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The 10 Best Hostels in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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The hostel features certain rooms that include garden views, and each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms feature bed linen.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Kada Panaha Tank, Nature Park Anuradhapura and Kumbichchan Kulama Tank. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 67 km from Feel Like Home Anuradhapura, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

This is one of the best place in Anuradhapura. The HOST and Mrs Host are super. The host designed my day - I moved as per his recommendation. They are learned and polite. They worry about guest if they are late. Very homely atmosphere. The drinking water provision was very good as it's very hot in Town. My special thanks for providing drinking water. The souls are very good

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9.3
Superb
20 reviews
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£4
per night

Situated in Anuradhapura, within 700 metres of Anuradhapura Railway Station and 1.8 km of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Chill House Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.8 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura, 3.3 km from Kada Panaha Tank and 3.5 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

The hosts made my stay there exceptional! The location is good: next to bus station and the main sightseeing. We cooked together, discussed philosophy, and listened to meditative music. My highest recommendations!

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9.7
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling.

Anuradhapura Railway Station is 4.9 km from the hostel, while Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is 6.2 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 65 km from Grand Refuge Holiday Rooms, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Very calm and beautiful place.and kindly staff

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9.2
Superb
27 reviews
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£5
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Conveniently situated in the centre of Anuradhapura, Kingfisher Hostel features rooms with free WiFi 800 metres from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank. The property is located 1.5 km from Kada Panaha Tank, 2 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura and 3.3 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

in the city center. easy to catch bus the host is super helpful and considerate bed is comfortable. nice sleep have free water bike rental small.and.cozy

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8.4
Very good
161 reviews
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£4
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At the hostel, each room is fitted with a desk. Guest rooms at Evergreen Villa Nature Resort are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is 10 km from the hostel, while Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 64 km from Evergreen Villa Nature Resort.

Lovely little place in the jungle. The room is air conditioned and fitted with a large mosquito net. But above all, Sampath is the most friendly and helpful host imaginable!

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8.6
Fabulous
72 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Boasting a garden, Coco Garden Holiday Homes is located in Anuradhapura, 1.2 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 500 metres from Kuttam Pokuna. Free WiFi is included.

At the hostel, all rooms have a desk. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. The units come with a seating area.

Very kind people, very tasty (vegetarian) dinner, amazing location, a quiet place close to the touristic sights.

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8.6
Fabulous
73 reviews
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£8
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Set in Anuradhapura and with Kada Panaha Tank reachable within 1.8 km, Lucky Holiday Home offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.6 km from Attikulama Tank, 3 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 3.3 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura. Certain units at the property feature a terrace with a garden view.

Anuradhapura Railway Station is 5.4 km from the hostel, while Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is 6.6 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 66 km from Lucky Holiday Home.

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4
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2 reviews
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£6
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Set in Anuradhapura, 3.7 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station, blooming hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 4.8 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, 5.2 km from Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds and 5.2 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower.

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£44
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Set in Anuradhapura, within 1.5 km of Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 1.8 km of Kada Panaha Tank, Moderncore Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 2.9 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station, 3.7 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 4.3 km from Attikulama Tank. The property is 2.8 km from the city centre and 2.2 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

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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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  • Avg. price/night: £7.21
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 221 reviews
    The owner was promptly responsive prior my arrival, though some information was not provided in advance. The hostel is near the old bus station from where busses to Colombo depart, but beware that other busses with other destinations use the new bus station which is 3.5 km distant. The hostel is also near the train station, which unfortunately will not be working for long time (all trains to/from north of Colombo have been cancelled).
    WorldGlobetrotter
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £6.78
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review
    Very quiet and safe place
    Demel
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 161 reviews
    Cheap hostel, and you get what you pay for, which is obviously fine if you're on a budget! The beds are quite large and each has a strong fan, which is great for the heat. I found the beds very comfortable, vut some people might find the matress too hard/thin. Host is very nice and helpful. Bicycles are available for rent to visit the ancient city. Large lockers available too.
    Jesse
    Solo traveller
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    This place is perfect for backpackers, close to the bus station and to the archeological site, there are some places for eating 5min walking. This place by itself is really pretty, chill, quiet, and clean. There is a little kitchen, good wifi, good beds. You can even rent a bike ! As a solo female traveler I felt really safe and the owners were really nice to me, I loved my stay ! Thank you so much again guys, hope to see you again !
    Céleste
    Solo traveller
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Chill house hostel was great , ideal for backpackers on a budget! Nice friendly people and clean comfortable beds,. Close to the train station about a 5 minute walk.. bus station is close by too! Easy to get to the sacred city from here also.
    james
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.62
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews
    Coming from a no aircondition bb, we loved the rooms with aircondition! Very clean with large beds, soap available (not all places have that) and great location. Close to the new bus station, shops and supermarked, and still very quiet. The breakfast was cheap and delicious with plenty of food. Owner really friendly and even offered to take us to the old bus station upon departure. We would come back any time!
    Lea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £12.01
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 101 reviews
    Helpful and smily staff, always ready to help. The breakfast was very good and not expensive 3$. I had the luck of having the room for myself but if I hadn't wouldn't have been half as comfortable. But, otherwise, for the price, which is very cheap, the hostel is very good
    David
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £20.90
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 400 reviews
    Absolutely one of the best Hostels!! Really reccomend it. Also they called a TukTuk for me, here is his contact: Tharanga +94765896251 Felt very safe!
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 161 reviews
    owner was so lovely and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable. Nicest hostel beds I’ve stayed in so far, large beds and very private. it’s great location to explore all the history around and right next to a lake which is beautiful at sunset! Definitely recommend especially as such good price!
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.50
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 522 reviews
    They allow to prepare the kiri ahara in the early morning 4AM ( a kind of buddhist offering) in the kitchen, which has all the necessary tools for the job We got them to prepare tea even at 10PM and 5AM Kept our bags safe even after checkout for 3-4 hours. Basically staff service is excellent. There's towels and soap We took budget rooms, and they bang for the buck. There's an iron in the common area
    Malshan Peiris
    Family with young children

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