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CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Attractively located in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is situated 2.9 km from Galle Face Beach, 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.4 km from Khan Clock Tower. Boasting a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.8 km from Kollupitiya Beach, 2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach and less than 1 km from The Independence Square. Private parking is available on site. Very nice hosts who made a special breakfast for Christmas morning for all the guests! Location is good, not it the hectic part of Colombo but a more quiet upscale environment with good restaurants nearby. Also the National Museum is on walking distance. Everything in Colombo can be reached by a cheap tuktuk ride so the location is no problem. Showers are good and have hot water (if you need that). Toilets are clean.

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9
Wonderful
369 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

KITH and KIN

Havelock Town, Colombo

Featuring a garden and free WiFi, KITH and KIN is located in Colombo, 1.8 km from Milagiriya Beach and 2.1 km from Wellawatte Beach. The property is set 2.4 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, 3.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. KITH and KIN offers certain rooms that include garden views, and each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms were very clean. Beds comfortable. The location is also good. The Negombo beach is 10-15 mins walking. The owner was very humble and nice. He even extended my stay for 3 hours without extra charges. Mohsin Bhai, the caretaker of the property was very helpful and polite.

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9.8
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Colombo Mount Beach

Mount Lavinia

Set in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Mount Beach offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is located 7.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 13 km from Khan Clock Tower and 15 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

A continental breakfast is available at the hostel. Nice room very clean and the ambiance was good .

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9.1
Wonderful
41 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Hitchhike Backpackers

Mount Lavinia

Located in Mount Lavinia, 1.2 km from Mount Lavinia Beach, Hitchhike Backpackers provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 7.7 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, the hostel with free WiFi is also 13 km away from Khan Clock Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests. very very need and clean. owner was very co operative.

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9.4
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 3.9 km from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available.

Drop Inn Hostels Colombo is 1.1 Asiri Surgical Hospital, 0.7 km from Lanka Hospitals, 2.9 km from Sri Lanka National Museum, 2.4 km from Bambalapitiya Train Station and 32 km drive from the Bandaranaike International Airport. Its a nice place. Very cheap. And great value for money.

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8.3
Very Good
1,054 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Galle Face Beach, Colombo

Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 1.4 km of Kollupitiya Beach, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Bambalapitiya Beach is 2 km from the hostel and Khan Clock Tower is 3.2 km away. The family that owns and runs the hostel are extremely friendly and welcoming. They will try to cater to your every need, which is lovely when you’re in a country you don’t know a lot about. They are extremely helpful, and genuinely care about their patrons. The hostel was very clean and well maintained. Clean sheets and towels were easily accessible. There was enough space for everyone to meet together or sit on their own if they liked. The kitchen was readily available, equipped with all the utensils needed for cooking. There were lockers to lock up your valuables, overall an excellent experience.

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8.6
Excellent
459 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast. At Lost & Found - Colombo you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Very friendly hosts, they are super helpful and caring. Late night check-in was no problem. The inner yard is lovely decorated and a calm oasis in this buzzing city. Great value for the price!

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8.2
Very Good
516 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

VIBE Hostels

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Situated in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 700 metres from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, 700 metres from Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall and 1.2 km from Colombo Town Hall. Milagiriya Beach is 3 km away and Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 3.5 km from the hostel. First of all I like the cleanliness , second is the staff , David was so amazing , his hospitality I can’t explain marvelous , and his kindness, and the place which is so comfortable. And the view from the rooftop was so incredible 😍😍😍. Thank you so much for David and the owner of this hostel🙏🏻. Will be back next time 😉

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8.6
Excellent
136 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within 1.7 km of Milagiriya Beach and 2 km of Wellawatte Beach, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.3 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7.8 km from R Premadasa Stadium. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. A very safe place at a great quiet location. Easy to get around by bus. Staff was extremely helpful and ready to help with anything I needed. Although I stayed at a dorm, when I needed a private space to work for few hours, they arranged it with no hassle. Free laundry was a big plus! Common areas were quite clean.

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8.6
Excellent
359 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Seconds Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 2.7 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Amazing garden and chilling area

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8.4
Very Good
670 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

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