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1. 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
The price is AED 155
AED 210 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms
Front of property - evening/night

2. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel
2.0 star property
Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (165 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and helpful. the hostel was very nice and clean too."
Singapore
Vipul Kumar
The price is AED 128
AED 153 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sep - 5 Sep
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel
Reception

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
The price is AED 52
AED 72 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Anam Hostel
Exterior

4. Wake N Flow, Ahangama

Wake N Flow, Ahangama
2.0 star property
Ahangama
The price is AED 43
AED 61 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Wake N Flow, Ahangama
Deluxe Double Room | Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Dreamsea surf camp Sri Lanka

Dreamsea surf camp Sri Lanka
2.0 star property
Ahangama
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Awesome place to"
United Kingdom
Louis
The price is AED 283
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Dreamsea surf camp Sri Lanka
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

6. Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant

Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant
2.0 star property
Ella
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Great staff, and nice views."
United States
Cristian
The price is AED 64
AED 77 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant
Living area

7. Eden Kandy

Eden Kandy
2.0 star property
Kandy
The price is AED 103
AED 122 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sep - 5 Sep
Eden Kandy
Budget Twin Room with Common Bath | Living area

8. 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
Courtyard

9. CityRest Fort - Hostel

CityRest Fort - Hostel
2.0 star property
Fort
7.4 out of 10, Good, (106 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
The price is AED 87
AED 115 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
CityRest Fort - Hostel
View from property

10. Haven Fort Hostel

Haven Fort Hostel
2.0 star property
Hunupitiya
The price is AED 163
AED 195 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Haven Fort Hostel
Exterior

11. VILLA 92 - City Hotel - Hostel

VILLA 92 - City Hotel - Hostel
2.5 star property
Kandy
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (38 reviews)
"beautifully restored historic house near train and bus station and easy reach of attractions"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
The price is AED 83
AED 99 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
VILLA 92 - City Hotel - Hostel
Garden

12. Aura City Hostel

Aura City Hostel
2.0 star property
Anuradhapura
The price is AED 63
AED 90 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Aura City Hostel
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee

13. Sigiri Serenity Hostel

Sigiri Serenity Hostel
2.0 star property
Sigiriya
The price is AED 94
AED 111 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sep - 6 Sep
Sigiri Serenity Hostel
Living area

14. Unwind Restaurant & Hostel

Unwind Restaurant & Hostel
2.0 star property
Seeduwa - Katunayake
Unwind Restaurant & Hostel
Beach nearby

15. Nest Residence - Hostel

Nest Residence - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tangalle
The price is AED 24
AED 29 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Nest Residence - Hostel
Hallway

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
Outdoor dining

17. Fins Arugambay

Fins Arugambay
2.0 star property
Arugam Bay
The price is AED 115
AED 135 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Fins Arugambay
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Living area

18. R BackPacker Hostel

R BackPacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Ahangama
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice place"
Denmark
Lillian
The price is AED 9
AED 11 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
R BackPacker Hostel
Terrace/patio

19. 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
The price is AED 93
AED 122 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Colombo Beach Hostel
Terrace/patio

20. KINGS BAY BEACH RESORT

KINGS BAY BEACH RESORT
2.0 star property
Galle
The price is AED 234
AED 276 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
KINGS BAY BEACH RESORT
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Top Sri Lanka Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

8/10 Good
"The hotel, is good overall. It is a place where you can relax, eat, get pampered and shop! The following two areas need attention to make it perfect. 1. The open event area just on the side of the reception got very loud on one of the nights That I was at the hotel. My room was on level 3 and i could not get any sleep due to the loud noise. I had to call the reception to get the noise down. 2. Checking in the afternoon of 17 July 2026 was slow probably because the guest who was in the line before me had a lot of questions, and the reception was serviced by a single staff member. Overall, it is a very good hotel with all the 5-star facilities and a shopping mall just next door. SJ, New Zealand"
Shiromani 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Cinnamon Grand Colombo