The Long Hostel
Panama Road, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map
The Long Hostel
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The Long Hostel: The Largest, Most Popular, and Most Modern Hostel in Arugam Bay! Welcome to The Long Hostel, Arugam Bay’s top choice for modern, eco-friendly accommodation. Built in 2016, we offer space for 42 guests across a variety of air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned dorms, private rooms with attached bathrooms, and budget dorms with fans and shared bathrooms. Every dorm bed comes equipped with personal lockers for your luggage security. Why Stay with Us? • Eco-Friendly Energy: We’re proud to be the only "Green" property in Arugam Bay. Our hostel operates a 15.60 kWp solar system, complemented by lithium batteries to store energy. This means that even during power outages, we provide continuous electricity without the need for diesel generators. (Check out the gallery for pictures of our solar system.) • Flexible Room Options: Whether you prefer the comfort of air-conditioned rooms or more budget-friendly fan dorms, we have a space that suits your needs. o Important: Air conditioning in all dorms (except the Twin Room) is available for 14 hours daily, from 9:00 PM to 11:00 AM the following day. On-Site Amenities: • Coffee Shop & Dining: Enjoy European-style coffee, including espresso, cappuccino, and iced coffee, right in our hostel.You’ll never go thirsty with our filtered drinking water and cool drinks available. • Modern Facilities: Clean, modern bathrooms that are maintained daily. • Outdoor Garden: Relax in our peaceful garden, complete with hammocks—some with canopies for extra comfort. We also provide secure surfboard stands for guests to store their boards safely. • Guest Convenience: A shared refrigerator is available in the lobby for guest food storage, and we offer laundry service upon request. • Free Parking: Enjoy free private parking on-site, a rare perk in the area! Comfortable and Relaxing Stay Certain units feature a seating area where you can unwind after a day of exploring Arugam Bay. Whether you're here to surf or relax, our hostel provides a welcoming environment for all travelers. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Book with us today for an eco-friendly, comfortable, and secure stay in Arugam Bay. We look forward to welcoming you!
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- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
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Guests who stayed here loved
Miriam
Germany“the staff was amazing! perfect location and clean and comfortable rooms. bathroom facilities were clean and enough showers and toilets for everyone!”
Made
Singapore“Best hostel in Arugam Bay. It kept very clean throughout my stay. Love the separate communal bathrooms and toilet. Keep the room away from extra unnecessary humidity and smell. Tons of natural light and lots of social areas. Some room dont have...”
Loots
South Africa“It's a nice hostel with nice 4 shared dorms with an Ac. It's also across from a surf shop that will give you a discount if you stay here.”
Blo Germany“It was one of the best hostels i ever stayed at!!! So many nice people and the owner was so friendly! I really enjoyed staying here, definitely going to come back!”
Kaushal
Sri Lanka“Super clean facilities. Minimal but great socializing spaces. The personal water bottle was a great touch. My check in and check out times were very odd but the property accommodated me graciously in their shared spaces as I waited for my room to...”- Belén
Spain“The hostel I stayed at was fantastic, from the friendly vibe to the wonderful people and everything in between!” - Megan
New Zealand“Friendly staff and a great place to meet people, best hostel in Arugam” 
Sandra
Austria“It’s a good place to stay when you want to connect to people and it’s located in the center close to the beach. There is a lot of party so if you want some calm nights, it’s not the place to be. If you up for a good time and some nights out or...”
Naama
Israel“Everything perfect! Clean, arrange,location great:)”- Freya
Canada“The most social hostel at arugam bay, karaoke on Saturday night was a highlight of my trip and the bar system is great. Loved Harold and the environmentally conscious aspects like the reusable water bottles. All around amazing place, couldn’t...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast
Facilities of The Long HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Toilet
- Shower
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Coffee house on site
- Street parking
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Adult only
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- German
- English
House rulesThe Long Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
FAQs about The Long Hostel
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The nearest beach is just 200 yards from The Long Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Long Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Long Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Evening entertainment
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
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The Long Hostel is 950 yards from the centre of Arugam Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Long Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Long Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
