Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Colombo
Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Colombo to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Cityrest Fort
46 Hospital Street, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Hostel Republic At Galle Face
41 1/1 Galle Face Terrace, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte
29 Wellawatte Station Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Miracle City Inn Hostel
177 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Cityrest Fort
46 Hospital Street, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bohemian Hotel - Negombo
No 537, Colombo Road, Negombo, Sri Lanka
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When to book a hostel in Colombo
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Colombo
| Low season | March | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | May | most expensive time to stay |
| 45% | expected price decrease | |
| 56% | expected price increase |
Price | €6 - €25 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Tuesday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Friday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| €6 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| €21 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Colombo
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What is the average length of a stay in a Colombo hostel?
On average, momondo users who have stayed at Colombo hostels have stayed for 10 days. On average, a 10-days stay at a hostel in Colombo will cost €176.
Are Colombo hostels a better deal than Colombo hotels?
Typically, a hostel in Colombo costs €18/night. Hostel prices are 80% less expensive than 5 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 5 star hotels.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Colombo?
momondo users who have stayed at hostels in Colombo have rated them, on average, a 7.6 out of 10. Hostels are typically rated higher than 3-star (7.5) hotels in Colombo. Those looking for a comfortable stay for cheap in Colombo should consider staying at a hostel instead of a 3-star (7.5) hotel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Colombo?
There are 1,394 operators available for hotels in Colombo as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Colombo?
Prices for hotels in Colombo are updated daily.