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Feel Like Home Anuradhapura, hotel in Anuradhapura

Well located in the centre of Anuradhapura, Feel Like Home Anuradhapura provides free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

Nice staff. Good price.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
59 reviews
Chill House Hostel, hotel in Anuradhapura

Situated in Anuradhapura, within 700 metres of Anuradhapura Railway Station and 1.8 km of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Chill House Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

Lovely and funny host, garden full of beautiful wildlife.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
82 reviews
Grand Refuge Holiday Rooms, hotel in Anuradhapura

Located in Anuradhapura, 1 km from Attikulama Tank, Grand Refuge Holiday Rooms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Very helpful family they will do everything to make your life easier. They picked me up from the bus station at night time and found a bycicle for me. Their lunch is huge and tasty. Highly recommended!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
38 reviews
Forest Villa Nature Resort, hotel in Anuradhapura

Located in Anuradhapura, 8.7 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station, Forest Villa Nature Resort provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

owner. staff was amazing. great location. amazing food
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
104 reviews
Kingfisher Hostel, hotel in Anuradhapura

Conveniently situated in the centre of Anuradhapura, Kingfisher Hostel features rooms with free WiFi 800 metres from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank.

The host is a lovely guy, super available for tips, info and all kind of things, he’s trying to expand his business and he’s doing great, I would tell you to go and support this lovely guy. The hostel itself is fine, just need a bit of work. Go there you’re gonna be happy
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
177 reviews
Coco Garden Holiday Homes, hotel in Anuradhapura

Boasting a garden, Coco Garden Holiday Homes is located in Anuradhapura, 1.2 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 500 metres from Kuttam Pokuna. Free WiFi is included. At the hostel, all rooms have a desk....

After 4 weeks in Sri Lanka, I'm not convinced the rating score is an accurate portrayal of each property. I am sceptical of any review by a person from the same country - too easy to get your friends to put up fake reviews. Not much apart from a nice quiet location.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
76 reviews
City Capital Hostel, hotel in Anuradhapura

Situated in Anuradhapura, 1.9 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank, City Capital Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

the manager is very kind and helpful. and the location is very calm and comfortable.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
18 reviews
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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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Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Anuradhapura

  • Grand Refuge Holiday Rooms
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 38 reviews

    Located in Anuradhapura, 1 km from Attikulama Tank, Grand Refuge Holiday Rooms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    Friendly environment. With a lot of leisure activities.

  • Forest Villa Nature Resort
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 104 reviews

    Located in Anuradhapura, 8.7 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station, Forest Villa Nature Resort provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    owner. staff was amazing. great location. amazing food

  • Coco Garden Holiday Homes
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 76 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Coco Garden Holiday Homes is located in Anuradhapura, 1.2 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 500 metres from Kuttam Pokuna. Free WiFi is included.

    Very good service and really worth it for the money.

  • Kaya Holiday Home
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1 review

    Featuring a garden, Kaya Holiday Home is located in the centre of Anuradhapura, 1.9 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank.

  • Moderncore Hostel
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1 review

    Set in Anuradhapura, within 1.5 km of Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 1.8 km of Kada Panaha Tank, Moderncore Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests...

  • Lucy Resort
    Central location

    Ideally situated in the centre of Anuradhapura, Lucy Resort features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • blooming hotel

    Set in Anuradhapura, 3.7 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station, blooming hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Greeno Lanka
    Central location

    Located in Anuradhapura, 2.8 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station, Greeno Lanka provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

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Hostels that guests love in Anuradhapura

  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 82 reviews
    The best hostel I‘ve been so far. Jonti and Hoppsi are great hosts, always making sure everyone is fine. It is a wonderful and very calm place to be and relax. I can highly recommend it!
    Gina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.80
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 113 reviews
    The room was stylish, new, comfortable, cool (with A/C) and well located for a tranquil and relaxing stay. This was a very welcome for me after a lot of hostel stays. The staff are all really friendly and the owner helped organise dinner, breakfast, a TukTuk around the Ancient City (considering my budget) including a drop off to the bus station for my trip to Negombo. We also had really interesting conversations in the morning. Thanks so much for a really great stay!
    Zhané
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 177 reviews
    Cheap hostel, and you get what you pay for, which is obviously fine if you're on a budget! The beds are quite large and each has a strong fan, which is great for the heat. I found the beds very comfortable, vut some people might find the matress too hard/thin. Host is very nice and helpful. Bicycles are available for rent to visit the ancient city. Large lockers available too.
    Jesse
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 82 reviews
    This place is perfect for backpackers, close to the bus station and to the archeological site, there are some places for eating 5min walking. This place by itself is really pretty, chill, quiet, and clean. There is a little kitchen, good wifi, good beds. You can even rent a bike ! As a solo female traveler I felt really safe and the owners were really nice to me, I loved my stay ! Thank you so much again guys, hope to see you again !
    Céleste
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 82 reviews
    Chill house hostel was great , ideal for backpackers on a budget! Nice friendly people and clean comfortable beds,. Close to the train station about a 5 minute walk.. bus station is close by too! Easy to get to the sacred city from here also.
    james
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 72 reviews
    Coming from a no aircondition bb, we loved the rooms with aircondition! Very clean with large beds, soap available (not all places have that) and great location. Close to the new bus station, shops and supermarked, and still very quiet. The breakfast was cheap and delicious with plenty of food. Owner really friendly and even offered to take us to the old bus station upon departure. We would come back any time!
    Lea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £11.59
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 124 reviews
    Helpful and smily staff, always ready to help. The breakfast was very good and not expensive 3$. I had the luck of having the room for myself but if I hadn't wouldn't have been half as comfortable. But, otherwise, for the price, which is very cheap, the hostel is very good
    David
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.30
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 458 reviews
    Absolutely one of the best Hostels!! Really reccomend it. Also they called a TukTuk for me, here is his contact: Tharanga +94765896251 Felt very safe!
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 177 reviews
    owner was so lovely and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable. Nicest hostel beds I’ve stayed in so far, large beds and very private. it’s great location to explore all the history around and right next to a lake which is beautiful at sunset! Definitely recommend especially as such good price!
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.85
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 676 reviews
    They allow to prepare the kiri ahara in the early morning 4AM ( a kind of buddhist offering) in the kitchen, which has all the necessary tools for the job We got them to prepare tea even at 10PM and 5AM Kept our bags safe even after checkout for 3-4 hours. Basically staff service is excellent. There's towels and soap We took budget rooms, and they bang for the buck. There's an iron in the common area
    Malshan Peiris
    Family with young children

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