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CEYLON STAYZ
Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo
All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. At CEYLON STAYZ rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.
Popular points of interest near CEYLON STAYZ include Bambalapitiya Beach, The Independence Square and Sinhalese Sports Club. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 11 km from the hostel.
Canada
My second time at Ceylon Stayz. They were kind enough to hold onto some of my things for 3 weeks while I was traveling Sri Lanka. This family run business is very nice and they truly care about your experience. I noticed new stands installed by each bed and signage around the hostel, showing that they're constantly striving to improve and actually reading people's feedback. Amazing!
Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux
Galle Face Beach, Colombo
Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 1.4 km of Kollupitiya Beach, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Bambalapitiya Beach is 2 km away and Khan Clock Tower is 3.2 km from the hostel.
India
Super location.. helpful and friendly staff.. Abhishek waited for me to arrive late at night and Helpful in planning the trip .. Hostel is just near the beach. Will recommend to my frnds.
Lost & Found - Colombo
Kollupitiya, Colombo
A continental breakfast is available each morning at the hostel. At Lost & Found - Colombo you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.
Vietnam
Very good service and location
Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
Havelock Town, Colombo
Havelock City Hostel Colombo is situated in Timbirigasyaya. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the entire property. Breakfast is available on request.
All rooms in the hostel feature air conditioning and tile/marble flooring. The shared bathrooms are fitted with a shower.
Uruguay
Great place to stay while in Colombo. Very friendly and helpful staff, they helped us a lot by letting us keep our suitcases there while travelling around Sri Lanka. Place is clean, comfortable and well connected.
Seconds Colombo
Colombo
Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at Seconds Colombo also offer a city view.
Milagiriya Beach is 2.7 km from Seconds Colombo, while Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 3.9 km away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 7 km from the hostel.
Hungary
Bed was very comfy, ac works well, staff really nice and knowledgeable. It's nice to have a restaurant on site. The pool was refreshing!
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.
Drop Inn Hostels Colombo is 1.1 Asiri Surgical Hospital, 0.7 km from Lanka Hospitals, 2.9 km from Sri Lanka National Museum, 2.4 km from Bambalapitiya Train Station and 32 km drive from the Bandaranaike International Airport.
Spain
The place is super nice, it was really clean and the common areas are perfect to chill out. The female shared room has a small outdoor patio with 2 private bathrooms.
Hostel Republic at Galle Face
Galle Face Beach, Colombo
Hostel Republic at Galle Face is located in Colombo, 1.4 km from U.S. Embassy and 1.5 km from Khan Clock Tower.
R Premadasa Stadium is 3.5 km from Hostel Republic at Galle Face, while Asiri Surgical Hospital is 5 km from the property. Bandaranaike Airport is 28 km away.
Portugal
Charun is a great hostel manager going beyond to make you feel comfortable. Beds are good. Wifi good.
The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte
Wellawatte, Colombo
At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. At The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte, each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.
Khan Clock Tower is 8.6 km from The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte, while R Premadasa Stadium is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 8 km from the hostel.
United States
Great staff, all very smooth process
VIBE Hostels
Kollupitiya, Colombo
Situated in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 700 metres from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, 700 metres from Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall and 1.2 km from Colombo Town Hall. Milagiriya Beach is 3 km from the hostel and Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 3.5 km away.
Israel
First of all i want to thank David the receptionist, who took care of all our needs and was super friendly , Secondly we liked the room , the A.C was good, the bed was comfy and upstairs there is a terrace in which you can sit and enjoy the view .
CityRest Fort 3 stars
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.
CityRest Fort features a roof terrace, café, and air conditioning throughout. It also has a shared lounge complete with couches, a library, and flat-screen TV.
New Zealand
Central location, Air conditioners were perfectly working. Our room was next to the toilet. Beds were very comfortable. The room was very quiet.
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Seconds Colombo
ColomboCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 483 reviewsLocated in Colombo, 2.7 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Colombo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
The hospitality of the people who manages this place is amazing.
