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Agra Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Agra Arugambay has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay. Located around a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.1 miles away from Pasarichenai...

Seriously the best hostel I stayed so far in Sri Lanka. The breakfast alone makes the price well worth it - 4 options to choose from, juice, and a good coffee (cappuccino or americano). Very clean, super nice staff, comfortable beds, great location right off the Main Street and a short walk to the beach! Book before it sells out :)
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
255 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults
Early birds, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay and with Pasarichenai Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, Early birds provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Good location, friendly staff, reasonable price, one of the best places in Arugam
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
32 reviews
Price from
$27.50
1 night, 2 adults
Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka has air-conditioned accommodations and a garden.

I originally came from lost hostels in weligama and was incredibly excited to stay at lost in Arugam bay. The team here is sooooo great!! I continue to extend because I don’t want to leave anytime soon. Thank you to the entire team at lost for making this place feel so welcoming! Cannot recommend enough!!!
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults
The Long Hostel, hotel in Arugam Bay

The Long Hostel: The Largest, Most Popular, and Most Modern Hostel in Arugam Bay! Welcome to The Long Hostel, Arugam Bay’s top choice for modern, eco-friendly accommodations.

Location
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
124 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults
Waypoint Arugam Bay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Waypoint Arugam Bay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arugam Bay.

The location was great, the trees were lovely and the yoga shala was free to use on my own.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
221 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults
Costels Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, Costels Arugambay has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

good location nice staff within budget
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
56 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults
Dreamy Hostel Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Dreamy Hostel Arugambay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arugam Bay.

Very nice people, well located and beds are comfortable
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
62 reviews
Price from
$24.30
1 night, 2 adults
Indigo Summer Hostel, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, within a 4-minute walk of Arugam Bay Beach and one mile of Pasarichenai Beach, Indigo Summer Hostel provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi...

Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
8 reviews
Price from
$19.80
1 night, 2 adults
Funky Monkey Hostel & Yoga Rooftop Lounge , Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Pottuvil, Funky Monkey Hostel & Yoga Rooftop Lounge, Arugambay has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
5 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults
Hangten's Surf Skate Hostel, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located in Arugam Bay, a 3-minute walk from Pasarichenai Beach, Hangten's Surf Skate Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
7 reviews
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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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  • Agra Arugambay
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 255 reviews

    Agra Arugambay has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay.

    great place with great breakfast! very recommended

  • Early birds
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 32 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay and with Pasarichenai Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, Early birds provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Les hosts !! Super chaleureux ! Emplacement incroyable !

  • Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay, a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, Happy Hammocks, Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka has air-conditioned accommodations and a garden.

    Helpful & Friendly Staff Great Facilities Social Environment Areas to Chill

  • Hangten's Surf Skate Hostel
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay, a 3-minute walk from Pasarichenai Beach, Hangten's Surf Skate Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Wir hatten eine super Zeit im Hostel, die Leute sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, würde jederzeit wiederkommen:)

  • Shine Rise Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 28 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Shine Rise Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

    Una magnifica cabana sulla spiaggia con amaca e finestra con vista dritta sul mare

  • Indigo Summer Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay, within a 4-minute walk of Arugam Bay Beach and one mile of Pasarichenai Beach, Indigo Summer Hostel provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi...

    Very close to the beach and has everything around within walking distance.

  • Lagoon
    Budget options available

    Located in Arugam Bay, within a 13-minute walk of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.2 miles of Pasarichenai Beach, Lagoon provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

  • MALLARA Surf Chill Homestay
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring a garden, bar and free WiFi, MALLARA Surf Chill Homestay is located in Arugam Bay, a 1-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach and 0.6 miles from Pasarichenai Beach.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Arugam Bay

  • Waypoint Arugam Bay
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 221 reviews

    Waypoint Arugam Bay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arugam Bay.

    Great hostel, great people, clean, comfy - perfect! :)

  • Dreamy Hostel Arugambay
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 62 reviews

    Dreamy Hostel Arugambay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arugam Bay.

    נקי, מיקום סבבה מרחק הליכה מכל מקום. צוות נחמד מאוד

  • The Long Hostel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 124 reviews

    The Long Hostel: The Largest, Most Popular, and Most Modern Hostel in Arugam Bay! Welcome to The Long Hostel, Arugam Bay’s top choice for modern, eco-friendly accommodations.

