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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Set in Colombo, within less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

J
Joe
From
Canada
It is a beautiful place in a quiet area in the downtown core of Columbo. The beds are good, it's clean and well kept, very nicely decorated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

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. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

c
constantinos
From
Cyprus
Had all we needed for a comfortable stay and people were absolutely amazing and friendly. The social host that was visiting every night was the highlight, he engaged everyone together, played games and made us feel all as one family.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,266 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Situated in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Lost & Found - Colombo features express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

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Daniel
From
Denmark
Amazing staff. They are so nice people, both at the hostel and the restaurant. I think they deserve a much higher rate. I did not miss anything. Nice restrooms, wifi, staff, shower drains good with hot water and food from the restaurant. I will chose this if I go back to Colombo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 615 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within 1.7 km of Milagiriya Beach and 2.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...

A
Anna
From
Israel
Super clean and comfy place, has everything you may need. With amazing staff and especially lovely lady on reception who helped me a lot. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 615 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Seconds Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 2.6 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Rob
From
Thailand
Clean rooms, lovely atmosphere, many places to relax and good food. Staff were super helpful and welcoming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 816 reviews
Price from
US$43.88
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Set in Colombo, within 200 metres of Galle Face Beach and 2.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

E
Eliza
From
Ireland
Very nice atmosphere. The rooms have A\C. Charu made my stay extra special. He treats the guests like his friends and even gave me a ride on his tuktuk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, within 5.8 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 6.1 km of R Premadasa Stadium, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features...

M
Mario
From
Germany
New stylish high-end hotel (open since April 2025) with many rooms and a 24/7 reception. The rooms are very comfy, well equipped and offer you much space. They are highly cleaned and make you feel very welcome. The centre of Colombo is a 15-20 minutes TukTuk away, so the location is nice, too. Staff was very friendly and helpful, they even organized a late night taxi to the airport for us. I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
US$53
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

Fort, Colombo

Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake.

D
Danielle
From
United Kingdom
All the staff are so friendly and smiley! Neela is really helpful as well. Was lovely to chat with her. I’m sorry but I don’t know the other staff names but they were all so friendly. The location is perfect for the Fort train station or bus station. 5 mins walk. It’s also near the Dutch hospital and clock tower lighthouse and a short walk from the Old Parliament building and the green where all the Sri Lankans chill out in the early evening and eat and watch the sunset. Eat at Nanas if you can. It’s along the green about halfway down where there are a row of food traders. Fabulous food and great to watch the world go by. The shower in our room could have been stronger but that’s nothing really. I didn’t stop for breakfast as I had to get the early train to Kandy but the other people I talked to said it was great. One thing: Don’t fret about when you first get there, the bottom car park has quite a bit of rubbish and bricks etc but it is shared by lots of buildings in the area. Don’t let it out you off. It’s a very safe area. Go up the stairs at the back and the hostel is on the second floor on the left. Enjoy! I had a great stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,491 reviews
Price from
US$8.50
1 night, 2 adults

CityRest Fort

Fort, Colombo

Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the centre of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms.

l
lifeonearth145
From
Sri Lanka
Location of the place is excellent. It is next lane to World Trade Center. Central Train Station. And many other shops. Not to mention walking distance to Galle face & One Galle Face Mall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Backpack Lanka

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Ideally located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is set 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

L
Lily Willard
From
United Kingdom
Our host Malitha was so helpful, he stayed in communication with us whilst our flight was diverted and we ended up in Sri Lanka later than expected, he gave us so many tips and recommendations for Sri Lanka and showed us on the map good places to go for our back packing trip. He gave us great advice about transportation as well and helped with our PickMe driver when they couldn’t find the hostel. Malitha made our stay exceptional! Location was good, short walk to some restaurants and cafes, also a shopping centre in front of the hostel. The room was basic but clean and slept all night with ear plugs, also air con which is lovely! Thank you for all your help Malitha :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,266 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

Situated in Colombo, VIBE Colombo has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Kollupitiya Beach, Ricardo Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$33.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

Ideally located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is set 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

From US$28.60 per night

Clock Inn Colombo

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 776 reviews

Located in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

From US$40 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$42.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
Nice hostel centrally located in Colombo, the museum and a big park is just around the corner. The hangout area is small, making it really easy to meet new people! The AC female dorm was spacious and clean, the AC was working great. Thanks again to the owner of the hostel, he's really funny and made sure that we single travelling girls got picked up by the right drivers to get to our destinations :)
Guest review by
Annette
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,266 reviews
I can honestly say that Drop Inn has been one of the best hostel stays of my life. The place has a very welcoming and chill atmosphere. Lots of little nooks and crannies to hide in if you want a little bit of solitude, and a great communal space if you want to socialise with the other backpackers. The room and bed were comfortable, with well working AC, which was MUCH needed. The staff were all very friendly, kind and helpful. Drop Inn is a great peaceful haven to escape the noise and chaos of the city. Will definitely be staying here again.
Guest review by
Joanna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,491 reviews
The staff are so lovely and nice! Breakfast is delicious eggs toast and fruit! Sheets were really clean and I felt really safe whilst staying there. I think people forget that they have booked a hostel and forget how cheap the hostel is considering it includes breakfast so I would consider this place good value for money! Easy to get to other places from here and it was a nice relaxing vibe hanging in kitchen eating brekkie with other travellers. Also 24 hr check in is a plus!
Guest review by
Mele
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
Decent Budget hostel option for Colombo Fort area, they arranged a taxi from the airport (for a reasonable fee) for us, and were able to take both USD and LRs. We did a private room for 2 with bunk beds with working AC. The shared bathroom was clean. Provided eggs for breakfast. Quick walk or cheap tuk tuk to the Train station or the red Mosque or the popular market.
Guest review by
Jamie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,491 reviews
best hostel you can find in Colombo! Dormitories are clean, and you have also a bathroom inside each dormitory in addition of the common ones in the corridor, the breakfast is simple but good! The location is perfect if you have planed to move throughout Sri Lanka by train or bus. The best point is definitely the kindness of the owners and employees who are also really helpful, you will feel like home and have a second mom. Thank you for everything :)
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Léa
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