About

STRAND, BY BAREFOOT BACKPACKERS HOSTEL HIRIKETIYA & AHANGAMA
🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 🤍 🤎 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 🤍 🤎 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING OUR HOSTEL 💥

RELAXED SOCIAL HOSTEL 🌴✨
Created by the team behind Barefoot Backpackers Hostel, Strand offers the same social atmosphere, daily activities and community feeling in a different setting just 2 minutes from Hiriketiya Beach

WHO WILL LIKE IT HERE 💛
💫 You are a fun & social backpacker who like to meet other people through daily activities organized by the hostel

WHO THIS HOSTEL IS NOT FOR 🚫
💫 You are looking for a party hostel
💫 You are looking for a quiet or private stay away from other backpackers
💫 You don’t want to join any social activities
💫 You are a co-working or work-focused backpacker

IMPORTANT 💥
💫 Check-in: 14:00–20:00
💫 Check-out: 08:00–11:00
💫 Quiet hours: 23:00–07:00
💫 Airconditioning hours: 18:00–11:00
💫 Dorms: curtain-free dorms – designed for a friendly, open atmosphere
💫 No guest kitchen: all day brunch & coffee available at reception
💫 Cancellation Policy: 1 day minimum (24 hours) before arrival date (not check in time)

READY TO JOIN? 🌟
Looking for a social hostel on the beach with daily activities? Strand by Barefoot Backpackers Hostel, Hiriketiya Beach is your place for sure!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
View House Rules

Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage Storage
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Security Lockers
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Common Room
  • Linen Included
  • Air Conditioning
View all facilities

Reviews

9.9Superb(113)
  • Value for Money
    9.9
  • Security
    9.9
  • Atmosphere
    9.9
  • Cleanliness
    9.8
  • Staff
    9.9
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    9.7
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
J
Joep
Male, 18-24, Netherlands
Amazing location and a lot of beautiful people. Especially the social hosts at the hotel we’re very kind and helpfull. They plan a lot of fun activities everyday and they will make sure you have the best time possible in Hiri!
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
Z
Zapher
Male, 18-24, Netherlands
Best hostel in Hiri! Amazing staff and facilities, I will definitely be back!
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
M
matt
Male, 18-24, England
Great hostel, very social with such a good vibe. All the social hosts made the experience, especially Amelie.
View all reviews

Location

Hiriketiya Road, Nilwella/Dikwella, Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
0.3km from city centre