the small Beach, a very good Roti Shop and the Docotors House Bar. Quiet Area, Nice staff with Lots of activities organized from the Hostel if you want.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$57.50
1 night, 2 adults

Chill Hostel Madiha

Matara

Located in Matara, 100 metres from Madiha Beach, Chill Hostel Madiha provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

T
Tharuka
From
Sri Lanka
It was a very quiet and nice place to spend time. There was some couple of games over there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$8
1 night, 2 adults

JJ's Hostel Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Showcasing an expansive rooftop terrace with day-beds and barbeque, JJ's Hostel Mirissa is a boutique hostel and guesthouse located in Mirissa North, only a few minutes walk from Mirissa Beach.

L
Linda
From
Sweden
JJ's is one of the best hostels I have stayed at. It has the perfect balance between social vibes and comfort. J has created a great space for interaction at the same time as emphasizing on comfort for backpackers who need a space to ground for a bit and have all the facilities of a home away from home. You know the details you always think about having if you ever started your own hostel? To me so many of them were there. The curtains for the bed, the tiny shelf by the bed, reading lamp, racks in the room to hang up clothes and wet towels. And cats. I love the cats.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
Price from
US$37.50
1 night, 2 adults

drivethru Hostel Polhena

Polhena (Near Matara)

Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

H
Huber
From
Germany
Everything was brand new. And super clean. The manager was really nice and pushing social projects in the area. I can really recommend the place. There is a beautiful skatepark around the corner if you are interested in such things.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$52.83
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Bunks Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Located in Mirissa, 200 metres from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

N
Nathalie
From
Belgium
Perfect location with the perfect staff. Super helpful with everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Price from
US$262.35
1 night, 2 adults

Hangover Hostels Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

D
Daniel
From
Germany
Location and staff were really friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Sun & Moon Hostel

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Set within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Sun & Moon Hostel offers rooms in Mirissa.

L
Laura
From
Switzerland
Amazing hostel with amazing people! Very quiet place but still very close to the main road :) Nice terrace to relax & have some beers! Most comfy beds I‘ve had for a long time :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$38.01
1 night, 2 adults

Bappa's Place

Hiriketiya (Near Matara)

Located in Hiriketiya and within 2 km of Hiriketiya Beach, Bappa's Place features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

E
Emilie
From
Netherlands
Just everything! This is a brand new hostel and they thought about everything a traveller needs to make themselves comfortable. The beds, the showers, the lounge area, the amazingly well equipped kitchen (literally everything is in there and it’s all clean and easy to use, I want a kitchen like that at home seriously!). And the staff, they are so sweet and go out of their way to make you feel at home. The location is perfect, you will be in the ocean by 6 am because it’s so close. The hostel doesn’t organize activities (yet) but the setup of the hostel is made to make socializing very easy. We ended up having dinner with all the guests almost every night. So don’t hesitate, book it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka

Weligama (Near Matara)

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka is situated in Weligama, 400 metres from Weligama Beach and 28 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

C
Cristina
From
Netherlands
Good location, nice atmosphere, comfortable beds in dorms, private bathroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$24
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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  • drivethru Hostel Polhena

    Polhena
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

    From US$71.03 per night
  • Sun & Moon Hostel

    Mirissa
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

    Set within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Sun & Moon Hostel offers rooms in Mirissa.

    From US$31.11 per night
  • Penthouse Hostel Mirissa

    Mirissa
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Mirissa, 300 metres from Mirissa Beach, Penthouse Hostel Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$40.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
    loved my stay here. I didn’t want to leave. very comfy beds. modern and clean hostel. amazing pool area. great vibe and good people. best hostel I’ve stayed in in Sri Lanka.
    Guest review by
    Megan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$40.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
    As a backpacker and a digital nomad I had the best experience that I could ever dream of. Josh, Charlotte and the wonderful stuff hosted us and took care of all the we needed. the vibe in the hostel is very good and there are many backpackers and nice people. I highly reccomand the place. the facilities are also really really good and the place is brand new.
    Guest review by
    Or
    Group