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The 10 Best Hostels in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

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At the hostel, each room has a balcony with a city view. Hummus Hostel & Restaurant provides some rooms that have sea views, and rooms include a private bathroom with a bidet. At the accommodation, rooms have air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

It was a really nice experience ! I met many new friends that I hope to see again in Sri Lanka or somewhere else ! Partying together, eating together, going to the beach together Also, the Yoga in the morning is a nice activity offered by the hostel and food is amazing!

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9.5
Exceptional
107 reviews
Price from
€ 33
per night

Located in Hikkaduwa, 20 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, TheLakeHostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features river views and a terrace.

Maneesha and Shri are the most caring hosts, it is a home away from home. One of the rare hostels around Sri Lanka that suits both for couples and solo travellers. Very peaceful environment, well taken care of, you can cook too which is a big plus if you are on the road for a long time, they also organise cooking classes which brings together the people. They give you bikes so it is easy to get to the market and Hikkaduwa beach is a short bus ride for 34 rupees, skip the tuk tuk. It is the absolute best hostel I have ever been too, feel fortunate that we found this place!

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9.4
Superb
192 reviews
Price from
€ 7
per night

Situated in Hikkaduwa, within 100 metres of Narigama beach and 700 metres of Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikka Surf Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 17 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 18 km from Dutch Church Galle and 18 km from Galle Fort. Guests can enjoy garden views.

The hostel is at very good location, easily reachable through public transport. Beds were spacious, washroom was neat and clean. Overall a good experience.

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8.1
Very good
55 reviews
Price from
€ 6
per night

Set in Hikkaduwa, 1.2 km from Seenigama Beach, BOOGIE MODE offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring babysitting service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.

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1
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1 reviews
Price from
€ 5
per night

Located in Hikkaduwa, within 400 metres of Narigama beach and 700 metres of Hikkaduwa Beach, New Amadeo Beach provides accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 17 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 18 km from Dutch Church Galle and 18 km from Galle Fort. Galle Light house is 18 km from the hostel and Galle Fort National Museum is 18 km away.

During my stay at New Amadeo Beach, I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional hospitality showcased by their staff. Their kindness and friendliness created a welcoming atmosphere, making every guest feel valued and respected, regardless of whether they were locals or foreigners. As a local tourist, I appreciated being treated with the same warmth and consideration as international visitors. This inclusive approach truly made my experience memorable, and I highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking genuine hospitality

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7.3
Good
16 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

You will find dry cleaning services and a garden at the property. The fan-cooled rooms at Traveller's Hostel Hikkaduwa are furnished with a seating area and work desk.

A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling, windsurfing and diving. The hostel also offers bike hire.

The staff were friendly,helpful and their when ever I needed help. The hostel was just the right distance away from town but close enough to the beach. I definitely needed the mosy nets they had over each bed.

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7.7
Good
25 reviews
Price from
€ 5
per night

Located in Hikkaduwa, 1 km from Narigama beach, Minsara Villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 18 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 18 km from Dutch Church Galle and 19 km from Galle Fort. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a balcony. At Minsara Villa each room is equipped with a terrace, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.

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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: € 21.37
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 25 reviews
    Good place to stay neat and clean. Value for money with a swimming pool facility, near the beach. Highly recommended for Backpackers.
    SayemSujat
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 45.99
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 149 reviews
    Great location, big clean room, friendly owener, and some of the staff were very helpful .
    Nalaka Withana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 19.51
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 192 reviews
    One of the best hostel in srilanka and the owner of hostel amazing and staff too
    Abhinav
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 190 reviews
    Right at the beach. You have your own space outside next to your room. The owner was very helpful. He called me to explain how to get there in the middle of the night. I was able to check in late. You can find cheaper options if you have low budget and planning to stay longer. But for this price it is quite decent place considering the fact it is right at the beach
    Aleksejs
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 20.07
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    Great location and facilities, and friendly family.
    Kathleen
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 97 reviews
    Great location, great staff they gave us a charger to borrow. Wish there was aircon but was so cheap so wasn’t expected.
    Lily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 391.87
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 545 reviews
    Great location, beautiful beach and pool area. Room was clean and spacious and the staff were friendly and helpful.
    Sasha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 391.87
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 545 reviews
    Great location - the beach in front of the hotel is wide and sandy with hardly any people. Our room, the Presidential Suite was absolutely amazing. A huge beautiful space with great sea views. The breakfast space is lovely by the pool with cooling sea breeze. The staff are lovely - the transfers arranged by hotel with their driver were the best ones we had during our trip to Sri Lanka.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 36.68
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 107 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever stayed in Sri Lanka!Comfortable bed and pillows, clean and spacious room/bathroom. Guys created a great atmosphere so you feel welcomed right away. Thanks to that everyone is kind and friendly to each other, which makes it perfect for solo travellers.
    Serkan Kamil
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 9.29
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 345 reviews
    Really nice vibe and beautiful accommodation. Met al lot fellow travellers down there en it was an amazing place to just hang out! The people working there are very nice and the place is near the beach so great location! Best hostel i stayed at in Sri Lanka.
    Kirsten
    Solo traveller