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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...

S
Sandhip
From
United Arab Emirates
Beautiful hostel! Great place to meet solo travellers from different countries
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Price from
US$55
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, 1,266 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
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.

D
DavidGarwood
From
United Kingdom
Excellent hostel, with a great restaurant serving all day breakfast, lunch and dinner. We stayed in a private room and a dorm on two visits. The rooms are exceptionally clean, with cool AC and hot and powerful showers. Top quality facilities. The food is sublime, I had the egg kotu and ice cream, on both visits. The portion sizes are generous and the prices very sensible. I found the whole process very relaxing! I recommend this place without any hesitation. Please do message ahead if you are arriving late so that the staff can wait up for you. They don't always reply to WhatsApp so it's best to call ahead.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews
Price from
US$25
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...

M
Máté
From
Hungary
Great value for money! The location is convenient, with a bus stop nearby. I arrived early in the morning from the airport, and the staff was incredibly kind, allowing me to check in right away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 617 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.

P
Paveli
From
Czech Republic
Really nice atmosphere of the hostel with its own pool.. Beer on the bar.. Really chill vibes.. Looking forward to go back here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews
Price from
US$43.88
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...

I
Ievgenii
From
Ukraine
Meeting with many travelers from other countries. There is everything you need to have a good rest and see Colombo because of good location just in the centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 508 reviews
Price from
US$18
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...

K
Kristine
From
Norway
Super super clean, love the interiour, spacious room, love the bed, bathroom was big and clean and just amazing. Love love this!!! Would 10/10 recommend!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
Price from
US$53
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

Fort, Colombo

Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake.

E
Eugenio
From
Argentina
The atmosphere was super and the staff very kind and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,495 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

CityRest Fort

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.

G
Globetrotter118
From
Norway
I don't understand some of the low scores because there's nothing wrong with this hotel. No, it's not like the cozy Guesthouses you find elsewhere in the country, but it's a spotless clean typical big city basic budget hotel like the ones you find elsewhere in the world. Basic, big enough room with a bed and a desk. Lots of power outlets to charge all your gadgets. The common bathrooms were kept clean at all times, and there were so many of them on each floor. A nice common room with tables and chairs, free tea and coffee, a nice rooftop sitting area, and excellent WiFi (to be Sri Lanka anyway). Friendly staff too. Superb location right in the thick of things in the Fort. Restaurants and bars literally on their doorstep.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Backpack Lanka

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Ideally located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is set 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

L
Lauren
From
Switzerland
Thank you for the good reception and smile. it was very clean and safe. the AC was nice with the hot temperature. only to recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,266 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

Situated in Colombo, VIBE Colombo has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Kollupitiya Beach, Ricardo Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$33.30 per night

Clock Inn Colombo

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 775 reviews

Located in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

From US$40 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$42.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 550 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$48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,266 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.
Guest review by
Joanna
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,495 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!
Guest review by
Mele
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,118 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.
Guest review by
Jamie
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,495 reviews
best 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 :)
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Léa
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