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CEYLON STAYZ
Ideally set in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is located 1.8 miles from Galle Face Beach, 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower.
Drop Inn Hostels
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.
Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
Located in Colombo, within a 19-minute walk of Milagiriya Beach and 1.2 miles of Wellawatte Beach, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...
Seconds Hostel - Colombo
Located in Colombo, 1.7 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte
Located in Colombo and with Wellawatte Beach reachable within a 3-minute walk, The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
Lost & Found - Colombo
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.
CityRest Fort
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.
Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel
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.
Miracle Colombo City Hostel
Miracle Colombo City Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Colombo.
Backpack Lanka
Located in Colombo, a 8-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach, Backpack Lanka provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.
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Drop Inn Hostels
ColomboBudget options availableScored 8.48.4Rated very goodVery Good · 1,035 reviewsDrop 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.
Such a cute vibe and they have everything you need.
Seconds Hostel - Colombo
ColomboBudget options availableScored 8.58.5Rated very goodVery Good · 672 reviewsLocated in Colombo, 1.7 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Property is good and nice staff especially Yashu ajji and Harshi
Miracle Colombo City Hostel
Kollupitiya, ColomboBudget options availableScored 7.57.5Rated goodGood · 501 reviewsMiracle Colombo City Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Colombo.
Very helpful staff and very comfortable bed. Quiet location
KITH and KIN
Havelock Town, ColomboBudget options availableScored 9.89.8Rated exceptionalExceptional · 15 reviewsProviding free WiFi and a garden, KITH and KIN offers rooms in Colombo, 1.1 miles from Milagiriya Beach and 1.3 miles from Wellawatte Beach.
I like the way the manager treat me. So friendly and dedication. Tks a lot
VIBE Hostels
Kollupitiya, ColomboBudget options availableScored 8.68.6Rated excellentExcellent · 131 reviewsLocated in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Everything was great, and David was extremely helpful with everything.
Locals Only Hostel
ColomboBudget options availableLocated in Colombo, within 1.7 miles of Milagiriya Beach and 1.8 miles of Bambalapitiya Beach, Locals Only Hostel has a garden.
Hostel @ Colombo 03
Kollupitiya, ColomboBudget options availableLocated 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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CEYLON STAYZ
Cinnamon Gardens, ColomboCentral locationScored 9.19.1Rated wonderfulWonderful · 338 reviewsIdeally set in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is located 1.8 miles from Galle Face Beach, 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower.
Traditional SriLankan breakfast is too good and must try .
Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
Havelock Town, ColomboCentral locationScored 8.48.4Rated very goodVery Good · 327 reviewsLocated in Colombo, within a 19-minute walk of Milagiriya Beach and 1.2 miles of Wellawatte Beach, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...
Very clean, very comfortable, very friendly. All is good
Lost & Found - Colombo
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral locationScored 8.38.3Rated very goodVery Good · 506 reviewsLocated 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.
Its Quiet and clean . Very much satisfied with the stay
The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte
Wellawatte, ColomboCentral locationScored 8.08.0Rated very goodVery Good · 110 reviewsLocated in Colombo and with Wellawatte Beach reachable within a 3-minute walk, The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
Really amazing staff Large clean rooms Hot water shower
Backpack Lanka
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral locationScored 7.67.6Rated goodGood · 224 reviewsLocated in Colombo, a 8-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach, Backpack Lanka provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.
Malitha is the best host ever. He helped us with everything.
Clock Inn Colombo
ColomboCentral locationScored 7.47.4Rated goodGood · 903 reviewsIn the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo has a 24-hour front desk and comfortable rooms with air conditioning.
Hostel is quite good, comfortable beds and showers
CityRest Fort
Fort, ColomboCentral locationScored 7.17.1Rated goodGood · 1,239 reviewsOffering 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.
Good staff Good price convenient place for money exchange
New Star Lodge
ColomboCentral locationScored 5.15.1Rated fairAverage · 10 reviewsLocated within 1.7 miles of R Premadasa Stadium and 1.9 miles of Khan Clock Tower, New Star Lodge has rooms in Colombo.
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- Scored 9.39.3Rated wonderfulWonderful · 10 reviewsGreat location. Everything nearby. Cheap and nice apartment with all the facilities.
kaam1985Young couple - Avg. price/night: $36.63Scored 9.19.1Rated wonderfulWonderful · 338 reviewsNice 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 :)AnnetteSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $56Scored 8.48.4Rated very goodVery Good · 1,035 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 traveler
- Scored 7.87.8Rated goodGood · 1,065 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: $54.82Scored 8.58.5Rated very goodVery Good · 3,691 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 traveler - Avg. price/night: $54.82Scored 8.58.5Rated very goodVery Good · 3,691 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 traveler
- Avg. price/night: $45Scored 7.17.1Rated goodGood · 1,239 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 - Scored 7.87.8Rated goodGood · 1,065 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 :)LéaTravelers with friends
- Avg. price/night: $54.82Scored 8.58.5Rated very goodVery Good · 3,691 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!
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