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8.4
Great71 reviews
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3.3 km from City Centre100 m from Barefoot Gallery
Situated near a train station, the low-budget Clock Inn is just 0.7 km from Bellagio Colombo.
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8.6
Great132 reviews
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2.6 km from City Centre100 m from Colombo World Trade Center
Within 20 minutes' walk of Pettah Floating Market, the venue is placed in a shopping district, about 3 km from the city centre.
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8.6
Great101 reviews
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3.0 km from City Centre400 m from British Council
The My Little Island Colombo is placed within a 10-minute walk of Amana Bank and near a train station.
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8.6
Great65 reviews
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2.0 km from City Centre600 m from Nelum Pokuna
The 2-star Bunkyard Hostels is a perfect vacation spot at a 1.2 km distance from Gangaramaya Temple and other Colombo landmarks.
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8.8
Great86 reviews
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2.3 km from City Centre1.2 km from British Council
The 5-star Island Hostels is within 15 minutes' walk of National Museum of Colombo and has a quick access to Stardust Casino.
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8.6
Great100 reviews
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2.3 km from City Centre300 m from Colombo Rowing Club
Colombo Harbour Harbor is approximately 5 minutes by car from the Downtown Monkey Backpackers, while Sambodhi Chaithya Shrine is 0.8 km away.
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8.4
Great101 reviews
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4.3 km from City Centre600 m from Apollo Hospital Colombo
The 2-star Drop Colombo is set a 15-minute ride from Pettah Floating Market and approximately a 25-minute walk from Sri Anjaneyar Kovil.
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8.2
Great49 reviews
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500 m from City Centre1.4 km from Nelum Pokuna
Located at 750 metres of Dewata-Gaha Mosque, the 2-star Backpackers Paradise is 1 km from Excel World Entertainment Park.
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8.4
Great56 reviews
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600 m from City Centre1.5 km from Nelum Pokuna
Borella All Saints Church is within a 10-minute walk of the 2-star City Jumbo Backpackers Colombo, while Thimbirigasyaya is about 2.7 km away.
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8.2
Great70 reviews
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5.0 km from City Centre1.1 km from Apollo Hospital Colombo
The 2-star Seconds offers a daily continental breakfast, and a swimming pool.
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8.2
Great40 reviews
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2.0 km from City Centre2.0 km from Nelum Pokuna
Nestled 3 km from the city centre, this beachfront hostel comprises 14 rooms and bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
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8.0
Great40 reviews
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2.1 km from City Centre1.3 km from Nelum Pokuna
Located in a shopping district, the 2-star Backpack Lanka Colombo is about a 5-minute walk from Stardust Casino.
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8.2
Great25 reviews
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2.0 km from City Centre1.4 km from Nelum Pokuna
Serving a daily continental breakfast, the hostel is located in the Kollupitiya district, nearly 450 metres from Crescat Boulevard.
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8.4
Great21 reviews
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1.6 km from City Centre1000 m from Nelum Pokuna
When visiting Kollupitiya district, guests can stay in one of the 27 hostel rooms, within just 400 metres from Colombo City Centre.
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8.2
Great11 reviews
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2.0 km from City Centre1.4 km from Nelum Pokuna
Set within 5 minutes' stroll of Colpetty Jummah Masjid and in the Kollupitiya district, the City Colombo has 8 rooms.
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8.4
Great13 reviews
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4.9 km from City Centre1.5 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station
The positioning of the Hangover Hostels Signature @ Colombo City in the heart of Colombo ensures fast access to Kathiresan Kovil, which is 5 minutes' stroll away.
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8.0
Great9 reviews
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2.7 km from City Centre800 m from British Council
The Port View Hostel is situated in the very heart of Colombo nearly 25 minutes on foot from Independence Memorial Hall.
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7.8
Very good7 reviews
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2.9 km from City Centre600 m from British Council
When visiting Bambalapitiya district, guests can stay in one of the 16 hostel rooms, within just 300 metres from Cardiac Operation Theatres.
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8.8
Great2 reviews
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2.8 km from City Centre900 m from British Council
The Bunky Monkey Hostels is set approximately 10 minutes by car from Pettah Floating Market and 1.9 km from Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre.
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1.8 km from City Centre1000 m from Nelum Pokuna
The Vibe Hostels, located only 600 metres from Colombo Swimming Club, is also at a proximity to National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka.
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FAQs about Colombo hostels

To know more about hostels in Colombo, read these 6 answers to FAQs.

What are the most favoured hostels in Colombo city centre?

For those searching for a property in the heart of Colombo, book a room at Backpackers Paradise, set 1100 metres from the city centre.

What are the best youth hostels in Colombo?

Students and budget travellers to Colombo could stay at City Jumbo Hostel with rooms at 17£ or City Motel with rates from 22£ per night.

What are the best hostels close to Galle Face Green?

According to HotelMix.co.uk statistics, Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel and Haven Fort Hostel are the best places set within 5 minutes' walk from Galle Face Green.

What are the best hostels in Wellawatte, Colombo?

Isipathanarama Temple is a popular accommodation in Wellawatte, set 0.7 km from Excel World Entertainment Park.

Which hostels in Colombo are good for couples?

Some of the best hostels with family rooms are:
Hostel At Galle Face with room rates from 5£ per night;
Steps Backpackers Hostel for 13£ per night.

What are the top hostels in Colombo with parking?

Some of the top Colombo hostels with parking are Groove House and Island Hostels at the cost of 18£ and 8£ per night.

Hostels in Colombo essential information

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