Hostel at Galle Face

8.1Fabulous(234)

HostelColombo, Sri LankaView map0.77km from city centre

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About

HOSTEL AT GALLE FACE RELAUNCHED AFTER REFURBISHMENT

Location, location, location!! Our hostel is just less than 2 min walk from the iconic 'Galle Face Green' which is located in the center of Colombo city. Our cozy hostel offers comfortable air-conditioned dorms with lockers, high pressure hot water showers, laundry service, free Wi Fi, cable TV and delicious breakfast can be arranged upon request! At our hostel, your beds are made for you, and we make sure all our guests are well taken care of..

Terms & Conditions
1. Check in Time: after 13:00 pm (if beds are available before, we are flexible).
2. Check out Time: before 11:00 am.
3. Walk-in and out at anytime, we are open 24 hours.
4. Cash & Card payments are acceptable upon check in at the property
5. At least 2 days advance notice for free cancellation.
6. Slave Island train station is 5 min walk from the hostel.
7. Non resident visitors not permitted to be entertained at the hostel.
8. Outside vendors not permitted to enter the Hostel premises.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Bicycle Parking
Adaptors
Airport Transfers
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Reception

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Reviews

8.1Fabulous(234)

Value for Money
8.0
Security
8.1
Atmosphere
7.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Staff
8.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.0

Stayed in Apr 2025

2.6

vishudha.ranawaka

Male, 18-24, Sri Lanka

The hostel itself is amazing ! But the staff is very ignorant . came back from the beach was sitting on the couch in speedos with my friends then they tell me to get clothed??? Would you say that to a white person as well or is it just for people of color ? !! I was gonna take a shower . I did not like the cleaning guy. Something like this wouldn’t happen anywhere in the world at any hostel . Some of my snacks went missing too . Hope they improve this

Stayed in Mar 2025

8.9

Tuva

Female, 25-30, Sweden

Perfect for staying 1 evening+night before taking the train. Nice bed + AC, staff was really nice and multiple showers and toilets.

Stayed in Feb 2025

2.3

Sofie

Female, 18-24, Denmark

The staff did not speak nor understand any English. We arrived late and hat notified the hostel about but when we arrived there was a phone number on the door, however nobody answered the phone even though we called several times.

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Location

41 1/1 Galle Face Terrace, Colombo, Sri Lanka

0.8km from city centre

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Activities

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Eating out

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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.