Backpack Lanka offers dormitory rooms and double rooms near Liberty Plaza Shopping Mall in Colombo. Limited free parking is available. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas. Less than 1 km away is Gangarama Temple, Colombo Museum. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. All rooms feature air-conditioning. A rooftop smoking lounge, pool table, movie room, microwave and refrigerator are included for guests. There are shared bathrooms and shared toilets. Entertainment options include a CD/DVD player, radio and TV. A common games room is available for guests, where they can play pool, darts or read. A tour desk can assist guests with sightseeing excursions and travel arrangements. Airport transfers can be arranged at a surcharge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
5.6
Low score for Colombo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hans
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Location and Facilities are good. Staff and service are not bad
  • El
    Australia Australia
    Host was informative and helpful. Across from the shopping mall and food court: Basic room, aircon worked, shared toilets & showers were always available.
  • Moira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place to stay. Good location. Lovely warm welcome. Great hosts who gave excellent onward advice. Nice clean room. I would stay again.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpack Lanka

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Backpack Lanka takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Backpack Lanka accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to note that washing machine can be used at an additional charge of LKR 300 per use.

Please inform Backpack Lanka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Backpack Lanka

  • The prices at Backpack Lanka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Backpack Lanka is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Backpack Lanka is 1.6 miles from the centre of Colombo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Backpack Lanka offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):