Reviews of Tuk Tuk Hostel Negombo
45 A, St Joshep Mawatha, 11500 Negombo, Sri Lanka
#38 of 125 hotels in Negombo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 354 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
7.8
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Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Jessica
Australia14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
When I paid, reception lady did not give me the correct change. Same as the restaurant. I had to request the correct change.
The photos are true reflections of the dorms. Each bed has a light but no curtains. The bathrooms are clean. There is a restaurant connected to the hostel which has great atmosphere. They also provide a towel.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 13 March 2025
Ronja
Germany9 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
If there is an event, there is loud music outside
Really comfy and clean place to stay with friendly stuff :) Little backyard with Tuk Tuk wine & dine
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 5 March 2025
Jacqueline
Germany22 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Fine for a night or two.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Unfortunately the place is made of a lot of wood, not sure if it’s due to the humidity or coming from the bathrooms but it smelled like pee in the hall and partly the rooms. ACs blow pretty promptly to the upper beds so make sure to bring covers.
Nicely located in Negombo, large restaurant with various food options and a pool at the close by located hotel that can be used for free as well.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Pia
Germany7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a super social hostel & quite loud in the evening as there was a party in the restaurant directly next to the room. Bathrooms were a bit dirty.
Comfortable beds with light and plug.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Jort
Netherlands2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The people didn't speak much English unfortunately.
Good price, clean and good facilities
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Mariana
United States1 review7.0“Good place to hang before a flight. Pool is just what I needed. Really Friendly & helpful staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms and bathrooms were very stuffy
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 18 February 2025
Paige
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Perfect for an airport stop”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There wasn’t much of a community hostel vibe here and it would be great if the beds had privacy curtains
Really clean and tidy and loved that the bathrooms were separate with a toilet so you could take your time. Also liked the security card access and perfect for a one night stay before the airport
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Ymke
Netherlands23 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great hostel, good beds, good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We didn’t get the room we asked for, booked a 4 bed dorm and got a 6 bed dorm, but that was okay. On our last night there (the 14th of February), there was a big local party going on at the hostel. Meaning that we couldn’t get drinks or food at our own hostel, which I think is ridiculous.
Good rooms, very comfortable beds, good location. You can use the swimming pool at their other hotel, only a 2 minute walk from the hostel. You can also have breakfast there, but would not recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Federica
Netherlands14 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Walls very soft. I could hear a couple talking
Clean and comfortable. Lovely restaurant and night life
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Melissa
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Comfy hostel for short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It would be great if they served breakfast. I went to the sister hostel for breakfast which was nice though.
Very comfortable hostel for one night. The shower facilities are great, bed was very comfy and everything was clean. It's not as hostel as such (no social area) but suitable for one night before/after flying. The staff were kind and gave me a towel so I could shower after checkout too.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Gadhave
India2 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Too close and compact rooms, No cloth drying arrangements.
Restaurant right next.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Anna
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loud music on weekend nights. But other than that would recommend
Clean rooms, friendly & helpful staff, good location.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Chloe
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Perfect for a night close to airport”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
My bed didn’t have a sheet but cos i arrived late I didn’t think I could go ask anyone so got a bit cold. Top bunk is very high up though there is a decent amount of handles.
Great hostel for a night. Good facilities and comfy bed and hot shower. Would recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 7 February 2025
Anne
Germany42 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely a good hostel with some privacy in the dorms:)
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Fahim
Australia6 reviews8.0“Clean, nice staff, loud parties, ladder for upper bunk very uncomfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The ladder on the bed was very uncomfortable and didn’t feel very safe because of the handle placement. There were loud parties every night I stayed which was heard from the room (maybe because it was the weekends)
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The location was fine, a little far from Negombo, fairly close to the beach but not on the beachside
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Viktoria
Austria33 reviews9 helpful votes7.0“Good for 1 or 2 nights”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathrooms were pretty dirty everytime I entered them (not the shower itself but the sink and the floor). There's a strange smell in the bathrooms and rooms. The ladder to the upper bed is super small to climb up.
The staff is so so friendly and helpful! The beds are comfortable, matress is thick. There are seperate single bathrooms with a shower and a toilet in there, which gives you some privacy.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Ilse
Netherlands30 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great facilities, but a bit far from the city. Nice staff ;)
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Swati
India12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Would recommend this place to my friends”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It has a restaurant that plays music till 12am. The rooms are not sound proof so it could little bothersome . A pantry, refrigerator and water filter facilities are currently missing and having it would be great for people living here.
Location is good Bed is comfortable Good bathrooms Very helpful front desk . Rimzi at the reception has solution for all needs :-) The hostel owner is wonderful and helping man. Very hospitable:)
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 24 January 2025
Jack
Australia8 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was clean and comfortable with the ac. Also the use of a neighbouring properties pool was much appreciated.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 23 January 2025
Cailin
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Good clean comfortable place to stay walking distance from little town and beach”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms and beds were super comfy - the layout felt as though you had your own private space. The multiple bathrooms with your own shower and toilet were amazing - walking distance to town and beach also a bonus
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 17 January 2025
Isabel
Germany74 reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I came from the airport and needed a good night sleep. As there was live music (which I would normally enjoy, but this night I would have loved a good sleep) until midnight, I struggled even with my EarPods.
Nice dorms! Great location :) lovely place
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 15 January 2025
Charlotte
Germany26 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great stay :))”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the bed was super comfy & the bathrooms were very nice & clean
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Sachitanand
India22 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Over all excellent stay and hygienic dorms and washroom. Good to go here, it’s just buy water bottle from the super mark”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They over charge for the water bottle, like even it was mentioned as 160LKR on the water bottle still they charged me 300LKR plus additional 10% of it which is 30LKR total 330 LKR for a water bottle is sold at 160LKR in the super market. I felt bad for this.
Property is at the great location, liked the vibe there, dorms are really good and hygienic. Staffs are well behavioural and good.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 11 January 2025
Raquel
Portugal26 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The music at night, although nice, can make it though to sleep as you hear it in the rooms a bit
Good value for money! I only stayed one night as I arrived to Sri Lanka, so it was a good place to spend the first night. The beds are comfortable and feel private. Bathrooms are individual which is a plus. The staff is very friendly! At night there’s good vibes with live music
Stayed in January 2025
