About

Wanderers Hostel is a tropical backpackers oasis in the hot village of Alessgarden, Trincomalee. Located just a few minutes walk from the picturesque Uppuveli Beach our hostel is the perfect location to stay next to the beach. Wanderers Hostel features a 10 bed mixed air conditioned dorm with two bathrooms, brand new 6 inch soft form mattresses and lockers to safely store your belongings. Ladies if you are looking for a female only dorm we have you covered there as well! A 4 bed dorm for the ladies only will have you feeling like you’re bunked up with your besties on a tropical island sleepover. If you also require a bit more privacy we offer private rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioned or non- air con. Our hostel features a shared open kitchen, fridge to store your food or drinks and we have a water refill station to fill your reusable water bottles. If you have that musical talent we also have a couple local musical instruments that will make for a lot of fun and one memorable stay!

If you’re looking for somthing to do, other than sunbathe on the beach which is a must , we can arrange any activities such as diving, snorkeling, Pigeon Island excursions, dolphin watching, fishing trips and sightseeing tours of the surrounding must see sites. Our hosts are Sri Lankan nationals and we are happy to make any recommendations and chat with you about our little tropical island of wonder.

Wanderers Hostel in Trincomalee is the perfect place to meet, mingle, relax and get to know the village life by the beach!

***Property Policies & Conditions:
1. Cancellation policy: At least 1 day advance notice for free cancellation.
2. Check in from 13:00 to 23:00.
3. Check out before 11:00.
4. Payment upon arrival by Cash Only.
5. No Smoking in the rooms but allowed in designated smoking areas.
6. Age restriction: 18+.
7. Reception working hours 24/7.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Currency Exchange
  • Parking
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

8.8Fabulous(389)
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    7.9
  • Staff
    9.8
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    7.8
Summary of traveller reviews

Wanderers Hostel in Trincomalee is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, creating a welcoming and social atmosphere. Guests love the convenient location, just a short walk from the beach and restaurants. While generally positive, some recent reviews mention issues with air conditioning in certain rooms and occasional cleanliness concerns in bathrooms.

Stayed in Sept 2026
10
A
Anna
Female, 18-24, Austria
i loved it:) i had such a good time with the host and his friends as well! highly recommend
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.7
J
jana
Couple, 18-24, Spain
Va superar les expectatives! Molt bona localització, ambient ideal tant per estar tranquil com per fer amics amb qui fer plans, i molt bones recomanacions del Hasintha !! Ens enduem molt bon record de Trincomalee, i en gran part és per aquest maravellós lloc 🫶🏻🫶🏻 Ja volem tornar!!!!!
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
C
Cecilia
Female, 25-30, Norway
Great vibe
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Location

101/4, Alles Garden Road, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
3.3km from city centre