Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Dambulla City Hostel is located in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock. The property is around 2.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple, 3.4 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and 5.3 km from Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and a tour desk. All units in the hostel are equipped with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower. The units include bed linen. Guests at Dambulla City Hostel can enjoy a buffet or an Asian breakfast. Popham's Arboretum is 5.5 km from the accommodation, while Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 15 km from Dambulla City Hostel.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Asian, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gabriela
    Brazil Brazil
    Really good place. Very chill location and clean rooms. The staff is really kind, friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it
  • Szczepan
    Poland Poland
    Lovely family owned hostel out of the noise of the city. As there was nobody in the hostel I got the whole room for myself.
  • Marianofabi
    Argentina Argentina
    very relaxing place, close to the center and the cave temple, very friendly and helpful host, will go again.
  • Janina
    Germany Germany
    The hostel is absolutely beautiful!! It's a bit further from the main road hurdled in nature which makes it a relief away from the busy city. Breakfast was made vegan for me and so delicious!!! Highly recommend.
  • Karthik
    India India
    The host is amazing. It's really a home and not just any hostel. I wish I had more time to soak in all the nature vibes relaxing on the hammock, listening to distant crickets at night and chirping birds in the morning. Ranjith makes genuine...
  • Nina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Hostel belonging to a great family, really kind and open. You can organize all tours with them!
  • Alix
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    a friendly family run beautiful property in Dambulla, easy access to Sigiriya! really helpful people with lots of advice on food and travelling around! 10/10
  • Jasmijn
    Belgium Belgium
    The hostel is owned by a lovely family! I had a great stay. The location is a bit off the main road but still on walking distance from town. There's a supermarket and some restaurants nearby.
  • Tom
    Australia Australia
    I spent two nights here. So peaceful. The owner is an absolute legend. Very helpful. I spent a day checking out the cave temple and the rest of Dambulla. Main grocery only 5 mins walk away. The kitchen was great to cook my own dishes. Also can do...
  • Josip
    Croatia Croatia
    Everything was perfect. Room was with 4 beds, each has locker, own ventilator, mosquito net, toilet was clean, owner is really nice and helpful.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dambulla City Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Dambulla City Hostel

  • Dambulla City Hostel is 500 yards from the centre of Dambulla. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dambulla City Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Cooking class
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Badminton equipment
    • Themed dinner nights
  • Guests staying at Dambulla City Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Dambulla City Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Dambulla City Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.