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

Very clean, has a pool only stayed a night but even if I stayed longer the hostel still would’ve been really good to stay in!
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
597 reviews
Price from
$37.50
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa, a 4-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, Costels Mirissa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

I stayed at Costel Mirrisa twice and both experiences were absolutely wonderful. The place is extremely clean and well-maintained, and the staff are incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming. What truly made my stay special was their hospitality — one morning they even brought me a homemade local breakfast from their own home, which was such a thoughtful gesture. They also gave me a handmade keychain as a gift, which I truly appreciated. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a cozy, clean stay with warm and genuine hosts!
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
150 reviews
Price from
$23
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa, a 6-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

Good location, clean, comfortable bed, nice staff.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
127 reviews
Price from
$25.24
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach, The View Mirissa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Highy recommend this hostel! The dorm is really big, enough space for everyone. Curtains for privacy. Big lockers to put the whole backpack in. The view is insane and the breakfast lovely. The owner is amazing, we even got a welcome juice. Would come back anytime!
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
72 reviews
Price from
$33.66
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa and with Thalaramba Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, Downtown Hostels Mirissa provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Review score
9.9
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa, a 7-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, Chez Podi Surf Stay provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Location, owner who runs the place and the price
Review score
8.4
Very Good
141 reviews
Price from
$13.82
1 night, 2 adults

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

Stayed in the 4 bed female dorm for 4 nights and had a great time. The hostel is steps away from the beach and walking distance to some really great restaurants. The room I stayed in had its own bathroom and AC which was major compared to the hangover in Ella. The beds were comfortable and the room was cleaned each day I was there. The family dinner was great the 2 times it happened but the pregame before the “pub crawl” could have been better. It was very boring (card games/jenga) and did not really hype up or get everyone in the mood or the night. The parties in the area are a hit or miss depending on the type of music you enjoy. Other than that, the workers are very kind and provided me with information on how to get back to negombo.
Review score
8.5
Very Good
277 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa, 1.5 miles from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Perfect location in Mirissa. Having access to Petti Petti is amazing. Only place along the beach with a pool. Room is comfortable and large. Breakfast was great.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
182 reviews
Price from
$87.84
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach, Sea Zone Villa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Review score
7.0
Good
5 reviews
Price from
$100
1 night, 2 adults

In a prime location in the Whale Watching Mirissa district of Mirissa, Mega Hostel Mirissa is located a few steps from Mirissa Beach, a 13-minute walk from Thalaramba Beach and 1.2 miles from...

Situated on an excellent location Bed is really comfy. Hostel rooms are clean. No disturbance from other guests or hosts. The host is caring and helpful. I recommend this hostel for budget travellers.
Review score
6.0
Pleasant
21 reviews
Price from
$18
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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  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 127 reviews

    Located in Mirissa, a 6-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 597 reviews

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

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 150 reviews

    Located in Mirissa, a 4-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, Costels Mirissa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 72 reviews

    Located in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach, The View Mirissa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 53 reviews

    Dolphin Cottage Mirissa is located on the beachfront in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach and a 9-minute walk from Thalaramba Beach.

    Guest review
    When we arrived there we were so tired. The staff gave us coconut water . It was good
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 277 reviews

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

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 141 reviews

    Located in Mirissa, a 7-minute walk from Mirissa Beach, Chez Podi Surf Stay provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 182 reviews

    Located in Mirissa, 1.5 miles from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 5 reviews

    Located in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach, Sea Zone Villa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Casa Maria Mirissa is located on the beachfront in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach and 21 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

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  • Avg. price/night: $96.29
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 719 reviews
    Great Location and an amazing place. Rooms were clean and spacious with a nice bunk bed area for our daughter. Can't fault anything
    Guest review by
    Gerhard
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $45
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 597 reviews
    I had a really nice stay at JJ’s hostel. The rooms are really comfortable, the pool is amazing and it is a really social place, great for meeting new people. I recommend!
    Guest review by
    sophia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $29.78
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 127 reviews
    A/C rooms with bunk bed, clean toilet with kitchen facilities, highly recommended for backpackers.
    Guest review by
    SayemSujat
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $20
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 153 reviews
    We had a great couple of nights here. It’s very cheap, so doesn’t have many extras but it’s clean and in a great location only a few minutes from the beach. The owner was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was fantastic.
    Guest review by
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $30
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 226 reviews
    Great location, lovely owner! Very budget friendly.
    Guest review by
    Eimear
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $30
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 226 reviews
    Great location across the street from the beach, lots of shops and restaurants at your doorstep. Doesn’t offer breakfast but a really nice locally run restaurant just at the gates which we went to every morning, delicious food and friendly staff. Large, clean too with AC and fan. Budget friendly.
    Guest review by
    Yasmin
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $45
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 597 reviews
    Highly recommend this hostel,it was the best hostel I had stayed in Sri Lanka.The pricing maybe a bit higher for hostel but the facilities speak for it.Kitchen is also open.Everything you need to explore, restaurants, groceries are walkable.Also host gives you a map on check in which has all the details you need to make your stay comfortable.The ac dorms were very comfortable n had 2 shower rooms also. It was clean n there were cute cats at the hostel.You can checkout n keep your luggage in locker room n explore too..
    Guest review by
    Akhila
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $27
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 89 reviews
    We moved here from another property within Mirissa that wasn’t what it was advertised - the owner was able to accommodate us at short notice, great location walking distance to all of the main cafes/restaurants, near to our favourite (Junction Cafe and Gedara Curry). Really clean, excellent air con and quiet at night (road fairly busy until 7-8pm but not much after this) We booked into the budget double room which didn’t have a fridge, but staff were more than happy to let us use fridge over the road in the kitchen
    Guest review by
    Ben
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $29
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 378 reviews
    Great location in Mirissa, such a friendly family-run hostel. Room had air conditioning and was really clean and nice. Even got a welcome drink on arrival and could leave our bags early. Best value for money place we stayed in Sri Lanka.
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $27
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 87 reviews
    The hostel has a great location and the staff is just the best
    Guest review by
    Edvin
    Travelers with friends