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The best hostels in Slave Island

Some of the best backpacker spots in Slave Island

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Ideally set in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is located 1.8 miles from Galle Face Beach, 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower.

The stay was comfortable, the breakfast was great and the hosts were the best part about this hostel. It's in the heart of colombo with all the sights within easy reach.
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Wonderful
458 reviews
Price from
$34
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mount Lavinia, a 6-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Mount Beach provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Nice room very clean and the ambiance was good .
Review score
Wonderful
31 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Drop Inn Hostels is located in Colombo, 0.7 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 2.4 mi from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

Stayed for 2 nights at the beginning of my trip and it was comfortable, clean and the dorm had AC which was a plus. Showers had great water pressure and provided body wash. The breakfast at the hostel restaurant was amazing! The guys at reception were really nice and helpful with information regarding the trains as well. Overall, I would recommend this hostel for anyone transiting through to their next destination or as a stop before their return flight.
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Very Good
1,079 reviews
Price from
$43.20
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mount Lavinia, a 6-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

the advantage of the spacious shared bedroom
Review score
Very Good
197 reviews
Price from
$31
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Colombo, within a 19-minute walk of Milagiriya Beach and 1.2 miles of Wellawatte Beach, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...

The hostel’s common area is really good but beds are bad and made of steel pipes which are very unreliable and can give you cuts for which you would need a tetanus shot after that. The bathroom is not well lit. I would recommend people to go to Negombo than Havelock as Negombo is closer to airport and has more to offer. There is nothing in Havelock
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Very Good
493 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mount Lavinia, a 2-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Beach Hostel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Great hostel! Perfect place to settle when first arriving in Sri Lanka, easy to meet people and has a good vibe. The staff and owner are very friendly and helpful
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Very Good
217 reviews
Price from
$31.19
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Colombo, within a 2-minute walk of Galle Face Beach and one mile of Kollupitiya Beach, Hostel Republic at Galle Face has accommodations with a shared lounge as well as free private parking...

Everything was perfect
Review score
Very Good
373 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Colombo, 1.7 miles from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Great hostel and very nice outside area. The staff was amazing, the food was delicious. The owner organized a free late breakfast for me on the last day after I realized I'd forgotten about the included breakfast, which was super nice of her.
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Very Good
670 reviews
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$18.47
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within a 13-minute walk, Lost & Found - Colombo has express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Everything you want for the right price. Simple, great ac, warm water, good location. Perfect if you have a night or two in colombo to take it easy
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Very Good
530 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Mount Lavinia, a 14-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach, Hitchhike Backpackers provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

Review score
Very Good
8 reviews
Price from
$25.60
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: $90.75
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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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    Excellent · 571 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
  • Review score
    Excellent · 571 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 traveler
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    Excellent · 571 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 traveler
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    Excellent · 571 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 traveler
  • Review score
    Excellent · 571 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 traveler
  • Review score
    Excellent · 571 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 traveler
  • Review score
    Excellent · 571 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 traveler
  • Review score
    Excellent · 571 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 traveler
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    Excellent · 571 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 traveler