No 27/3 Lower Dickson Road, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka
#84 of 108 hotels in Galle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 248 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Location
8.4
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Free Wifi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: July 25, 2023
Niharika
IndiaGreat location and very good hosts. 🧡🫰
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 20, 2023
Katarina
SlovakiaVery nice people running the property Walking distance from bus/train station and fort
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Roya
SwitzerlandThere is only one shower/toilet on the first floor (another toilet is downstairs), there is no water refill
Lovely hosts, good location (10 minutes walk to the fort), good place to meet other travellers, very good value for money
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Beth
United KingdomA few minor things that can easily be sorted or could just be preference, but a small mirror in the room, a rubbish bin and curtains for the window would be great. The bathroom was shared between most of the rooms and I could imagine that being very busy although it was just me and one other staying there at the time so was fine. It could be a little cleaner, not just on the floor but the walls and shelves from gecko droppings. Not sure what can be done about this but unfortunately there were a few dogs just outside that barked all night. I’m quite a light sleeper so it did disturb me. Not sure if they have owners - maybe they could be kept inside during the night. Nothing much I didn’t like, it was a perfectly pleasant one night stay.
The two sisters who were running it were very friendly and welcoming. I stayed in one of the private rooms, the bed was very comfortable and with air conditioning. The location was just a short walk to Galle Fort. You could use the kitchen and fridge which was handy and the water was drinkable for refills. They also had a little balcony with comfy seating which was a nice touch. The shower was powerful with hot and cold water with space to hang your clothes and towel. Great for one or two nights while in Galle!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 4, 2023
Cos
SpainVery kind people
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Emma
Sri LankaCommon bathroom not so clean.
Very nice hostess.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 1, 2023
Livia
AustraliaGreat host- very welcoming and helpful!! Good location, everything is in walking distance
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Avijit
IndiaNothing 😔
Location is fantastic value for money.For Solo travel or backpackers . just walking distance from the city of galle 🤩👍❤️ light house 1.5 Kms
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 6, 2023
Linda
GermanyI cannot say a lot about the vibe of the hostel because I went in off-season so I was the only one in my room.
Loved the friendliness and the hospitality! You can reach Galle Fort by foot and there are many shops and restaurants around. The room and the washroom were clean.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 31, 2023
Andrea
United Kingdomthe Wi-Fi didn’t work.
the hostel is 10 min walk away from the fort so pretty central. the host is super lovely!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 1, 2023
Sudath
Sri LankaEasy access to Galle fort ,Train station/Main Bus stand &. Main Road . Recommend for solo travellers and Groups for buddget stays. Spacious Rooms & Bathrooms. Ownwrs are very helpful .
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 29, 2023
Petra
AustraliaThe room was clean and my bed was so confortable, I had the best sleep since a long time, the staff was so kind and very attentive! Highly recommended ❤️
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Soykot
BangladeshHotel manager's behaviour is not good. Not too much clean the property. They charged extra money. Booking money was different.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Anilkumar
IndiaNone
The room was very neat and comfortable. The food provided was very tasty and of sufficient quality. The manager was very friendly and gave me proper advise. Overall my stay in this hotel was very pleasant and I am fully satisfied with their service.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Vera
HungaryHomestay, not hostel. The family has little idea of hospitality, are kind but unprofessional. The premises aren't really appropriate for running a hostel.
Cheap
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Urdax
SpainSpacious and very clean. Rooms got very warm, but luckily there was AC. Location is convenient: 15 min to train / bus station and to the fort.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Sukhada
IndiaStaff is veryvrigid
Very costly as compared to neArby properties
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Miki
SpainVery clean, comfortable beds and nice spacious dormitory. The owner is a very helpful and nice man!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 17, 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomMy room had no windows or air con. It did have 2 fans which helped but it was so stuffy even so. The bathroom could have been nicer/cleaner as well.
Close to the train station and good price
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Fenna
NetherlandsThe room wasn't cleaned. The floor was dirty and there was a used towel in the room when I arrived. The one bathroom that is shared by all the rooms looked disgusting. I'm glad I only booked it for one night.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 12, 2025
Clemence
SwitzerlandVery very basic and not very clean. Didn’t felt very comfortable there as we found the room a bit creepy
Nothing special but comfortable bed and AC. Staff were nice. Hot water
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Haider
PakistanThe private room was hot and stuffy and tiny. The bed was uncomfortable and the bedding was musty. Upkeep of facilities was poor.
Central location very close to the fort (I walked there and back a couple of times) and the main road with buses.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 1, 2025
Thomas
United KingdomIt wasn’t very clean - the bathrooms were quite shabby and dirty, only small chunks of hand soap provided, there was spots of what we think was blood on the wall, there were holes in the roof
It was close to the centre and the air con worked
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2024
Johannes
GermanyCoakroach walk over me at night, beds are awfully uncomfortable
good location, cheap, good breakfast
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 11, 2024
Pourna
IndiaThis is not my kind of stay. I am ok to compromise with facilities, location of the place but not with cleanliness. In this hostel facilities are also basic and cleanliness is below basic. One of the dirtiest hostel I have ever stayed. The bathroom and even the Dorm was smelly. The smell that can’t be tolerated for long stay. The common area in 1st floor infront of the dorm doesn’t have a fan. What is the point of keeping such a hot & sweaty common area. The dorm is in 1st floor and locker is in ground floor. Everytime you want something you have to go downstairs. Also the guy in the hostel(I don’t know who is he) was staring very weirdly. Felt very uncomfortable. I am not sure about people who had positive experience here, but for me this is big no place. Considering all these negative things I felt the price is bit costlier.
First good thing is the location, which is really close to Railway station, bus stand and even the fort. 10 - 15 mins walk from the hostel. WiFi speed was quite good in common area.
Stayed in December 2024
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