No. 7, Esther Place Park Road, Colombo 05, 00500 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#36 of 112 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 697 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.2
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 April 2025
Fabienne
SwitzerlandHostel was located in a nice area.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Barbora
Czech RepublicThe atmosphere, staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 March 2025
Mehnaz
PakistanGreat location, close to the mall and walkable to other attractions
It’s cozy and very homely
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 March 2025
Chieko
JapanI didn’t like the area so much , had to take tuktuk anywhere to go , the roads are quite busy so that it’s not for walking around .
There are restaurants which offered foods and drinks . It’s clean .
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Matan
IsraelThe rooms are a bit outdated. The place is not so close to sites or restaurants \ cafe houses. You have to take a tuktuk every time you want to get to another place in the city.
Great place to stay in Colombo, my room was large, spacious and clean. Breakfast and dinner - the food was delicious. The price of the food and accommodation was definitely worth it. The location is relatively close to the train - a 15 minute drive away by tuktuk. The service and staff were exceptional - the employees are polite and helpful with every inquiry and request. Especially Shehan at the reception.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Ingrid
United KingdomMy locker key wasn’t working well and had a little communication error over it but resolved fairly quickly. Location is a bit far from the sights but easy to get local buses
Clean area and safe dorm. Nice outdoor area
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Chrissy
United KingdomNothing - all good
Easy to find, delicious dinner, nice hang out area to eat and drink. Really didn’t stay long we just used as a meeting point before starting our trip early the next morning but our room was comfy nice bed etc.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Laurelie
NetherlandsBe aware that this hostel is a short tuktuk drive away from the cities main attractions
Great landing spot in Colombo. Clean and spacious dorms, nice common area, dinners and warm water showers. The staff is friendly and accommodating and you will meet loads of travelers starting or ending their trip. Great place to kick start your trip in Sri Lanka
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Lizzie
United KingdomDorms are very small and not as the pictures look. The bathrooms are not the cleanest but does the job if you aren’t spending long here. The shower didn’t work for my stay which was inconvenient when paying the price you do.
Nice social area downstairs. When moved to a private room was big and spacious.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomCould have some curtains on the beds and sturdier lockers but otherwise was perfect.
Lovely interior design throughout the courtyard and bathroom. Dorms were clean and comfortable with good AC and linen. The breakfast was delicious and a generous portion size. Really enjoyed the mango juice.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Maude
CanadaNot the most comfy bed and no curtains on the beds
Ok dorm, female only dorms, good price
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2025
Millie
United KingdomNice atmosphere in the evening. Breakfast was also really nice and the room had everything we needed.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Viivi
FinlandNice vibes in a nice neighbourhood. Good facilities
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Emily
United KingdomStaff were lovely, they had dinner and breakfast available. The room was clean and comfy. Nice area to stay
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 15 January 2025
Svenja
GermanyNice backyard
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 15 January 2025
Chris
Sri LankaThis place is a hostel so don't expect 5 star luxury. It's clean, comfortable and good value.
Great value. Perfect for travellers on a budget. Friendly and helpful staff. The room was spacious with a/c and comfortable beds. Delicious local dinner.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Zoe
New ZealandI had ants all throughout my bed (no, I didn’t have any food in my bad), and the showers were not very clean at all.
Loved the staff, and the little outside garden. The location was good and secure, down a side street so not on the main road. The curry dinner was exceptional.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Tom
United KingdomRooms were really basic. Mixed results trying to communicate to staff that I wasn’t well at all, ended up checking out for a hotel for more comfort. Got an electric shock from a plug socket.
Unfortunately I was really ill with flu during my stay. I think it would have been much better if I hadn’t had been ill. Nice communal spaces and restaurant area. Good food.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2025
Cinzia
GermanyNo curtains in the dorms bed for privacy
Friendly and social staff. Delicious dinner only for 4€z Clean bathrooms and dorms. AC in dorm.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 10 January 2025
Ali
IraqJust a location is bit far from main roads
The stuff were very friendly and the hostel is quite and comfortable
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2025
Marinescu
RomaniaThe atmosphere is nice. I had a huge private room with an attached bathroom and a huge terrace. They prepare delicious breakfasts at very good rates.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Harley
AustraliaWe stayed in the private double room and it was outdated, the bathroom was horrible we ended up using the main one instead. Not worth the price at all.
Good location and the share bathroom was modern and clean.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 6 January 2025
Elissa
United KingdomProperty was clean and good space between beds, good facilities and the food and price of food was good!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Chris
Sri LankaGenerally we like everything and would go back. The bathroom was a little small and the shower was very low which was a bit of a struggle as we're both tall.
Really nice little place. Great value. Good location a little away from the centre. The staff were very really friendly and helpful. Amazing local dinner for a great price. The room was spacious with a nice little terrace.
Stayed in January 2025
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