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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo
Located in Colombo, within a 10-minute walk of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.7 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...
Drop Inn Hostels
Drop Inn Hostels is located in Colombo, 0.7 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 2.4 mi from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.
Lost & Found - Colombo
Located in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Lost & Found - Colombo has express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.
Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
Located in Colombo, within a 19-minute walk of Milagiriya Beach and 1.8 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi...
Seconds Hostel - Colombo
Located in Colombo, 1.6 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Hostel Republic at Galle Face
Located in Colombo, within a 2-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 1.8 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...
SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms
Located in Colombo, within 3.6 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.8 miles of R Premadasa Stadium, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms has...
Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel
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.
CityRest Fort
Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the center of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms.
Backpack Lanka
Located conveniently in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is located 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.5 miles from R Premadasa...
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Colombo
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Backpack Lanka
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviewsLocated conveniently in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is located 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.5 miles from R Premadasa...
From $28.60 per nightClock Inn Colombo
ColomboCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 775 reviewsIn the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo has a 24-hour front desk and comfortable rooms with air conditioning.
From $37 per nightGalle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 702 reviewsLocated within a 3-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 2 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.
VIBE Colombo
Kollupitiya, ColomboCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 221 reviewsLocated in Colombo, VIBE Colombo has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
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- Avg. price/night: $42.18Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 544 reviewsNice 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 byAnnetteSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $47Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,250 reviewsI 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 byJoannaSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $10Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviewsThe 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 byMeleYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $53Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviewsDecent 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 byJamieYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $10Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 1,488 reviewsbest 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 :)Guest review byLéaTravelers with friends
