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Boasting a garden, Green leaf Tree house is set in Dambulla in the Matale District region, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock.

The place is very simple and beautiful. Malshi and his family are really lovely. If you want some peace and quiet away from the noise of the city, this is the place for you.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
£18.81
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Dambulla City Hostel is located in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock.

Very nice welcoming family. The owner gives very good advices, share info, aranges things for you. Place îs very clean and very welcoming. I actualy extended The stay. I recomand
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
139 reviews
Price from
£9.52
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Dambulla, 17 km from Sigiriya Rock, #BEDBOX offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Review score
7.6
Good
31 reviews
Price from
£7.76
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Sigiriya, 6.8 km from Sigiriya Rock, Dinna Nature Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The place is clean, simple, and friendly. I stayed here after I couldn't extend my stay at Roy's. This is close by so you can still go to Roy's for the atmosphere/activities/food.
Review score
9.3
Superb
45 reviews
Price from
£21.75
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Sigiriya, within 1.1 km of Sigiriya Rock and 2.5 km of Pidurangala Rock, Sigiri Village Vibe Hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who...

It was quiet and calm, the room and bathroom spacious
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£9.88
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sigiriya, 1.1 km from Sigiriya Rock, Hello Aliya Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

This is the best and cleanest hostel I have stayed in all of Sri Lanka so far. Nice, big and clean beds and very friendly and helpful owner. Highly recommend this place and will come again for sure!!!!
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
£12.53
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Jungle Host Hostel is set in Sigiriya, 5.1 km from Sigiriya Rock.

Great place with amazing value for money! The staff is so friendly and helpful, giving recommendations but also arranging everything to get you where you want to go. This place also attracts very friendly solo travellers - it was very easy to meet people, great vibe and family atmosphere.
Review score
9.9
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price from
£9.40
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Sigiriya, 1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Birds Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

The owner lady is such an amazing woman! She mentioned that I’m the first guest from Bangladesh in her hostel, which is such a special feeling. She’s incredibly kind, and the food is great too. Breakfast is included, which makes it even better! Each bed is equipped with a mosquito net, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Review score
9.3
Superb
94 reviews
Price from
£9.57
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Sigiriya, 1.5 km from Sigiriya Rock, Another World Hostel Sigiriya offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the room. My bed was very spacious and confortable, and I made a few great friends who I continued to explore Sri Lanka with. The staff was very nice and they offer some cool cours you can sign up for Only downside is that flies/bugs can easily get in the showers. Mabye install a small net where the open air is? Otherwise, I was very happy :)
Review score
8.5
Very good
738 reviews
Price from
£35.28
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Sigiriya, 1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Reggae paradise hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Great team, lovely resident dog, spot on location just down the road from the bus stop
Review score
8.0
Very good
224 reviews
Price from
£8.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £199.21
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 380 reviews
    Great location , good rooms
    Guest review by
    PIERRE
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £10.58
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 139 reviews
    Hostel belonging to a great family, really kind and open. You can organize all tours with them!
    Guest review by
    Nina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £69.61
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 78 reviews
    Great location! Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. Value for money.
    Guest review by
    PRASANNA KARUNARATNE
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.76
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 373 reviews
    The location is safe, and very calm. This is a little piece of paradise in the middle of Dambulla, very well located and near to the Golden temple. The owner is soooo nice, his family is lovely, her wife is a real chef: we had breakfasts and dinner and everything was delicious. Rooms are spacious, with balcony and A/C. Nice rooftop also. We recommend 10000%
    Guest review by
    Mathilde
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £33.07
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 126 reviews
    The staff at the accommodation was very helpful; they arranged a safari for us and gave many recommendations. The accommodation has a great location, and the pool was fantastic. I definitely recommend it!
    Guest review by
    Slávka Volanská
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 64 reviews
    Great location ,near to everything. Breakfast was delicious. Nice and comfortable home stay.
    Guest review by
    Mohibul Hoque Chowdhury
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.56
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 405 reviews
    Amazing Sri Lankan food! Great location to go to all places around Dambulla. The hosts go out of their way to make your stay as authentic and as pleasant as possible. Exceptional kind and warm-hearted people :) Want to go their again.
    Guest review by
    Ragna
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £10.58
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 139 reviews
    It was the best hostel i’ve ever stayed. Everyone in hostel was super accomodating and helpful. Hostel was so cozy and peaceful that i could take a rest well, let alone super cheap price😜
    Guest review by
    준기
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 6 reviews
    I recommend this hostel for the adventurous family and traveller. I found it looking for accommodation near busy holiday weekend and what a gem. Clean, safe, fresh bed linen (pillow cases, sheets and duvets on bunk beds).
    Guest review by
    Wilson
    People with friends