No 121, 18th Mile post, 11450 Katunayaka, Sri Lanka
#8 of 51 hotels in Katunayaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 79 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 6, 2025
Fadili
ItalyPerfect place!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Fadili
ItalyPerfect! The host arranged me a transportation early in the morning for the airport and the family running the place is super cute!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Christopher
IrelandStayed here for a night before our flight. The hosts were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and had everything you need. Only 10 minutes to the airport meant it was very useful. The pillows are quite thick, and were a bit awkward to sleep on.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Marline
GermanyIf you are looking for a quiet place near the airport on your trip to Sri Lanka, then I can highly recommend Traveler's Haven. Of all the hotels I visited, this was the most special. It is an oasis, a beautifully designed place. With a yoga/chill platform, kitchen, beautiful garden, comfortable beds and clean showers and dorms - and the price-performance ratio is top! Nalin is a great host, very friendly and puts a lot of heart and soul into his hostel. I can highly recommend this accommodation! Thank you very much Nalin!!! I wish you all the best for your life :)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Lauren
United KingdomComfortable beds + very clean dorm rooms. The owner and other staff were so kind and accommodating. Great location if you want to be near the airport.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Rebecca
IrelandThis was a one-night stopover close to the airport so for me, the location was fantastic. The bed was clean and comfortable and the dorm has good A/C. The place is nestled amongst a beautiful garden, would have loved to have spent more time here.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Felicity
New ZealandWildlife
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Wies
BelgiumNo mosquito net
Nice garden, extremely friendly and helpful host, close to airport
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Jennifer
FranceFriendly staff, clean dorm
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Emily
United KingdomThere's no good food options close by
Great location for the airport, staff helped arrange a tuk tuk in the night. Comfortable beds, with big lockers for your own items. Peaceful despite being near main roads.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Hitesh
IndiaNalin is such a good person he helped me a lot and also solved my queries and wake up call facility is also available.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Virginia
ItalyA very beautiful place! Great organization, great spaces and wonderful owner. So kind and available. He organized transportation for me to the airport very early in the morning and he was available to accompany me! Comfortable, clean and quiet room, good bathroom and an organized kitchen area!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 31, 2025
Elmakies
IsraelIt’s very hot so I wish there was a fan in the common area (the kitchen)
The garden the comfortable bed and the rooms Kitchen is very nice to sit there and the owner is the kindest person I met
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Monika
PolandSome mosquitoes in the kitchen. Obviously it's hard to do something with them. Just noticing that you can expect them especially during some specific time (before the sunset).
Comfy beds. Light and sockets next to bed. Clean bathroom. Hot water available. Towel included. Close to the airport. Would be possible to walk there but I has to be there early so the owner arrange a tuktuk for 500 LKR.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Anita
PolandNo hot water shower
I stayed in cheap hostels in Sri Lanka and among all this one was the best. Very new, nice design, cozy place, close to airport. I was very comfortable there. There is nice kitchen and everything that you need
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Viktoria
AustriaThe host is such a kind soul. I also appreciate the location a lot. I came to that place in the middle of the night and it was ok. He was waiting for me. It is very clean, especially the bathroom. I felt really safe and well here.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Bereziuk
UkraineLocation, friendly host
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Anna
HungaryExcellent location (very close to the airport, but it is still not noisy), very friendly and helpful staff, new rooms with nice shared bathroom with hot water. The accomodation has a beautiful garden and also a shared kitchen. We would definitely stay here again next time as well!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 21, 2025
Patti
ItalySuch a lovely place, with comfortable beds and great location if you're going or coming from the airport.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 15, 2025
Kim
New ZealandWifi had some issues.
Comfortable beds and AC. Nice layout of buildings with accessible Kitchen. The host goes out of his way to help.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Niko
Polandreally nice idea for a hostel to have the rooms in the containers! AC in each of them, separate shared bathroom, nice chilling area and the kitchen available! Great spot when you need a night before your next flight!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 10, 2025
Laura
United StatesThe staff was really nice and helpful, they helped us get to our next destinations. They were doing some remodeling so the dorms looked really nice.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Giancarlo
ItalyThe owner is a very good person...he takes care of the guests..and helps everyone... there is also a chicken that you can use..I recommend this place .. very near the airport and near buses to anywhere. Thanks papa.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Renee
AustraliaNothing!
This place is a hidden gem! From the main street and alley leading to the hostel, I wasn't expecting anything great but was pleasantly surprised. It's a really nice spacious hostel with a garden, nice art and the dorms are very clean with enough storage for your stuff. Air con is a plus! They even have a kitchen with coffee and tea. The owner is also very lovely and accommodating. Perfect distance from the airport. Highly recommend!
Stayed in January 2025
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