Find Cheap Hostels in Colombo

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and art galleries.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they have three main things in common, including budget prices, a social setting, and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Based on our customers' reviews, these Colombo hostels have the highest ratings: C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, coffee/tea makers, and free WiFi. The Anam Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Wellawatta Railway Station. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with bed sheets, free WiFi, and free bottled water. CityRest Fort - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Colombo Fort Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You'll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Haven Fort Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Colombo City Centre. Property features include a 24-hour front desk, tour assistance, and an elevator. You'll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Colombo City Centre. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi.

If you're looking for a low-cost place to stay in Colombo, one of Expedia's 11 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Colombo are May, October, June, and November, with each month seeing an average of 16 inches of rainfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to check out these things around Colombo. Get out into nature with places like Galle Face Green, Galle Face Beach, and Beira Lake. Cultural attractions include Elphinstone Theatre, Sri Lanka National Museum, and Dutch Period Museum. Visit landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and High Commission of India.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Colombo on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), located 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from the city center. Once you've arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Colombo Fort Station, Bambalapitiya Railway Station, or Wellawatta Railway Station.