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The 10 Best Hostels in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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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.

Very friendly staff and helpful

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9
Superb
149 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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.

Very clean property. It is located in a great area. The stuff is very friendly and always willing to have. Highly recommended.

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9.2
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Set in Colombo, within 100 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and 400 metres of Kollupitiya Beach, Layover Colombo offers accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi. The property is around 5 km from Khan Clock Tower, 6.7 km from R Premadasa Stadium and 35 km from Leisure World. St Anthony's Church is 42 km away and National Art Gallery is 2.3 km from the hostel.

The place is really nice and The place is clean and fun, there is a place to make tea or coffee and also a fridge that you can use which is not available in many other places

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9
Superb
5 reviews

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. Popular points of interest nearby include Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall, Colombo Town Hall and National Art Gallery. The accommodation provides room service, and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

everything was wonderful! indika is the best manager!

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8.4
Very good
337 reviews
Price from
£17
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.

Excellent location! The hostel is right in the heart of the city, within walking distance of all major attraction. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again.

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8.2
Very good
184 reviews
Price from
£6
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.

Good location and price! Yanise and the boyfriend are a lovely couple with a really romantic story which inspired the name of the hostel :)

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8.7
Fabulous
451 reviews
Price from
£10
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.

The staff here were very friendly and helpful for my trip in Colombo, at the same time, keeping the place sparkling clean and well-organized. The location is very nice too with walking distance to the ocean side, as well as authentic local eateries. It is surprisingly quiet with such center location. I’d definitely recommend this place to other solo travelers in Colombo!

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8.5
Very good
241 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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 accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very convenient location especially for new travellers. Owner is very kind and well travelled.

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8.6
Fabulous
29 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

First of all i want to thank David the receptionist, who took care of all our needs and was super friendly , Secondly we liked the room , the A.C was good, the bed was comfy and upstairs there is a terrace in which you can sit and enjoy the view .

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8.6
Fabulous
73 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Miracle Colombo City Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Colombo. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.1 km from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, 1.1 km from Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall and 1.8 km from Colombo Town Hall. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

Calm Location, Clean environment

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7.7
Good
365 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

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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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  • Seconds Colombo
    Budget options available

    Located in Colombo, 2.7 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Colombo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    loved this hostel, kind hosts and perfect private room with everything I needed!

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 451 reviews
  • Layover Colombo
    Budget options available

    Set in Colombo, within 100 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and 400 metres of Kollupitiya Beach, Layover Colombo offers accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi.

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
  • Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
    Budget options available

    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.

    Very clean, very comfortable, very friendly. All is good

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 184 reviews
  • VIBE Hostels
    Budget options available

    Situated 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.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 73 reviews

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  • Lost & Found - Colombo
    Central location

    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.

    A cozy terrace where you can sit and get to know the guys

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 337 reviews
  • Miracle Colombo City Hostel
    Central location

    Miracle Colombo City Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Colombo.

    Good bed curtains, wide bed, rooftop terrace, clean, central

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 365 reviews
  • Clock Inn Colombo
    Central location

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

    Good location, simple and tasty breakfast, good WiFi

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 769 reviews
  • New Star Lodge
    Central location

    New Star Lodge is located in Colombo, 38 km from St Anthony's Church and 1.6 km from Colombo Town Hall.

    2.0
    Scored 2.0
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 3 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Colombo

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 748 reviews
    Location close to the train station. This hostel is ok, if you want to stay 1 night in a cheap hostel to be close to the train station. The staff was very friendly.
    Beatrice
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £27.74
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 735 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 traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 748 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
  • Avg. price/night: £38.69
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,820 reviews
    Probably 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
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 48 reviews
    1. One of the cheapest options to stay in colombo 2. Cleanliness was ensured regularly in the premises 3. Diverse hostel crowd
    Yuvaprakash
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £16.82
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 365 reviews
    Great location, great value for money, and super friendly staff. It's also within walking distance to several restaurants, Cargill's supermarket and a mall. I was the only person in the hostel so had the whole place to myself. It was great and very quiet. Would recommend this hostel in Colombo.
    Avantika
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.69
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,820 reviews
    Excellent 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.
    Amanda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.82
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 365 reviews
    The hostel was in a great location and had incredibly comfortable/clean rooms. The staff were really helpful and kind, especially when I was ill, they looked after me and I felt very welcomed. The food was very nice and at a reasonable rate. Would highly recommend staying here.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.74
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 451 reviews
    Cleanest Hostel I had in Colombo! Very nice place and safe place. The staff is very caring and helpfull. I recommand it 10000%
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.17
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 987 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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