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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...

N
Nithya
From
India
Location & the staff, it’s super clean too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Mount Beach

Mount Lavinia

Set in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Mount Beach offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

r
reza
From
Iran
Staying with a lovely family and their guidance and help in a safe and friendly environment was one of the best memories of our trip. The feeling of living with family❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$35
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.

A
Alexandra-Maria
From
Romania
The vibe was very good. The staff is very friendly and willing to help with anything. The food was also delicious. The quality-price ratio was worth it. The location is quite close to where you need to change your license to drive on your own in Sri Lanka and you also have car rental locations quite close.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,308 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
1 night, 2 adults

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...

Z
Zdeněk
From
Czech Republic
Clean, new, nice and helpful staff, good price, good location. Near bus stop, 24h opened shop. Quiet area nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$47.70
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.

N
Nico
From
Germany
The Hotelmanager was one of the nicest and best Hosts we had after 1,5 Year of traveling. He picked us up at the airport in the middle of night. After asking, where we can find some food at this time, we went together to a restaurant and had very interesting conversations. He was the perfect combination of a friend and a very professional hotelmanager. The Location of the Hotel was very good, also the food! We will definitely come back, when we go to Colombo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Price from
US$30
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...

A
Andrey
From
Serbia
Very good place, very clean and staff is very hospitable. They have library and kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
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.

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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
Price from
US$47.96
1 night, 2 adults

Clock Inn Dehiwala

Mount Lavinia

Located in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

I
Irfan
From
Thailand
clean rooms nice stuff very kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
US$31
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...

C
Claudia
From
Italy
The hostel is super nice, great location, clean. Rooms have aircon. The staff is super sweet and nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Beach Hostel

Mount Lavinia

Situated in Mount Lavinia, 200 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Beach Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Issie
From
Spain
Perfect as per usual. Good private rooms. Quiet but at the same time the loveliest rooftop with the best chats ever having a beer. Must for any backpacker. Don't underestimate Colombo and spend a couple of days there. 15 min tuktuk to town and 10 min walk to a top beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Price from
US$31.19
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews
I had a comfortable stay at Havelock City Hostel. The staff were very friendly, and rooms are cozy and clean. Excellent value for money!
Guest review by
Thanuri
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$49.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 582 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$38.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
If you are a seasoned backpacker, you will appreciate this hostel. If not, you may find it basic. But the staff were incredible, so helpful and lovely. No hot water but you don’t really need it with the temperatures.
Guest review by
Jessica
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,552 reviews
Location close to the train station. This hostel is ok, if you want to stay 1 night in a cheap hostel to be close to the train station. The staff was very friendly.
Guest review by
Beatrice
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,308 reviews
The hostel has some great facilities, the rooms were nice, the beds were extremely nice too! Maybe the best hostel-bed I've experienced so far, and this was my last stop in Sri Lanka. Staff was super helpful too and they had some nice common areas.
Guest review by
Charllotte Joanna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$33.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
The Anam Hostel is a home away from home. The cleanliness, Hospitality is excellent. The stay is within the budget. The owner Mr. Milfer Sir is so friendly. We are on a vacation from India. I wish to stay in the same Hostel in my next visit too.
Guest review by
varma
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$58.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
A nice quiet hostel in a very busy city. Close to a market and lots of cheap stalls for lunch! Didn't have the food at the hostel but the food just outside is much much cheaper and more authentic. The room was large and the bed was comfortable, the toilets and shower were great and always clean! Lisa let me check in early which was highly appreciated after a flight. Although the hostel has a bar area outside I did not see it in use, perhaps it would be more busy during peak season.
Guest review by
Hannah
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 738 reviews
Really enjoyed my stay at Galle Face Terrace Hostel in Colombo! Great location - walking distance from Galle Road, the beach and shops and the staff were awesome - so friendly and always ready to help! Living areas were nice, clean and cosy. Definitely recommend it to anyone travelling through Colombo and would return.
Guest review by
Cassandra
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$11.88
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Cheap Price/ breakfast / safety / Privacy
Guest review by
Pasan Wijekoon
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
The room was very clean and looked super nice with a very comfy bed and also air con! The guy at the reception was very sweet and always helpful. It’s maybe a bit further outside, but you can still walk to most of the places or take a cheap tuktuk. It’s also very safe because there is a guard outside. We mostly enjoyed sitting on the rooftop terrace to see the tower in the dark!
Guest review by
Lynne
Young couple