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A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

1. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel
2.0 star property
Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (170 reviews)
"Good rooms, clean sheets, helpful staff, all good. Check in and out was a breeze"
United States
Muhammad Zarwan
$32 nightly
The price is $38
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel
A serene pool area with trees and a building in the background.

2. Closenberg Hotel

Closenberg Hotel
2.0 star property
Galle
6.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"The pictures are not a true reflection of this property. It has the potential to be a very lovely hotel but it is run down and falling apart. The rooms were dirty especially the bathroom. There wasn't a mosquito net for the bed. Service for breakfast was very slow. The pool looks like it needs a good clean. I couldn't even get into it. "
United Kingdom
Sarah
$39 nightly
The price is $47
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Closenberg Hotel
A wooden staircase with intricate railings leading to a landing.

3. The Anam Hostel

The Anam Hostel
2.0 star property
Wellawatte
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"On a adoré notre séjour à Anam Hôtel ! On y a passé 10 jours. On a pu se reposer. L’hôtel se situe à quelques mètres de la plage, où on peut y voir des magnifiques coucher de soleil le soir. Le personnel de l’hôtel est juste super super gentil. Il y a une cuisine que l’on peut utiliser, mais aussi une machine à laver dont on peut se servir. Allez-y les yeux fermés, vous ne regretterez rien."
France
Jérémie
$16 nightly
The price is $19
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Anam Hostel
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

4. SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms
2.0 star property
Rajagiriya
6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"Overall I enjoyed my stay in Sesya. Nicely built postel . Great location . "
India
AKHTAR RASHID
$64 nightly
The price is $78
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms
A room with a sofa set, two chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large window with curtains.

5. Eden Kandy

Eden Kandy
2.0 star property
Kandy
$20 nightly
The price is $24
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Eden Kandy

6. KINGS BAY BEACH RESORT

KINGS BAY BEACH RESORT
2.0 star property
Galle
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"It is an excellent business in terms of location. Business owners are friendly and helpful. Also, be sure to buy the souvenirs in the hotel"
Turkey
Irem
$61 nightly
The price is $73
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
KINGS BAY BEACH RESORT
A row of potted plants against a yellow wall, arranged in a planter box on a tiled floor.

7. CityRest Fort - Hostel

CityRest Fort - Hostel
2.0 star property
Fort
7.4 out of 10, Good, (107 reviews)
"Breakfast was included in to the price, but the kitchen was under reparation. They gave me 300 rupia as discount. Room was clean and tidy, fan good, walls very thin, excellent location if you travel by bus or train."
Finland
Rita
$26 nightly
The price is $31
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
CityRest Fort - Hostel
A building with a green awning, a sign reading "Villa 92", and a glass door entrance.

8. VILLA 92 - City Hotel - Hostel

VILLA 92 - City Hotel - Hostel
2.5 star property
Kandy
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"beautifully restored historic house near train and bus station and easy reach of attractions"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
$21 nightly
The price is $25
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
VILLA 92 - City Hotel - Hostel
A group of people sitting around a wooden table with drinks, including a bottle of Coca-Cola, in a room with wooden paneling and a large window.

9. Kandy City Rooms & Hostel

Kandy City Rooms & Hostel
2.0 star property
Kandy
5.4 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"I've paid online for a separate room. Once I arrived I noticed that there is no available room for me. As alternative they bring me to the other guesthouse far away from this place. The new place had broken wi-fi, there was no any infrastructure near the guesthouse. The back way I've been forced to be paid by myself."
United Kingdom
Dmitrii
Kandy City Rooms & Hostel
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, cushions, a wooden table, and a wicker chair.

10. Colombo Beach Hostel

Colombo Beach Hostel
2.0 star property
Mount Lavinia
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (15 reviews)
"Reliable staff, clean and comfortable room, very good access to the beautiful beach. Definitely recommendable."
Japan
RYOSUKE
$21 nightly
The price is $25
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Colombo Beach Hostel
A view of a residential area with various buildings and trees.

11. Haven Fort Hostel

Haven Fort Hostel
2.0 star property
Hunupitiya
$41 nightly
The price is $50
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Haven Fort Hostel
A hammock under a palm tree, surrounded by rocks and grass, with a building in the background.

12. Aura City Hostel

Aura City Hostel
2.0 star property
Anuradhapura
$19 nightly
The price is $23
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Aura City Hostel
An indoor garden with hanging planters and lanterns.

13. Unwind Restaurant & Hostel

Unwind Restaurant & Hostel
2.0 star property
Seeduwa - Katunayake
Unwind Restaurant & Hostel
A room with wooden walls and a television mounted on the wall displaying a sports event. There is a table with a yellow checkered tablecloth, a menu stand, and a bottle of beer.

14. Snooze Station by Sydney Galle

Snooze Station by Sydney Galle
2.0 star property
Cheena Kotuwa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great staff , character building very clean"
Canada
Mark
$40 nightly
The price is $48
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Snooze Station by Sydney Galle
A rocky beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

15. Nest Residence - Hostel

Nest Residence - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tangalle
$7 nightly
The price is $8
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Nest Residence - Hostel

16. Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel

Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel
2.0 star property
Milagiriya
6.0 out of 10, (11 reviews)
"I showed up and they told me I hadn’t booked. I showed them my hotels.com confirmation email and receipt. They said they never received the payment even though I had the receipt. They then made me pay for a full room which ended up costing more than what the room I booked online was. I also had bed bugs bite my legs during the stay. "
United States
Michael
Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel
A rustic building with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a paved pathway leading to a dining area.

17. Wake N Flow, Hiriketiya

Wake N Flow, Hiriketiya
2.0 star property
Hiriketiya
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
$9 nightly
The price is $11
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Wake N Flow, Hiriketiya
A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched roof, and hanging light fixtures.

18. Fins Arugambay

Fins Arugambay
2.0 star property
Arugam Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"This property had its pros and its cons. Pros ✨Friendly, welcoming staff and always happy to see you ✨Location to the surf, shops, bars and restaurants, undeniably spot on, 5 starts for that alone. ✨Spacious rooms with air con ✨Reasonable price Cons 🫠Restaurant, bar and coffee not operating as I think it is now low season and everyone is getting ready to shut down for the end of the season so we didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy the advertised amenities 🫠It’s a hostel pulling in young...
United Kingdom
Lauren
$31 nightly
The price is $37
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Fins Arugambay
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a person sitting on a towel.

19. Chaya Mega Hostel

Chaya Mega Hostel
1.0 star property
Matara
$13 nightly
The price is $16
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Chaya Mega Hostel
A two-story house with a tiled roof, a porch, and a fenced yard.

20. Free House Bentota

Free House Bentota
2.0 star property
Bentota
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Nice room, working AC, close to the beach, small supermarket (with prices, probably you can pay by card) and railway station. Nice and helpful owners"
United States
Viktor
$7 nightly
The price is $8
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Free House Bentota
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Top Sri Lanka Hotel Reviews

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Love the food, location and service"
ASTRID 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Price trends for hotels in Sri Lanka

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Next month
April
October
$28
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Price
January
$26
February
$27
March
$27
April
$16
May
$18
June
$26
July
$27
August
$27
September
$27
October
$28
November
$27
December
$26
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed Hostels in Sri Lanka. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

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Accommodation
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Highest Price
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