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Property Description
Seconds Hostel - Colombo is the only boutique hostel in the residential area of Colombo with all-in-one comfort:
-refreshing jacuzzi pool
-artisan homegrown coffees and teas
-cafe & restaurant that caters to meat lovers/ vegetarian/ gluten-free/ dairy-free
-laundry facilities
-board games and outdoor garden & lounges
-Fresh fruit and vegetable market, grocery, ATMs, bus halts, pharmacies, police stations, cafes & local diners are all within the same block!
Seconds Hostel has stood the test of time in the past 8 years, taking on the role to provide a home away from home for travelers from all walks of life and forge indelible friendships. Here's how the story of love began:
In 2015, a Sri Lankan boy started renting one bed at a time while working in a bank. With the determination to bring the world to his doorsteps, he quit the job and reinvested every penny into upgrading the castle.
When the Corona Monster invaded the country in 2020, many were so frightened that they turned foreigners away; greed drove some businesses
to jack up the prices for the stranded tourists. The boy stunned the world by doing the exact opposite - he lowered the prices to cover the basic cost
and even lent money to the foreigners who were stuck in his country involuntarily. He toiled 20 hours a day to ensure the safety and comfort
of 26 people during the three-month intense lockdown. His good deed eventually rewarded him nothing more precious than the encounter
with the love of his life on the historic Ella-Kandy train.
Little did he know, had she ( a world-record long distance skater in the US) reached the station seconds early or seconds late, they never would have met. Together, they rebranded and further developed the hostel with the goal to make every guest feel at home.
***Property Policies***
Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.
Check in from 13:00 to 23:00.
Check out before 12:00 noon.
Payment upon arrival by cash.
Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.
No curfew.
-refreshing jacuzzi pool
-artisan homegrown coffees and teas
-cafe & restaurant that caters to meat lovers/ vegetarian/ gluten-free/ dairy-free
-laundry facilities
-board games and outdoor garden & lounges
-Fresh fruit and vegetable market, grocery, ATMs, bus halts, pharmacies, police stations, cafes & local diners are all within the same block!
Seconds Hostel has stood the test of time in the past 8 years, taking on the role to provide a home away from home for travelers from all walks of life and forge indelible friendships. Here's how the story of love began:
In 2015, a Sri Lankan boy started renting one bed at a time while working in a bank. With the determination to bring the world to his doorsteps, he quit the job and reinvested every penny into upgrading the castle.
When the Corona Monster invaded the country in 2020, many were so frightened that they turned foreigners away; greed drove some businesses
to jack up the prices for the stranded tourists. The boy stunned the world by doing the exact opposite - he lowered the prices to cover the basic cost
and even lent money to the foreigners who were stuck in his country involuntarily. He toiled 20 hours a day to ensure the safety and comfort
of 26 people during the three-month intense lockdown. His good deed eventually rewarded him nothing more precious than the encounter
with the love of his life on the historic Ella-Kandy train.
Little did he know, had she ( a world-record long distance skater in the US) reached the station seconds early or seconds late, they never would have met. Together, they rebranded and further developed the hostel with the goal to make every guest feel at home.
***Property Policies***
Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.
Check in from 13:00 to 23:00.
Check out before 12:00 noon.
Payment upon arrival by cash.
Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.
No curfew.
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Sustainability Level 1
This hostel has begun to introduce practices that result in a positive social and environmental impact, grasping the fundamentals of the Staircase to Sustainability.
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Latest Reviews
Aug 11, 2024
this place was super nice, great food. good chilling space. Lisa and her team were also extreamly freindly and helpful. would definitely reccomend staying here.
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May 18, 2024
Wasn’t too keen on the vibe there, everyone seemed really rude. Rooms were okay and generally clean but myself and my partner were given 1 thin single sheet to share as a duvet and it only covered one person. Bathroom was only freezing water and a trickle and not very clean and they played music so loud until midnight through speakers and live band and when messaging staff to ask when it would be turned off they said it was supposed to end at 11pm but they had friends over so would be later.
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Feb 22, 2024
The staff and owner are super friendly.The location and ambience was great.
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Facilities
Free
- Linen Included
- Free Parking
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Free Internet Access
General
- Security Lockers
- Swimming Pool
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- BBQ
- Breakfast Not Included
- Air Conditioning
- Adaptors
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Cooker
- Fridge/Freezer
- Utensils
- Outdoor Terrace
- Reading Light
- Parking
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Hair Dryers
- Ceiling fan
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Covid-19 safe
Services
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Bicycle Hire
- Towels for hire
- Luggage Storage
- 24 Hour Reception
- ATM
- Shuttle Bus
- 24 Hour Security
- Housekeeping
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Meals Available
- Cafe
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
Entertainment
- Board Games
- Wi-Fi
