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Seek the Sun, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a 2-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Seek the Sun provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
$18.71
per night
The Doctor's House, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, The Doctor's House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

it'd be perfect for anyone looking for a party hostel. also great location right by the sea
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
340 reviews
Price from
$48
per night
JJ's Hostel Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Showcasing an expansive rooftop terrace with day-beds and barbecue, JJ's Hostel Mirissa is a boutique hostel and guest house located in Mirissa North, only a few minutes' walk from Mirissa Beach.

Quite a bustling social hostel, events are organized for guests. The pool is a good way to meet folks too ~ Very good location.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
546 reviews
Price from
$32.50
per night
Dolphin Cottage Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa is located on the beachfront in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach and a 9-minute walk from Thalaramba Beach.

good place, great breakfast, lovely people and not so far from the beach
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
24 reviews
Price from
$20
per night
drivethru Hostel Polhena, hotel in Matara

Located in Polhena, a 7-minute walk from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
$50.22
per night
Hangover Hostels Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodations in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

Staff was amazing, friendly and caring Location 9/1!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
238 reviews
Price from
$20
per night
Banana Bunks Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Located in Mirissa, 1.5 miles from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Bed were ok, the pool was nice and the view was amazing
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
99 reviews
Price from
$36.48
per night
Mega Hostel Mirissa, hotel in Matara

In a prime location in the Whale Watching Mirissa district of Mirissa, Mega Hostel Mirissa is located a few steps from Mirissa Beach, a 13-minute walk from Thalaramba Beach and 1.2 miles from...

The rooms are large and there is a light, power socket, and big locker for every bed. There were also fans so I wasn't hot. The location is great, just across the road from the beach.
Scored 6.3
6.3
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
30 reviews
Price from
$28
per night
Nature Rex Hostel, hotel in Matara

Located in Weligama, a 16-minute walk from Weligama Beach, Nature Rex Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Simple and clean place run by a very kind family. I had dinner there one night, which was delicious and huge. Perfect if you’re looking to stay outside the center of Weligama
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
127 reviews
Price from
$10.20
per night
Wake Up Weligama, hotel in Matara

Located in Weligama, a 5-minute walk from Weligama Beach, Wake Up Weligama provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

If you are looking a place that feels like home in weligama. This is your place then! I had so much fun and welcoming memories and eating together like at home.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
165 reviews
Price from
$17
per night
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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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  • Avg. price/night: $83.49
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 57 reviews
    Very clean, fantastic food, great location and very friendly & helpful staff
    Martina
    Young couple
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 77 reviews
    Great location
    Chamara
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 72 reviews
    Great location - would suit people on a tight budget. The staff were friendly and helpful.
    jenita
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $20
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 14 reviews
    The host was amazing, very accommodating and cooked very good breakfasts. He allowed us to move our Tuk Tuk to his friends house due to security issues with locales. Highly recommend this place for budget backpackers.
    Arron
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 67 reviews
    great location, so close to the beach! very friendly staff. simple, no frills hostel. great value.
    Linh
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 67 reviews
    Very close to the beach. And in one of the posh areas of Sri Lanka. Caretakers were very helpful. Safest place to stay if you are a solo backpacker
    Mad_E
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 72 reviews
    loved my stay here. I didn’t want to leave. very comfy beds. modern and clean hostel. amazing pool area. great vibe and good people. best hostel I’ve stayed in in Sri Lanka.
    Megan
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 72 reviews
    As a backpacker and a digital nomad I had the best experience that I could ever dream of. Josh, Charlotte and the wonderful stuff hosted us and took care of all the we needed. the vibe in the hostel is very good and there are many backpackers and nice people. I highly reccomand the place. the facilities are also really really good and the place is brand new.
    Or
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $48
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 340 reviews
    Legends everywhere. Amazing food, people and experiences surrounded by beach and jungle. By far one of the best hostel/bars/ in sri lanka if not the world.
    Krub1
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 15 reviews
    Valuable for money great location next to the surf beach quite and calm environment kind helpful friendly staff big breakfast and it was really delicious mouth watering surf boards rent for very cheap prices rooftop was amazing we really love this place rooms comes with essential things garden is surrounded by beautiful plants.we definitely come back again we have great memories there.
    Katherine
    Solo traveler