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About this property

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. In a prime location in Colombo, Colombo Downtown Monkey is 5 minute walk from Galle face green & Old parliament building. Located around 2.5 km from Gangaramaya temple & 2.9 km away from R Premadasa Stadium, 2.5 km from Indian Embassy. The property is 2-minute walk from Colombo rowing club. The hostel has free WiFi & A continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Popular points of interest near the hostel include World Trade Center - Sri Lanka, Colombo Dutch Museum and Colombo Harbour. Bandaranaike International Airport is 27 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental


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Room type
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I found the accomodation to be more than adequate. I was comfortable and slept well. I arrived following a 9 hour train journey. I was feeling tired, disoriented and a bit grumpy. I was greeted and checked in by a warm, friendly and calm person...
  • Sami
    India India
    Good hostel , value for money good breakfast , and staff was very friendly
  • Praveen
    India India
    Comfortable stay and staffs. Accessibility to railway station
  • Nicolas
    Ireland Ireland
    Stay was very nice and Feen the girl at the reception was very nice, she kept me breakfast even if I wake up late and open me the door so I could get food in the middle of the night.. Nice stay!
  • Tony
    Ireland Ireland
    As a long-term backpacker who is easy to please, I give my ratings on the enjoyment and the helpfulness that I receive from the staff. For this accommodation I give it a 10! Even if the outside is a bit rough around the edges, please don't let...
  • Anurag
    India India
    The hostess is very polite and the place is very clean!
  • Pal
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Beautiful hostel inside and outside. Morning breakfast is soo tasty.staff two ladies soo kind I'll recommended for every one
  • Ilaria
    Italy Italy
    The host was really nice, he helped me with the booking of the train The room was clean and really close to the station
  • Harriet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly and helpful. The lady who does the breakfast and cleans the room works really hard and is very helpful. The location is brilliant for walking to galle face green and fort. The dorm had fans, AC, comfy matresses and I didn't...
  • Itziar
    Spain Spain
    I had an issue with my luggage and they kept it 3 days before my arrival. They helped in any possible way. The rooms are ok for a hostel: shower, bathroom, AC, fan, lockers, sheets, towels, etc. The location is very convenient for moving around...

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House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.