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Reviews of Backpack Beach Hostel & Reggae Bar

No. 193, Pitiwella, Boossa, 80270 Galle, Sri Lanka

#27 of 108 hotels in Galle

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 183 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing cooperative team, beautiful location and a cozy place. Safest for solo girls.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    9.0
    Magical stay at the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is Amazing, clean and well-mantained. The food is great and the staff is the kindest! Can’t wait to be back :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Respect all the way

    After exploring this beautiful Island, I was looking for a super cool place on the beach to chill with my daughter. She had to return and I found my family and stayed for my last week. The best part of an amazing trip is when you find your family 😀🍀😎 The place is very relaxing, Madura and his family will look after you and when you are cool you can experience real Sri Lanka life. The food was out of this world and I also got invited to the real local food and best company. Thanks for the most fantastic hospitality and inviting me in. The parties have been brilliant so the combination is perfect. Highly recommend!!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    Great place to stay if you are looking for a view of the beach with great music and food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms can be more airy

    Location is perfect. Great vibe and wonderful atmosphere to hangout and meet people

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    10
    if you wanna feel cast away, this is your place to be!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is really nice! If you have any kind of problem they don’t hesitate to help you. The location is a dream, we couldn’t get enough of the views, as it is located directly at the beach. It’s a very quiet hostel tho, but we really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere! 10/10 would come back (even though there is no a/c ;))

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    10
    Perfect - must stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing hidden gem of a place! If you are in Sri Lanka, you must stay here! Such a perfect location on the beach, great atmosphere with lovely staff and delicious food. Highly recommend!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing chill vibe place with great food right at the beach!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice and relaxing place, right on the beach front. The staff is great, attentive and always ready to help. I liked the place so much that i extended my stay twice. If you are heading to Galle in my opinion its much better to stay in this part then in the City. Big thanks to all the crew especially to Krish he is a great Chef. Ne

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    10
    We enjoyed the whole stay and extended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms without aircon are a bit damp cause of the humidity but there are rooms with AC so not upon the host.

    - Perfect location at the beach - amazing stuff - The Host Madura is a amazing human being and it was a pleasure to stay there

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice staff, in particular Navin(probably spelt it wrong) - only the 2nd hostel I've stayed in in Sri Lanka(largely due to the fact that most 'tourists' these days are just stuck with their head down in their phones, so many examples of people entering the common area/s, looking at you a second and then choosing to look down instead of saying Hi(sad bastards!!) What a truly sad refelection of the times we live in) Go Instagram!! Great place to chill and do next to nothing!!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Our stay was excellent! The location is perfect, right by the sea. The rooms are clean, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing. They even helped us catch our bus for the next destination. Unfortunately, my friend and I stayed only for one day—we would have loved to stay longer!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small comfy room, worth the price! Best staff in the bar, lovely place with lovely people!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    The best place to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is perfect

    The staff are amazing,always smiling and helpful.food,drinks are also the best in Sri Lanka,feel at home,few minutes to be on the beach,enjoy the beautiful sunset with one cocktail in the Reggar bar is must to do in Sri Lanka

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    10
    Memorable experience to stay at this amazing place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bang on the beach with amazing vibes. Very polite and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    10
    super chill hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It does get very humid in the dorm room, so it is a good idea to leave the door open for a while before going to sleep.

    A chill place directly at the beach. The guys working there are great and try to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The food they offer is also very good. It is easy to get to Galle by bus for a day trip. It is a really good place to just relax for a couple of days

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good, only problem is Internet is not that good. They give WiFi which I didn’t asked for but mobile internet is not that great.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    10
    The best hotel with the best view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I like all. The Good Location.

    Beach View just awesome

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    10
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing hostel! It was comfortable and clean and quiet at night. The restaurant and bar was a great spot to hangout and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff are very friendly and helpful! Food is delicious 😋

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    10
    Don’t worry be happy
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice vibe, people are super friendly!

    Beautiful, on the beach!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff, location, vibes, food, beds, common area

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing much

    An amazing place by the beach with a great vibe! The staff are incredibly nice, and Joy/Wang, in particular, stands out as a special member of the team. Her warmth and energy in serving guests made the experience unforgettable.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great vibe!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    10
    10/10. A MUST VISIT!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was a DREAM! Only 10 seconds away from the beach. The beach was very beautyful and there were only a few other people. Very peaceful and relaxing. The hostelstaff was amazing and very helpful. They are so kind! The hostel is very comfy and has a cool atmosphere. Also, the beds are very comfortable. We would definitly recommend it.

    Stayed in January 2025

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