44 Kirulapone Avenue Colombo 05, 00500 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#28 of 110 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 394 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 March 2025
Magdalena
Austriathe 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
Meshach
Sri LankaThe 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
Celestria
AustraliaThe 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
Shiref
EgyptIt 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
Tomasz
PolandModern, cozy hostel atracting backpackers and locals for its restaurant
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Emma
NetherlandsThe 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
Chama
FranceVery 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
Minh
FranceNo shampoo in common bathroom
Good vibes. Great kind staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Shilpa
IndiaNA
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
Nicole
United StatesFlight 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
Shantelle
United KingdomIt 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
Joe
United KingdomRan 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
Lucas
GermanyThere 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
Priyanka
India. 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
Victoria
United KingdomWe 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
Shane42
New ZealandHot 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
Paula
GermanyVery friendly and considerate staff
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Eran
IsraelGreat vibe to this hostel, people from around the world, nice food and nice pool
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Lara
NetherlandsThe (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
Emily
Germanythe 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
Alexandru
RomaniaThe 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
Sean
Sri LankaValue 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
Mohammed
IndiaTo 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
Sabina
United KingdomThe 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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