Reviews of Drop Hostel
No. 10, Dharmaraja Mawata, Kandy, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#205 of 278 B&Bs and inns in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 216 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
-
Cleanliness
7.8
-
Comfort
7.8
-
Location
7.9
-
Facilities
7.7
-
Staff
8.7
-
Value for money
8.6
-
Free Wifi
9.5
Verified guest reviews from real Bookers
Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.
Read more– opens a dialog boxHow guest reviews work
Each review score is between 1 and 10. To get the overall score you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of them. We use a weighted review system, which means the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. Guests can also give separate “subscores” in crucial areas like location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value, and free Wifi. Note that guests submit their subscores and overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an accommodation that you booked through our platform if you stayed there, or if you got to the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialize in detecting fake reviews submitted to our platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team so that our fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we'd publish every review we get, positive and negative. However, we won’t display any reviews that include or refer to (among other things):
- Politically sensitive comments
- Promotional content
- Illegal activities
- Personal or sensitive info (e.g. emails, phone numbers, credit card info)
- Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence
- Spam and fake content
- Animal cruelty
- Impersonation (i.e. if the writer is claiming to be someone else)
- Any violation of our review guidelines.
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out. We may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old, or if the accommodation has a change of ownership.
An accommodation can reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (e.g. language, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). You can sort and/or filter them by time of year, review score, and more.
Sometimes we show external review scores from other well-known travel websites, but make it clear when we do this.
Guidelines and Standards for Reviews
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly, without limiting expression or strong opinions. They're also applicable regardless of the comment's tone.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, or the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and other similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties, and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options might be available (by type of traveler, by score, etc...).
Translations disclaimer
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
End of dialog content-
Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Hai
Sri Lanka2 Reviews8.0“Over all the place is ok but don’t expect too much facility”- • Travelers with friends
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking is not sheltered so after stay at the morning car was full of leaves & tree dust, Rooms are covered with old wiring & switches setup & also fan is so old & dust
Place is so natural surrounded, clean & neat Nice washrooms,
Stayed in March 2025
-
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Hannah
Netherlands4 Reviews7.0“It was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s really loud
The location is amazing, the room is good and the staff is amazing and helpfull
Stayed in March 2025
-
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Aleksandra
Poland26 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Really cheap hostel with really good quality!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom could be a bit cleaner, but it was okay still.
There was a mosquito net, temperature in the room was really good I even got a towel.
Stayed in March 2025
-
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Gabrielle
United Kingdom56 Reviews11 helpful votes7.0“Cheap, good views but cleanliness could be improved.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom was not cleaned once during my 3 night stay - the bins were never emptied and I had to ask for toilet roll twice as we had ran out. They seem to come in and change the sheets when someone checks out but that's it - there is no other cleaning that takes place. It makes you wonder at what point they actually clean. Shower ran out of hot water on one morning after about 5 minutes. The location was ok, but be aware it's right at the top of a hill. If the hostel staff read this - please, for the love of God, check the bathroom each time you change bed sheets - this is basic stuff and a very easy thing to fix.
Cheap dorm room, amazing views, beds are comfy if a little soft.
Stayed in March 2025
-
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Sujit
India4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen is dirty AF, mosquitoes at night,
The price, the view from the property.
Stayed in February 2025
-
Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Dylińska
Poland3 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great except the location , if you are looking for a more quiet place this is the place for you , 40 min walk to the main bus stop in Kandy , however personal offers Tuktuka for a fee , the bed was comfortable , as far as cleanliness was concerned it was enough , good for 1 night
Stayed in March 2025
-
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Mathilde
France61 Reviews10 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a nice little stay in Kandy. Everything fine.
Stayed in March 2025
-
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Manohar
India41 Reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi was not strong enough to reach dorm.
Location
Stayed in February 2025
-
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Evgeniia
Russia67 Reviews19 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It's a bit far from the city center and you have to walk up the hill.
