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Ceylon Glory Hostel

Social Stay, Free Activities, Cafe and Near Airport & Beach

More than just a hostel, enjoy a social, relaxed stay with activities, small cafe vibes, and easy airport access in Negombo.

Perfect for solo travelers or backpackers looking to meet people, explore Sri Lanka, and feel at home.



🌿 Atmosphere, Social, Local & Homely feel

Ceylon Glory Hostel is a small, local Sri Lankan hostel with a real home vibe.
• Easy to meet other travelers
• Friendly and personal atmosphere
• No loud parties (quiet at night)
• Small group hangouts and activities

👉 This is not a hotel or large guesthouse
👉 It’s a simple, social hostel where people connect and share experiences

💛 What makes us special:
This is not just a workplace, it’s our home too.
The host and staff live here, creating a safe, welcoming, and truly personal experience for every guest.

Perfect for travelers who enjoy a local and authentic stay.



☀️ Experience & Activities

We focus on experiences, not just beds:
• 🚴‍♂️ Bicycle tours around Negombo
• 🏐 Beach volleyball on selected days
• 🌊 Evening beach trips & swimming
• 🚤 Shared boat tours in the lagoon
• 🍛 Family dinners and social food nights

👉 A great way to meet people and enjoy your stay.



📍 Location
• Walking distance to Negombo Beach
• Close to restaurants, supermarkets & nightlife
• Only 20 minutes from the airport




🛎️ Check-in & Stay Info
• Check-in from 2:00 PM
• Check-out at 11:00 AM
• 24-hour check-in available for booked guests

Arriving late?

👉 Please message us on WhatsApp with your flight details — we will assist you anytime.

Early check-in possible based on availability.



☕ Small Glory Cafe, Social Space

Our in-house small Glory Cafe is the heart of the hostel:
• Local & international homemade food
• Tea and coffee anytime
• Outdoor seating and chill space

👉 A small, authentic cafe experience with both locals and travelers

Visitors and outside guests are welcome as cafe customers only.

⚠️ Please note:
• Visitors are only allowed in the cafe area
• Not allowed in hostel rooms, bathrooms, or living room
• Only registered guests can enter hostel areas



🚐 Transport & Travel Help

We make travel easy for you:
• ✈️ Airport pickup (Uber / PickMe): from ~3,5 USD / 3 EUR
• 🚗 Airport drop (car): LKR 3000
• 🛺 Tuk-tuk drop: from LKR 1500

👉 Travel like a local with our help:
• Public buses to Wilpattu & Anuradhapura
• Public buses to Sigiriya & Kandy
• Highway air-conditioned buses to Galle, Weligama, Mirissa & Matara

We give step-by-step guidance so you can travel easily and save money.

👉 New to Sri Lanka?

We offer free personalized travel planning.
You can speak directly with your host Asiri, who lives at the hostel and helps guests plan their trips around the country.

👉 Prefer comfort?

We can also arrange private cars, taxis, and custom tours anywhere in Sri Lanka.




⚠️ House Rules & Important Info

We keep a respectful and relaxed environment for everyone:
• Please respect other guests and staff
• Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (no parties)
• No outside shoes or slippers inside the hostel
• Only registered guests allowed inside hostel areas
• Visitors can stay at the cafe area only as customers
• Cash payment on arrival
• No curfew



❤️ Why Guests Love Us
• Social but peaceful atmosphere
• Easy to meet people
• Clean and comfortable beds
• Friendly and helpful staff
• Local, authentic Sri Lankan experience
• Great location near beach & airport



📲 Contact Us
We are always happy to help you 😊

Hausregeln

Einchecken

14:00 - 23:00

Auschecken

Bis 11:00

  • Steuern enthalten
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Ausstattung

  • Kostenloses Parken
  • Gratis WiFi
  • Kostenlose Schließfächer
  • Fahrradabstellmöglichkeiten
  • Flughafentransfers
  • Gepäckaufbewahrung
  • Tours/Touristeninformation
  • Geldwechsel
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Bewertungen

9.5Ausgezeichnet(301)
  • Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
    9.6
  • Sicherheit
    9.8
  • Atmosphäre
    9.0
  • Sauberkeit
    9.6
  • Mitarbeiter
    10.0
  • Lage
    9.5
  • Ausstattung
    9.4
Zusammenfassung der Bewertungen anderer Reisender

Das Ceylon Glory Hostel in Negombo wird für sein außergewöhnlich freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal gelobt, das den Gästen das Gefühl gibt, zu Hause zu sein. Es ist ideal für Ankünfte oder Abflüge vom Flughafen gelegen und bietet einen sauberen, komfortablen Aufenthalt. Viele Reisende finden es einen großartigen Ausgangspunkt für ihre Abenteuer in Sri Lanka.

Aufenthalt im Jul 2026
10
L
Lisanne
Weiblich, 25-30, Deutschland
Super clean, good air con, enough space in the female dorm, nice group area and even a hammock, the owner helped us a lot with planning our trip
Aufenthalt im Jul 2026
6.6
T
Tim
Männlich, 18-24, Deutschland
It was okay, but I would only stay if you really have to stay for a night after the flight
Aufenthalt im Feb 2026
10
M
Marlene
Weiblich, 18-24, Deutschland
Perfect for one night before/after a flight. The staff was very friendly and helped us with the bus/train schedules. Unfortunately the beds did not have any curtains but that is the only negative point. We really enjoyed our short stay.
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Lage

NO:60/55 School Lane, Etthukala, Negombo, Negombo, Sri Lanka
3.1km vom Stadtzentrum