Reviews of Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux
No 21 Galle Face Terrace Colombo 03, Kollupitiya, 00300 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9 of 105 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 146 hostel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
6.9
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Claire
United Kingdom25 reviews9.0“Great hostel, clean, comfy, friendly!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a good location as near to lots of things, my only point would be it's down a street that's a bit dark and deserted in the evenings so just something to bear in mind.
Really great hostel, super clean, comfy shared spaces and beds.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Satish
Nepal4 reviews8.0“Stay was wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Outside the property , unusual smell was there.
Spacious lounge, peaceful
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Gaurangi
India8 reviews1 helpful vote10“cozy and comfortable stay - 100% recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hostel had everything I needed. No complaints.
calm and sorted place. I love the staff, Abishek very friendly guy he lent me his shampoo also because I lost mine. He went over and beyond to help the guests. the rooms are perfect
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Alejandra
France5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not all electricity's sockets work. It was very hot. AC only in the dorms.
The staff is very friendly and efficient and they speak English very well. The closeness to the deck.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Kanishk
India9 reviews8.0“Value for Money kind of Stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There could be a provision for Multipin charger and the location outside could be better.
The rooms were really good and comfortable. The host Abhishek was kind and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Isabelle
Australia11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was super clean, and easy to check in late when I got in from the airport. The staff were super helpful and overall it was good value for money. It is just a simple place which met my needs (:
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Jose
Spain6 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I had a late check in and they were there for me. The host helped me find a place to rent a scooter near the airport despite me not having the official Sri Lankan driving license The accommodation itself is simple but it does the job if all you are looking is for a place to crash for the night
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Ayeshk
Netherlands150 reviews59 helpful votes10“Great location, comfy stays, awesome host”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
The location is great, it's just walking distance to the Galle Face beach front, One Galle Face mall, Colombo fort, and a lot of important attractions and activities in Colombo. Beds were great and rooms were comfy. Spotless bathrooms too. The owner is the best part, he is super friendly and such a joy to talk with. He is ambitious to improve even the little details of his hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Emmanuel
Sri Lanka3 reviews10“One of the best place”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
The premise is located at a very calm quiet place which is really nice for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Nisantha
Sri Lanka1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There s any breakfast facility
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Bansal
India3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Stay was comfortable, helpful staff. Location is superb. 👍
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Aleksandr
Thailand18 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good friendly personal
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Ramon
Portugal50 reviews17 helpful votes8.0“Great little hostel, worth the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is so comfortable, if the common spaces could have AC, more people would mingle around. Now everybody escaped to their AC dorm rooms.
Very comfortable hostel, with possibility to store stuff in the kitchen fridge, use a water kettle and even cook up your own stuff on a stove. Highly comfortable dorm beds and bathrooms are absolutely clean!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Lifetime
Spain103 reviews12 helpful votes8.0“A good budget hostel for your arriving day or before leaving Colombo.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
wifi was rather slow and unstable,
funcitonal, not far from downtown and station. room works fine, aircon is good. the staff is kind and friendly. there is a shared kitchen where clients can leave their stuff in the fridge and cook.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Gurukathir
India2 reviews9.0“Perfect for hopping in Colombo as it's in the centre area”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi could improve and maybe a washing machine would help.
The rooms were four sharing with restrooms inside the rooms and power socket on beds, the linen were clean and overall it is well. The managers Deevan and Abishek were helpful and accomdative. Also the house keeping lady Mrs Malar was nice and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Jason
Vietnam28 reviews12 helpful votes8.0“Good value of money, great location, comfy bed and nice staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room is quite small for 4 people, overall it's still very good
Good value of money, great location just very near to the Colombo Fort Railway station The staff is very nice and the bed is quite comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Alexander
Sri Lanka2 reviews9.0“Amazing staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing staff . Super caring and kind . Went above and beyond to accommodate my needs It was the first place I arrived to in Sri Lanka and on my way out I made sure to come back again . When I didn’t have local currency for my airport ride the staff was kind enough to exchange money for me so I wouldn’t waste any time and risk missing my flight
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Jeevaka
Sri Lanka1 review10“Very Nice Place stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to mention
I sincerely recommend Tourlux Hostel a truly an affordable and a comfortable place, situated in a posh residential/business area in the heart of Colombo city. Also I wish to commend Mr.Abhishek's commitment in rendering his kind hospitality to everyone aboard .
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Lauren
United Kingdom23 reviews3 helpful votes10“Best hospitality we have experienced in our whole 6 months of travelling”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
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
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Goutham
India10 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Super location.. helpful and friendly staff.. Abhishek waited for me to arrive late at night and Helpful in planning the trip .. Hostel is just near the beach. Will recommend to my frnds.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Anna
Russia10 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Comfortable beds, air con, very clean rooms, common kitchen, hot water in common bath downstairs. Amazing staff. Good atmosphere. Location is close to waterfront, few min on foot. To other places you can easily use taxi apps as uber or pick me. We so liked the place, that stayed there almost for a week instead of a couple of days. Thank you guys, you work a lot. No things to complain at all.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Eva
Estonia22 reviews10“The best hostel in Colombo”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, already booked again for my return journey.
Great vibe, very friendly and helpful staff, lots of guests and spaces to interact, clean and comfortable. Location near the beach and close to shopping malls. Towels are for a small fee.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Chip
United States78 reviews12 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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…
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Swagat
India3 reviews8.0“Decent stay at a good location with limited facilities”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Charging high on water bottles Limited facilities. No open place for interaction and drinks. No games/indoor sports equipments.
Location is fantastic and ACs are effective
Stayed in March 2024
