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Reviews of Seconds Hostel - Colombo

44 Kirulapone Avenue Colombo 05, 00500 Colombo, Sri Lanka

#28 of 110 hotels in Colombo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 394 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the food was made freshly, which is why it was sp tasty, but it took a bit longer than usual until it was ready

    the food was really good and the staff was so so friendly! the showers were clean and the room has ac, which was nice:)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom wasn't the best. Could have been more clean.

    The location is amazing and the pool and the bar is perfect, so you don't have to go outside for a beer in the evening. I loved the little curtains on the bunk beds which gives privacy.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was superbly helpful as a young female solo traveller I found my stay here super simple and safe post airport and would stay again!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a restaurant and a hostel inside so it is very noisy,They will give you a device that you put credit in to use at the restaurant. I didn't like this. The place is polluted with rules and warnings hanging in every direction you look, this adds to the place an uncomfortable atmosphere and you will never feel at home, I feel like the place is run more with strictness than love.

    The bed is comfortable and clean, there are curtains and there is a pool outside.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    9.0
    Touristy stay in a cozy zone
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Modern, cozy hostel atracting backpackers and locals for its restaurant

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first night I had a top bunk right underneath the AC and it was veryyyyyy cold. But the staff wasn’t super kind and I could switch my bunk the next day

    I really liked the overall vibe, like a little oasis in the busy city. Also great pool and food

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good hostel The private room is good The staff is so nice and will go a long way to help you out !! Thank you so much for everything The food at the restaurant is very good and the pool is very nice If you have a late check in you should advise them before and they will handle everything 100 % recommend this place

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    7.0
    I will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shampoo in common bathroom

    Good vibes. Great kind staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    9.0
    Amazing Stay and best facilities in a Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Loved this hostel. I was able to meet amazing people and had really good time. Liked that the place had cafe and all facilities at affordable price range. Loved the experience.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    7.0
    Decent budget option
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Flight into Colombo landed in the wee hours of the morning, so only stayed for a quick stop through before moving on. Enjoyed the live music/open mic night.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was nice. The restaurant was nice, the breakfast was really good. I can't really comment on the location as only there for one night and got a tuk tuk in the morning. Staff were friendly. Room was fine. Bathroom was clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ran to much like a business , silly little charges for things like towels are unnecessarily it’ll always get a few marks down when giving reviews.

    Great all round facilities.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    8.0
    Solid Hostel though some thobgs can be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are only 3 toilets for the entire hostel and the bathroom can be locked completely, so a guest can lock the entire room even though there are two separate cabins. The included breakfast is very small, the coffee didn't taste good and one morning there was only a sweet option because the toast was empty. The wifi was also very slow. One of our lockers was broken.

    The entire hostel and our room was really clean, they were cleaning multiple times every day. There are good seating areas on the groundfloor inside and on a terrace. The atmosphere was generally really calm and quiet. Late check-in was also possible for us.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    . hu

    it was a decent hostel with ac dorms. Hostel has good vibe and a pool as well. I stayed there for 1 day only and had to leave early.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t realise how far from the airport the hostel was - but that was completely our fault. There are very frequent buses into the city centre just down the road which is fantastic

    We had a private room with shared bathroom, the beds were comfortable and the air con was great. They have a laundry service which was same day and good value for money. The included breakfast was lovely each morning! Lovely friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    7.0
    Check in bureaucracy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water was not hot No mosquito nets One staff member was very unfriendly Check-in paper work is strange and seemingly pointless Check-in deposit is annoying Location :(

    Nice backpacker vibe Pool, although tiny is nice A/C in the room is great!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and considerate staff

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    8.0
    Great hostel for travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great vibe to this hostel, people from around the world, nice food and nice pool

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The (sorry to say but, horrible) music continued playing super loud until like 23, although there were only 5 people sitting outside and just relaxing. So it felt like a party hostel coming in but I don't think it is really a party hostel.

    It's a very cute place.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the kitchen is no kitchen.. you have a stove and a pan, but no cutlery and only one bowl and one plate.. pretty dirty and small too. but it’s the only negative thing. but do not expect a kitchen to cook 😂

    Nice hostel, very cool with the pool and the outside area. Room was fine, we had a good time.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music was loud until midnight, and if you want to wake up early, it can be upsetting for some. The breakfast could be more varied, even if it's delicious at some point you may want something else if you want to stay for a week, for example.

    We stayed for 3 nights at Seconds' hostel, and it was awesome! The staff is incredibly helpful and nice, the breakfast is delicious, the room and bathroom are very clean and the entire atmosphere has a good vibe. On our third day, we left very early in the morning, and we received our breakfast packed in the fridge, ready to go. Also, you can have lunch, dinner as the hostel has a varied menu. There are also special events in some evenings and you can enjoy a beer with the other guests. Highly recommend this hostel if you want to spend really nice days in Colombo!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Value for money is great! Ac rooms with breakfast for the price is very good!! Would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To far from the airport and to far from the Colombo bus stand had to change 2 busses from airport and 1 tuktuk ride to reach here

    It's beautifull hostel with pool and good service like food and drinks, but it's to far from the airport, even to far from the Colombo bus stand.... But the staff are nice and very helpfull

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mothballs smell in the bathroom truly appaling. Everything smells of it. The no shoes policy when staff are clearly wearing their shoes inside, as they should, however totally unhygenic in a shared bathroom and hallway. We came on a weekend and the open mic event made it impossible to stay in the room as they were playing in the lobby perhaps because it was raining. Maybe from the yard it wouldn’t be so loud inside. Best to book if this is your thing for a saturday night.

    Staff was really nice and accomodated us having breakfast outside their hours. You can clearly see there’s a lot of effort put into the property through attention to details Outside area looks very pretty with loads of plants, beautiful sitting area and a tiny pool. Love that they use solar panels and are environmentally conscious

    Stayed in September 2024

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