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Ceylon Glory Hostel

Social Stay, Free Activities, Cafe and Near Airport & Beach

More than just a hostel, enjoy a social, relaxed stay with activities, small cafe vibes, and easy airport access in Negombo.

Perfect for solo travelers or backpackers looking to meet people, explore Sri Lanka, and feel at home.



🌿 Atmosphere, Social, Local & Homely feel

Ceylon Glory Hostel is a small, local Sri Lankan hostel with a real home vibe.
• Easy to meet other travelers
• Friendly and personal atmosphere
• No loud parties (quiet at night)
• Small group hangouts and activities

👉 This is not a hotel or large guesthouse
👉 It’s a simple, social hostel where people connect and share experiences

💛 What makes us special:
This is not just a workplace, it’s our home too.
The host and staff live here, creating a safe, welcoming, and truly personal experience for every guest.

Perfect for travelers who enjoy a local and authentic stay.



☀️ Experience & Activities

We focus on experiences, not just beds:
• 🚴‍♂️ Bicycle tours around Negombo
• 🏐 Beach volleyball on selected days
• 🌊 Evening beach trips & swimming
• 🚤 Shared boat tours in the lagoon
• 🍛 Family dinners and social food nights

👉 A great way to meet people and enjoy your stay.



📍 Location
• Walking distance to Negombo Beach
• Close to restaurants, supermarkets & nightlife
• Only 20 minutes from the airport




🛎️ Check-in & Stay Info
• Check-in from 2:00 PM
• Check-out at 11:00 AM
• 24-hour check-in available for booked guests

Arriving late?

👉 Please message us on WhatsApp with your flight details — we will assist you anytime.

Early check-in possible based on availability.



☕ Small Glory Cafe, Social Space

Our in-house small Glory Cafe is the heart of the hostel:
• Local & international homemade food
• Tea and coffee anytime
• Outdoor seating and chill space

👉 A small, authentic cafe experience with both locals and travelers

Visitors and outside guests are welcome as cafe customers only.

⚠️ Please note:
• Visitors are only allowed in the cafe area
• Not allowed in hostel rooms, bathrooms, or living room
• Only registered guests can enter hostel areas



🚐 Transport & Travel Help

We make travel easy for you:
• ✈️ Airport pickup (Uber / PickMe): from ~3,5 USD / 3 EUR
• 🚗 Airport drop (car): LKR 3000
• 🛺 Tuk-tuk drop: from LKR 1500

👉 Travel like a local with our help:
• Public buses to Wilpattu & Anuradhapura
• Public buses to Sigiriya & Kandy
• Highway air-conditioned buses to Galle, Weligama, Mirissa & Matara

We give step-by-step guidance so you can travel easily and save money.

👉 New to Sri Lanka?

We offer free personalized travel planning.
You can speak directly with your host Asiri, who lives at the hostel and helps guests plan their trips around the country.

👉 Prefer comfort?

We can also arrange private cars, taxis, and custom tours anywhere in Sri Lanka.




⚠️ House Rules & Important Info

We keep a respectful and relaxed environment for everyone:
• Please respect other guests and staff
• Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (no parties)
• No outside shoes or slippers inside the hostel
• Only registered guests allowed inside hostel areas
• Visitors can stay at the cafe area only as customers
• Cash payment on arrival
• No curfew



❤️ Why Guests Love Us
• Social but peaceful atmosphere
• Easy to meet people
• Clean and comfortable beds
• Friendly and helpful staff
• Local, authentic Sri Lankan experience
• Great location near beach & airport



📲 Contact Us
We are always happy to help you 😊

Regler för boendet

Checka in

14:00 - 23:00

Checka ut

tills 11:00

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Utrustning

  • Gratis parkering
  • Gratis WiFi
  • Gratis säkerhetsskåp
  • Cykelparkering
  • Flygplatstransport
  • Bagageförvaring
  • Rundresa/Kundtjänst
  • Valutaveksling
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Recensioner

9.5Superb(312)
  • Värde för pengarna
    9.6
  • Säkerhet
    9.9
  • atmosfär
    9.1
  • Renlighet
    9.4
  • Personal
    9.9
  • Plats
    9.5
  • Utrustning
    9.1
Sammanfattning av resenärers recensioner

Ceylon Glory Hostel i Negombo hyllas för sin exceptionellt vänliga och hjälpsamma personal, som skapar en välkomnande atmosfär. Gäster uppskattar de rena faciliteterna och det bekväma läget, vilket gör det till ett idealiskt stopp före eller efter flygningar. Vissa nämner att madrasserna skulle kunna vara bekvämare.

Stannade aug. 2026
9.1
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Kvinde, 31-40, England
Really sweet hostel, sociable, and really nice owners and cute dogs. One of the dogs even came with us to do the mangrove boat tour and the tour was really cool at sunset, with the doggie and we saw monkeys really close.
Stannade aug. 2026
10
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Kvinde, 31-40, Scotland
This hostel is excellent and was perfect for my first stay in Sri Lanka. Walking distance to cafes and the beach. Enjoyed my stay here, would stay again. Taxis to the next destination can be arranged through the hostel.
Stannade aug. 2026
10
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Hannah
Kvinde, 18-24, Norway
Loved this hostel! Very social and great atmosphere! The family running it was also super nice and helpful! Would definitely go back!
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Plats

NO:60/55 School Lane, Etthukala, Negombo, Negombo, Sri Lanka
3.1km från city