About

We're Lucky U found us! Surrounded by jungle and rice fields and just 5 tuktuk-minutes from the beach you find the social hostel for backpackers, by backpackers. After seeing the insides of hundreds of hostels on all continents and experiencing the beauty (and the slightly less charming sides), we said: Let's build our own dream place!

We can talk endlessly about this process, the sick architecture or the great people who helped create this place (feel free to ask us!!). But staying here is not about that, but about finding friends for life. Just like one of us on the first solo trip through South America; going to a hostel in Rio de Janeiro, meeting the most amazing people, staying together for months and later meeting again in London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Medellin, Ahangama and much more. That's the privilege of traveling and that's why we'll do everything we can to make connections that last long after U left us.

And of course we offer:

- The coldest drinks
- The most beautiful pool
- Social activities every day
- A bar to hang out
- A restaurant with Family Dinner (and soon more)
- A garden full of games
- The most awesome views, surrounded by jungle and rice fields
- Sri Lanka's best mattresses and a curtain

And we are always there to tell U where to book a tour, go surfing, eat, drink or listen to your life story.

Sorry for the essay, here are the practical things:

- Check-in times: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Check-out times: until 11:00 AM - Breakfast (coming soon)
- Family Dinner every other night

Treat your eyes and check out our pictures, read a few reviews and come join us. We are Lucky to have U.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

9.6Superb(67)
  • Value for Money
    9.6
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.6
  • Cleanliness
    9.7
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.0
  • Facilities
    9.6
Summary of traveller reviews

Lucky U in Ahangama offers a beautiful, modern, and exceptionally clean stay with a fantastic pool and friendly, helpful staff. It's a social hub perfect for meeting fellow travellers, though some find it a bit far from the main attractions.

Stayed in Apr 2026
10
F
Fiona
Female, 18-24, England
Stunningly beautiful hostel, amazing, kind and helpful staff!
Stayed in Apr 2026
9.7
N
Nicola
Female, 25-30, Australia
Probably the cleanest hostel I’ve ever stayed at, and the rooms / beds are really spacious. Met some great people - Loved it here 💗
Stayed in Apr 2026
6.3
J
Jennine
Female, 25-30, England
I feel bad ever leaving bad reviews but I know as a solo traveller I rely on others words making a choice. This place HAS potential. But it’s not there, they’ve invested a lot of money on the visual “Bali style” vibe and not anything into practicality. The food is expensive, to rent a towel (that was the size of a head towel) is expensive & generally the overall vibe from staff wasn’t the most positive. I got bed bugs and had a severe reaction (hives) across my body, staffs response was not good
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Location

Olaganduwa Junction, Ahangama, Sri Lanka
1.9km from city centre