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Featuring a garden, Green leaf Tree house is located in Dambulla in the Matale District region, 11 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 13 miles from Pidurangala Rock.

Quirky and interesting place to stay. Very comfortable as two large beds between two people. Could easily fit more. Good shower, fan, and intact mosquito nets on both beds. Tea and coffee facilities in the room. Breakfast served near the main house. Easy to walk into town from this accommodation.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Dambulla City Hostel is located in Dambulla, 11 miles from Sigiriya Rock and 13 miles from Pidurangala Rock.

Calm place, very friendly owner, very nice breakfast (made vegan) for 500Rs. ~5 min to big Cargills, ~10 mins to bus stop, ~35 to cave temple. Beds have mosquito nets, small individual fans, sockets. Big lockers. Saw a peacock and mongooses in the backyard! (FYI - last bus back from Sigiriya is apparently ~5:30)
Review score
8.9
Excellent
139 reviews
Price from
$12.15
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Dambulla, 10 miles from Sigiriya Rock, #BEDBOX provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The staff was wonderful
Review score
7.7
Good
31 reviews
Price from
$9
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sigiriya, 4.2 miles from Sigiriya Rock, Dinna Nature Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Dinna's Nature Hostel is a little oasis on the outskirts of Sigiriya. The dorm room was very clean and comfortable and had so many lovely decorative touches that made it feel very homely. Dinna and his wife are so friendly and couldn't do enough to make sure everyone was happy and having a good stay. The food in the restaurant was SO delicious and the breakfast was amazing - fresh juice/smoothie, egg, toast and a banana pancake. If you're looking for somewhere chilled and comfortable to stay and are happy being a bit outside of Sigiriya, this is definitely the place to be!! Thanks again for a wonderful stay 🙏🏼🥰
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
45 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sigiriya, within a 13-minute walk of Sigiriya Rock and 1.6 miles of Pidurangala Rock, Sigiri Village Vibe Hostel has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

The place is very clean and accommodating. The beds were comfortable. Channa is a great host. It was like visiting a friend and not just booking a room from a host. He was always available and made great suggestions on what to do during our stay. He is a tuk tuk driver who’s services we used to take us get massages, visit Lions Rock (Unesco world heritage site), take us to an Elephant safari and local authentic restaurants. We got more than a great stay, we had a great experience with this host. I highly recommend his place, we got a lot for our money.
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$12.60
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sigiriya, a 13-minute walk from Sigiriya Rock, Hello Aliya Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with anything I needed. It’s clear that the hostel is new, with fresh and clean interiors that made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable and friendly environment!
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Jungle Host Hostel is located in Sigiriya, 3.2 miles from Sigiriya Rock.

Guys working here are great, very easygoing and cool to hang out with
Review score
9.9
Exceptional
53 reviews
Price from
$10.80
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sigiriya, one mile from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Birds Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

I stayed here for 4 nights and ı definitely recommend. They helped me about transportation, laundry, trips.. The breakfast was included, ıt was really good and the portions are really big. The owner of the place and especially her wife they’re really friendly. I was not even going out for dinner, ı was eating at the hostel(she cooks). It feels like a homestay. I’m really happy that ı stayed here on my Sigiriya time.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
94 reviews
Price from
$11
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sigiriya, a 18-minute walk from Sigiriya Rock, Another World Hostel Sigiriya has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Great guided tours, friendly staff and great ac
Review score
8.5
Very Good
738 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Sigiriya, one mile from Sigiriya Rock, Reggae paradise hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Location is nice and the price is ok.
Review score
8.0
Very Good
224 reviews
Price from
$10.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $254.12
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 380 reviews
    Great location , good rooms
    Guest review by
    PIERRE
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $13.50
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 139 reviews
    Hostel belonging to a great family, really kind and open. You can organize all tours with them!
    Guest review by
    Nina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $88.80
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 78 reviews
    Great location! Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. Value for money.
    Guest review by
    PRASANNA KARUNARATNE
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $15
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 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: $48.84
    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
    Excellent · 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: $27.50
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 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: $13.50
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 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 traveler
  • 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
    Travelers with friends