See all properties

Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel

Family Room | Balcony
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi
Front of property
Hallway
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

View in a map
No. 1A, Stubbs Place, Colombo, 00500
  • Place, Majestic City
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Marino Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdans Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory | Room amenity

Shared Dormitory

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Colombo

Located in Milagiriya within a 5-minute walk of Raux Brothers, Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel is within a 15-minute stroll of Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple. This 4-room hostel has conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
View more Hostels in ColomboOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Majestic City - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marino Mall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Durdans Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bellagio Casino - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lanka Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 5 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamba food court - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saraswathi Lodge Vegetarian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Klassy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Amirthaa Veg Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KIKU - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel

Hostel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
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.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms are shared.

Similar properties

Interior detail
Ashan's Cozy Apartments
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
5.0 out of 10, 14 reviews
Ashan's Cozy Apartments

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2.50 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Thambili Island at Stubbs Hostel
Thambili Island at Stubbs
Thambili Island @ Stubbs Hostel Colombo
Thambili Island @ Stubbs Hostel
Thambili Island @ Stubbs Colombo
Thambili Island Stubbs Hostel
Thambili Island @ Stubbs
Thambili Island at Stubbs
Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Milagiriya, just steps from Raux Brothers. You'll also find Majestic City and Havelock City Mall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel include a casino?

No, Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a café and a terrace plus some rooms include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Will Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 22.5 mi away (48 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

Yes, some rooms at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel offer a balcony and may feature garden views.

Reviews

Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel Reviews

6.0

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Akihiro

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worst Hostel Experience Yet

I showed up and they told me I hadn’t booked. I showed them my hotels.com confirmation email and receipt. They said they never received the payment even though I had the receipt. They then made me pay for a full room which ended up costing more than what the room I booked online was. I also had bed bugs bite my legs during the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT STAY HERE.

DO NOT STAY HERE. First of all there is construction-constant loud banging and sawing starting at 8 AM. The bigger problem is the dishonest staff though. I booked the room rate for breakfast and asked for breakfast. They said it wasn't included in my room rate. I showed them on the hotels.com site that it was. They said unless hotels.com would call them they would not give me breakfast. So I wasted my time having hotels.com call them. Hotels.com did call to verify that yes my rate includes breakfast. They still refused to give it to me and said just "we don't do that." Yeah this place is cheap and could be fine otherwise, but in 50+ countries I've never had a hotel or a hostel just be flat out jerks that way.

4/10 Poor

Ben, Plymouth, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hostel but beware building work

This is a great hostel but beware! there is building work going on at the moment which I didn't know about before booking and paying. The room was very clean and comfortable as was the bathroom. The staff are friendly and helpful, although the wifi is not great - 4g was much faster. It's close to everywhere, walking distance to shops and a short tuk tuk ride to the centre 400rs. I'd have given this 4 out of 5 but like I said there's building work going on to expand the hostel. If you're just using this as a place to sleep at night then it'll be fine. If however you like the option of returning mid day and escaping the mid day sun you won't get any sleep due to fairly frequent hammering, angle grinding and drilling. I say this as I think it's only fair to let people know before they book.

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy place to stay

A great place to stay. Great value for money and great staff. Location wise, it's a long walk to the 'main tourist attractions' of Colombo.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel accueillant

Très bien je le conseille à tous le monde Personnels très serviable Sont là pour répondre à nos questions pour la suite de notre séjour Souriant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

asc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I don't understand why there are good reviews

We booked a room in Thambili Island because of good reviews. Sadly, we were completely disapointed, since in our room there was an intensive smell of mold (maybe because the room had no window and a not-working A/C). The room was far away from that on the online pictures. We were shown another room with similar conditions - not so bad as the first one - but enough to let us search another accomodation in Colombo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

L, Italia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pessima esperienza

la stanza era maleodorante di muffa, il letto troppo molle, i servizi igienici in condizioni non integre, per non parlare poi della morbosa e maniacale intenzione di controllare chiunque entrasse o uscisse dalla mia stanza, esigendo sempre documenti da fotocopiare e, totalmente irritante e non professionale, chiedere il perché della visita e ancor peggio commentare su chi fosse entrato precedentemente: una situazione veramente surreale e imbarazzante. inoltre, la stanza era situata esattamente all'ingresso della struttura con reception di fronte, la zona living su un lato e un patio dall'altro in cui si stanno svolgendo opere di ristrutturazione: il fastidio sonoro era dunque notevole. stavo quasi dimenticando di aggiungere che di notte sono rimasto anche chiuso fuori per dei minuti: nessuno mi aveva avvisato della chiusura notturna e dopo un po' di campanello e bussate un addetto è finalmente uscito facendomi anche sentire in colpa e chiedendomi invadentemente dove fossi andato. sconsiglio vivamente a chiunque di soggiornare qui.

8/10 Good

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jen, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good hostel, with super nice staff

I think the staff was so kind and they really take their guests seriously. they greeted me with tea upon arrival, which was nice. later they arranged a car transfer to me even at short notice for a reasonable price. I also took the dropoff to the airport at 3 am, and they picked me up punctionally when agreed. The woman doorm had a shower and two toilet solely for women in the room. Most beds offer big lockers, but all included lockers. All beds have own universal charging sockets and a reading lamp. Also towel included. A random guy intruded into the girls room and the staff immediately took action to remove him and bann him from the premises before us even realizing something wrong was going on. So safety is not a worry in this place. You can buy beer and softdrinks at the hostel, and there's places for food just around the corner. Breakfast was cooked upon request. There was construction going on, but it didn't pose any noise. I'm sure the rooftop will be great when finnished. All in all its a chill and calm hostel, not a party hostel. Because of the staff, I'd recommend this hostel anyday for a visit in Colombo. It's not in the middle of the center, but I liked the calmer surroundings. You can easily access the place by tuktuk or bus.

Hotels

Flights

Cars

Packages