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Sixth Sense Hostel

Galle

Located in Galle, 1.3 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

C
Cara
From
Australia
Really beautiful hostel and super clean! It’s tucked away from the town but nice to be in a quiet and peaceful spot, and is an easy tuk tuk ride to Unawatuna and Galle. The owner is super lovely and happy to help out!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults
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Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar

Galle City, Galle

Attractively situated in the centre of Galle, Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar features free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive.

D
Daniela Dumitru Van Vlijmen
From
Romania
This is a place for a great experience of being literally in front of the sea, chilling out with a drink while lingering on a confortable bean bag , watching amaizing sunset , having nice meals freshly prepared. If I 'll come back to Sri Lanka again I'll definetly come back to this place but having a private room this time, the dorm could be a bit uncomfortable since have not windows which make it quite hot and hummid.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults
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Snooze Station by Sydney Galle

Galle City, Galle

Ideally situated in Galle, Snooze Station by Sydney Galle features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

E
Eleni
From
Greece
A very nice, new hostel, super clean. The location is very good, just next to the bus and railway station and also, very close to the fort entrance, only some minutes on foot. People work there are very kind and helpful. There is also a pud downstairs of the hostel where visitors can find very tasty local food in good prices and huge portions. I would highly recommend this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$50.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle

Galle

Located in Galle, 700 metres from Pitiwella Beach, Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Marika
From
Germany
We had a wonderful week at Sanithu Homestay! I don’t even know where to start, our time there felt like a little fairytale. We woke up to the sounds of birds, the green garden and immediately felt home from the first day on. Besides the amazing garden and terrace, we enjoyed being around this amazing family! All four of them made our time very special! Champi is an outstanding cook and did her magic every day for breakfast and dinner, considering our requests and being very passionate about sharing her knowledge about Sri Lankan food. We loved all the meals and each day were already looking forward to the next dish. We hope to be back some day and will keep these memories for ever in our hearts. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Price from
US$8.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Old Parkland Hostel

Galle

Set in Galle, within 1.6 km of Bonavista Beach and 3.9 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Old Parkland Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

A
Ashkan
From
Netherlands
One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at so far. Pinidu is an amazing host who always makes sure you have an amazing stay. He also makes an amazing breakfast! His garden is beautiful, and the location is close to all the things in Galle. Overal, I very much enjoyed my stay and would stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults
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Lala's Place

Galle City, Galle

Located in Galle, a few steps from Pitiwella Beach, Lala's Place provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

b
biskupović
From
Croatia
IT was good vibe, nice and chill
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews
Price from
US$5
1 night, 2 adults
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Paradise Galle

Galle City, Galle

Set in Galle, 500 metres from Mahamodara Beach, Paradise Galle offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
David
From
Spain
Absolutely brilliant. Where to start? As soon as we arrived we felt the kindness. This place has been very special. B.P, the guy who works there, has made our stay superb. He has been a professional, kind, funny and very caring person. The place is great. Spacious, calm and safe. You have a filter water fountain, a dog that will give you love and a beautiful common area. The house is absolutely beautiful and we could even meet the owner who was very polite. The breakfast is amazing. We also liked the mosquito net in the bed. B.P did the laundry for us and it was perfect and cheap. If you are in Galle, this palace is the 100% worth it. I want to say thank you to B.P one more time for your kindness :) D&J
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$21
1 night, 2 adults
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Backpacker Galle Hostel

Galle City, Galle

Conveniently located in the centre of Galle, Backpacker Galle Hostel offers free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.

N
Nicolò
From
Italy
A cozy and friendly place with an amazing family. In a quiet street away from the noisy town but just 10 minutes walking to the Fort and full of local shops and restaurant in the area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews
Price from
US$13.26
1 night, 2 adults
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The Fort Library Hostel

Old Town, Galle

Well set in Galle, The Fort Library Hostel provides an Asian breakfast and free WiFi.

