Best Hostels in Sri Lanka

BlissFam Villa & Hostel is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Negombo where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The units at the bed and breakfast feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Wellaweediya Beach is a 10-minute walk from the bed and breakfast, while St. Anthony's Church is 0.9 miles from the property. Bandaranaike International Airport is 4.3 miles away.

Air Conditioner • Parking • Guest Services • Internet • Security/Safety • Balcony/Terrace • View • Child Friendly • Entertainment • Tv • Other • Transportation/Shuttle

Hostal in Galle with free parking
Along with a garden, this hostal has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
Anne's Bungalow offers 4 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to patios. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Other • Guest Services • Parking • Tv • Internet • Air Conditioner • Balcony/Terrace • Child Friendly • Breakfast

Gisban Wood Cabana & Hostel features air-conditioned accommodations in Habarana. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star bed and breakfast is 7.1 miles from Pidurangala Rock. The bed and breakfast has private entrance. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, free toiletries, and shower. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and quiet street views is offered in some units. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, full English/Irish and Italian options. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Sigiriya Rock is 7.6 miles from Gisban Wood Cabana & Hostel, while Kadahatha Wawa Lake is a 15-minute walk from the property. Sigiriya Airport is 6.2 miles away.

Security/Safety • Other • Pet Friendly • View • Air Conditioner • Child Friendly • Parking

Hostel with free parking, steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a computer station, free newspapers, and a TV in a common area.
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

This Colombo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Comfortable and affordable accommodation. Great aircon." - "Staff were kind and helpful made all the difference my first night in Sri Lanka. Accomodation had everything you need and was clean. In an excellent location. Would recommend and will be staying here again. " - "Súper location close to Colombo Fort train Station. I arrive at 1 am and the staff was waiting for me. The building seemed to be new and the entrance and inside decor is so nice that I was not sure if I was in the right pleca. The room has 4 bed, very comfortable mattress and cool A.C. So far I am very impressed. I don’t know the name of the man in charge of the night shift, but he was very attentive and gave a tour of the place and answer all my questions about the location. 7 stars 👌👌👏👏😊"

Featuring a garden, Green leaf Tree house is located in Dambulla in the Matale District region, 11 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 13 miles from Pidurangala Rock. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The property has a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange for guests. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while some rooms also feature a kitchen. All rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. Breakfast is available, and includes Full English/Irish, Asian and vegetarian options. Dambulla Cave Temple is 1.4 miles from Green leaf Tree house, while Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is 1.6 miles away. Sigiriya Airport is 9.3 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Balcony/Terrace • View • Air Conditioner • Breakfast • Guest Services • Security/Safety • Internet • Sports/Activities • Kitchen • Other • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Transportation/Shuttle

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
CityRest Fort - Hostel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary toiletries. 24-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Colombo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

- "The hostel is in a great location, close to the train station and lots of great places to eat nearby. But that's the only strong point. Everything else is average at best. The place needs renovation, WiFi doesn't work, cleaning in the shared bathrooms could be improved. But the location is great. So if you are looking for 1 night near the station - this would do." - "I stayed CityRest Fort only 6 hours to take a shower and short nap for catching a mid-night flight. I booked a bed in Shared 4 Beds Dormitory. I checked in at the front desk and went into the room... I noticed there was nobody in the room! The man at the front desk was nothing to tell me but he arranged a sort of private room for me! I was able to relax and rest very well. Thank you so, so much for your angement. I'll definitely come back to CityRest Fort when I come to Colombo next time."

Located in Arugam Bay, a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Little Lagoon Hostel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is around 1.7 miles from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, 2.8 miles from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils and 3.5 miles from Crocodile Rock. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, all rooms come with a patio. All rooms have air conditioning, and some units at Little Lagoon Hostel have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or Asian breakfast is available at the property. Elephant Rock is 5.2 miles from the accommodation, while Magul Maha Viharaya is 10 miles away.

