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Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, New Dambulla City Hostel is located in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock. The property is around 2.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple, 3.4 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and 5.3 km from Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and a tour desk.

All units in the hostel are equipped with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower. The units include bed linen.

Everything was perfect. Room was with 4 beds, each has locker, own ventilator, mosquito net, toilet was clean, owner is really nice and helpful.

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9.3
Superb
70 reviews
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£4
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Sevonrich Luxury Hostel - Dambulla is located in Dambulla, within 23 km of Pidurangala Rock and 1.1 km of Dambulla Cave Temple. The property is around 3.7 km from Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs, 4 km from Popham's Arboretum and 4.3 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The property is non-smoking and is set 20 km from Sigiriya Rock.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
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£5
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Set in Dambulla, 15 km from Sigiriya Rock, Kandalama Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 19 km of Pidurangala Rock. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

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8.5
Very good
4 reviews
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£3
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Set in Sigiriya, 8.9 km from Sigiriya Rock, Journey Sigiriya offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel has a restaurant, a spa and wellness centre and massage services. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
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£26
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Situated in Sigiriya, within 7.6 km of Sigiriya Rock and 11 km of Pidurangala Rock, Sigiri chill hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi. The property is set 5.6 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya, 6.8 km from Sigiriya Museum and 12 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews
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£6
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Situated in Sigiriya, 6.8 km from Sigiriya Rock, Dinna Nature Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 10 km from Pidurangala Rock, 4.8 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya and 6 km from Sigiriya Museum. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

· Had a great time staying here. The host was very kind and helpful. He took us to the pidurangala rock for the sunrise. Delicious and abundant Sri Lankan breakfast, and they were kind enough to make it vegan for us. Nice rooms and a really beautiful and good location. We liked it so much that we extended our stay here for one night. We stay very comfy in that place with bird sounds. we are had Dinner it was amazing. the owner arranged a nice song party night. with a smoke machine. They have lot of local activities. like a carrom and puzel games. we are coming again next time. thank you for everything.

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9.8
Exceptional
23 reviews
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£7
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Situated in Sigiriya, 10 km from Sigiriya Rock, La Jungle Vista features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 13 km from Pidurangala Rock, 7.6 km from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya and 8.8 km from Sigiriya Museum. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hostel offers some units that have garden views, and the rooms have a private bathroom with a bidet.

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Dambulla

  • Avg. price/night: £5.70
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    Amazing! So local! Wonderful couple, wonderful meal, wonderful everything. I can't recommend this place more. You can get some "lectures" about the culture, history, take a tour around local agriculture area and more. Perfect for backpackers. To be honest, we really didn't want to leave.
    Jan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £30.77
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 333 reviews
    Very lovely and helpful staff who are welcoming. Great location to visit the town and temples. The pool was excellent and provided a lovely chilled few days. Great Sri Lankan breakfast too!
    Imogen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £43.56
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 348 reviews
    The location of the farm was excellent, you will find yourself in places you would not come otherwise. Pradeep's place is very well maintained, we stayed in one of the cheaper rooms and they were quite basic but that's what we wanted. If you are up for more luxury there are four new rooms which are all very modern and super clean! The farm is great and staff super friendly and helpful. It was a great way to get a peek in actual sri lankan culture. Would definitely recommend going here!
    Evy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.21
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 77 reviews
    It is very very close to Dambulla City. A good safe place to stay with good accomodation facility. Worth for the money paid. Milan and Family is very helpful and breakfast was really Good and tasty. They have arranged additional meals for our friends as well. Clean and tidy place.
    suneth
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £24.39
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 474 reviews
    Great location, staff lovely,lovely to have pool to be cool
    Diane
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £24.39
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 474 reviews
    Staff were so kind and helpful and facilities were excellent. Hostel has same use of facilities hotel guests have including the pool and dining area. Buffet style dinner was extra cost but worth it food was amazing. The staff even took me on a sunset walk to a viewpoint close by and dropped me off at the bus stand in the morning.
    Rose
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.90
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 70 reviews
    The hostel is owned by a lovely family! I had a great stay. The location is a bit off the main road but still on walking distance from town. There's a supermarket and some restaurants nearby.
    Jasmijn
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.90
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 70 reviews
    It was the best hostel i’ve ever stayed. Everyone in hostel was super accomodating and helpful. Hostel was so cozy and peaceful that i could take a rest well, let alone super cheap price😜
    준기
    Solo traveller
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews
    I recommend this hostel for the adventurous family and traveller. I found it looking for accommodation near busy holiday weekend and what a gem. Clean, safe, fresh bed linen (pillow cases, sheets and duvets on bunk beds).
    Wilson
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £10.69
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 83 reviews
    A very very nice and helpful family. Great time in a nice and cheap stay. very close to Dambulla city, Temple and other nice things. if you want to do something just tell the host and he will organize everything for a nice price. (safari, tours, …)
    Hella
    People with friends
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