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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 10-minute walk of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.7 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

C
Cassie
From
Indonesia
It’s well maintained, clean, gives a bit of boho style!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults

Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is located in Colombo, 0.7 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 2.4 mi from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

Y
Yoshi.
From
Japan
Very nice and helpful staff. I love this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,271 reviews
Price from
$42.30
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Lost & Found - Colombo has express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

R
Ravindu
From
Sri Lanka
The staff are extremely friendly and genuinely helpful. The washrooms and dormitory are clean and well-maintained, and the food is delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 19-minute walk of Milagiriya Beach and 1.8 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

D
Dr. Indrani (AMY)
From
Canada
Outstanding Staff specially receptionist
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews
Price from
$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Seconds Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 1.6 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

E
Erin
From
Canada
This hostel has a great vibe! Nice outdoor seating area with a pool, very clean and helpful and friendly staff! It is also in a great location, walking distance to a big shopping mall. I work online and the internet was fast too, no problem for holding Zoom calls! I paid a few dollars extra on my booking and had a nice little breakfast and coffee served to me too:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews
Price from
$43.88
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within a 2-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 1.8 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...

O
Olivera
From
Bosnia and Herzegovina
I think this will be the best hostel in Colombo once finished but during my stay (February 2025) it was still being made up so I cannot wholeheartedly recommend it without mentioning that it didn’t seem to have staff and it was the workers on site who called around to get info on who I was and where to put me. The price, however, absolutely reflected that. On the other hand, it was already the most modern hostel I stayed in Sri Lanka, with curtained beds, equipped with personal lamps and sockets, massive lockers, superb bathrooms, and quite decent kitchen. Even with the ongoing works, it was quiet and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Located in Colombo, within 3.6 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.8 miles of R Premadasa Stadium, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms has...

H
Husain
From
Bahrain
Good place to stay in colombo, high recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
Price from
$53
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

Fort, Colombo

Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake.

M
Muhammad Faran
From
Pakistan
Everything was Clean. Breakfast was Good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,505 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults

CityRest Fort

Fort, Colombo

Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the center of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms.

D
Daniel
From
Brazil
Location is perfect! Wide bathroom, warm shower and renovated rooms!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Backpack Lanka

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located conveniently in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is located 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.5 miles from R Premadasa...

N
Natalya
From
Russia
Excellent location, everything is close to the hostel. Staff was very friendly, room was nice but looked a bit old
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
$31.50
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.

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Save money on hostels in Colombo and nearby – budget options available

Clock Inn Colombo

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 777 reviews

In the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo has a 24-hour front desk and comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

From $40 per night

VIBE Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

Located in Colombo, VIBE Colombo has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Colombo, a 12-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach, Ricardo Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $33.30 per night

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Avg. price/night: $42.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 553 reviews
Nice hostel centrally located in Colombo, the museum and a big park is just around the corner. The hangout area is small, making it really easy to meet new people! The AC female dorm was spacious and clean, the AC was working great. Thanks again to the owner of the hostel, he's really funny and made sure that we single travelling girls got picked up by the right drivers to get to our destinations :)
Guest review by
Annette
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,271 reviews
I can honestly say that Drop Inn has been one of the best hostel stays of my life. The place has a very welcoming and chill atmosphere. Lots of little nooks and crannies to hide in if you want a little bit of solitude, and a great communal space if you want to socialise with the other backpackers. The room and bed were comfortable, with well working AC, which was MUCH needed. The staff were all very friendly, kind and helpful. Drop Inn is a great peaceful haven to escape the noise and chaos of the city. Will definitely be staying here again.
Guest review by
Joanna
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews
The staff are so lovely and nice! Breakfast is delicious eggs toast and fruit! Sheets were really clean and I felt really safe whilst staying there. I think people forget that they have booked a hostel and forget how cheap the hostel is considering it includes breakfast so I would consider this place good value for money! Easy to get to other places from here and it was a nice relaxing vibe hanging in kitchen eating brekkie with other travellers. Also 24 hr check in is a plus!
Guest review by
Mele
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Decent Budget hostel option for Colombo Fort area, they arranged a taxi from the airport (for a reasonable fee) for us, and were able to take both USD and LRs. We did a private room for 2 with bunk beds with working AC. The shared bathroom was clean. Provided eggs for breakfast. Quick walk or cheap tuk tuk to the Train station or the red Mosque or the popular market.
Guest review by
Jamie
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews
best hostel you can find in Colombo! Dormitories are clean, and you have also a bathroom inside each dormitory in addition of the common ones in the corridor, the breakfast is simple but good! The location is perfect if you have planed to move throughout Sri Lanka by train or bus. The best point is definitely the kindness of the owners and employees who are also really helpful, you will feel like home and have a second mom. Thank you for everything :)
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Léa
Travelers with friends