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Seconds Colombo – Top-Rated Boutique Hostel in Colombo

Looking for the best hostel in Colombo? Seconds Colombo is a boutique, eco-friendly hostel located in a safe residential neighborhood, offering a true home-away-from-home experience for backpackers, digital nomads, and curious travelers.

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What Makes Us Unique?

We are the only hostel in Colombo that:

* Features a refreshing plunge pool for ultimate relaxation
* Is certified eco-friendly — powered by renewable solar energy, with plastic recycling initiatives and a partnership with Clean Tech to transform recycled plastic into clothing
* Hosts an artisan café & restaurant, using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and catering to meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free diets

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Why Choose Seconds Colombo?

✔ Prime Location – Stay in one of Colombo’s safest residential areas, just steps from fresh fruit markets, ATMs, bus stops, pharmacies, and supermarkets

✔ Work & Relax – Enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi, co-working spaces, board games, an outdoor garden, and comfortable common areas

✔ 24-Hour Check-In – Our team is on-site from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
After midnight, self check-in is available for guests with a confirmed reservation who notify us in advance

✔ Additional Services – Laundry, printing, and luggage storage available

 ✔ Fresh Beers from the tap!
 
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A Hostel with Heart & History

Founded in 2015, Seconds began with just one bed and a dream. During the 2020 lockdown, while many hostels turned travelers away, Seconds opened its doors to 26 stranded guests on a pay-what-you-can basis—sometimes even lending money—so no one was left without a home.

What followed was simply good karma.

A near-miss, a world-record skater racing to catch Sri Lanka’s famous train, and a moment decided by seconds. The boy met the girl, and together they poured their hearts into growing Seconds—day by day, detail by detail.

Seconds is built on the belief that life is measured in moments: the seconds that change our paths, the connections we make, and the stories we carry forward.

Book your stay and become part of our ever-growing story.

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Property Policies

* Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 1 day before arrival. Late cancellations or no-shows will be charged the first night
* Check-In: From 13:30 to 00:00
* Check-Out: Before 12:00 noon
* Payment: Cash upon arrival. Card payments incur a 3.5% bank charge
* Taxes: Included

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Free fries with Beer Tower Wednesday!

22 Apr

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Free Security Lockers
Bicycle Parking
Adaptors
Covid-19 safe

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Reviews

7.3Very Good(143)

Value for Money
7.4
Security
7.5
Atmosphere
6.5
Cleanliness
7.2
Staff
8.2
Location
7.1
Facilities
6.9

Stayed in Feb 2026

9.7

ruby.oshea

Female, 25-30, England

Really nice hostel

Stayed in Feb 2026

9.1

Dalyn

Male, 25-30, Australia

Only stayed for 1 night and it was perfect for that

Stayed in Jan 2026

8.9

Scarlett

Female, 18-24, England

This was a lovely hostel and very clean. But I little bit further out of Colombo

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Location

No. 44 Kirulapona Ave, Colombo, Sri Lanka

6km from city centre

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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