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Dambulla City Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Dambulla City Hostel is located in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock.

The location
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
£9.91
1 night, 2 adults
Green leaf Tree house, hotel in Dambulla

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Green leaf Tree house is set in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and room service.

Wonderfull Treehouse in the Garden of a very friendly and helpful host. Accomodation is nicley build and offers a lot of Space. Location is close to town but in a very quiet area.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
40 reviews
Price from
£12.24
1 night, 2 adults
#BEDBOX, hotel in Dambulla

Set in Dambulla, 17 km from Sigiriya Rock, #BEDBOX offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
24 reviews
Price from
£8.08
1 night, 2 adults
Dinna Nature Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Situated in Sigiriya, 6.8 km from Sigiriya Rock, Dinna Nature Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Dinna the owner is super helpful and friendly. Food is great. Can be a little hard to find, just ask someone on the road. Nice and isolated from the hustle and tourism of Sigiriya.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
39 reviews
Price from
£17.20
1 night, 2 adults
Sigiriya Rastha Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Situated in Sigiriya, 3.6 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Rastha Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Costa was one of the best hosts ever! A rustic tucked away little space in Sigiriya. Costa took us to some amazing hidden spots and helped us through booking a scooty and getting everything sorted. Loved our stay here. Super cheap laundry too!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
£7.70
1 night, 2 adults
Pidurangala Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Located in Sigiriya, 1.5 km from Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

The size of the property allowed it to feel private and relaxed, while at the same time location was perfect as it was quite central. Rooms were clean, simple and well maintained.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
£11.42
1 night, 2 adults
Jungle Host Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Jungle Host Hostel is set in Sigiriya, 5.1 km from Sigiriya Rock.

The hosts, Diwa, Chooti and Lily, make this place the best hostel in Sigiriya! They recently opened, and they're working super hard to give guests an amazing experience. They took us to a bunch of secret and beautiful spots in their tuktuk, and they're so much fun to hang out with. They even helped me get a motorbike to rent, which was not easy as everything was rented. They really go above and beyond! I loved the huts too, they're tall and well built, and the beds had mosquito nets. I had and amazing time and was hard to leave ❤️
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
£7.33
1 night, 2 adults
Sigiri Birds Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Situated in Sigiriya, 1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Birds Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

I absolutely loved my stay here! A real highlight of my rime in sri lanka! The family was so welcoming and would have done anything for you. They showed me around the village, booked my elephant safari, and even taught me how to cook sri lankan food in the new kitchen!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
53 reviews
Price from
£9.96
1 night, 2 adults
Gamiya chill cabana, hotel in Dambulla

Set in Sigiriya, Gamiya chill cabana has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The welcome drink (passion fruit) was really good. Sanju was willing to accommodate my breakfast and Sri Lankan milk tea requests. The owner also runs a restaurant. That made it convenient for meals. The couple who owns the place were helpful to suggest option to visit Sigiria and do a Safari at the Minneriya National Park.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£18.11
1 night, 2 adults
Another World Hostel Sigiriya, hotel in Dambulla

Set in Sigiriya, 1.5 km from Sigiriya Rock, Another World Hostel Sigiriya offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Great hostel in a superb location. Really friendly staff and super sociable.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
768 reviews
Price from
£36.71
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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  • Avg. price/night: £231.30
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 366 reviews
    Great location , good rooms
    PIERRE
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £11.01
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 111 reviews
    Hostel belonging to a great family, really kind and open. You can organize all tours with them!
    Nina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £93.27
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 68 reviews
    Great location! Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. Value for money.
    PRASANNA KARUNARATNE
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.24
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 309 reviews
    The location is safe, and very calm. This is a little piece of paradise in the middle of Dambulla, very well located and near to the Golden temple. The owner is soooo nice, his family is lovely, her wife is a real chef: we had breakfasts and dinner and everything was delicious. Rooms are spacious, with balcony and A/C. Nice rooftop also. We recommend 10000%
    Mathilde
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £26.89
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 128 reviews
    The staff at the accommodation was very helpful; they arranged a safari for us and gave many recommendations. The accommodation has a great location, and the pool was fantastic. I definitely recommend it!
    Slávka Volanská
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.76
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 80 reviews
    Great location ,near to everything. Breakfast was delicious. Nice and comfortable home stay.
    Mohibul Hoque Chowdhury
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £20.64
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 367 reviews
    Amazing Sri Lankan food! Great location to go to all places around Dambulla. The hosts go out of their way to make your stay as authentic and as pleasant as possible. Exceptional kind and warm-hearted people :) Want to go their again.
    Ragna
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £11.01
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 111 reviews
    It was the best hostel i’ve ever stayed. Everyone in hostel was super accomodating and helpful. Hostel was so cozy and peaceful that i could take a rest well, let alone super cheap price😜
    준기
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 6 reviews
    I recommend this hostel for the adventurous family and traveller. I found it looking for accommodation near busy holiday weekend and what a gem. Clean, safe, fresh bed linen (pillow cases, sheets and duvets on bunk beds).
    Wilson
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £12.40
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 130 reviews
    A very very nice and helpful family. Great time in a nice and cheap stay. very close to Dambulla city, Temple and other nice things. if you want to do something just tell the host and he will organize everything for a nice price. (safari, tours, …)
    Hella
    People with friends