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The best hostels in Slave Island

Some of the best backpacker spots in Slave Island

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Attractively located in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is situated 2.9 km from Galle Face Beach, 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.4 km from Khan Clock Tower.

Very friendly staff, AC is working fine. The breakfast is also plenty and tasty.
Review score
Superb
459 reviews
Price from
£28.35
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Mount Beach offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Lovely space and you were made to feel at home
Review score
Superb
31 reviews
Price from
£26.29
1 night, 2 adults

Drop Inn Hostels is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 3.9 km from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

Good place and the staff where so friendly
Review score
Very good
1,082 reviews
Price from
£27.58
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mount Lavinia, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Everything was good
Review score
Very good
196 reviews
Price from
£27.47
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Colombo, within 1.7 km of Milagiriya Beach and 2 km of Wellawatte Beach, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private...

Stayed at Havelock City Hostel for a night and honestly had a great experience. The place was clean, quiet, and had a nice chill vibe. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I felt safe and comfortable, will definitely come back. Good spot if you need a budget-friendly stay in Colombo without the usual city chaos.
Review score
Very good
493 reviews
Price from
£12.39
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Mount Lavinia, 200 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Beach Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Great vibe and amazing staff!!!☺️ Shoutout to Sithul, he’s awesome! I had a great time even though I only stayed a short while. Great value for money, close to the beach and with a pool for chill on it :) Totally recommend it!
Review score
Very good
217 reviews
Price from
£25.77
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Colombo, within 200 metres of Galle Face Beach and 2.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face features accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for...

Very good experience, nice people and host, good location and facilities. Highly recommend
Review score
Very good
374 reviews
Price from
£15.02
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Colombo, 2.7 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Everyone is very cultured, polite and considerate. Recommend you to stay.
Review score
Very good
670 reviews
Price from
£15.26
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Lost & Found - Colombo features express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Hosts were very kind and friendly. The room was large and clean. There was also the mosquito net around the bed and the air-conditioning. The position is very central.
Review score
Very good
531 reviews
Price from
£26.02
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mount Lavinia, 1.2 km from Mount Lavinia Beach, Hitchhike Backpackers provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

Spacious, friendly,clean
Review score
Very good
8 reviews
Price from
£19.23
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: £68.16
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    Very good · 111 reviews
    Great location, fantastic view and a very friendly building manager. If we needed anything there was no issue in getting it done. Loved the infinity pools and gym.
    Guest review by
    Linden
    Group
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    Lovely hostel in a great location. The owner is very friendly and helpful. He‘s just opened the hostel and is happy to get everyone‘s feedback to make the experience even more enjoyable for future travelers. We‘ll be back (:
    Guest review by
    Lilith
    Group
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    Great owners, always ready to help and advise. The rooms are clean and have air conditioning.And the hostel is located right next to the ocean.
    Guest review by
    Oleksandra
    Solo traveller
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    This is my first experience with a traveller hostel. And I had a really good experience staying here. Cozy room, situated very near to the city centre and easy commute access to the hostel, very welcoming hosts were a big plus.
    Guest review by
    seema
    Solo traveller
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    Spent my two first nights in Sri Lanka in galle face terrace hostel. It’s brand new, clean comfortable and well decorated, the siblings owning the hostel are very caring, Deevan welcomed me in the middle of the night and was very helpful as my flight was delayed. It was raining the whole day on my last day there and I just spent the day chilling and chatting with Deevan about the culture in Sri Lanka . Thank you for everything 🙏🏻
    Guest review by
    Laura
    Solo traveller
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    Amazing new hostel in Colombo, great location near the ocean, very clean and good facilities. Staff were so lovely and kind. Highly recommended!
    Guest review by
    Matthew Garvey
    Solo traveller
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    It was the newest, cleanest and friendliest hostel I've ever stayed in. Honestly, I'm impressed. The dorms are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms with basic toiletries. No towel was provided though - but not sure, maybe you can ask for it additionally. There is also a big and fully equipped kitchen - I rarely see this in hostels. Owners are super friendly and listen to all the requests. Highly recommend staying here.
    Guest review by
    Roksolana
    Solo traveller
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    Everything was very clean and sanitary, I felt very safe and comfortable during my stay. Staff were enthusiastic and super helpful with advice on what to do in the area. Absolutely amazing for such a new Hostel!!
    Guest review by
    Boutzetis
    Solo traveller
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    Really enjoyed my stay at Galle Face Terrace Hostel in Colombo! Great location - walking distance from Galle Road, the beach and shops and the staff were awesome - so friendly and always ready to help! Living areas were nice, clean and cosy. Definitely recommend it to anyone travelling through Colombo and would return.
    Guest review by
    Cassandra
    Solo traveller
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    Fabulous · 572 reviews
    It is a brand new hostel, opened by brothers who put all there best energy in making it a cozy, warm place for travelers. You can tell by the renovation and decorations that they have an eye for quality. They made my experience as a guest their top priority. I honestly think this is the best hostel to be found in Colombo.
    Guest review by
    Minne
    Solo traveller