Hostelworld.com

Hostelworld Recommends

We love this hostel! It gets our thumbs up for consistently high customer ratings and excellent quality scores.

×

Hostels in Colombo

: of 19 Hostels available

19 Hostels in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Available
  • When do you want to stay in Colombo?
  • Search for availability & prices
Book more than 1 days in advance for Free Cancellation.
  • Price
  • Rating
  • Distance
  • Name
Display:
List
Map
LESS
Average price per night - USD
Close
Overall Property Rating
Close
Close
Close
  • show more show less
Close
Close
You have active filters - clear all
We are showing you properties with a rating of 7 or higher. Click here to show all
property-image
Hostel

Hostel at Galle Face

Hostel
0.8km from city centre - Show on Map
6.0
Good 116
Free WiFi
US$10.50

The hostel is clean, cosy and comfortable. It is located in the heart of Colombo with most attractions in Colombo in walking distance or less than 15 minutes by cab or tuk tuk.... More...

View
Hostel

Layover Hostel

Hostel
2.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.8
Fabulous 14
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$15.00

Located 2.8 km from The Independence Square, Layover Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.... More...

View
Hostel

Miracle City Inn Hostel

Hostel
1.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 67
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$15.00

Miracle City Inn Hostel is featured with comfy beds and free wifi.... More...

View
Hostel

Clock Inn Colombo

Hostel
3.4km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 389
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.00

Best Hostel 2013. The Inn is evidently famous for being in the City Centre, and 1minute walk away from the scenic road- Marine Drive.... More...

View
Hostel

VIBE Hostels

Hostel
1.8km from city centre - Show on Map
10.0
Superb 2
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$7.55

VIBE Hostels is a brand new hostel situated in the heart of Colombo, located in close proximity to all the tourist hotspots this beautiful city has to offer.

VIBE features modern rooms with spacio... More...

View
Hostel

Hitchhike Backpackers

Hostel
11km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 82
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$7.00

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.... More...

View
Hostel

Clock Inn Dehiwala

Hostel
8.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.6
Superb 97
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$8.00

Strategically located in Dehiwala, Clock Inn Dehiwala is closer to the Mount Lavinia beaches and night life.... More...

View
Hostel

City Motel

Hostel
1.7km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 49
Free WiFi
US$9.00

Old Moor Street, where City Motel is located, comes to life during the day with traders and people on the road.... More...

View
Hotel

VJ City Hotel

Hotel
1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 1
Free WiFi
US$33.00

VJ City Hotel provides you our service with great hospitality, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers , Non-Smoking/ Smoking Rooms, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Public and Private spaces for non-smoking..... More...

View
Apartment

Heina Villa

Apartment
8.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$25.00

Heina Villa can comfortably accommodate 6 adults. Rooms are constructed with all modern luxury amenities to make your holiday a memorable life time experience.... More...

View
Hostel

Chapelton House

Hostel
5.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$17.00

The property is located in the heart of the Wellawatte city center and walking distance to the public transport such as tuk-tuk, bus service and railway service.... More...

View
Hostel

Moss Colombo

Hostel
3.7km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 49
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$15.18

At Moss Colombo, the friendly 24-hour front desk staff can assist guests with luggage storage, car rentals and laundry services.... More...

View
Hostel

Colombo Beach Hostel

Hostel
9.9km from city centre - Show on Map
8.2
Fabulous 750
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$7.00

Being #1 in 2014 is always d choice to start and end their exploration of Sri Lanka.CBH is also within walking distance from the main road,The Railway Station,and most importantly the beautiful Beach!... More...

View
Hostel

Star Anise Boutique Capsules

Hostel
1km from city centre - Show on Map
8.8
Fabulous 90
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$150.00

Star Anise is a luxury capsule hotel that offers travelers private sleeping sanctums that is inviting and decked in an antique and modern designer finishing.... More...

View
Hostel

C1 Colombo Fort

Hostel
1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 318
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$11.72

Located 2.6 km from American Embassy in Colombo, C 1 Colombo Fort features free WiFi access and free private parking.... More...

View
Bed and Breakfast

Fern Colombo

Bed and Breakfast
2.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$23.33

Fern Colombo welcome you in Colombo.... More...

View
Hostel

Drop Inn Colombo

Hostel
5.3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$15.00

Drop Inn Colombo welcome you in Colombo.... More...

View
Hostel

Hostel Jubilee

Hostel
8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$3.75

Hostel Jubilee is 5 km from Sinhalese Sports Club and 6 km from The Independence Square.... More...

View
Hotel

Haggai Tourist Bungalow

Hotel
6.7km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.33

Featuring a restaurant, shared lounge, garden and free WiFi, Haggai Tourist Bungalow is located in Colombo.... More...

View
No results found. Please change your dates or refine your filters.

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.

Top rated hostels in Colombo

We have 19 hostels in Colombo with an average rating of 8.7 based on 1,327 reviews 19 of 19 properties available in Colombo

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.

Other Locations in Sri Lanka