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Reviews of Culture Hub Backpack Hostel

54/1, Ekwatta Gardens, Ekwatta Road, Mirihana, Nugegoda, 10250 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka

#2 of 10 hotels in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 30 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice people nice place more than expectation

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice big house converted into hostel. Aircon was great. Beds were really comfortable. The bathroom was nice and big and clean. The staff were really friendly. Could use the kitchen to cook up a good feed. Pretty easy to get too using buses or tuk tuk from the centre of Colombo.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit far from the city , and the goggle location does not say the exact location.

    Good to Stay, Nice and clean with Air conditions. They have kitchen facilities. Big bathroom with Shower. Open Space and overall a lovely place to stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wi fi

    Beautiful house. With all the facilities helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to find in the dark

    Great place with great people:)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi unfortunately

    Friendly staff spacious room with aircon and ceiling fans and large shower cubicle for a good price

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Nice break after airport!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit hard to find the first time you get there

    Comfy bed, nice bathroom all clean. Guys super nice and helpful I enjoyed my time with them a lot!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good! Graceful hosts, clean and homie-style place. Thanks!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    9.0
    good sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is not central, it is in a quiet district.

    The room was very clean, bathroom was very clean too. The room has air-conditioning and fan on the ceiling. The bed was comfortable. Also there is a kitchen downstairs. Ask the staff for directions how to find the place.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Distance

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Culture Hub Back what is important about is there is a kitchen and you can get together with other travelers meanwhile cooking. Also there is a common area where you can socialise and talk. Good location, very friendly owner who speaks good English.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it is a really good place , the owner is helpful and so respectful I really enjoyed my stay there totally recommend

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    10
    Cool place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Far away from the city center

    Here is a cozy atmosphere and everything for living and cooking - there is a comfortable bed in the room, a towel in the bathroom and a clean shower, in the kitchen there are all stuff for cooking. There is also a nice veranda for evening relaxation. Thanks for the hospitality, I recommend this place :)

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2022

    10
    Great hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host was great and made sure I had everything I needed for my stay.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2022

    9.0
    Vintage comfy home :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is really nice and comfy it has a very calm vibe the internet works perfectly, the host is super friendly, respectful and helpful knows a lot of Sri Lanka, its a safe place for solo female travellers the beds are nice the bathrooms are clean its all new I would highly recommend this place in Colombo worth value! thank you guys!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The staff was really nice and really helpful, I stayed here for 1 night and I spend a very good evening with them ! The emplacement is good and peaceful, the internet connection was good too and the bedroom is confortable. The commun space, bathrooms and bedroom are clean and well maintained. I'll come back next time for sure! Thank you guys!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2022

    9.0
    comfortable and has a fantastic old time charm. #feelslikehome.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was extremely comfortable and the place was spacious and clean, with the vintage aesthetics it did feel homely. Having free wifi with the calm environment, helped me to shoot few emails too. I highly recommend this hostel for anyone visiting Colombo.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2022

    10
    Clean well maintained place with a friendly host
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Enjoyed my stay, fairly new hostel in Colombo.. Comfortable beds and clean set up.. Very Peaceful place ideal even for a workspace with good wifi… Value for money 👍🏽 Friendly host

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good staying in calm part of the city. Personal was pleased and cheerful. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable place in general. Best value for that price

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    10
    Excellent!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is separate room with bathroom or dormitory. At the living room there is exit to cozy place outside, calm and warm, and if you are lucky - squirrels will come :) Beds are comfortable, toilets are new. Nice place for backpackers!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Challenging to find because of the lack of signs. Had to use the numbers and literal address to figure it out. No one answered my calls when I tried to call. No one responded to text. Eventually received a return call - was able to take my things to the dorm. FRONT DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AND DORM SOOR DOES NOT LOCK. Vacant and no one on the premises. Property was not well kept. Bathroom was dirty. Bed was clean and one other person was in the dorm - maybe a temporary live in. We had appointments during the day and meet up arranged. Returned in the evening and someone was there to collect the money. Paid and told him the bathroom was not clean - he said he just collects the money. Nice guy but didn’t care about the conditions at all. I went to try and find another place to stay - it was midnight by the time I found a place. Paid and didn’t even stay there. Asked the money collector for a refund or discount because I was obviously not staying there - he just smiled and said he’s not the owner. Worst experience in Sri Lanka.

    The bed was clean so 1 star. The art was cool so another star. Would never recommend.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    3.0
    budget accomodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No reception, no clear hierarchy, no wifi no water, or utensils, no aircon. Booking.com address is wrong it’s 54 ekwatt

    People are too chill

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very comfortable place to stay.

    The owner and his wife are very kind and the most important thing is that this place is located in a very peaceful environment.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner should employ someone to clean up the premises at least one week once, friendly roommates,

    Stayed in July 2023

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