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Showcasing an expansive rooftop terrace with day-beds and barbeque, JJ's Hostel Mirissa is a boutique hostel and guesthouse located in Mirissa North, only a few minutes walk from Mirissa Beach.

Amazing central location close to the beach, main strip and great cafes. Huge room, clean bathroom and good facilities. Friendly staff and delicious included breakfast made our stay.
Review score
9.1
Superb
596 reviews
Price from
£29.40
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa and with Thalaramba Beach reachable within 200 metres, Downtown Hostels Mirissa provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Best hostel I ever stayed at! The room & the bathroom are really clean and modern, the staff is so sweet, I even had the room for myself for one night :)
Review score
9.9
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£18.81
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

Place was very clean, and beautifully designed. The pool is amazing.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
£35.82
1 night, 2 adults

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

My experience here was amazing from start to finish due to the kindness and hospitality of all who work there as well as a very clean and comfortable hostel! Great location on the main street of Mirissa. Thanks so much to Isu and Harsha for making the stay so memorable and a big shout out to Chandni the greatest volunteer ever! I will be back whenever I return to Mirissa!
Review score
8.5
Very good
277 reviews
Price from
£31.36
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa, 2.4 km from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Incredible accommodation I even ended up having the room to myself for two days , it is desperate from the pool ,social area and bars but literally across the road , the staff are super helpful and friendly always there when I needed something , great location as well only a stones throw from the beach
Review score
8.3
Very good
182 reviews
Price from
£72.61
1 night, 2 adults

Situated conveniently in the Whale Watching Mirissa district of Mirissa, Mega Hostel Mirissa is set a few steps from Mirissa Beach, 1.2 km from Thalaramba Beach and 2 km from Weligambay Beach.

Nothing. The property is nothing like the pictures and reviews I saw online.
Review score
6.0
Pleasant
21 reviews
Price from
£14.11
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Mirissa, 400 metres from Mirissa Beach, Costels Mirissa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Comfortable beds, clean spacious room. AC worked a dream. Staff were so friendly, Welcoming and helpful. There was a nice hangout spot with hammocks. Breakfast was great.
Review score
9.0
Superb
148 reviews
Price from
£20.01
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Hiriketiya and within less than 1 km of Hiriketiya Beach, Bappa's Place features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

I book the dorm and it was really clean and calm. The localisation is just perfect you can walk to the beach really easily and it’s clean for a dorm. They also have a nice AC and proper curtains for having your own privacy. Highly recommend
Review score
9.4
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
£26.10
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

Calm hostel with nice staff and people, beds with curtain, big bathroom, perfect location
Review score
9.2
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£23.39
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Weligama, 200 metres from Midigama Beach, Surfing Wombats features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Justin is the epitome of extroversy, casually connecting all guests to each other and making everyone feel at home. Well done! The vibes are very social, but even the super busy boozy open mic night ended at 23:00, so a good sleep is facilitated too. The tent was very nice (and huge!) and I liked the open air shower a lot.
Review score
9.1
Superb
87 reviews
Price from
£14.60
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: £130.90
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 109 reviews
    Very clean, fantastic food, great location and very friendly & helpful staff
    Guest review by
    Martina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £7.84
    Review score
    6.6
    Pleasant · 60 reviews
    Great location
    Guest review by
    Chamara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.41
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 64 reviews
    Great location - would suit people on a tight budget. The staff were friendly and helpful.
    Guest review by
    jenita
    Young couple
  • Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 14 reviews
    The host was amazing, very accommodating and cooked very good breakfasts. He allowed us to move our Tuk Tuk to his friends house due to security issues with locales. Highly recommend this place for budget backpackers.
    Guest review by
    Arron
    Young couple
  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 53 reviews
    great location, so close to the beach! very friendly staff. simple, no frills hostel. great value.
    Guest review by
    Linh
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 53 reviews
    Very close to the beach. And in one of the posh areas of Sri Lanka. Caretakers were very helpful. Safest place to stay if you are a solo backpacker
    Guest review by
    Mad_E
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £36.06
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 129 reviews
    loved my stay here. I didn’t want to leave. very comfy beds. modern and clean hostel. amazing pool area. great vibe and good people. best hostel I’ve stayed in in Sri Lanka.
    Guest review by
    Megan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.06
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 129 reviews
    As a backpacker and a digital nomad I had the best experience that I could ever dream of. Josh, Charlotte and the wonderful stuff hosted us and took care of all the we needed. the vibe in the hostel is very good and there are many backpackers and nice people. I highly reccomand the place. the facilities are also really really good and the place is brand new.
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