Hostels in Sri Lanka

Traveller's Home Hotel is located in Tissamaharama, just 5 kilometres from the bus station, Rajah Maha Viharaya temple and Nature Resort, and 30 kilometres from Yala National Park. It's a 2-star hotel that receives very good user ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The hotel offers a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests can also enjoy a terrace, a garden, and free bikes to explore the surrounding area.

The One More Night Hostel in Sigiriya offers a tranquil garden setting, located 4.8 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 6.8 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, with Sigiriya Airport a mere 1.9 kilometres away.
This accommodation provides complimentary WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar, a sun terrace, and a playground, with the surrounding area popular for cycling and darts available at the hostel.

Lake House Home Stay is a Bed and Breakfast situated in Anuradhapura, 5.9 kilometres from the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, with proximity to Kumbichchan Kulama Tank (6.3 km), Kada Panaha Tank (6.9 km), and Kuttam Pokuna (7.1 km), and is 7.6 kilometres from Anuradhapura Railway Station.
This accommodation offers a private host experience with complimentary WiFi and on-site parking, featuring a garden and a personal terrace or balcony within its 18 square metre floor area, comprising one bedroom and one bathroom, and operates a check-out between 06:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Ablebay offers accommodation in Pottuvil, located a 4-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, with Crocodile Rock 3 kilometres away and Muhudu Maha Viharaya 3.4 kilometres distant.
This hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen with a fridge, a garden, a terrace, and on-site parking, with room service and a restaurant available.

Villa Shady Nook, a family-friendly guesthouse in Kandy, enjoys a central location, offering easy access to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (a 9-minute walk), Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall (14-minute walk), and Kandy Museum (8-minute walk).
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house provides air conditioning, private parking, and is conveniently situated for exploring Kandy's attractions, including the Bogambara Stadium (1.9km) and the Ceylon Tea Museum (6.6km).

The Long Hostel is situated in Arugam Bay, a popular surf town on Sri Lanka's eastern coast, just a short walk from the beach and main surfing spots. It has received excellent ratings for both its location and overall experience.
The hostel offers a range of accommodation options, including air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned dormitories, private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and budget dorms with shared bathroom facilities. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a restaurant, a coffee shop, a garden with hammocks, secure surfboard storage, and free parking.

Hostel Republic at Galle Face is situated in Colombo, just under a mile from both the U.S. Embassy and Khan Clock Tower, offering easy access to these central landmarks. The hostel is highly rated, with excellent location, cleanliness and user reviews.
The accommodation offers a shared kitchen with a fridge, freezer, microwave oven and dishwasher, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. Guests can enjoy the shared terrace, garden and free Wi-Fi, as well as the convenience of grocery delivery and parking.

Aura City Hostel in Anuradhapura offers convenient accommodation 1.8km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 2.3km from Kada Panaha Tank, placing guests within easy reach of major historical sites and the Nature Park.
This family-friendly guesthouse features a garden, terrace, restaurant with room service, free Wi-Fi, and private parking, alongside a single bedroom with one bathroom.

This Ella guesthouse is situated 6.1km from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 50km from the Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Offering a sun terrace, free Wi-Fi, and private parking, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house provides room service, a restaurant, and breakfast options including Asian and buffet choices, plus bicycle and car rental services.

Jaga's Hill homestay, a centrally located guesthouse in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a 0.4km walk from Bogambara Stadium and within easy walking distance of the Kandy Museum and other city centre attractions.
This single-bedroom homestay offers guests a private terrace with mountain views, free Wi-Fi, access to a shared garden, and arranges sightseeing tours; it sleeps one person and includes bed linen and a shared bathroom.

The Mist Holiday Bungalow is situated in Haputale, just a short walk from the railway and bus stations, and is only 15km from Lipton's Seat and 19km from Bambarakanda Falls. The bungalow has received very good user ratings for cleanliness and an excellent location rating.
The bungalow has a shared lounge area and offers comfortable rooms with tiled flooring and private balconies. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, heating, a restaurant, a fitness centre, and a jacuzzi, as well as a garden, a terrace, and parking.

Schatzi's Hideaway, a two-star guesthouse in Tangalle, is a 13-minute walk (approx. 2km) from Mawella Beach, 5km from the Hummanaya Blow Hole, and 26km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple.
This family-friendly lodging offers one bedroom with one bathroom, sleeping up to three guests, and features a shared kitchen, room service, free Wi-Fi, a terrace, garden, and on-site parking, with cycling excursions available locally.