    Everything perfect! Clean, arrange,location great:)

  • Costels Arugambay
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 56 reviews

    Located in Arugam Bay, a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, Costels Arugambay has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    AC and supportive staff. Calm rooms and central location.

  • Cactus Arugambay
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 55 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Cactus Arugambay is located in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District region, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach and 1.2 miles from Pasarichenai Beach.

    Lovely spot down the quite end of town, beach 100m away.

  • Paradise surf hostel

    Located in Arugam Bay, Paradise surf hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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Hostels that guests love in Arugam Bay

  • Avg. price/night: $20
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 71 reviews
    Just located on the main road and the the centre of Arugam bay. The ambience around the property is nice and safe to be around. Transportation is also convenient. The host Manas was superfriendly and helpful. Overall best hostel if you are a budget traveler.
    N
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    Agra is the best hostel in Arugam Bay. Nalaka is such an amazing host, he gets to know everyone in the hostel and makes it feel like a home. The breakfast and coffee is 10/10 and the family dinner on a Friday is a great way to meet everyone. It’s a lovely chill but social vibe. I loved it so much I came back a second time for a week.
    Sophie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 181 reviews
    Big, comfortable and impeccably clean rooms. The accomodation was in a great location just across the road from the beach. Quiet at night and welcoming to all types of travelers from backpackers to families. The cleaning staff went above and beyond to make our room comfortable. I always rate accom very high when they provide water, and these guys did. Helps with the massive issue of plastic pollution- especially at the beach. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
    Danielle
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 376 reviews
    Little lagoon hostel was the perfect little get away at the end of Arugam bay. Great location and a wonderful part of Sri Lanka. The owners and staff were extremely nice and even gave us a little gift because we were on our honeymoon. which was extra lovely :) Definitely worth a visit if your in Arugam Bay.
    Jack
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $77.35
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 264 reviews
    Cute resort hidden amongst a beautiful garden. The rooms are spacious and have AC which is important in the hot conditions in Aragum Bay. The pool was big enough but could have been a little colder. Great location amongst all the main restaurants but also had its own cafe which served barista made coffee. The staff were very attentive and kind. The manager (whose name I forget but he wore glasses) was very welcoming, helpful and spoke fluent English. Tried the new spa massage which was very relaxing and relatively cheap.
    sarah
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 58 reviews
    this new hostel is super clean and has a fresh decor. the evening events bring a nice social vibe to it, with an outdoor cafe and drinking area. the cocktails are some of the best i’ve had in arugam bay plus super cheap if you get the happy hour deal. i really recommend this place as the staff are lovely and the location is right next to the beach/town
    Emily
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 191 reviews
    This hostel is wonderful. Very peaceful, you can hear the waves from your bed and go and see the sunrise every morning. Great location. The food is also very good, I loved my free breakfast hehe, the fruit pancakes are great!! I met amazing people there. Booked 1 night, ended up staying 10 days haha :) The staff is lovely, they took great care of us. I am very grateful for their support and help. They are very kind people. I really recommend. Thank you for everything Haroon :)
    Sophie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    My best hostel on my trip through Sri Lanka. Nalaka and his crew are great hosts. The included breakfast is delicious and they will help you find tours, surf lessons or onward travel. Great little social hostel. I extended several times because I enjoyed the hostel-vibe and arugam bay totally.
    Marco
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    Agra hostel is one of the best hostel i stayed in while traveling for over 7 weeks in Sri Lanka. The owner is one of a kind and made such good memories that will stay for life! The dorms are clean and the beds are really comfortable, close to the main road and the beach but still quiet so you can enjoy your rest after a long day of enjoying Arugam Bay.
    Van Der Aar
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 376 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve stayed so far in Sri Lanka as a solo backpacker. I loved the low key location away from the hustle and bustle. It was only 10 mins walk into town and with bicycles provided aswell as a travel option it was well worth it to stay here. The staff are all very lovely and love a chat. They kept the space very clean and cozy for all of us staying there. It felt like a home rather than a pit stop which I loved. I’d most definitely look forward to coming back on my future trips!
    N
    Nathasha
    Solo traveler