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6.6
Good
75 Total Reviews
Great Location
Superb Staff
Good Cleanliness

Property Description

Backpack Lanka is located at the heart of Colombo, Colombo 03, Colpetty to be exact which is about 40 minutes from the main international airport.

Right on R. A. de Mel Mawatha (also known as Duplication Road) we’re a located on one of Colombo’s busiest roads, across from Liberty Plaza (shopping mall which also incidentally houses the largest food mall in SL), right next to a bus stop and brisk 10 minute walk away from the Colpetty train station ready and waiting to wisk you away on your next adventure.

Our rates are incredibly competitive for what is offered – a place to rest your tired head at the end of a long day of walking about and exploring. While we want to make it clear that all you get is a safe environment with clean beds and fresh linens we find it imperative that we also provide you with some creature comforts to ensure your time off doesn’t take you too far back in time! Our beautiful common room is fully air conditioned, has a big screen TV, free 4G WiFi (for you to spread the word about BPL), dining tables, a few kitchen utensils and a microwave to heat up a delicious snack (which you should feel free to share!).

We hope to make BPL a point in Colombo where travelers, like yourself, will have an opportunity to meet others sharing similar interests, bond over those interests whatever they may be.

Reviews & Ratings

6.6
Good
75 Total Reviews
  • Security
    6.7
  • Location
    6.7
  • Staff
    8.3
  • Atmosphere
    5.3
  • Cleanliness
    6
  • Value for Money
    6.7
  • Facilities
    6.3

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Latest Reviews

3.4
Rating
Sep 08, 2024
Fuyez. C’est ce que l’on a fait dans la minute. On est plus proche d’un squat que d’une auberge de jeunesse. Les chambres sont sales, sans fenêtre. Pas l’ombre d’un autre voyageur. C’est juste glauque. Faites moi confiance, même pour faire des économies, ne venez pas ici.
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Couple, 18-24
2.9
Rating
Jun 26, 2024
I've seen some whoppers in my time, but this 'hostel' takes the biscuit. Even Julian Assange would choose to go back to prison rather than stay in this gaff. Found two cockroaches on the bed before I put my bag down. As for the man in the hallway mopping the floor with a wet t-shirt on the end of a stick... Well, may God have mercy on his soul. Treat yourself and spend a couple of extra dollars rather than doing this to yourself. Hell, get in touch with me and I'll send you the dollars myself.
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Male, 31-40
5.7
Rating
Jun 08, 2024
Was a nice owner and the private room I had was air conditioned and comfy enough. Overall cleanliness was poor though, the place was dead - no other guests. And when you take it all into account I’d say the room was overpriced.
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Male, 18-24

Facilities

  • Free

    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
    • t_FREELUGGAGESTORAGE
  • General

    • Adaptors
    • Jobs Board
  • Services

    • Airport Transfers
    • Luggage Storage
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • ATM
  • Entertainment

    • Internet access
    • Book Exchange
    • Cable TV
    • Wi-Fi
    • t_SMARTTV
  • Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Kitchen

    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Cooker
    • Fridge/Freezer
    • Microwave
    • t_KETTLE
  • Laundry

    • Laundry Facilities
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Washing Machine
  • Wellness

    • Hot Showers
  • Safety & Security

    • 24 Hour Security
  • Social Areas

    • Common Room
  • Bedroom

    • Linen Included
    • Air Conditioning
    • Towels Included

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