NO:655/D/2 Aluthwatta, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka
#7 of 47 hotels in Dambulla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 34 hostel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Tom
AustraliaI spent two nights here. So peaceful. The owner is an absolute legend. Very helpful. I spent a day checking out the cave temple and the rest of Dambulla. Main grocery only 5 mins walk away. The kitchen was great to cook my own dishes. Also can do laundry here too. Nice big fan in the room to keep everyone cool at night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Josip
CroatiaEverything was perfect. Room was with 4 beds, each has locker, own ventilator, mosquito net, toilet was clean, owner is really nice and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Hanseul
South KoreaLittle bit far from the city center and bus stand (but only for 15mins by walk)
Lovely accomodations, clean rooms, nice and kind people there. And also there is ADORABLE KIDS!! Reasonable price. I made so many great memories from this hostel, absolutely willing to visit again🥰
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Megan
VietnamMost wonderful people work here. Loved the location and the garden is amazing for hanging out.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Sophia
United KingdomNothing
Clean, peaceful and a lovely family , not too far from some attractions
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Alicia
SpainMaybe the walk there, is nice in the morning but when is already dark (after 7pm) might be a bit scary, it's really dark and before arriving to the hostal there is some dogs and they bark pretty hard (I didn't know if they had a leash or not), so better to walk with someone; or communicate with the owner (he is very nice) what time you are arriving so he can keep an eye on you. Is just to say something, because overall the stay was AMAZING.
The family, amazing, helpful and great hearts. Also the location, is really silent at night and in a really natural place.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Coralie
New ZealandHostel very clean, matress comfortable. The owner and his family are lovely I recommend it! We had a lovely stay. Thank you!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Jessica
GermanyThe hostel belongs to a very lovely family. It also has a nice and peaceful garden with hammocks, is close to the bus station, you can use the kitchen and there are mosquito nets for every bed.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Stephanie
AustraliaFriendly, helpful staff with lots of local knowledge. Comfortable and clean hostel with a family vibe, can't recommend enough
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
준기
South KoreaPerfect
It was the best hostel i’ve ever stayed. Everyone in hostel was super accomodating and helpful. Hostel was so cozy and peaceful that i could take a rest well, let alone super cheap price😜
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Anna
SpainEverything was perfect! Clean and beautiful, lovely outdoor area with hammocks and trees. The family who owns the space is super nice. They make you feel at home :) thank you!!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Souvik
IndiaGOOD HOSTEL
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Iris
NetherlandsThis lovely and welcoming family makes the place! Sharing their home with everyone, always there to answer any questions or bring coffee or tea. Very friendly and warm people, lovely kids. Would definitely come back here!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Otmane
MoroccoNothing
Everything is fine The staff is super friendly The rooms are clean and quite The location is convenient
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Marti_na_
United KingdomNice quiet place within walking distance of centre, restaurants and supermarket. Ranji and his family are the loveliest people, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Lawrence
United KingdomI absolutely love this hostel. I stayed for two nights and then came back a few weeks later and stayed here again! Ranjit and his family are so welcoming and kind. It is lovely to spend time around them. This is a relaxing place to be. It's also good for grabbing a cheap beer at the nearby supermarket and having a few drinks with fellow travellers. The room is clean and comfortable. It has lockers, indivdual fans and mosquito nets. There's a big outside chilling space. Easy walking distance to the centre. It feels like you're in nature or a peaceful village and not at all in a touristy area. It's a lovely place to spend a few days. My favourite so far in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Katarzyna
PolandAmazing garden with hammocks and big table where you can share meals with another guests. Nice room, comfortable beds. And very very kind host. In this price I totally can recommend this place.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Orry
GermanyNothing everything was perfect
I am travelling all over the world for long time and this is the top place so far,the whole family was so helpfull and so friendly, I just felt that I am at home, thank you so much Ranjit you made my days so perfect, hope to see you again .I can just recomment you will never be dissapointed.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Bunlong
GermanyVery friendly host, sharing his food without asking for money. Love this place.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Lawrence
BelgiumThe owner was really friendly and helpful! I stayed here for two nights and it was really good. the location is on a quiet place, not on the main road of Dambulla and I really liked that. If I ever going back to Dambulla this is definitely a place I will book again!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2022
Ndchostel
AustraliaNo
Very peaceful place and very close to the city they were always ready to help us the information he gives them is very accurate good luck to the ranjith familys
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 12 May 2022
Ndchostel
Abkhazia, GeorgiaSuper cool Hostel and very nice welcome. They arranged my safari trip,sigiriya pidurangala rock lion rock trip, so amazing trip. Thanks so much Ranji. I coming next time.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Anurag
IndiaIt was a nice property, and was really close to nature with a lot of open spaces around. It is a nice place to stay when in dambulla
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Sunjae
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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