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Hummus Hostel & Restaurant

Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa

Situated in Hikkaduwa, 400 metres from Narigama beach, Hummus Hostel & Restaurant features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is located 17 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 18 km from Dutch Church Galle and 18 km from Galle Fort. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. Many facilities are very new and clean,And self-service tea and coffee

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9.4
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
$16.47
per night

Habibi Hostel & Restaurant

Unawatuna

Set in Unawatuna, 1.1 km from Unawatuna Beach, Habibi Hostel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 6.5 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 6.7 km from Galle Fort and 6.8 km from Dutch Church Galle. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property. It was very cosy, clean and nice!

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9.3
Wonderful
171 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Tanty’s Hostel

Galle City, Galle

Ideally located in the centre of Galle, Tanty’s Hostel offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 70 metres from Bonavista Beach, 2.4 km from Jungle Beach and 2.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Staff was sooooo friendly and helpful, community area had a ton of activities and unexpected amenities, there was a cute boutique at the front of the hostel that my sister and I purchased clothes from for gifts etc. These ladies were so nice and caring, helped us get rides and translate when we needed help. Room was nice and location was perfect, right around the corner was the beach, the main road was right there but it wasn't loud at night, and Galle was about a 25 min walk

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9
Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
$5.50
per night

TheLakeHostel

Hikkaduwa

Located in Hikkaduwa, 20 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, TheLakeHostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features river views and a terrace. Beautiful spot down te lake with amazing views. The owner will make sure you get everything you need. Also the bikes are free to take anytime.

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9.4
Wonderful
200 reviews
Price from
$7.92
per night

Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar

Galle City, Galle

Attractively situated in the centre of Galle, Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar features free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. literally everything was perfect!

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9
Wonderful
276 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Sheyyes hostel

Galle

Set in Galle, within a few steps of Boossa Beach and 300 metres of Pitiwella Beach, Sheyyes hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 7.1 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 7.5 km from Dutch Church Galle and 7.7 km from Galle Fort. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.7 km from Dadalla West Beach. Very convenient to have the owner's bar restaurant café opposite the apartment. Very kind and helpful hosts.

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9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$4.80
per night

Sixth Sense Hostel

Galle

Located in Galle, 1.3 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 1.4 km from Dalawella Beach, 1.8 km from Mihiripenna Beach and 7.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. I already rated this place once and this was definitely the best place I've been in sri lanka, felt like home. Everything's new, clean, organized and peaceful. The bathroom is big, clean and awesome. The room is also big, with an awesome bed and the ac is so good in the hot southern area. They have a kitchen with things you can use to eat and make your good :) Wifi is also amazing there.

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9.7
Exceptional
58 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

The Well

Ahangama

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of pool, The Well is situated in Ahangama, less than 1 km from Kabalana Beach. The property is located 2.2 km from Ahangama Beach, 2.3 km from Kathaluwa West Beach and 19 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, the rooms include a terrace. All rooms have bed linen. Genuinely the best value hostel in Ahangama. Beautiful pool in the garden, great facilities and right by the Marshmallows break. Great yoga shala up on top for sunset. Owners are super chilled & let you hang out at the pool pre/post check in/out. Would 100% come back!

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9.7
Exceptional
63 reviews

Hostel Singha Lounge

Unawatuna

Located in Unawatuna, 1.6 km from Dalawella Beach, Hostel Singha Lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 6.6 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 6.7 km from Galle Fort and 6.8 km from Dutch Church Galle. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. If you're seeking an unforgettable stay in Sri Lanka, look no further than Singha Lounge! Their hostel isn't just a place to rest; it's a home away from home. From the second I stepped through their doors, I was embraced by Judith and Isuru's warmth and genuine care. The family's hospitality was beyond compare - they made sure every moment was comfortable and enriching. Their two adorable kids and one special repeat visitor from Denmark became the cherry on top of this holiday :) Judith's delicious cooking classes and homemade meals, and the engaging conversations truly made my trip unforgettable. Staying here didn't just offer accommodation; it provided an authentic experience and a sense of belonging. For an enriching and heartwarming Sri Lankan experience, this hostel with its exceptional host family is an absolute must!

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9.4
Wonderful
90 reviews
Price from
$7.20
per night

The Youth Hostel - It's a Youth Fame

Ahangama

The Youth Hostel - It's a Youth Fame features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ahangama. Among the various facilities are a bar, water sports facilities, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Amazing staff and great location. Great value for money. Good breakfast And nice pool

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9.9
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

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