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37 Mudalige Mawatha Road, Fort, 00100 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#32 of 114 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1810 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.2
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Free Wifi
8.4
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Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Anitra
Germany16 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit overpriced for the room standard.
Very nice employees, very kind and helpful. Free tea and coffee, nice lobby area
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Shivali
Australia10 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a lot of loud noise from building at night time which was highly disturbing
Really great location and comfortable facilities
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Caroline
United States11 Reviews8.0“Perfect for a night or two in transit through Colombo”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only thing that could be improved is the lockers which seem fine but are actually not latching on to anything so for now no option to keep the personal belongings secure in the dorm. For some travelers it’s ok, for some it could be worrisome. The price is a bit high for a bunk bed but I think the staff made up for it.
The staff is very welcoming, helpful and attentive. I really appreciated that. They made great recommendations for food around and were simply happy to care for their guests. It was a comfortable stay in the bunk beds and enjoyable to have an AC room for the night.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Faisal
South Sudan9 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location of this property is in heart of the city,everything is in walking distance. Staffs were very helpful.both dormitories & double rooms are good.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Stefano1987
Germany130 Reviews20 helpful votes9.0“Good Start in Colombo”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Felt a little bit more like a hotel than a hostel
Very Friendly Staff Working AC in the Room Clean Bathroom Close to the Colombo Fort area
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Natasha
Ireland26 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Hectic Colombo”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very near Colombo train station which makes it a good place to start your trip in Sri Lanka. Room is basic but fine for a night stay. Not much around for tourists in this area, apparently there is other districts that have more but Colombo was way too crowd and humid for us to enjoy.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Bacem
Bahrain4 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Construction during our stay
Clean in the middle of the Colombo.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Febe
Australia12 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathrooms could have been a little bit cleaner but such is the hostel life.
Friendliest staff who are incredibly helpful. 24/7 reception and close to the railway station.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Linwei
Taiwan6 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 2 nights
NA
good location near by the bus stop.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Klaudia
United Kingdom46 Reviews8 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is more of a hotel with a few dorm rooms so it lacks the social aspect of it.
Clean room with nice and comfy beds
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Michael
Denmark64 Reviews12 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noisy construction work from early morning till afternoon would have been nice to have been informed about before check-in. Wifi in the room could be improved. And dont forget there is always a tuk-tuk available no matter what they say...
Hotel short walk/tuk tuk ride from Forte Station Clean comfortable basic room Welcoming staff Lobby area cosy and comfortable with all day complimentary tea/coffee/water
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Toni
Sweden19 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Convenient location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
No water refill. Not a super exciting area at night.
Convenient location close to Colombo Fort station. Has AC in the room, free coffee and tea. Wifi worked ok!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Susan
United Kingdom24 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great upmarket hostel for backpackers”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No good places to eat in the close area.
Very clean with good common areas. A good upmarket hostel.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Jaycee
Canada2 Reviews9.0“I would récents this hotel to anyone staying in Colombo!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Balcony with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Welcoming and helpful staff!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Catherine
Hong Kong20 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Staff was exceptionally attentive and kind. They have a lot of good advice on being street smart In Colombo and places t”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom floor was a bit dirty because ppl used shoes to enter
It was very close to the beach and the waterfront as well as some cool bars and neighbourhoods good for night entertainment. The hotel is very modern. The room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Chon
Jersey53 Reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Lovely smiley friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing - fair value for money -
Friendly staff -
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Monika
Switzerland25 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Great place in Colombo”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi is not working well
Nice and clean room Helpful & friendly staff Great location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Julia
Germany7 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a really clean and good situated place. The staff was very nice, everything was very uncomplicated! Thanks!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Linda
Australia69 Reviews16 helpful votes8.0“Value you for money close to train station”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No breakfast included.
Location close to train station, supermarket and a few cafes. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Andreas
Netherlands10 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Ok for a night but not more”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite a bit overpriced for what it is. The rooms are already rather old, the AC in our room did not work properly and the sink of the shower was clogged.
Great Location, friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Mihaela
Austria34 Reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Recommendation”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are huge construction works going on , which you hear all over the house (my bed was vibrating), the warm water pressure is more like a tinkling, WiFi in room 103 is kinda slow and weak
It’s same as the pictures (only the sofas are petrol colored now), staff is extra nice, it’s clean, it feels safe, location is good
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Mizo
United Kingdom20 Reviews8.0“As a first port of call to arriving in Sri Lanka, you can’t go wrong here.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Roof garden was good, but need to make more of it.
Bed was extremely comfortable, my first experience of a hostel and it was great. Good value for money, 4 bed dorm, hot and powerful shower, free tea and coffee in lobby area, short walk to bus/rail station
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Vincent
France58 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Good option to explore Colombo”- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Check-in took ages More of a hotel than hostel vibe
Clean Comfortable beds Nice terrasse area (where I could do my own yoga) Centrally located, 10min walk from train station
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Carly
United Kingdom47 Reviews15 helpful votes9.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
For the price we paid, this exceeded expectations
Staff were some of the best we have had on our travels. They were so kind, helpful and interested to chat with you. Location is also near enough perfect. Room was basic but had a good A/C and reflected the price. Free coffee and tea was appreciated. Good stay. I’m not normally a fan of shared bathrooms but these were kept clean. Also has nice rooftop terrance with nice view and can take your own food/ drinks.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Hemil
India6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Family Room with Balcony with 10% Discount on Laundry
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No option to have breakfast
Location
Stayed in February 2024
