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CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. At CEYLON STAYZ rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Popular points of interest near CEYLON STAYZ include Bambalapitiya Beach, The Independence Square and Sinhalese Sports Club. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 11 km from the hostel. Hiru and Suji make this such a wonderful place to stay. They are so kind, helpful, and funny. They are always around to answer everyone’s questions, make delicious meals, and crack jokes. The location is great - in a nice and relatively quiet area for Colombo, close to bus stops to get to other parts of the city. The AC rooms are very nice and the beds are comfy. The showers have hot water and there is a nice common area to sit and chill. If I go back to Colombo I will most definitely stay here again!

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9.1
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
SEK 117
per night

Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Galle Face Beach, Colombo

Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 1.4 km of Kollupitiya Beach, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Bambalapitiya Beach is 2 km away and Khan Clock Tower is 3.2 km from the hostel. Highly recommend. Most important 100% friendly staff & management.

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8.9
Fabulous
228 reviews
Price from
SEK 116
per night

Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

A continental breakfast is available each morning at the hostel. At Lost & Found - Colombo you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. everything was wonderful! indika is the best manager!

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8.3
Very good
382 reviews
Price from
SEK 231
per night

Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Havelock City Hostel Colombo is situated in Timbirigasyaya. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the entire property. Breakfast is available on request.

All rooms in the hostel feature air conditioning and tile/marble flooring. The shared bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Outstanding Staff specially receptionist

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8.2
Very good
207 reviews
Price from
SEK 83
per night

Seconds Colombo

Colombo

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at Seconds Colombo also offer a city view.

Milagiriya Beach is 2.7 km from Seconds Colombo, while Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 3.9 km away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 7 km from the hostel. Beautiful and clean place, good outside areas in the garden with pool, great food and shared kitchen. Owners and stuff are so kind and helpful. it is a bit far from the city centre but you have what ever you need near by and is easy, fast and cheap take a bus or Tuk tuk to the center

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8.7
Fabulous
486 reviews
Price from
SEK 104
per night

Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 3.9 km from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available.

Drop Inn Hostels Colombo is 1.1 Asiri Surgical Hospital, 0.7 km from Lanka Hospitals, 2.9 km from Sri Lanka National Museum, 2.4 km from Bambalapitiya Train Station and 32 km drive from the Bandaranaike International Airport. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The breakfast was DELICIOUS and really cheap. The rooms were clean and we highly appreciated the common area which is really enjoyable. Plus points for the warm shower and the fact that the lockers come with the key. I would definitely recommend it

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8.3
Very good
786 reviews
Price from
SEK 105
per night

Clock Inn Dehiwala

Mount Lavinia

Each room has air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hostel have a balcony. At Clock Inn Dehiwala rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Leisure World is 34 km from Clock Inn Dehiwala, while St Anthony's Church is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 4 km from the hostel. The Deluxe room was awesome, we had a very comfortable bed, a big wardrobe with hangers, a table, a huge bath and a beautiful tropic shower, with fresh air and a look into the sky from the sides:) The staff was amaizingly helpful, the laundry is fast and just 600 rupees per any bag of clothes. For breakfast, they were cooking omelettes and sausages, had juice, milk, and fruits.

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8.9
Fabulous
184 reviews
Price from
SEK 124
per night

Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Galle Face Beach, Colombo

Hostel Republic at Galle Face is located in Colombo, 1.4 km from U.S. Embassy and 1.5 km from Khan Clock Tower.

R Premadasa Stadium is 3.5 km from Hostel Republic at Galle Face, while Asiri Surgical Hospital is 5 km from the property. Bandaranaike Airport is 28 km away. Very comfortable and clean, the administrator is a nice and helpful person, the hostel was quiet, the air conditioner was working, I had a great sleep. I sincerely don't know what to complain about

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8.4
Very good
248 reviews
Price from
SEK 105
per night

Colombo Beach Hostel

Mount Lavinia Beach, Mount Lavinia

Located 500 metres from the Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Beach Hostel features free Wi-Fi in public areas. Guests can relax on the terrace, which is fitted with tables and chairs.

Several cafes and shops can be found within walking distance from Colombo Beach Hostel. The centre of Colombo is 10 km away. The staff cooked me free ,understand cancel by flight change,Clean,free kitchen

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8.2
Very good
159 reviews
Price from
SEK 115
per night

The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte

Wellawatte, Colombo

At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. At The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte, each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.

Khan Clock Tower is 8.6 km from The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte, while R Premadasa Stadium is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 8 km from the hostel. Really amazing staff Large clean rooms Hot water shower

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8.4
Very good
48 reviews
Price from
SEK 257
per night

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