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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.

M
Max
From
Germany
Amazing clean and felt like u had a little home with fellow backpackers! Great kitchen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$16
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Julima
From
India
Amazing location, very good food...... Must visited place...... Stuff was very professional cool.... Vibes was so positive.... I regret that why I didn't plan for many days.... Its worth it....
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Claudiu
From
Romania
Room was clean, friendly staff, comfortable bed, very good location (walking distance from Galle Fort).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
$50.40
1 night, 2 adults

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, 68 reviews
Price from
$8.28
1 night, 2 adults

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
swapnil
From
India
This is the perfect hostel for peaceful & relaxing stay with unique structure & a huge garden in backyard . The owner Pinidu is very friendly & helpful person, as he helped me a lot to explore nearby places, along with that their Homemade sri lankan dinner and breakfast were awesome.I would not hesitate to come back again and I recommend other travelers to try this place out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
$28
1 night, 2 adults

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.

U
Ulrich
From
Germany
Come in and immediately relax! What a nice place with really nice and cool people running it. Very nice and helpful, rooms and spaces to sit and chill integrated in a garden close to nature. Everything seems to be self made with lots of heart and good ideas, great value for the price everyone can afford. If you want marble bath tubs you should look elsewhere, but for this you need to pay 100x as much per night. If you want to stay nice, cozy and affordable in best company, good music (maybe nothing for old people) and folks that don't want to squeeze Rupees out of everything and actually give you something for free if you ask nice. Asked for the Bodyboard just for an hour and they didn't bother to calculate down their. Normal rate for a day or 1/2 of it. Really nice and not normal. In Bentota they asked 5$ for an hour! I slept very well for nights for that money. Didn't had food but I'm sure it's the bomb. Very close to Galle and Hikkaduwa. Bus to Colombo is catched almost right in front of the place as well. The shared bathrooms outside are also very well made and it's fun to take a shower there. Thanks a lot guys and see you again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews
Price from
$5
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
$21
1 night, 2 adults

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.

K
Katharina
From
Germany
Basic Accomodation owner is very friendly and helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews
Price from
$13.26
1 night, 2 adults

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

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.

N
Nicole
From
Myanmar
I really love the hosts! They create such a warm and inviting space. It’s definitely a home away from home. It’s a very fun atmosphere and the location is amazing. You may only book one night but I guarantee you’ll want to stay longer!
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 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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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

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

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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 $34.41 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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Avg. price/night: $14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - 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 traveler
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
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
Avg. price/night: $14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - 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 traveler