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A4 Hostel Colombo Airport - ECO LODGE - free pickup & drop, hotel in Katunayaka

Located in Katunayaka, 6.9 miles from St. Anthony's Church, A4 Hostel Colombo Airport - ECO LODGE - free pickup & drop has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

Extremely clean, very close to the airport, convenient pick up. The owner is so nice and helpful, he even called a couple phone repair shops for me!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
193 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
Shady transit hotel, hotel in Katunayaka

Located in Katunayaka, within 6.5 miles of St. Anthony's Church and 20 miles of R Premadasa Stadium, Shady transit hotel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

Close to the airport. Nice staff. Great value. Nothing fancy but very clean! Perfect for a sleep before or after a flight.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
601 reviews
Price from
$30.24
1 night, 2 adults
Traveler's Haven Hostel at Colombo Intl Airport, hotel in Katunayaka

Located in Katunayaka and with St. Anthony's Church reachable within 5.7 miles, Traveler's Haven Hostel at Colombo Intl Airport has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

Nalin is such a good person he helped me a lot and also solved my queries and wake up call facility is also available.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
96 reviews
Price from
$17.10
1 night, 2 adults
A4 Residence Airport Transit Hub, hotel in Katunayaka

Located in Katunayaka, A4 Residence Airport Transit Hub features free bikes, garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The oner of the hotel is very friendly and helpful
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
102 reviews
Price from
$23
1 night, 2 adults
HOSTEL KATUNAYAKE At COLOMBO AIRPORT TRANSIT, hotel in Katunayaka

Located in Katunayaka, 4.7 miles from St. Anthony's Church, HOSTEL KATUNAYAKE At COLOMBO AIRPORT TRANSIT provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Good behaving staff from Airport till the reception in the hotel. Especially 2 gentlemen and one (Slim) lady.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
415 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults
Ceylon Glory Hostel, hotel in Negombo

Located in Negombo, a 10-minute walk from Negombo Beach, Ceylon Glory Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Owner of the hostel is very friendly and helpful. He is helping you with trips around Sri Lanka and around the area and organized transportation to the Airport for other Guests early in the Morning. Area is safe and the hostel is very clean and social. I'm definitely going to be back :)
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
$23
1 night, 2 adults
Araliya Lagoon Park Resort, hotel in Negombo

Located in Negombo, within 4 miles of St. Anthony's Church and 19 miles of R Premadasa Stadium, Araliya Lagoon Park Resort has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as...

I booked this hotel so I could rest before a 3 AM flight back home. The location was PERFECT. Right at the lagoon. I had a few nice hours to relax, watched the sunset over the water, before that very late flight. It's peaceful and quiet. You basically forget you're near a very busy road. And a good restaurant is right next door, also right on the water. Taxi to the airport is about 10 minutes.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
683 reviews
Price from
$37
1 night, 2 adults
Sky Hostel Negombo, hotel in Negombo

Facing the beachfront, Sky Hostel Negombo offers 4-star accommodations in Negombo and has a fitness center, garden and shared lounge.

Chill place, cool staff. Was just what I needed for the final two days before the flight. Quite close to the beach too, and not the crowded part, so you can easily find a quiet spot to get some tan or enjoy the sunset.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
187 reviews
Price from
$15.78
1 night, 2 adults
Ceylon Lodge - Airport Transit Hostel, hotel in Negombo

Located in Negombo, within 5.2 miles of St. Anthony's Church and 25 miles of R Premadasa Stadium, Ceylon Lodge - Airport Transit Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...

Great value for the price.. The host was very kind and helpful. Recommended.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
452 reviews
Price from
$18.95
1 night, 2 adults
S and P Airport transit hostel and villa 01, hotel in Negombo

Located in Negombo, 3.8 miles from St. Anthony's Church, S and P Airport transit hostel and villa 01 provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Property staff very humble and gentle. Good property. wifi available. worth of cost. Very calm location. Clean property..
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
27 reviews
Price from
$5.10
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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  • A4 Hostel Colombo Airport - ECO LODGE - free pickup & drop
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 193 reviews

    Located in Katunayaka, 6.9 miles from St. Anthony's Church, A4 Hostel Colombo Airport - ECO LODGE - free pickup & drop has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

    Wonderful service, amazing food!! Best hospitality!!

