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*We're Back Bigger and Better!*

Bringing The Party To Mirissa...

Why Not is a party hostel smack bang in central Mirissa. Featuring our deep-ass pool serving boozy drinks and ice cold beers. Not only can you get your drink on in style; our bunks are big, clean and comfy as hell and we have the best showers to wash away your sins the morning after.

Our Motto is WHY NOT, party harder, live louder, adventure more, and most importantly sleep later... we won't kick you out at 10am ;)

We are perfectly located 300m to the beach, near all the best bars & restaurants, 200m to the main bus stop, 50m to ATMs and shops, with world famous surf points, whale watching and safari tours right on our doorstep. International Passport is required on check in.

So why not join us now to RAVE, REST, REPEAT.

---Hostel policies---
Cancellation policy: 24 hours before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.
Check in from 14:00 to 21:00.
Check out before 11:00 .
Reception desk: 8:00-22:00
Tab system and payment upon leaving by cash only.
15% taxes not included.
No curfew.
We do not accept customers younger than 18 years of age.
Non-smoking room but with designated smoking area within the premises.
Pets are not allowed - we have our own ;)
Parking for bikes, tuk tuks and small vehicles.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.4Fabulous(533)
  • Value for Money
    8.3
  • Security
    8.5
  • Atmosphere
    8.5
  • Cleanliness
    7.5
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    8.0
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Stayed in Dec 2024
9.7
W
Wilson
Male, 31-40, USA
Had a great time at Why Not! The location is good, right on the main road by the bus stop. There are social events everyday so it’s super easy to meet people. The staff and volunteers are very involved to make sure everyone has a good time. I highly recommend the booze cruise on Mondays! It was well organized, safe and super fun. Would stay again!
Stayed in Nov 2024
4.3
S
Skyla
Female, 18-24, England
would ONLY reccomend this hostel if 1) you only care about partying/ no sleep & 2) if you are not a female solo traveler. If I was alone here in a dorm I would not feel safe, very strange vibe & no privacy curtains. Secondly the cleanliness of this place MASSIVELY needs improving. The floor is dirty like it’s never cleaned, the bathrooms were filthy and our shower did not drain at all, despite telling reception it was not fixed. We also asked for water and they filled up a bottle of tap water.
Stayed in Nov 2024
7.7
M
Mark
Male, 18-24, Hungary
Staff and crowd is pretty good for socializing and drinking, meeting new folks but at the groundfloor in the dorms some walls are wet next to the beds and the rooms smells moldy, it must be fixed, its terrible and not healthy and also not expected at this good rating. Also some hot/cold water dispenser would be minimum standard at this quality. Dont stay in the ground floor and its fine.
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Location

443 Galle Road, Mirissa, Mirissa, Sri Lanka
0.1km from city centre