View • Laundry • Oceanfront • Parking • Kitchen • Guest Services • Security/Safety • Ocean View • Transportation/Shuttle • Internet • Smoking • Balcony/Terrace

Colombo hostel in Kollupitiya with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel offers 26 shared accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Colombo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and bidets. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "I had booked this place going by the price; There were no regrets with the stay. Overall very pleased and would recommend for anyone who is looking for economical stay in the city. Free pool is a bonus." - "Very reasonable for budget travellers." - "Friendly and helpful staff and easy access to town area." - "No windows cant tell day or night no fresh air needs fresh circulating air inside no natural light coming in. Breaky is a bit dismal not worth eating but most of asia is like that too much oil and sugar"

Located in Ella, 2.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 30 miles from Horton Plains National Park and a 4-minute walk from Ella Train Station. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a deskand a balcony with a mountain view. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Backpackers Hostel also feature a city view. The rooms have a safety deposit box. Full English/Irish and American breakfast options are available at the accommodation. Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class is a 8-minute walk from Backpackers Hostel, while Little Adam's Peak is 1.7 miles from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 52 miles away.

Other • Security/Safety • Guest Services • Sports/Activities • Kitchen • View • Entertainment • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Balcony/Terrace • Laundry • Fireplace/Heating • Parking

Hostel in Kandy with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are onsite.
VILLA 92 - City Hotel - Hostel offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kandy hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Near Kandy Railway & Bus Station, Wifi Good But Traffic Very hard and Noise No good Restaurants near Hotel" - "The room and the building were beautiful, but it was a pity that we could not watch TV" - "Unfortunatly we had just one night in Kandy. But this hotel is really amazing - nice staff, very clean, small, intimidate. I can only recommend a stay here!" - "Great hotel with really friendly owners. Stayed 3 nights, one fantastic breakfast in hotel and two packed sandwiches which were great for early morning trips. Really good advice on where to visit. Thanks all"

Agra Arugambay has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arugam Bay. Located around a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.1 miles away from Muhudu Maha Viharaya. Guests can enjoy garden views. Rooms have air conditioning, and certain accommodations at the hostel have a patio. At Agra Arugambay all rooms come with a seating area. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, American and Asian options. Crocodile Rock is 3.1 miles from the accommodation, while Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils is 3.2 miles from the property.

- "Best in Arugam" - "Best hostel in Sri Lanka" - "Amazing" - "Best place in arugam bay !" - "Really recommend!" - "Quiet & nice stay at Agra 🙏🏻" - "Chill vibe and really caring and kind host & team! Definitely would come back again!" - "Amazing" - "Our favourite place we’ve ever stayed!" - "Best hostel in Sri Lanka" - "It was a really nice stay. A nice property, clean room and the best Host. Would definitely go there again."

Central hostel with free parking connected to the convention center in Colombo
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a rooftop terrace, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Miracle City Inn Hostel offers 7 shared accommodations with air conditioning, washers/dryers, and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "I am happy." - "It's a quiet place in the vicinity of liberty plaza and Gangaramaya in Colombo. In the beginning was having doubts till I went in and spoke to the owner. Friendly and Helpful staff. Comfortable dorms and with Bunk beds. For the price can't complain at all. Overall I'm happy. Not disable friendly. Definitely recommend." - "Great value for money in a good location" - "Got private bed and bath. Its a basic hostel with basic furniture and amenities. There was s some deferred deep cleaning that needs to happen but overall ok. Staff was ok. The walk way to the hostel is next to a the back entrance to the Prime Minister’s residence. You have to ask the security where the path is, luckely they are pretty friendly. Good part is price is reasonable and the location is good for Colombo"

Located in Hikkaduwa, 12 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium, TheLakeHostel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, each room comes with a patio with a river view. TheLakeHostel offers a continental or Asian breakfast. The area is popular for fishing and canoeing, and car rental is available at the accommodation. Dutch Church Galle is 13 miles from TheLakeHostel, while Galle Fort is 13 miles away. Koggala Airport is 21 miles from the property.

