No.53 Minuwangoda Road, Vincen Park, Kadirana Negombo, 11410 Negombo, Sri Lanka
#65 of 128 hotels in Negombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.1
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Eva
United KingdomSlightly difficult to find, but our driver found it ok after a short phone call to the owner.
Very clean, modern and comfortable, staff very friendly. Very pleasant stay before the flight home. The best of all our stays in SL Definitely recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Harry
United KingdomPeaceful and quiet neighborhood. Restful nights sleep. Genuinely kind and helpful hosts. Clean comfortable beds. Wonderful fresh tasty breakfast! Best value for money. This will always be my first and last stop on all my trips to Sri Lanka. Thank you. Ayubowan 🙏
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 12 March 2025
Harry
United KingdomExcellent hosts!! Clean, peaceful & well presented. Very accommodating; I arrived on a very late flight without prior notice and was warmly greeted with a cup of tea and a smile. Ideal location, 10 mins from the airport. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Or
PortugalClean house, very helpful staff, nice breakfast, quite location, close to the airport. (Uber from the airport was 1700rp)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Lea
Sri LankaThe room is nice and bright! The staff is very kind and helpful. There is a mosquito net and also a mosquito plug the bed is comfortable, it has all all you need!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Estelle
BelgiumLovely and helpful staff Location is great Easy to organize transport to airport (tuktuk or taxi). Very reliable.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Atulya
India..
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Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 22 January 2025
Andrzej
PolandEverything fine
It is a homestay option located 9 km from the airport. Uber charges 2k rupiah (7 USD) for a ride. I was received by a young guy who was nephew of the owner. We had some communication problem as he spoke very little English but using hands and Google translator we managed. The room was large with one bunk bed and one double bed. I was alone. Everything was clean. Towel was provided. WC, WiFi and fan worked good. I ordered breakfast - upon bargaining the price was set at 600 rupiah ( 2 USD). Breakfast was good. For so cheap price it is perfect option for those who for any reason want to overnight close to the airport
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Chamalka
United KingdomS and P Airport Transit Hostel and Villa 01 was a fantastic choice for my stay in Negombo! The location is incredibly convenient, being just 4 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, which made it perfect for a quick transit. The hostel’s environment was peaceful, with a lovely garden that created a relaxing atmosphere. The breakfast was excellent—fresh, delicious, and incredible value at just £2. It was the perfect way to start the day. I also appreciated the availability of free bikes, which made exploring the local area easy and enjoyable. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, offering assistance with airport transfers and tour arrangements. The shared lounge was a nice touch for meeting other travelers, and the property was kept clean and well-maintained. Overall, it was a comfortable and budget-friendly stay with everything I needed for a smooth transit. Highly recommended!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Eva
SpainI was surprised because when I did the booking it said breakfast included but after they made as pay. And also we booked 2 doble rooms with balcony but was just with a window, which was fine because the ventilation was enough.
The place was peaceful and clean. My friend and I were the only guests of the hostel so was calm and nice. The guy looking after the place was kind.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Manoj
Sri LankaVery clean room, good service
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 7 December 2024
Mihály
HungaryThere are no buses that go there, so you definitely need to take a tuk-tuk. This is only a problem if you really want to save money. Normally, they charge 1500 rupees for a ride to or from the airport, but if you bargain very well, you might get it for 1000 rupees.
It was beautifully renovated, located 8 km from the airport, and yet it was very quiet. Upon arrival, we were greeted with fresh, hot tea.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Micel
Sri LankaClean place and Meyer to airport and negombo city only 10 minutes with bus
Nice clean silent place
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 12 November 2024
Travel
IranExcellent hospitality and the number one and extremely kind personality.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Franchisco
ItalyMy driver kept calling them but never answered. I had to find a different accommodation with the help of the driver in the middle of the night. Not recommended for travelers that come here on late nights.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Don
ItalyMy recent stay at a hostel was far from enjoyable, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a positive experience. The lack of common areas was a huge disappointment. Hostels are typically great for meeting people and socializing, but this one offered no spaces for guests to relax or connect. It felt sterile and uninviting, completely missing the charm that hostels are known for. The staff didn’t help the situation either. They were unhelpful and distant, creating an uncomfortable and unwelcoming atmosphere. Any attempt to ask for assistance or advice was met with disinterest, which only added to the overall negative experience. While the location was passable, the lack of facilities and the unapproachable staff made the stay feel like a missed opportunity. If you’re after a hostel with a lively, friendly vibe, I’d strongly suggest looking elsewhere.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 24 December 2024
Goaniz
United Arab EmiratesI came to the property, driver kept trying to contact him but there was no response. Once we arrived we even tried to see if there was anyone around to contact. In the end I had to find another place in the middle of the night. I had to go find another place to stay.
Nothing.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2024
Pietrzak-bastick
Austria- the location is not ideal, is not that close to the airport (taxi costs 1000 rupees, which for us was a lot), from Negombo the tuk tuk is around 600 rupees and once you’re there, the closest please to eat is around 1.2km away. There is nothing around there to do. - there were no mosquito nets which caused us not to sleep at night. My partner had 38 bites on his back alone, that’s why my score is so low - we were given the dorm room (we stayed alone there, so that’s not an issue) but there was just one ceiling fan that didn’t do much for lower bunk beds, plus made awful ticking noise. We needed to turn it off, it was not possible to fall asleep with that noise. - *shower is not as nice, that would be the next thing they change as it really is not nice
- incredibly nice and kind hosts, we were dropped off at the airport because there was no many options of going there in the morning - once the property is finished there will be a nice kitchen and dining area and nice common space ( I was able to make myself some tea and stuff) - the property is new so everything is new and clean* - the hosts really are trying to make the place great, so my review might be now valid anymore soon and I would hope so 💙
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Muhammed
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Pedro
PortugalThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Souhaila
CanadaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 22 January 2025
Ayomi
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2024
Raul
PhilippinesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 13 December 2024
Alex
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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