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Clock Inn Dehiwala

8.9Fabulous(199)

Colombo, Sri LankaView map8.77km from city centre

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Free Breakfast
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Strategically located in Dehiwala, Clock Inn Dehiwala is closer to the Mount Lavinia beaches and night life. It is 10 minutes away from the beautiful beaches and night life and 20 minutes away from the Colombo City Centre.

The key focus of Clock Inn Dehiwala is to drive the prices down even more for our valued backpackers.

Clock Inn Dehiwala is designed with space in mind. Plenty of airy spaces, a great lounge, balconies and a peaceful courtyard.

- Beds & Dorms: Clock Inn Dehiwala has separate Female and Mixed Dorm roos and showers - Consists of 4 to 12 Beds per Dorm Room, Shared Bathrooms with hot showers, Air Condition, Private Lockers, Free Wi-Fi.

- Private Rooms: consists of a King Size Double Bed, Private Bathroom with hot shower, Air Condition, Cable TV, Free Wi-Fi.

- Lobby & Lounge: Work Station with Free internet, Free Pantry access, Free Breakfast/Tea/Coffee, Free Cable TV and other Entertainment facilities available, Free Wi-Fi. Reception open for 24 hours and does not close

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 12:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Breakfast
Free Parking
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Bicycle Parking
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Reception

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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(199)

Value for Money
9.2
Security
9.3
Atmosphere
7.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Staff
9.8
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.9

Summary of traveller reviews

Clock Inn Dehiwala in Colombo offers a welcoming stay with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Guests frequently praise the cleanliness and comfortable beds. While some note it's not central, it's a great base for exploring, especially for solo travellers seeking a safe and pleasant environment.

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Stayed in Jul 2025

8.9

John

Male, 41+, USA

Dorm (mixed), there were several men there in the dorm it seemed 24/7, usually on their mobile without earbuds, and often talking loudly in calls including when I returned after 10 PM to go to bed, had to use earplugs and did ask if they could take their calls outside the room and was ignored, had to ask the front desk to help advocate which they did promptly but the noisy guests only lowered their volumes (kept playing music, shows, etc without earbuds, just weird tbh lol)

Stayed in May 2025

6.6

Kyra

Female, 31-40, Australia

Was okay, budget accommodation outside of town. There is a Barista across the road and KFC next door. Staff were lovely, breakfast was good. Was fine to stay one or two nights and get tuk tuk into town.

Stayed in Mar 2025

Lubna

Female, 31-40, Jordan

best place to stay in colombo ,close to the beach , very nice staff, free breakfast , and clean spaciuos rooms

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Location

40, Hill Street, Dehiwala, Colombo, Sri Lanka

8.8km from city centre

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About Colombo

6.5Good(117 Reviews)

Activities

5.9

Eating out

7.1

Shopping

6.6

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6.0

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7.7

Sightseeing

6.2

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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.