Parking • Bar • Sports/Activities • Kitchen • Restaurant • Balcony/Terrace • View • Guest Services • Security/Safety • Other • Transportation/Shuttle • Laundry

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Hangtime Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Weligama hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "I loved my stay here in the private room! So spacious and lots of room to work!" - "This experience couldn't have been any better, the room, the rooftop cafe, the atmosphere, the genuine kindness of the staff and the owners. 11/10 would recommend!!" - "Hands down the cleanest room we stayed in during our time in Sri Lanka. The room smelt a little damp but was really nicely decorated and the air conditioner worked great. The space is chill with yoga classes and the best rooftop to grab breakfast and watch ppl surf"

Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 31 miles from Horton Plains National Park, a 7-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and half a mile from Ella Train Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Hakgala Botanical Garden is 30 miles away. Rooms contain a private bathroom with a bidet, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also feature city views. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, vegetarian and vegan options. Little Adam's Peak is 1.3 miles from the hostel, while Ella Rock is 2 miles from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 52 miles away.

- "It’s brilliant. Go there!" - "Love & gratitude" - "Feels like family" - "Highly recommended !!" - "Recommended" - "Nice place where I will go back again" - "Reccomend this unique place to everyone!!" - "Great social hostel" - "Best hostel stay ever" - "days full of experiences" - "Great" - "Feels like home😊" - "Cozy hostel near to the center of the city. Owner and his friends are super kind!"

Lakefront hostel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This hostel features 24-hour room service, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Hostel First Colombo Airport offers 5 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "This is a hostel, not a hotel. Close to the airport; a cheap place to sleep before an early morning flight. Inexpensive tuk-tuk airport transfer available. There is a noisy road passing by, therefore earplugs recommended for sleeping. Only one toilet-shower room, at least two would be good." - "It was a good setup, cozy and well managed. Very close to the airport and Negombo. Well suited for transit passengers." - "Good staff, clean premises, and breakfast included."

Located in Galle, a 15-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 4.8 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 4.9 miles from Galle Fort and 4.9 miles from Dutch Church Galle. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom, guest rooms at Sixth Sense Hostel are equipped with air conditioning, and selected rooms have a patio. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and Asian options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Galle, like cycling. Galle Light house is 5.2 miles from Sixth Sense Hostel, while Japanese Peace Pagoda is 3.4 miles away. Koggala Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

Other • Ocean View • Sports/Activities • Entertainment • Kitchen • Guest Services • Parking • Internet • Smoking • View • Air Conditioner • Balcony/Terrace

Hostel in Mount Lavinia with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
A rooftop terrace, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Colombo Beach Hostel offers 7 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "First hostel stay and it was a good one. Nice place and very friendly people. Made some friends while we were there too." - "Amazing " - "Manager Michael stayed up for our very very late arrival, and later very helpful with information which really made a difference getting orientated to Colombo. Lovely guy! " - "Nice first residence to arrive at straight from the plane" - "The room was ok. Nothing special, but worth the money."

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 throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 4.9 miles from R Premadasa Stadium, 21 miles from Leisure World and 26 miles from St. Anthony's Church. Some units at the property feature a terrace with a garden view. Barefoot Gallery is a 5-minute walk from the hostel, while Sinhalese Sports Club is 1.5 miles away. Bandaranaike International Airport is 21 miles from the property.

- "Everything was perfect, we enjoyed it here a lot!!" - "Garden & Interior Design to die for!" - "Worth for any travellers." - "Nice and new dorms. They kept my big bag in storage while I traveled around the country so that was a huge help" - "Comfortable and spacious place" - "Great stay, relaxing vibe."

Hostel in Mount Lavinia with free parking
A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Mount Lavinia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Overall its good." - "Good" - "The staff was super friendly. Very clean rooms and great facilities for a short stay." - "Excellent service. Personnel aimable. " - "this is a hostel. However close to the beach but close to a main road. But sound does not travel much inside. comfortable , if you like hostels.Free breakfast is simple but for cheap price y.ou cant expect much"