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CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

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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9.1
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Galle Face Beach, Colombo

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. Amazing value for money, full use of a first floor apartment which even included a washing machine Dam was an excellent host, felt like we were staying with family- cooked us a delicious breakfast, offered us a free ride to Galle Fort, advising us what to do for our 1 day in Galle, then dropped us off at the bus station after we checked out

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8.9
Fabulous
204 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

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. The dorm as well as the washrooms were very clean. The location is bang in the center of downtown Colombo.

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8.3
Very good
356 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

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. The room and attached bathroom were clean, hot water and ac both working well, very quiet, nobody disturbing. The room itself was quite good for me - office chair and desk, a cloth rack, 2 beds. Very clean and fresh bedsheets and towel. There was an iron, small kitchen, common area, roof top available. Plain, affordable by price, functional. Very nice reception and uncle guard.

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8.2
Very good
203 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Seconds Colombo

Colombo

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. Nice place, nice personnel. All of a sudden, there might be a party with the cute people around )))

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8.7
Fabulous
465 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 3.9 km from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available.

Drop Inn Hostels Colombo is 1.1 Asiri Surgical Hospital, 0.7 km from Lanka Hospitals, 2.9 km from Sri Lanka National Museum, 2.4 km from Bambalapitiya Train Station and 32 km drive from the Bandaranaike International Airport. its a very beautiful secluded and calm place.. great breakfast, bathrooms and rooms were very clean and comfortable- probably the best hostel ive seen!

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8.3
Very good
760 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Clock Inn Dehiwala

Mount Lavinia

Located in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 5.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 11 km from Khan Clock Tower and 13 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Each room has air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hostel have a balcony. At Clock Inn Dehiwala rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Great staff, great rooms, great breakfast, great vibes! Loved everything about my stay here! Recommend!

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8.8
Fabulous
178 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Galle Face Beach, Colombo

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. Staff are friendly , AC was great & WIFI was super fast. Great place to stop between South/Center/North. Located in the center of Colombo. Extended for 2 more nights. Tip for the owner: bicycles to explore Colombo.

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8.5
Very good
245 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Colombo Beach Hostel

Mount Lavinia Beach, Mount Lavinia

Located 500 metres from the Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Beach Hostel features free Wi-Fi in public areas. Guests can relax on the terrace, which is fitted with tables and chairs.

Several cafes and shops can be found within walking distance from Colombo Beach Hostel. The centre of Colombo is 10 km away. Amazing place for getting your first night in Sri Lanka, meeting people and start traveling around! The host are the nicest people ! Thank you so much for everything!

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8.3
Very good
153 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

The Anam Hostel

Wellawatte, Colombo

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. Really amazing staff Large clean rooms Hot water shower

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8.5
Very good
37 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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