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All private rooms include a patio / sitting area with a day-bed where you can relax. All rooms feature luxury mattresses, linen and private modern bathrooms. All dormitories feature air-conditioning and personal lockers with attached modern bathrooms.

Dorms were nice, clean and comfortable. The garden area with pool was also very nice

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9.2
Superb
498 reviews
Price from
MXN 200
per night

Situated in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Devon and Susantha were exceptionally friendly and helpful in making my stay a happy and postitive one

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9.1
Superb
79 reviews
Price from
MXN 146
per night

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa is situated on the beachfront in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach and 800 metres from Thalaramba Beach. Located around 2.4 km from Weligambay Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 34 km away from Galle International Cricket Stadium. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Owners are wonderful, they help you with everything, they even took us to the beach and showed where the turtles were! Nice room and good location, close to the center and restaurants/main beach.

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9
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
MXN 381
per night

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

The area is popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling and diving. The hostel also offers bike hire and car hire. Hikkaduwa is 45 km from Hangover Hostels Mirissa, while Galle is 30 km from the property.

Superb hostel within 20 meters from the beach. Amazing staff and generous manager, i felt part of the family.

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8.8
Fabulous
200 reviews
Price from
MXN 117
per night

At the hostel, all rooms have a desk. At One Minute Mirissa each room comes with a seating area.

Dutch Church Galle is 34 km from One Minute Mirissa, while Galle Light house is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala, 20 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Hostel is not well known yet, but it’s clean and has a good atmosphere. One of the best hostels I stayed in Sri Lanka.

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8.2
Very good
39 reviews
Price from
MXN 184
per night

Located in Mirissa, 2.4 km from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can enjoy American and Chinese dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

Guest rooms at the hostel include air conditioning and a desk.

The hotel was amazing. The jungle vibes were awesome and it felt really private. We enjoyed the outdoor bath a lot. The Petti Petti restaurant had a lovely pool just couple of steps away with beach access. Also some good restaurants were near the hotel. Lovely stay.

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8.3
Very good
76 reviews
Price from
MXN 471
per night

Located in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, Chez Podi Surf Stay provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 700 metres from Weligambay Beach, 2.8 km from Weligama Beach and 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room comes with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. At Chez Podi Surf Stay each room has a private bathroom with a shower.

A hidden gem of a hostel! Tucked away, but worth the discovery. The host went above and beyond, making our stay truly memorable. While the road to the hostel is narrow and easy to miss, the experience is well worth it. Don't forget to turn on your maps for navigation. We'd definitely visit again - a charming retreat with exceptional hospitality!

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8.2
Very good
75 reviews
Price from
MXN 116
per night

Hostel First Mirissa is situated just 100 metres from the Mirissa beach in the Matara District Region. Free private parking is available on site.

The hostel features common areas such as a shared kitchen, shared lounge and a garden with barbecue facilities.

The best place to chill with good vibes around, the owners are with great personalities. Enjoyed my stay very much, they offered the kitchen to cook as the tea or coffee ☕ is free of charge, nice and clean, enough space to chill around. Definitely a great experience in my travel.

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7.7
Good
131 reviews
Price from
MXN 100
per night

Situated conveniently in the Whale Watching Mirissa district of Mirissa, Mega Hostel Mirissa is set a few steps from Mirissa Beach, 1.2 km from Thalaramba Beach and 2 km from Weligambay Beach. The property is around 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 34 km from Galle Fort and 34 km from Dutch Church Galle. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

The rooms are large and there is a light, power socket, and big locker for every bed. There were also fans so I wasn't hot. The location is great, just across the road from the beach.

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6.6
Review score
33 reviews
Price from
MXN 234
per night

Situated in Mirissa, 100 metres from Mirissa Beach, Sea Zone Villa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around less than 1 km from Weligambay Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.3 km away from Thalaramba Beach. Guests can enjoy Chinese and Australian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

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8
Very good
2 reviews
Price from
MXN 1,252
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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Hostels that guests love in Mirissa

  • Avg. price/night: MXN 472.94
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 79 reviews
    A/C rooms with bunk bed, clean toilet with kitchen facilities, highly recommended for backpackers.
    SayemSujat
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 200.32
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 91 reviews
    We had a great couple of nights here. It’s very cheap, so doesn’t have many extras but it’s clean and in a great location only a few minutes from the beach. The owner was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was fantastic.
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 584.25
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 154 reviews
    Great location, lovely owner! Very budget friendly.
    Eimear
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 584.25
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 154 reviews
    Great location across the street from the beach, lots of shops and restaurants at your doorstep. Doesn’t offer breakfast but a really nice locally run restaurant just at the gates which we went to every morning, delicious food and friendly staff. Large, clean too with AC and fan. Budget friendly.
    Yasmin
    People with friends
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 498 reviews
    Highly recommend this hostel,it was the best hostel I had stayed in Sri Lanka.The pricing maybe a bit higher for hostel but the facilities speak for it.Kitchen is also open.Everything you need to explore, restaurants, groceries are walkable.Also host gives you a map on check in which has all the details you need to make your stay comfortable.The ac dorms were very comfortable n had 2 shower rooms also. It was clean n there were cute cats at the hostel.You can checkout n keep your luggage in locker room n explore too..
    Akhila
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 400.63
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews
    We moved here from another property within Mirissa that wasn’t what it was advertised - the owner was able to accommodate us at short notice, great location walking distance to all of the main cafes/restaurants, near to our favourite (Junction Cafe and Gedara Curry). Really clean, excellent air con and quiet at night (road fairly busy until 7-8pm but not much after this) We booked into the budget double room which didn’t have a fridge, but staff were more than happy to let us use fridge over the road in the kitchen
    Ben
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 417.32
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 292 reviews
    Great location in Mirissa, such a friendly family-run hostel. Room had air conditioning and was really clean and nice. Even got a welcome drink on arrival and could leave our bags early. Best value for money place we stayed in Sri Lanka.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 550.87
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews
    The hostel has a great location and the staff is just the best
    Edvin
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 550.87
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews
    Hostel is not well known yet, but it’s clean and has a good atmosphere. One of the best hostels I stayed in Sri Lanka.
    Johannes
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 500.79
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 200 reviews
    Located across the road from the beach and some nice restaurants. The shower had good water and pressure. Cheap and affordable if you're on a budget.
    Chetan
    Solo traveller