The hostel is rather close to the main temple.
Stayed in January 2025
-
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Daly
Tunisia39 Reviews15 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice location and friendly staff
Stayed in February 2025
-
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Devin
Canada4 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The street it’s on is very busy and loud. If you’re a light sleeper you may not want to consider this place.
This was a great place to stay! Good value and comfortable.
Stayed in January 2025
-
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Nezhla
Iran8 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only on the last day I had to change my room and that was a bit difficult for me. This hostel is located on a steep hill. But that makes for a beautiful view and the other is the noisy school next door.
The view was beautiful and the atmosphere was relaxing. Good and responsive service. One good thing I didn't see anywhere else. I stayed two nights more than I booked and they charged me less for those two nights. Thank you.
Stayed in February 2025
-
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
M
Sri Lanka3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No more
Again i got a good stay very friendly staff and clean room and all facilities are good
Stayed in January 2025
-
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Carolina
Spain23 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Nice place for a night or two”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Close to the center, super affordable price. Bed quite comfy. i stayed in the female room and it was spacious and quite. The bathroom is inside the room. Views are amazing. Staff super friendly and helpful. They can recommend you a lot of things to do in Kandy
Stayed in January 2025
-
Reviewed: January 10, 2025
Cléonie
France33 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit far from the city center if you have to walk with your backpack all the way up.
Very comfortable and a nice room with a view!
Stayed in January 2025
-
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Haider
Pakistan9 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Reception area was closed at night - couldn't get water refill. Facilities were minimal. Not very happening or have a collective vibe going on during my stay.
Decent value for money.
Stayed in December 2024
-
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Sonja
Germany72 Reviews10 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite far from kandy city so we used a tuktuk to get back there.
Very cheap, they gave us an adapter for the socket so we could charge our phones and we could leave our backpacks very early in the morning there, long before check in time.
Stayed in January 2025
-
Reviewed: December 27, 2024
Navaratne
Sri Lanka5 Reviews8.0“Very convenient location with all necessary amenities.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very convenient location with all necessary amenities.
Stayed in December 2024
-
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
M
Sri Lanka3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very friendly staff. Fully satisfied with facilities. Clean bathroom
Stayed in December 2024
-
Reviewed: December 11, 2024
Mark
Hungary78 Reviews24 helpful votes8.0“Sunset view terrace”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a bit empty and no mosquito net on bathroom so all cockroaches fly in. Its easy to fix!
Nice view nice staff
Stayed in December 2024
-
Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Sunil
Switzerland5 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Even its cheaper price, could be clean
The Location is good
Stayed in December 2024
-
Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Christian
North Macedonia49 Reviews9 helpful votes8.0“A good choice overall, which is why I've stayed there more than once and may do so again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's quite far from the town centre, the shower pressure is weak and Facebook isn't accessible.
The beds are comfortable, the ceiling fan is good and the location is quiet at night.
Stayed in December 2024
-
Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Brian
Philippines16 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great value for a huge private room”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Tucked in a quiet neighborhood, but it also means it’s a far from the city center.
A huge private room for a very low price. Good views from the balcony. Heated showers and a bidet. They can arrange a tuktuk for you if you have an early morning train ride.
Stayed in October 2024
-
Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Vishal
India9 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Its nice place for peace lovers”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No drinking water at the room
Peaceful location, polite behaviour,
Stayed in October 2024
Guests also reviewed these properties:
-
13 Coins Resort Bangna BitecBangna, Thailand
-
The Originals Access, Hôtel Saint-FlourSaint-Flour, France
-
Hotel ItaliaSiena, Italy
-
Alkistis HotelPortaria, Greece
-
Hotel MeschenmoserLangenargen, Germany
-
Thien Truc Guest HouseNha Trang, Vietnam
-
Millenium Studios,FalirakiFaliraki, Greece
-
Bintang Bali VillaKuta, Indonesia
