Backpacker Galle Hostel

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Scored 7.5
Rated good

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Backpacker Galle Hostel in Galle offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony or terrace with views of local landmarks. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the sauna or on the sun terrace. The hostel features an indoor and outdoor play area, perfect for children. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating, and picnic area. Convenient Location: Located 13 km from Koggala Airport, the hostel is close to attractions such as Galle Fort (1 km) and Mahamodara Beach (2 km). Nearby points include Galle Light House and Galle Fort National Museum. Guest Services: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Services include room service, breakfast in the room, and luggage storage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
6 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Theodor
Romania Romania
“Very good location close to Galle fort and bus station. Welcoming staff. Good for short stay.”
Daniel
Norway Norway
“Nice host, they were flexible in a couple of things I asked for. Location pretty good. I liked the surroundings.”
Kariyawasam
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The room and the bathroom were both very clean and tidy. The room provided clean sheets and towels. We had a comfortable stay at the place. The staff was polite and friendly as well.”
Livia
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very nice staff! Beds could be more confortable and shower/bathroom is not the nicest one but good value for the money. Galle Forte in walking distance.”
Oliver
Australia Australia
“I loved the staff here, they were very friendly and accommodating. The rooms had AC and were very comfortable. Also the activities they were able to organise (jewellery and cooking class) seemed very good value and enjoyable. Awesome location as...”
Miki
Spain Spain
“Very clean, comfortable beds and nice spacious dormitory. The owner is a very helpful and nice man!”
Natalia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I liked the overall vibe, the balcony, the fact that during the first night I had only 2 people.in the room. It is surrounded by trees so not much noise coming from the main road”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“15 min walk to Galle train station Friendly owners Good AC”
Tiffany
France France
“Good location and the staff is so friendly and helpful”
Sabatino
Spain Spain
“Good and cheap hostel to spend the night before going to the airport. Owner was super kind”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.