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Situated in Trincomalee, 90 metres from Uppuveli beach, Walkers hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 4.3 km from Kanniya Hot Springs, 5.6 km from Trincomalee Railway Station and 6.7 km from Kali Kovil. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

it’s safe in this town. Super nice, helpful staff. Soft blanket :) place outside to sit. enjoyed local breakfast. Ok walking distance to the beach, via neighborhood. Store nearby. staff me at the entrance to welcome. Quick response via texting. was easy to find on Google map. BEST BEACH ever! Good for families with kids. waves r minimal, flat surface this morning. A bit warm ocean is very relaxing. could stay for hours in the water: no struggle with waves or the cold. season hasn’t started n it’s perfect to enjoy reading, relaxing at quiet beach area

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8.5
Very good
117 reviews
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£5
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Situated in Trincomalee, 200 metres from Uppuveli beach, Laughing Leopard Trinco features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 4.3 km of Kanniya Hot Springs. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, rooms come with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

I had an amazing stay at Laughing Leopard in Trinco. I stayed a week- extending my stay twice! The staff is absolutely amazing and it’s clear that they genuinely care about the guests and the property. They go above and beyond to make sure everyone is cared for and happy, whether it’s arranging activities, tuk tuks, meals, etc. Okay wifi, good for Sri Lanka. Air con in the room from 8pm - 8am. Family dinner every night for 1000 lkr. Free breakfast which is amazing traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. 3 minute walk from the beach where there are bars/restaurants/cafes and many dive shops. Between the hammocks/central couch area and the organized activities happening every day, you’re guaranteed to have a fun, relaxing stay.

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8.7
Fabulous
89 reviews
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£7
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Hostel Lali beach villa has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Trincomalee. The property is around less than 1 km from Uppuveli beach, 4.1 km from Kanniya Hot Springs and 4.9 km from Trincomalee Railway Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

Everything was good. Lali is very friendly, helpful, he gave me some services. The room was clean. The garden is nice. It's a quiet place. We can use the kitchen if needed. The hostel is very close to the beach, restaurants and shops. I recommend this accomodation. I will come back.

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8.8
Fabulous
16 reviews
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£8
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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 Trincomalee

  • Avg. price/night: £13.39
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 87 reviews
    I loved the sense of peace and Rangan’s total goodness and beautiful smile! The facilities are basic as you’d expect for such a reasonably priced hostel, but it was clean and welcoming abd the garden was beautiful as was the coffee. Just the loveliest people in a great location near the beach
    Michelle
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.65
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 89 reviews
    Great vibe and wonderful freindly staff. Great hostel with large dormitory rooms and fab air com and was spotless and well maintained. Cool garden chilling area and two minute walk from beach. Crocodile tour and sunset was awesome. Great value for money and highly recommend. Thanks to all the staff.
    Robert
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 138 reviews
    This is not a hostel , like my own garden house. . Just opposite nice beach . I spend night 12 o'clock also in the beach .I felt so safe . Sunrise very very close too .
    Karuppiah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £13.39
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 87 reviews
    Rangan is such a friendly hostel manager he helps with everything you'll want to do. Great for backpackers from all around the world. Most definetly recommended !
    Mor
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 133 reviews
    Great experience. I was in a private room and although they are a bit noisy, they are comfortable for a few nights. The hostel is really nice and they help you with everything you need. Also a great place to meet new people, especially when you travel alone.
    L
    Lucia Maria
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 138 reviews
    Perfect location just 100 meters away from the beach, the place is very quite and clean. Akki and his mom are adorable. One of the best hostels I've been to. Thank you so much for the amazing stay
    Mirabela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £6.14
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 100 reviews
    Overall this is the cheapest hotel in Trincomalee, don't expect anything special. Pretty simple and budget, there is Wi-Fi. Good location, big room.
    Fedor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.65
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 89 reviews
    We had an amazing stay here. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the vibe in the hostel is phenomenal. J and the staff are very friendly and you can always have a good laughter with them. They are offering a family dinner every evening which is very delicious and cheap. They also organized different tours for us for a fair price. We can only recommend staying here! Thanks for the amazing time, we will come back😊
    Tom
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £8.03
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews
    Basic hostel for a cheap price.
    Robbert
    Group
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 138 reviews
    It's the cheapest hostel one could find in trincomalee. The host and family were so kind and humble. The hostel is located near the beach (100m) .
    Faiz
    Solo traveller

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