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Reviews of Backpacker Galle Hostel

No 27/3 Lower Dickson Road, 80000 Galle, Sri Lanka

#84 of 108 hotels in Galle

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Review Score

Based on 248 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and very good hosts. 🧡🫰

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice people running the property Walking distance from bus/train station and fort

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    9.0
    Very good value for money, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There 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

    8.0
    Great place to stay when in Galle!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very kind people

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    7.0
    Economical room so only very few facilities and small but cheap price. Very nice hostess
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Common bathroom not so clean.

    Very nice hostess.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great host- very welcoming and helpful!! Good location, everything is in walking distance

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent 👌👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 😔

    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

    9.0
    I think for this price it’s hard to find anything comparable that is clean, close to the Fort and nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I 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

    7.0
    you get what you paid for
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the 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

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

    Easy 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    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

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Homestay, 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious 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

    5.0
    Fair
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff is veryvrigid

    Very costly as compared to neArby properties

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

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

    Very clean, comfortable beds and nice spacious dormitory. The owner is a very helpful and nice man!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My 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

    2.0
    Dirty, very disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very 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

    5.0
    Passable quality for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    5.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It 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

    6.0
    Too basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coakroach walk over me at night, beds are awfully uncomfortable

    good location, cheap, good breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    2.0
    Needs lot of improvement in Cleaniness
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This 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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