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Sixth Sense Hostel

Galle

Located in Galle, a 15-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

G
Gavin
From
Ireland
Such a beautiful little spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$16
1 night, 2 adults
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Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar

Galle City, Galle

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

S
Swantje
From
Netherlands
Everything - location, staff, food, vibes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults
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Snooze Station by Sydney Galle

Galle City, Galle

Ideally set in the center of Galle, Snooze Station by Sydney Galle has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

L
LAKSHAN
From
Sri Lanka
Location, extreme cleanliness, super friendly and helpful staff, the history behind the location and the nice old school charm of the colonial pub Sydney.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
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$50.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle

Galle

Located in Galle, a 8-minute walk from Pitiwella Beach, Sanithu Homestay and villa Galle provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

K
Kishore
From
Sri Lanka
The hospitality, convinient room service and the beautiful neighborhood made my stay pleasant. The owner was also very welcoming and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Price from
$8.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Old Parkland Hostel

Galle

Located in Galle, within a 19-minute walk of Bonavista Beach and 2.4 miles of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Old Parkland Hostel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout...

S
Srivats
From
United Kingdom
The host was very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
$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 accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

N
Nomadic
From
Sri Lanka
One of the best hostels I've stayed in Sri Lanka. It's cheap, clean, spacious, very creative and on top of all it's very unique. It's like you're staying in a jungle or a between nature, with trees and plants around, it's muddy like a beach, you can enjoy if it's raining and much more. Another thing what I loved about this hostel is it's giving you more than what it charges and it's not even a dorm bed rather a big spacious single bed with mosquito net on top , with sheets and charging point next to you. So it's like you have everything you need next to you. They also have single beds and couple bed private rooms. Location wise it's lil far away from Galle city but the location is absolutely great as it's opp to the beach and also located far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Price from
$5
1 night, 2 adults
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Paradise Galle

Galle City, Galle

Located in Galle, a 5-minute walk from Mahamodara Beach, Paradise Galle provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
Diana
From
Colombia
It has a good location for the price. We had the balcony room and I loved the view and the birds chirping every morning. The owner is a very kind and helpful man. We would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
$21
1 night, 2 adults
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Backpacker Galle Hostel

Galle City, Galle

Located conveniently in the center of Galle, Backpacker Galle Hostel has free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.

A
ANILKUMAR C G
From
India
The room was very neat and comfortable. The food provided was very tasty and of sufficient quality. The manager was very friendly and gave me proper advise. Overall my stay in this hotel was very pleasant and I am fully satisfied with their service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews
Price from
$13.26
1 night, 2 adults
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The Fort Library Hostel

Old Town, Galle

Conveniently set in Galle, The Fort Library Hostel provides an Asian breakfast and free WiFi. The property is close to Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle Fort and Galle Fort National Museum.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$28.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Singha Lounge

Unawatuna (Near Galle)

Located in Unawatuna, 1.2 miles from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Y
Yashowardhan
From
India
The hosts were the best! Absolutely gorgeous and engaging Judith, and soft & sweet Isuru. Don't forget their kids :) Also, the fellow travellers there. They were all repeat customers - and for good reason.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
$22
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

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

Popular with guests booking hostels in Galle

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

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 300 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

Great access to the city center. 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

Located in Galle, 3.3 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Villa 6070 has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Located in Unawatuna, a 2-minute walk from Bonavista Beach, Coastal Cloud Backpackers Villa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

Located in Unawatuna, a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Pearl Villa Rooms and Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

Located in Unawatuna, 1.5 miles from Unawatuna Beach, Out Of Rupeace Hostel Unawatuna has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

Located in Unawatuna, 1.2 miles from Unawatuna Beach, Sharta Unawatuna Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From $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, a 19-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Ayyo Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From $14.43 per night

Located in Unawatuna, within 3.9 miles of Galle International Cricket Stadium and 4 miles of Galle Fort, Cecilia Unawatuna Rooms has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

From $39.18 per night

Hostel Singha Lounge

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

Located in Unawatuna, 1.2 miles from Unawatuna Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From $22.20 per night

NEB Hostels

Unawatuna
No credit card needed

Located in Unawatuna, a 5-minute walk from Mihiripenna Beach, NEB Hostels provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $12.21 per night

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
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

Located in Unawatuna, a 8-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Habibi Hostel & Restaurant has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From $59.94 per night

Oops

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

Located 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: $18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 300 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 traveler

Sixth Sense Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - 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 traveler

Sixth Sense Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - 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 traveler

Tanty’s Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Avg. price/night: $18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 300 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 traveler

Tanty’s Hostel

Hostel in Galle
Avg. price/night: $18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 300 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 traveler

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