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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Backpacker Galle Hostel in Galle offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or sauna and enjoy amenities such as a coffee shop and outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free on-site private parking, a paid shuttle service, and full-day security. Additional services include bike and car hire, luggage storage, and room service. Free toiletries, slippers, and kitchenware are available in each room. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Koggala Airport, the hostel is an 18-minute walk from Galle Fort Beach and close to attractions like Galle Fort National Museum and Galle Fort. Guests appreciate the convenient location, attentive staff, and excellent value for money.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Theodor
Romania“Very good location close to Galle fort and bus station. Welcoming staff. Good for short stay.” - Daniel
Norway“Nice host, they were flexible in a couple of things I asked for. Location pretty good. I liked the surroundings.” - Kariyawasam
Sri Lanka“The room and the bathroom were both very clean and tidy. The room provided clean sheets and towels. We had a comfortable stay at the place. The staff was polite and friendly as well.” - Livia
Switzerland“Very nice staff! Beds could be more confortable and shower/bathroom is not the nicest one but good value for the money. Galle Forte in walking distance.” - Oliver
Australia“I loved the staff here, they were very friendly and accommodating. The rooms had AC and were very comfortable. Also the activities they were able to organise (jewellery and cooking class) seemed very good value and enjoyable. Awesome location as...” - Miki
Spain“Very clean, comfortable beds and nice spacious dormitory. The owner is a very helpful and nice man!” 
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United Kingdom“I liked the overall vibe, the balcony, the fact that during the first night I had only 2 people.in the room. It is surrounded by trees so not much noise coming from the main road”- Mark United Kingdom“15 min walk to Galle train station Friendly owners Good AC”
- Tiffany
France“Good location and the staff is so friendly and helpful” - Sabatino Spain“Good and cheap hostel to spend the night before going to the airport. Owner was super kind”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Backpacker Galle Hostel
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bingo
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Entertainment staff
- CyclingOff-site
- Darts
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Wellness
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesBackpacker Galle Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
