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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. Hiru and Suji make this such a wonderful place to stay. They are so kind, helpful, and funny. They are always around to answer everyone’s questions, make delicious meals, and crack jokes. The location is great - in a nice and relatively quiet area for Colombo, close to bus stops to get to other parts of the city. The AC rooms are very nice and the beds are comfy. The showers have hot water and there is a nice common area to sit and chill. If I go back to Colombo I will most definitely stay here again!

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9.1
Superb
164 reviews
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€ 9
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. The manager Abishek was there to handle any of your issues whether within or outside the hostel. The hostel was comfortable and had the ingredients of a good hostel. Highly recommend…

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8.9
Fabulous
228 reviews
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€ 10
per night

Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

A continental breakfast is available each morning at the hostel. At Lost & Found - Colombo you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Very good service and location

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8.3
Very good
378 reviews
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€ 20
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. 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
207 reviews
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€ 12
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. The owners of the hostel were incredibly accommodating and helpful, I rented a tuk tuk through the hostel, and even tho there were several issues with it, they helped me every step of the way great people and a great place to say definite must stay if you are in colombo

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8.7
Fabulous
480 reviews
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€ 10
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. Great hostel..but what made it really special were the staff..always friendly and helpful.

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8.3
Very good
783 reviews
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€ 9
per night

Clock Inn Dehiwala

Mount Lavinia

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.

Leisure World is 34 km from Clock Inn Dehiwala, while St Anthony's Church is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 4 km from the hostel. clean rooms nice stuff very kind

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8.9
Fabulous
181 reviews
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€ 11
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. 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
248 reviews
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€ 9
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. Superb location! Employee are very good I just loved them I miss them alot See you soon guys ( Ruma , master , akki , danush )

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8.3
Very good
158 reviews
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€ 10
per night

The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte

Wellawatte, Colombo

At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. At The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte, each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.

Khan Clock Tower is 8.6 km from The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte, while R Premadasa Stadium is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 8 km from the hostel. Really amazing staff Large clean rooms Hot water shower

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8.3
Very good
42 reviews
Price from
€ 19
per night

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