VIBE Hostels
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 84 reviewsSituated in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Good to stay. Good location. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Lost & Found - Colombo
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 379 reviewsSituated 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.
A cozy terrace where you can sit and get to know the guys
Drop Inn Hostels
ColomboCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 785 reviewsDrop 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.
Cleanliness. Spacious. The shared kitchen is nice.
The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte
Wellawatte, ColomboCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 46 reviewsLocated in Colombo, 300 metres from Wellawatte Beach, The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.
Really amazing staff Large clean rooms Hot water shower
Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
Havelock Town, ColomboCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 207 reviewsHavelock City Hostel Colombo is situated in Timbirigasyaya. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the entire property. Breakfast is available on request.
Very clean, very comfortable, very friendly. All is good
Backpack Lanka
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 181 reviewsBackpack Lanka offers dormitory rooms and double rooms near Liberty Plaza Shopping Mall in Colombo. Limited free parking is available. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas.
I had everything i need, and friendly people around me.
Miracle Colombo City Hostel
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 381 reviewsMiracle Colombo City Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Colombo.
Good bed curtains, wide bed, rooftop terrace, clean, central
Clock Inn Colombo
ColomboCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 816 reviewsLocated in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.
Good location, simple and tasty breakfast, good WiFi
CityRest Fort
Fort, ColomboCentral location7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,067 reviewsOffering 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.
Location, price, comfort, staff were really helpful. Highly recommend.
New Star Lodge
ColomboCentral location4.0Scored 4.0DisappointingRated disappointing· 4 reviewsNew Star Lodge is located in Colombo, 38 km from St Anthony's Church and 1.6 km from Colombo Town Hall.
Hostel @ Colombo 03
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral locationSet in Colombo and within 700 metres of Kollupitiya Beach, Hostel @ Colombo 03 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Hostel @ Colombo 03
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral locationSituated in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within 700 metres, Hostel @ Colombo 03 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
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- Avg. price/night: MXN 1,623.129.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 258 reviewsGreat location in Wellawatte district - just next to the ocean. Amazing surroundings, peaceful and quite courtyard, comfortable, safe and clean rooms. Staff was amazingly helpful and kind. Their restaurant is absolutely mind-blowing - must try! Rooftop bar is excellent, breakfast is plenty and delicious!
DoraYoung couple - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 167 reviewsGreat hostel with clean and comfortable beds, good Wi-Fi and AC, lockers and curtains for extra privacy. Do take the AC dorm as it gets very hot during the day. Great location as well!
ClothildeSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: MXN 594.308.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 785 reviewsI 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.JoannaSolo traveller
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 796 reviewsThe 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!
MeleYoung couple - Avg. price/night: MXN 990.468.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 3,041 reviewsProbably the best hostel i'v stayed at in all my travels. Staff are very helpfull and always happy to help with info, Very clean throughout, comfortable social areas , great location 👍 oh and comfortable beds
DanielSolo traveller - Avg. price/night: MXN 990.468.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 3,041 reviewsExcellent hostel in a great location as you can walk from the train station in 10 minutes. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The female dormitory was clean and comfortable with a personal light, socket etc. Can really recommend staying here.AmandaSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: MXN 339.217.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,067 reviewsDecent 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.
JamieYoung couple - 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 796 reviewsbest 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 :)
LéaPeople with friends - Avg. price/night: MXN 990.468.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 3,041 reviewsA really good example of a hostel. Really friendly and helpful staff. The bunk beds were proper, sturdy constructions built into the wall that didn't move at all, each with a small light and a powerpoint. Great location!DominicGroup
- Avg. price/night: MXN 990.468.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 3,041 reviewsBest hostel i have ever stayed at. Comfortable & clean in a great location for a reasonable price. The manager was friendly & helpful as were all the other staff and he let me order an important parcel i needed from back home in UK to the hostel which they looked after until i returned. Would recommend to anyone 10/10SamPeople with friends
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