  • Traveler's Haven Hostel at Colombo Intl Airport
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 96 reviews

    Located in Katunayaka and with St. Anthony's Church reachable within 5.7 miles, Traveler's Haven Hostel at Colombo Intl Airport has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Everything according to wish! Staff is super friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend!

  • Shady transit hotel
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 601 reviews

    Located in Katunayaka, within 6.5 miles of St. Anthony's Church and 20 miles of R Premadasa Stadium, Shady transit hotel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

    Clean and tidy rooms. Super friendly host, great communication.

  • A4 Residence Airport Transit Hub
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 102 reviews

    Located in Katunayaka, A4 Residence Airport Transit Hub features free bikes, garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    the staff is very nice and they offer free airport pick up

  • HOSTEL KATUNAYAKE At COLOMBO AIRPORT TRANSIT
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 415 reviews

    Located in Katunayaka, 4.7 miles from St. Anthony's Church, HOSTEL KATUNAYAKE At COLOMBO AIRPORT TRANSIT provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The location, staff, facility, value for money.... everything.

  • Hostel Katunayake
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 19 reviews

    Located in Katunayaka and with St. Anthony's Church reachable within 4.4 miles, Hostel Katunayake has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • EECS Transit and Budget Homestay
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Katunayaka, 4.4 miles from St. Anthony's Church, EECS Transit and Budget Homestay has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Airport Tourist Hostel
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Fair
     · 4 reviews

    Airport Tourist Hostel is located in Katunayaka, 8 miles from St. Anthony's Church and 22 miles from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Airport HOSTEL 22 CHURCH ROAD

    Located in Katunayaka and with St. Anthony's Church reachable within 6.5 miles, Airport HOSTEL 22 CHURCH ROAD provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

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  • Avg. price/night: $12.88
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 181 reviews
    Very budget friendly and safe place for girls especially.
    V
    Vidhyashini
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $22
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 263 reviews
    Great location 10 mins from the airport - Good breakfast. - Working A/C. - Super nice and helpful owner. - Nice swimming pool that you can use all night. - Safe location. - No problem to chcek in/check out anytime.
    Michael
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $37.35
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 382 reviews
    really nicely made hotel with lot of place. Dormitory for 8 people was empty (there is lot of rooms cant imagine this room full) I was there alone. bunk beds are new, every bed has own plug, fan, light. you can use space of the hotel with wifi, they have bar with nice prices and nonstop (what really suprised me) restaurant in the garden. staff was really helpful and location from airport is really close - you can walk in 15-20 minutes to airport. Also reachable with bus from Colombo main bus station - but kind of tricky to find bus 265 :-)
    Robin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $23.36
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 612 reviews
    Very friendly and kind hosts, great location, felt safe and comfortable
    Naomi
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.64
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 262 reviews
    We LOVED our stay with Dinu.. such a beautiful person with a lovely big smile who goes above & beyond to make her guests feel welcome. Our rooms were clean and very comfortable with good airconditioning. Lovely safe property in a great location. Dinu easily picks up from airport. Breakfast was a real highlight with everything homemade and delicious. We would highly recommend staying with Dinu.. and we will look forward to returning one day. 🙏
    Bruce
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $50
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 139 reviews
    Great staff. Risuru and others were so nice.I chose this place at 5.00am in the morning because of problems of my flight. They picked me up from airport even I booked at 5 am. Room is very spacious and great location close to airport.They even help me to solve my flight problems and made calls. It’s close to beach and nice restaurants. Very interesting and authentic decoration. Amazing place for that price. Clean, safe and professional people taking care of all your needs promptly. Thank you very much Risuru.
    canansimge
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $33
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,008 reviews
    Best service I’ve ever had! The staff is extremely friendly and caring. They picked me up from the airport at 4am, helped me with the sim card and made sure I had everything I needed. The room was super clean. Best hostel to start and finish the Sri Lanka trip!! Highly recommended.
    ELENA
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $39.65
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 601 reviews
    Great location near airport! Ashan made sure I could arrive safely late at night and gave me heaps of advice on getting around Sri Lanka. I came back again at the end of my time in the country and he was super helpful in making sure I got to the airport in the early morning! The room was nice and clean. Lovely stay thank you so much!!!
    Anna
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 53 reviews
    Owner and his wife were lovely, staying up late on our arrival, making us coffee in the morning, allowing us the use of their kitchen and even bringing us bananas as we had a chill day on the balcony - super lovely hosts. Room was spacious as was the bathroom. Great location close to the airport and a cheap place to eat.
    James
    Young couple