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Hostels In Colombo

20 Hostels in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Drop Inn Hostels
9.3Superb
(50)
Hostel- 5.27km from city centre
Drop Inn Hostels located in Colombo.
Privates From
€9.19
Dorms From
€6.43
Colombo Beach Hostel
8.7Fabulous
(1106)
Hostel- 9.9km from city centre
Hey Guys, we are back!! Yes, it was a struggle, but that was common to all of us, revamped and revitalized, we are here to make sure your stay in Colombo is a good one.
Privates From
€13.64
Dorms From
€8.18
Clock Inn Dehiwala
9.4Superb
(159)
Hostel- 8.77km from city centre
Strategically located in Dehiwala, Clock Inn Dehiwala is closer to the Mount Lavinia beaches and night life.
Privates From
€9.19
Dorms From
€8.27
Ceylon StayZ
9.5Superb
(58)
Hostel- 2.58km from city centre
Around 1.8 km from Kollupitiya Beach, Ceylon StayZ welcomes your stay with us.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€7.35
C1 Colombo Fort
8.5Fabulous
(434)
Hostel- 0.98km from city centre
Located 2.6 km from American Embassy in Colombo, C 1 Colombo Fort features free WiFi access and free private parking.
Privates From
€13.02
Dorms From
€11.57
Hostel at Galle Face
8.1Fabulous
(213)
Hostel- 0.76km from city centre
Perfect for travelers with a short stop in Colombo and want to explore the city from a convenient location.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€9.19
Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux
9.4Superb
(9)
Hostel- 0.79km from city centre
Set within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux is 1.4 km of Kollupitiya Beach.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€9.19
CityRest - Fort
7.6Very Good
(449)
Hostel- 0.83km from city centre
The CityRest- Fort has 18 rooms which is converted to Dorms and Private rooms. Each room is fitted with the best faciities such as persoanl reading lights, Air Conditioning in each room, Ceiling Fan and Individual lockers.
Privates From
€7.35
Dorms From
€8.27
Colombo Downtown Monkey
7.4Very Good
(343)
Hostel- 0.56km from city centre
Colombo Downtown Monkey is located at the center of city with few minutes walking distance to Colombo Fort train/bus station & five star hotels & clubs .
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€6.11
Stay Lost & Found Colombo
9.0Superb
(22)
Hostel- 1.68km from city centre
Set in central Colombo, Stay Lost & Found Colombo is 1.2 km from Galle Face Beach.
Privates From
€9.19
Dorms From
€10.10
Miracle City Inn Hostel
7.0Very Good
(124)
Hostel- 1.49km from city centre
Miracle City Inn Hostel is providing great service to the guests.
Privates From
€10.33
Dorms From
€6.43
Seconds Hostel
7.7Very Good
(11)
Hostel- 5.99km from city centre
Around 2.7 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel welcomes your stay with us.
Privates From
€9.83
Dorms From
€7.35
Hitchhike Backpackers
10Superb
(95)
Hostel- 11.01km from city centre
Located a short walk from the beach, Hitchhike is the perfect start for your travels in Sri Lanka. As a new hostel we have clean, comfortable and secure rooms delivered at excellent value for money.
Privates From
€7.35
Dorms From
€7.03
Clock Inn Colombo
5.9
(439)
Hostel- 3.42km from city centre
Best Hostel 2013. The Inn is evidently famous for being in the City Centre, and 1minute walk away from the scenic road- Marine Drive.
Privates From
€9.00
Dorms From
€9.90
The Anam Hostel
Hostel- 5.92km from city centre
The Anam Hostel in Colombo is around less than 1 km from Milagiriya Beach.
Privates From
€5.21
No Dorms Available
Backpack Lanka-Central Colombo
7.7Very Good
(66)
Hostel- 1.88km from city centre
We offer 20 dorm styled bunk beds on a mixed basis and 3 bunk beds on a strictly girls only floor. Our rates are incredibly competitive for what is offered.
Privates From
€10.15
Dorms From
€8.82
Hostel Jubilee
0.0
(1)
Hostel- 8.04km from city centre
Hostel Jubilee is 5 km from Sinhalese Sports Club and 6 km from The Independence Square.
Privates From
€3.44
Dorms From
€11.02
Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel
Hotel- 3.3km from city centre
Located in Colombo, Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel is 2.9km from National Art Gallery.
Privates From
€22.96
No Dorms Available
VJ City Hotel
0.0
(1)
Hotel- 1.93km from city centre
VJ City Hotel is furnished with latest interior fittings with the latest technology to provide the guests with optimum comfort.
Privates From
€19.75
No Dorms Available
Fern Colombo
Bed and Breakfast- 2.84km from city centre
Fern Colombo is your ideally place to stay in Colombo.
Privates From
€18.37
No Dorms Available

About Colombo

Swanky sky-high hotels and colonial-era architecture stand side by side in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. The port city is steeped in culture and has up-and-coming pockets of nightlife and chilled out cafés. Take in the Dutch colonial-style buildings near Colombo Fort before wandering among the skyscrapers and parks of Galle Face Green. You can taste the local street-food flavours at one of the many markets, with specialities including milk rice and curry. 

When it comes to hostels in Colombo, there’s a diverse mix on offer. Stay just outside of the city in a spot that overlooks a serene beach, or one with environmentally-friendly up-cycled bunks. Look out for a Colombo hostel that will introduce you to the city with pub crawls or leisurely walking tours. Nightly entertainment such as live music makes it easy to socialise. Most Colombo hostels offer free Wi-Fi, and many will give you a free breakfast too.

The area around Park Street is a great place to explore temples by day and party by night. Slave Island is all about peace and quiet – a visit here lets you take time out to relax on the shores of Beira Lake. The city's best-known neighbourhood is Cinnamon Gardens. It was once the site of a cinnamon plantation, but is now known for its boutique hostels and cafés. 

You can catch a breeze at Mount Lavinia Beach, a sandy stretch lined with seafood restaurants. For a culture fix, there's the Colombo National Art Gallery, which houses three wings of works by local artists. Gangaramaya Vihara is a must-see: a mix of Buddhist temple and eclectic museum, it offers lots of photo ops. To get a feel for local life, stop by the Pettah Bazaar. This colourful market is richly scented with spices and is an ideal spot for trying local delicacies, picking up trinkets or simply people-watching.

When you arrive into Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, you’ll find taxis at the front of the terminal. You could also take the E3 or 187 bus, which goes to the central Colombo Fort Station. Buses run every 30 minutes and the journey takes about an hour. Inter-city trains also run in and out of Colombo Fort Station regularly. To get around the city, taxis and tuk-tuks are the easiest option, though there are bus routes too.

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