Hostels in 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...

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Moshe

From

Israel

Super clean and very comfortable stay. Shoutout to the owner he was so incredible and took a bunch of drinking and was really helpful. The hostel was very lively and had great shared areas

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.

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Phương Anh

From

Vietnam

Nice hotel in quiet area, near great dinner is Mackie restaurant, friendly and welcoming staff. He gave me a good hug to welcome us. the room is clean with lovely balcony. It would be a good choice of you to stay there.

Located within a 3-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and 2 miles of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

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Yaaya

From

United States

the location is great. it is central, right across from the beach, and quite walkable. i was able to walk to restaurants, the mall, and a few tourist spots. i am a walker as in i will walk anywhere that's under 30 minutes.

Ideally set in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is located 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 3.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.7 miles from R Premadasa Stadium.

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Rahul

From

Sri Lanka

First things first, the staff are great and very accommodating of the guests and extremely helpful. The hostel has a nice comfortable homey vibe to it and it is a great place to stay. It is also located near a few attractions in Colombo city.

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.

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Aslam

From

Pakistan

Very good place also good service near to city center over all good

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...

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Markus

From

Norway

One of the few places I stayed in Sri Lanka that wasn’t horrible. Hostel/general standards in this country are so low, but this place was amazing.

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.

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Ruben

From

Chile

Beautiful and clean place, good outside areas in the garden with pool, great food and shared kitchen. Owners and stuff are so kind and helpful. it is a bit far from the city centre but you have what ever you need near by and is easy, fast and cheap take a bus or Tuk tuk to the center

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...

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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.

Located in Colombo, 3.6 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms has accommodations with a restaurant, free private...

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Sanjeewa

From

Sri Lanka

I stayed at Saseya Poshtel for 2 nights and it was honestly an amazing experience. The architecture and design are truly unique—something you don’t usually find in Sri Lanka, especially in a hostel setting. I originally booked for one night, but I loved it so much that I extended for another day. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and they arranged my extension very smoothly. What really surprised me was the number of facilities and comfort offered at such a low cost. From the clean and cozy rooms to the well-thought-out common areas, everything felt modern and stylish. The location is perfect, making it easy to explore Colombo. Honestly, this felt like a luxury experience on a budget, and it’s now one of my favorite stays ever in Colombo. Highly recommended for solo travelers, backpackers, or anyone looking for something a little different!

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.

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Edvin

From

Sweden

Central location and great host family who made a New Year’s dinner for all the guests.