P
Priti
From
United Kingdom
The hostel was immaculate, the air con was nice and strong and most importantly the owner was incredible. A group of us quickly became friends and whenever we needed anything the owner went out of his way to help us. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him. What a hidden gem in a beautiful area. As a woman, I felt very safe and the owners also take into account measures to explicitly make female traveller's feel safe. I can't reccomend this place enough!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$28.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Singha Lounge

Unawatuna (Near Galle)

Located in Unawatuna, 2 km from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

D
Diana
From
Russia
This is the best hostel I’ve ever been! Great vibe and nice people. You will definitely find here a cool company to enjoy your time by the sea
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$22
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 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

Situated in Unawatuna, 200 metres from Bonavista Beach, Coastal Cloud Backpackers Villa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$21.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Set in Unawatuna, 400 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Pearl Villa Rooms and Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$32.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Unawatuna, 2.4 km from Unawatuna Beach, Out Of Rupeace Hostel Unawatuna features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$27.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Set in Unawatuna, 1.9 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sharta Unawatuna Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$11.10 per night

Ayyo Hostel

Unawatuna
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Unawatuna, 1.6 km from Unawatuna Beach, Ayyo Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$14.43 per night

Situated in Unawatuna, within 6.2 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium and 6.4 km of Galle Fort, Cecilia Unawatuna Rooms features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

From US$39.18 per night

Hostel Singha Lounge

Unawatuna
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Located in Unawatuna, 2 km from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From US$22.20 per night

NEB Hostels

Unawatuna
No credit card needed

Located in Unawatuna, 400 metres from Mihiripenna Beach, NEB Hostels provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$12.21 per night

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

Villa 6070

Galle
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated in Galle, 5.3 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Villa 6070 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Save money on hostels in Galle and nearby – budget options available

Habibi Hostel & Restaurant

Unawatuna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

Set in Unawatuna, 700 metres from Unawatuna Beach, Habibi Hostel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$34.41 per night

Oops

Unawatuna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Set in Unawatuna, Oops features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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Tanty’s Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Avg. price/night: US$14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
The rooms and the pantry it's very clean and I recommend 100% for this hostel to stay. It's very cheap and high quality. Solo travellers must visit.
Guest review by
Rakesh
Solo traveller

Sixth Sense Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
One of the best hostels I have ever been to. The hospitality is beyond friendliness. The owner, Lesley, is a generous person with an idealistic sense of sharing live, culture and knowledge whereas his staff - Sam and Manoj - have been extremely skilled, offered great traditional food and everlasting smiles. The comfort and style of the rooms where simple yet elegant, comfortable as well. I had a great experience overall and can only recommend everyone who is near Unawatuna to stay in this hostel. I would love to come back anytime!
Guest review by
Karbinski
Solo traveller

Sixth Sense Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
My experience at the Sixth Sense Hostel was absolutely incredible! It was like no other stay I've ever had. The hostel is located in a beautiful and calm place, just a 10-minute walk from the beach. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The manager - Sam, always made sure we had everything we needed for a fantastic time. The accommodation was comfortable, very clean and cozy & relaxing. What's more, there's free laundry. It was truly the best hostel I've ever been to. Totally recommend. You should come and experience it!
Guest review by
Justyna
Solo traveller

Tanty’s Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Avg. price/night: US$14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Nice hostel, good and clean rooms, nice beds. Budget Friendly. They have fans for each bed but there's no AC. However it's manageable.
Guest review by
sane
Solo traveller

Tanty’s Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Avg. price/night: US$14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
About 1.1km near from Galle central. This is big hostel i had ever seen in my srilankan trip. Rooms are well managed, decorated, neat n clean. Wood strusture is fabulous in this hostel. Laundry is at cheap rate for unlimited cloth at once. We can use their kitchen and fridge also. 1-2 min walk there is beach. Free bottle drinking water available. Rooms rates also affordable for couples and dormitory also.
Guest review by
prashant
Solo traveller

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