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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.

As usual in Sri Lanka, I've been hosted by very kind people who welcomed me with a nice and refreshing lemon juice. They'll do everything they can to make you comfortable. 10 minutes from the rock and his temple, not far from a nice lake. That's a good walk to do in early morning to be fool of good vibes and start a nice day in touch with nature. Here you can take your dinner and rent a bike, and receive good advices to plan your visits around. I had the chance to have the all dormitory for me, great !

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9.3
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
€ 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.

In walking distance to new town and the big lake, chill house hostel is like a pearl in the ocean. Far away from noise and business, you’ll discover a peaceful place to be. Jonti and Hopsii are creating an oasis to make people feel comfortable. Whether you come here to spend the day with visiting temples, discovering Anuradhapura or Mihintale or just need a break from the business - you’ll find whatever you need. Spending some time at this magical place I saw a lot of travelers coming and going. It filled me with joy seeing how they could recharge their travel batteries - and so did I. Jonti and Hopsii will make sure to help wherever they can. Their openness and chilled vibe will brighten up your day. Renting a bicycle to discover the old city, go for a swim in the lake, watch the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets, read your book in the hammock, cook at the bonfire, enjoy nice company or have enough space to just be by yourself, watch a real life nature documentary (which is actually just the view of their garden) where you can get the chance to meet woodpeckers, monkeys, mungos, very colorful birds, lizards, squirrels, maybe even the small turtle in their pond and a looooot more - this is a space to explore nature, ceylon vibes, buddhism, good local food and much more. Besides all these things that excited me, you’ll stay at a very clean house with one 4 bed dorm, a spacious kitchen, a clean bathroom, a chilled terrace and a big garden. You can feel how much effort these guys put in creating this place, which is growing day by day. I'm very grateful that I discovered chill house hostel during my stay in Sri Lanka. Enjoy your travels and don’t forget to chill.

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9.5
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
€ 7
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
Price from
€ 6
per night

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.

The hostel was clean and the room was spacious with a private fan for each bed. Most importantly, the owner, Thalina, was very kind and friendly towards his guests. Thank you!

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8.4
Very good
161 reviews
Price from
€ 5
per night

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.

Sampath is an amazing host who will make sure you are comfortable. He will try to arrange everything you ask for. Great choice!

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8.6
Fabulous
73 reviews
Price from
€ 10
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.

It is a small guesthouse but rooms are large and spacious. There is plenty of ventilation with the ceiling fan and you sleep well at night. It is exactly like some of the other reviews, you are staying inside the jungle or a large botanical garden! It is within walking distance from the ancient city and just an inexpensive tuk-tuk ride from the new city which you do not want to stay in. The Coco Gardens is where you want to stay!

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8.6
Fabulous
73 reviews
Price from
€ 9
per night

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
Review score
2 reviews
Price from
€ 7
per night

Located in Anuradhapura, 2.8 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station, Greeno Lanka provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Providing a shared lounge, the property is located within 3.9 km of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.3 km from Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds.

At the hostel, each room comes with a desk. Guest rooms include a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries.

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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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Price from
€ 50
per night

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: € 8.33
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 222 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
  • 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
  • Avg. price/night: € 38.88
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 298 reviews
    Nice small Family Hostel with very friendly Family and very good Food. Good beds, nice Garden and calm Place to Rest. Host has been extremes helpfull and explained a lot about Sri Lanka
    Jutta
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 9.26
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 93 reviews
    Otherwise great stay, very helpful, friendly owner, great location, very central, host can help with bicycle rent too. Cheeky monkeys :)
    Anja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 16.66
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 143 reviews
    Excellent place to stay for budget travellers. Comfortable room with AC and good breakfast.
    Jakub
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 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
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 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: € 45.82
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 440 reviews
    The people where fantastic, the food whas perfect and you realy feel like in the middle of the jungle but safe 😉 Very relaxing place to be away of your everyday things.
    Jaco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 23.14
    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
  • Avg. price/night: € 21.38
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 532 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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