521/78, 6th cross street,new bustand,anuradhapura., 50000 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
#21 of 86 hotels in Anuradhapura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 91 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 April 2024
Kendrick
United StatesDuring the middle of the day, the room is quite stifling. I recommend keeping your days occupied outside. However, at night, the fans make it comfortable enough.
My host was very helpful in arranging a jeep safari at Wilpattu National Park and with the information on how to get to the park. Also the location is conveniently close to some good food and the bus stop.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Noémie
BelgiumIt's more a homestay than a hostel (the bed bunks are in the flat's living room). The kitchen is not very clean. But this is very acceptable given how cheap it is.
Very cheap price and good location. Super friendly and helpful owner. Very large and comfortable beds with individual fan. It's possible to use a bike to go to the ancient city.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Svenja
GermanyThe owner is very kind and even took me on a ride at evening to see the sacred site of the city without wanting to charge me! He is also renting bicycles which makes it easy to explore the city. Location is really close to the new bus stand as well
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Jesse
NetherlandsThe curtains don't go all around the bed. Cleanliness of the place could be better: the bathroom, but also under and around the bed. I accidentally dropped some clothes on the floor and was not so happy with the dirt on them.
Cheap hostel, and you get what you pay for, which is obviously fine if you're on a budget! The beds are quite large and each has a strong fan, which is great for the heat. I found the beds very comfortable, vut some people might find the matress too hard/thin. Host is very nice and helpful. Bicycles are available for rent to visit the ancient city. Large lockers available too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Angus
United KingdomThe guy running the place was so sound. Bunk beds were huge and had own working fan in each. Shower and kitchen were basic but well worth a stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Furkan
TurkeyWifi
Great personal , good location , big bed but horrible wifi 🥹
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Claudia
BoliviaThe host is really kind and show me everything about sacred city, thanks to him I could visit everything in one day. He is friendly and does everything to make your trip comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Patricia
SpainThe best is Alba, the owner. He has been really helpful, giving information, tips about how do things, where to go...just amazing!! He even dropped me at the bus station. Thank you very much Alba!! If I come back Anuradhapura, I will be at your guest house again without any doubt!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Jessica
GermanyCould be cleaner and it would be nice to have a towel rail or similar in the bathroom for showering.
Very friendly and helpful owner!! The accommodation is very close to the new bus station and the ancient city can be reached quickly by bike (which you can rent there). The beds are comfy and quite big
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Sandor
HungarySome beggar was coughing around the room at one night. May not be the hostel's fault.
Great location, luxury double beds, good price for bicycles.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Julia
SwitzerlandGreat staff, very helpful, bike rental is very convenient, beds are comfortable, great price value!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
David
CanadaDorm room is a bit stuffy. If you open the door, then you get the mosquitoes.
Very big beds in the dorm room. Lots of fans. Free drinking water available. Good WiFi.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
N
GermanySimple but very nice room. The beds are very big and each one has an individual fan. The owner is extremely nice and helpful, happy to give tips for food places and activities and even drove me to the main bus stop in the end. Highly recommended!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Jacob
AustraliaVery spacious Queen size bulk bed with very own Fan and electric outlet. 5 min walk from new town Train station.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Sonne_hd
GermanyThis is a very little hostel, close to the "new bus station". We rented, with the other hostel travellers' bicycles, and visit the Stupas around. Thilina, the owner, is a very kind and helpful person. He can give you many tips to visit places around. It was a very nice stay there.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Laura
SwitzerlandNothing
What a kind host!! Perfect location in the city center - close to the bus station. I would definitely come back :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Sara
AustriaI had a lovely stay. The staff is super friendly and helpful with anything and likes to hang out with the tourists. It was more like a homestay than a hostel. Super close to the bus station and new town train station
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
John
United KingdomGreat stay at a boutique hostel, just the 4 main beds in the dorm room, but each dorm bed is a double so 10/10 for comfort. The location was great and the owner was very helpful with requests.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Nature's
IndiaNot sure
Location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Shirley
AustraliaNothing really, the place needs a bit of freshen up but I know there are plans for that soon and it is priced accordingly.
The position was great, it was just a short walk of the Main Street so everything was close by but it was very quiet at night. The owner of the property is an added bonus. Very friendly a knowledgeable. He was so helpful he made the stay a joy.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Pathak
IndiaIts Really value for money hostel in cheap price. But in Summer its too hot despite of Fan. But its very lower price. Host is Superb personality. Self cooking available. All in all its Value for money hostel.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Ami
IndonesiaThe hostel's look appears scruffy, and the surrounding neighbourhood is a mechanical region that is packed with people. as well as the owner, who is staying in the same room. At first, I felt strange about it. However, after getting to know the owner, I feel safe because I know that every night he ensures that everything is properly locked down.
The owner was really friendly and always glad to assist you with your vacation to Anuradhapurapura; he is highly informed about their culture and eager to share it with you; and he is also willing to provide you with a lift to the railway station.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
David
AustraliaNo lockers. It is next to a workshop.
It was close to town and rail/ bus transport. The guy was nice and friendly. There was a large fan on each bed :) each bed is a double bed. Good price, good location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Patogiramondo
ItalyNothing! For my standard everything was good!
Host is very kind and helpful, always smiling. The position is perfect, just 3 minutes walking to the bus station. The price is really cheap! For 3 dolars is for sure the best option in Anhuradapura. Highly recommended!
Stayed in July 2023
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