About

This hostel is specifically designed for budget travelers focused on the Yala experience while offering excellent local accessibility.

Safari Focus: It is known for its in-house safari service, which means they organize and run their own jeep tours into Yala and other nearby national parks (like Bundala Lunugamvehera), ensuring guests can easily join a well-coordinated safari directly from the hostel.

Town Convenience: It boasts a super close location to the heart of Tissamaharama town. Guests are often within a very short walking distance of the main bus station, local banks/ATMs, various local and tourist restaurants, and a major supermarket (as close as 200m away, according to some reports).

It provides a friendly, social base for travelers, offering comfortable accommodations with shared amenities like a lounge, kitchen, and the convenience of being able to arrange the main activity—the safari—on site.

This combination of having its own dedicated safari service and being central to all town amenities makes it a highly convenient base for independent travelers visiting Yala.

other services.
Bundala national park.
Yala block 5.
Lunugamwehera N.P.
Also Udawalawe national park is located not far from from the hostel.
Homemade group dinner
Safari Jeep tours
Cycling.
Group games
Night tours.
we have few cultural sites not par from the hostel, Kataragama secret city, Kirinda beach temple, Sithulpauwa ancient temple, etc.

You can make your own meals or local restaurants within walking distance. Supermarket 100m away.
We do in-house laundry service and arrange many more group activities.

Best Hostel Yala is the best stop when you come to visit Yala.

House Rules

Check In

12:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 13:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Covid-19 safe
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Reviews

9.0Superb(58)
  • Value for Money
    8.8
  • Security
    8.8
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.8
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    9.6
Summary of traveller reviews

Best Hostel Yala in Sri Lanka is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, who excel at organising safaris and onward travel. Guests appreciate the good value for money and the convenient location for Yala National Park. Some recent reviews mention that rooms can get hot and that doors can slam, potentially disturbing sleep.

Stayed in Mar 2026
8.0
J
Justine
Female, 18-24, France
The property was ok, the only thing was that during the night it was really really hot, but not their fault. The people were really nice !
Stayed in Jan 2026
6.0
M
Maximilian
Male, 18-24, Sweden
Ok hostel for the price
Stayed in Jan 2026
6.9
C
Cooper
Male, 18-24, USA
It gets the job done if you’re in Yala for a night to do a safari
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Location

133/4, Jinadasa Rd,Halambagaswala, Tissamaharama, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
15.3km from city centre