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Featured Hostels in Colombo

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

2 out of 5
37 Mudalige Mawatha Road, Fort, Colombo, Western
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Guests of C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a computer station, free newspapers, and a TV in a common area.
Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel

Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel

2 out of 5
40 Hill Street, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$23 nightly
The price is $28 total per night
$28 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

2 out of 5
1090 Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, WP
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$52 nightly
The price is $64 total per night
$64 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms enjoy features like a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel

Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel

2 out of 5
No. 1A, Stubbs Place, Colombo
At Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20.00 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Mazz Homestay

Mazz Homestay

2 out of 5
344/2B Ashokarama Mawatha, Seeduwa - Katunayake, Western Province
Guests of Mazz Homestay enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for LKR 2500.00 per vehicle roundtrip. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, an ATM, and a convenience store.
Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

2 out of 5
247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo
Guests staying at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage.
Miracle City Inn Hostel

Miracle City Inn Hostel

2 out of 5
177 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03, Colombo, WP
Guests of Miracle City Inn Hostel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in.
The Anam Hostel

The Anam Hostel

2 out of 5
29 Wellawatta Station Rd, Colombo, WP
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$18 nightly
The price is $22 total per night
$22 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Renovated in 2022, The Anam Hostel offers a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. Free valet parking is available if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a computer station, and a communal living room.
Unwind Restaurant & Hostel

Unwind Restaurant & Hostel

2 out of 5
664/1 Gamameda Rd, Seeduwa - Katunayake, WP
Unwind Restaurant & Hostel features free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
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Hotel Options in Colombo

    Shangri-La Colombo

    Shangri-La Colombo

    1 Galle Face, Colombo
    $149 nightly
    The price is $181 total per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
    $181 total
    Oct 24 - Oct 25
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
    Marino Beach Colombo

    Marino Beach Colombo

    590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
    $88 nightly
    The price is $105 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
    $105 total
    Oct 6 - Oct 7
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
    Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

    Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

    No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02, Colombo, Colombo
    $127 nightly
    The price is $156 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
    $156 total
    Oct 6 - Oct 7
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.6/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Colombo
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Colombo. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Colombo has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Colombo hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Colombo.

Hostels let you really see Colombo
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Colombo. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Colombo family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Colombo are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Colombo for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Colombo isn’t going to explore itself.

Colombo Hostels essential information

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29 Hostels
Lowest Price
$22
Highest Price
$181
Popular accommodation
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel, Clock Inn Dehiwala - Hostel, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms, Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel, Mazz Homestay, Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel, Miracle City Inn Hostel, The Anam Hostel, Unwind Restaurant & Hostel