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drivethru Hostel Polhena, hotel in Polhena

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 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
$47.20
1 night, 2 adults
JJ's Hostel Mirissa, hotel in Polhena

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.

The room was big and the bed and pillows were super comfy. The aircon and fan were excellent and needed in the 35 degree heat. Walking distance to everything and lots of group activities organised which I really enjoyed. Yoga every morning was a highlight. The pool was also lovely to hang out in and around. Pretty quiet at night and in the mornings.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
592 reviews
Price from
$37.50
1 night, 2 adults
The Hostel, hotel in Polhena

Located in Mirissa, a 6-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

Good location, clean, comfortable bed, nice staff.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
$25.57
1 night, 2 adults
Costels Mirissa, hotel in Polhena

Located in Mirissa, a 4-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, Costels Mirissa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Nice accommodation for better price. 3 mins walkable distance to Harbor which you can go for whale watching. The host was very helpful
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
40 reviews
Price from
$28
1 night, 2 adults
Downtown Hostels Mirissa, hotel in Polhena

Located in Mirissa and with Thalaramba Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, Downtown Hostels Mirissa provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
Seek the Sun, hotel in Polhena

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 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
Spindrift Hostel Madiha, hotel in Polhena

Located in Matara, a 3-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Spindrift Hostel Madiha has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Without a doubt the best place I’ve stayed in Sri Lanka. I booked in for 4 days but extended like 5 times. Its huge with loads of space to chill on your own but there’s still usually cool people around to chat to if you want to, with quite a social atmosphere especially on the Wednesday pool party and Saturday before Doctors House. All the staff and owners are all super friendly, and are always willing to help with anything, and create a really nice relaxed atmosphere and work hard to keep the place clean and running smoothly for the guests. Extra shoutout aswell to Matt and Bella who do a great job as social volunteers getting everyone together:)
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
88 reviews
Price from
$57.50
1 night, 2 adults
Chez Podi Surf Stay, hotel in Polhena

Located in Mirissa, a 7-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, Chez Podi Surf Stay provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Location, owner who runs the place and the price
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
119 reviews
Price from
$15.04
1 night, 2 adults
Hangover Hostels Mirissa, hotel in Polhena

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

Rooms are comfy, staff is great, and other travelers are friendly and nice! Location is close to everything.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
284 reviews
Price from
$26
1 night, 2 adults
The Doctor's House, hotel in Polhena

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.

Organized, cleanliness
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
368 reviews
Price from
$48
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.

Hostels that guests love in Polhena

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  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    Very clean and modern hostel. Offers a big common area with a nice pool and ping pong table. Beds are comfortable and offer privacy. Breakfast consists of different fruits with oats, eggs or hoppers and is a welcomed variation to dhal curry. Service was good (information and scooter rental) but probably due to low occupancy at our time the reception time was limited.
    Sven
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    Easy, clean hostel stay with friendly staff
    Amber
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    Super nice new Hostel, so everything super clean and comfortable right now. Spacious dorm, private bed. Breakfast was amazing (porridge+fruit and also bread+veggies, could have both). I was alone due to the new opening, but looked like a nice place to hang out with people, great pool, table tennis, chill out areas. Also appreciated the possibility to do yoga and the intent to be more sustainable (separate waste and water dispenser, equally shared tips for the whole staff). Saw some turtle on the next closest beach.
    Nele
    Solo traveler