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Tips for booking hostels in Colombo

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Colombo. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 23 gennaio 2025.
Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Colombo:$25/night
Cheapest price found:$6/night
Cheapest day:Friday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$10 - $55
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$16 - $41
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Discover affordable stays in Colombo that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Colombo can be found for as low as $14 per night. There is currently one property in Colombo that can be booked for this price. Miracle Colombo City Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Colombo. Price data was last updated on 23 gennaio 2025
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Colombo. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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Miracle Colombo City Hostel
Miracle Colombo City Hostel
Miracle Colombo City Hostel
177 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$14
Avg. per night
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Hostel at Galle Face- Colombo
Hostel at Galle Face- Colombo
Hostel at Galle Face- Colombo
41 1/1 Galle Face Terrace, Colombo, Sri Lanka
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$14
Avg. per night
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Thambili Island @ Stubbs
Thambili Island @ Stubbs
Thambili Island @ Stubbs
No. 1a, Stubbs Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$14
Avg. per night
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Drop Inn Hostels
Drop Inn Hostels
Drop Inn Hostels
No. 7, Esther Place, Park Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
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Cityrest Fort
Cityrest Fort
Cityrest Fort
46 Hospital Street, Colombo, Sri Lanka
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night
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Mazz Homestay - Hostel
Mazz Homestay - Hostel
Mazz Homestay - Hostel
1D, St. Jude Place, Thaladuwa, Negombo, Sri Lanka
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$33
Avg. per night
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Hostel First
Hostel First
Hostel First
477 Negombo Road, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$41
Avg. per night
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Colombo Mount Beach
Colombo Mount Beach
Colombo Mount Beach
18/01, Old Quarry Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$53
Avg. per night
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Other accommodations in Colombo

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Villa Escondite
Villa Escondite
Villa Escondite
Colombo, Sri Lanka
9.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$88
Avg. per night
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The Villa in Lavinia
The Villa in Lavinia
The Villa in Lavinia
Colombo, Sri Lanka
9.9 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$30
Avg. per night
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Heina Villa Colombo
Heina Villa Colombo
Heina Villa Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8.7 km from city centre
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
$64
Avg. per night
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Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$131
Avg. per night
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Platinum 1
Platinum 1
Platinum 1
No.1, Bagatalle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
3.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$206
Avg. per night
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Villa 53
Villa 53
Villa 53
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$69
Avg. per night
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Star Class Comfort In Capital City
Star Class Comfort In Capital City
Star Class Comfort In Capital City
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$38
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Colombo

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Colombo to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 23 gennaio 2025.
Whether you're visiting Colombo for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

Facts about staying in Colombo

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Colombo to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 23 gennaio 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Colombo?

    On average, it’s $25/night for a hostel in Colombo, though $23/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $7/night in Colombo. Try to avoid booking your hostel in June (the most expensive month). Booking in January (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Colombo?

    With an average review score of 7.4 (out of 10) from 1,174 HotelsCombined users, Clock Inn Colombo is considered the best Colombo hostel.

  • What hostel is closest to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Hostel First is 2.3 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, making it the closest Colombo hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

  • What area of Colombo is most popular to stay in?

    Bambalapitiya is the most popular area of Colombo to stay in. In the past year, 2% of HotelsCombined users looking for Colombo hostels searched within Bambalapitiya. Clock Inn Colombo is a popular hostel in Bambalapitiya if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Colombo closest to Dutch Hospital?

    The most popular Colombo hostel near Dutch Hospital is Cityrest Fort. Cityrest Fort has a rating of 7.0/10 from 2,263 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.1 km from Dutch Hospital.

  • Should I stay in a Colombo hostel?

    Hostels in Colombo tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Colombo hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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