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Dambulla City Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Dambulla City Hostel is located in Dambulla, 18 km from Sigiriya Rock and 21 km from Pidurangala Rock.

The hostel is absolutely beautiful!! It's a bit further from the main road hurdled in nature which makes it a relief away from the busy city. Breakfast was made vegan for me and so delicious!!! Highly recommend.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
81 reviews
Price from
£8.47
per night
#BEDBOX, hotel in Dambulla

Situated in Dambulla within 2.5 km of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and 3.3 km of Dambulla Cave Temple, #BEDBOX features rooms with free WiFi.

Nice house.quiet street.
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
19 reviews
Price from
£7.45
per night
Dinna Nature Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

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.

Super host. They really go out of their way to let you have an enjoyable time. Everything he proposed as side activities was well arranged and decently priced. Always a smile and always at the ready. Great restaurant as well! You have to order a tuk tuk to go to the city center, but that’s manageable.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
30 reviews
Price from
£15.88
per night
Sigiriya Rastha Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Situated in Sigiriya, 3.6 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiriya Rastha Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

The host Kostha is a great guy. He is super friendly and is always proposing plans and helping with what to do around the area. He also offers to rent one of his scooters or even takes you to different places. He usually cooks dinner and shares it with the guests. Having hosts like him makes the experience of staying in the place much better.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£7.52
per night
Pidurangala Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Located in Sigiriya, 1.5 km from Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Friendly and caring family, they helped me plan my stay and arrange the best deals for a safari. I had the most beautiful room I've had so far in Sri Lanka!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
£10.54
per night
Sigiri Birds Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Situated in Sigiriya, 1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sigiri Birds Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

The hostel itself is beautiful and very peaceful. Nice breakfast served!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
26 reviews
Price from
£8.36
per night
Gamiya chill cabana, hotel in Dambulla

Set in Sigiriya, Gamiya chill cabana has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The welcome drink (passion fruit) was really good. Sanju was willing to accommodate my breakfast and Sri Lankan milk tea requests. The owner also runs a restaurant. That made it convenient for meals. The couple who owns the place were helpful to suggest option to visit Sigiria and do a Safari at the Minneriya National Park.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£16.72
per night
Reggae paradise hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Set in Sigiriya, 1.7 km from Sigiriya Rock, Reggae paradise hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

The location was perfect, the vibe was always good, high energy, friendly and fun. The owner and his family and friends are all helpful and welcome everyone as family, ensuring their guests are happy and having a positive experience. This was the best place to meet like-minded solo travellers who enjoyed a good party! Very cheap price with a lovely traditional breakfast included. Loved my time at reggae and will definitely visit again in the future.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
133 reviews
Price from
£10.23
per night
Sigiri Peace Hostel, hotel in Dambulla

Located in Sigiriya village within 800 metres from Sigiriya Rock and 2 km from Pidurangala Rock. Sigiri Peace Hostel offers spacious and quiet rooms with private and shared bathrooms.

The people working there is very kind and tried to help us all the time.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
£10.54
per night
The Monkey Garden, hotel in Dambulla

Set in Sigiriya, 2.3 km from Sigiriya Rock, The Monkey Garden offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Nice setting and a nice building.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
34 reviews
Price from
£10.65
per night
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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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  • Avg. price/night: £149.09
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 373 reviews
    Great location , good rooms
    PIERRE
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £9.41
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 81 reviews
    Hostel belonging to a great family, really kind and open. You can organize all tours with them!
    Nina
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Great location! Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. Value for money.
    PRASANNA KARUNARATNE
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.29
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 233 reviews
    The location is safe, and very calm. This is a little piece of paradise in the middle of Dambulla, very well located and near to the Golden temple. The owner is soooo nice, his family is lovely, her wife is a real chef: we had breakfasts and dinner and everything was delicious. Rooms are spacious, with balcony and A/C. Nice rooftop also. We recommend 10000%
    Mathilde
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £30.12
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 127 reviews
    The staff at the accommodation was very helpful; they arranged a safari for us and gave many recommendations. The accommodation has a great location, and the pool was fantastic. I definitely recommend it!
    Slávka Volanská
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £17.32
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 85 reviews
    Great location ,near to everything. Breakfast was delicious. Nice and comfortable home stay.
    Mohibul Hoque Chowdhury
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £19.05
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 308 reviews
    Amazing Sri Lankan food! Great location to go to all places around Dambulla. The hosts go out of their way to make your stay as authentic and as pleasant as possible. Exceptional kind and warm-hearted people :) Want to go their again.
    Ragna
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £9.41
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 81 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
  • Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    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: £10.17
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 109 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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