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The 10 Best Hostels in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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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.

Everyone who works at Ceylon stayz is so nice and welcoming! We had a great time learning about traditional Sri lankin food then sharing the meal with the staff/owners. I felt safe and comfortable during my stay!

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9.1
Wonderful
159 reviews

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.

Really great new hostel, the staff are really nice and it’s very clean. plus it's conveniently located near a beautiful beach... ⛱️

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8.9
Excellent
225 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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.

Very good place also good service near to city center over all good

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8.3
Very Good
373 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

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.

Comfortable room and nice bathroom! Everything very clean and the staff have been very kind and helpful!

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8.2
Very Good
205 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

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.

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!

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8.7
Excellent
473 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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.

Quiet location, the staff was very kind, free water to refill your bottles, microwave, water boiler. :) and a supermarket within walking distance.

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8.3
Very Good
773 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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.

Hostel is in very nice location and very friendly staff prabhat, Manoj, nalin and hostel owners are very friendly and they keep very clean always, bathroom is very very clean and they guide u too all good places, they will allow u to keep u r belongings after checkout time also, they have very good common area and free srilanka tea and coffee for all the guests, totally I'm satisfied with their hospitality and their gesture, I recommend this property and my future stay in colombo always here only

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8.5
Very Good
245 reviews

Located in Colombo, 300 metres from Wellawatte Beach, The Anam Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around less than 1 km from Milagiriya Beach, a 19-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach and 3.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. The air-conditioned rooms provide a city view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

Great staff, all very smooth process

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8.3
Very Good
42 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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.

Very central in walking distance to many attractions. Very comfortable rooms and super nice staff that let us check-in in at 8 am after a long flight.

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8.6
Excellent
84 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

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.

Friendly and helpful, staff. Excellent Location. Value for the money.

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7.2
Good
1,052 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Seconds Colombo
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 473 reviews

    Located in Colombo, 1.7 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Colombo provides accommodations 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
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 84 reviews

    Located 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
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews

    Located in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Lost & Found - Colombo has 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
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 773 reviews

    Drop Inn Hostels is located in Colombo, 0.7 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 2.4 mi 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 Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 42 reviews

    Located in Colombo, a 3-minute walk from Wellawatte Beach, The Anam Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    Really amazing staff Large clean rooms Hot water shower

  • Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 205 reviews

    Havelock City Hostel Colombo is located 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
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 180 reviews

    Backpack 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
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 379 reviews

    Miracle 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
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 808 reviews

    In the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo has a 24-hour front desk and comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

    Good location, simple and tasty breakfast, good WiFi

  • CityRest Fort
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,052 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the center of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms.

    Location, price, comfort, staff were really helpful. Highly recommend.

  • New Star Lodge
    Central location
    4.0
    Scored 4.0
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 4 reviews

    New Star Lodge has accommodations in Colombo near Colombo Town Hall and Maradana Train Station.

  • Hostel @ Colombo 03

    Located in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within a 8-minute walk, Hostel @ Colombo 03 has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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Hostels that guests love in Colombo

  • Avg. price/night: £27.89
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 773 reviews
    its a very beautiful secluded and calm place.. great breakfast, bathrooms and rooms were very clean and comfortable- probably the best hostel ive seen!
    Manuel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £27.89
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 773 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.
    Joanna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £27.89
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 773 reviews
    Very good stay for the price. I slept in one of the shared bedrooms with six beds. Everything was clean and neat. The common space where the breakfast is served is very nice. Very good vibes in general, with people working remotely from the hostel and nice backpacker vibes.
    Rocio
    Solo traveler
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 786 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!
    Mele
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 786 reviews
    Simple place for cheap stay in Colombo
    Ann Sofie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £34.15
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,999 reviews
    The best hostel!!
    Lucie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £34.15
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,999 reviews
    This place really exceeded our expectations!! We checked in to super friendly staff, great location, it’s sooo clean and smells so good across the whole hotel/hostel. The dorms are clean, really comfortable beds with proper mattresses which was a blessing. Bathrooms clean and tidy, free tea/coffee/drinking water. Kitchen to store items in the fridge/freezer 👌🏼 w Honestly what more could you want from a couple nights stay in Colombo. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Oh and wifi was good!
    Stephenie
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 205 reviews
    The place is quite clean for a hostel, thr staff was nice and we had a good sleep. We would recommend it. But be aware it is a low budget place.
    Anja
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 786 reviews
    It's a budget hostel friendly staff
    Avijit
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £15.92
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,052 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.
    Jamie
    Young couple

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