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Reviews of Backpack Lanka

247D, R.A.De Mel Mawatha, Kollupitiya, 00300 Colombo, Sri Lanka

#66 of 110 hotels in Colombo

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Review score

Based on 143 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    toilet facilities

    The manager was fantastic guy ,, anything u want to know he can help u..

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were tiny little bugs crawling all over the bedding but they didn't bite at all and they were truly minute

    The room is very basic but the AC was working well.The bathroom was sufficiently clean. Perfect for one night. The host gave us a lot useful tips for our upcoming trip in Sri Lanka.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    9.0
    Value for money & central
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities are distributed over 3 floors so the rooms are in the middle floor , laundry downstairs and a kitchenette is upstairs so you will frequently use the stairs throughout the day

    Wonderful hostel in the very centre of Colombo , it was clean and I stayed there for 1 night in which they did the laundry for me for free , that was wonderful as it costs over 10$ to do laundry elsewhere

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location with all required amenities like storage, washing machine, more washrooms, ac etc

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Basic but definitely worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Room as described, very helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Overall ok, but need to implementing some facilities and spaces.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Roof top should be expansion. Its is very tiny and can't manage

    Location and Facilities are good. Staff and service are not bad

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Good place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loud dorms

    Great staff & Vibe, ok breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Good one night budget stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most budget places in Colombo don’t have windows. They have a small common room and kitchen upstairs if you need fresh air. My room smelled abit mouldy.

    Host was informative and helpful. Across from the shopping mall and food court: Basic room, aircon worked, shared toilets & showers were always available.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great place to stay. Good location. Lovely warm welcome. Great hosts who gave excellent onward advice. Nice clean room. I would stay again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice chill hostel in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no one to check me in when I arrived which made me worried I would have to sleep on the couch in the hall.

    While my first impression wasn't great, I really enjoyed my stay. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable, and there were plenty of bathrooms. There was also a nice little hangout/working space upstairs I didn't use, but I would definitely stay longer here.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was good. Close to everything important. Staff was excellent. As a bachelor, good place to chill and crash.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Colombo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was good, near transport links, shops and restaurants. The room was large enough and bed comfortable with opening window. There was a nice common area with fridge freezer and cooking facilities. WiFi was excellent. The staff were fantastic, really helpful and gave good local restaurant advice. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have been there one night only, but definitely will come back next time 😊

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Stay at the heart of Lanka!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A nice hostel location at the heart of the city 🌆

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Affordable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was scared of ravens at night, they made sound 😂

    Excellent location, everything is close to the hostel. Staff was very friendly, room was nice but looked a bit old

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    9.0
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one small thing: hooks on the wall in the room would be nice to hang the towels to dry them, that's all. :)

    The area where this hostel is located just perfect, it's close to everywhere interesting. The bed was very comfortable and there where plenty of showers and toilets, so you don't have to fight for it in the morning :D Outstanding was the staff of this hostel. Kind and helpful with a lot of tips, they made made our stay in this hostel more special than we would've expected.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    9.0
    was a perfect trip….
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing much to say simply awesome 👏

    The property located in a perfect spot also, this place is perfectly adequate for all my needs!!!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    9.0
    Would I return? : Absolutely yes! Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    .Breakfast and/or tea/ coffee were not included in the package. .You will have to climb a few levels to your room. .Please be kind enough to take shampoo, soaps, toothpaste, etc. because they did not provide them I think the reason for it was they are SHARED WASHROOMS. (But I’m pretty sure they will provide them if we requested). .Couldn’t get hot water for the tap (but the shower had hot water) .We could hear other rooms’ voices but I must confess it’s not an issue for us. But, I don't think anyone paying 5200LKR (with tax) should expect anything more for this price.

    Some people have rated low for this property, but overall it is a great place to stay for budget travelers/ visitors who have just landed in Colombo or are taking a short stay. Its prices are reasonable. The room we had (Double Room with Shared Shower and Toilet) was clean, well maintained, and the strong A/C with no noise from it (Some reviewers have mentioned about AC noises, but we didn’t experience such noise). They provided towels and linens for us. Although we did not use it, there was a WIFI facility (I used 5G there for my mobile😊, so no need for WIFI). We checked in at night by informing them early. The staff member was friendly and guided us about the facilities. We could find the location easily as it is in front of the Liberty Plaza Kollupitiya. So, this was a big plus. Bus stops are walking in just a 05min distance. Close to grocery shops, KFC, burger king, food courts, supermarket, and ATM machines (in Liberty Plaza) there too. The location is very Central so I saved loads on traveling around town, literally in the middle of town. They should advertise that fact more.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2022

    7.0
    Great for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathrooms were not very clean, there were a couple lights out. The wifi could not be found, the hostel dorm type bed was very loud.

    Location was walking distance from many things, it was easy to find, AC worked great and helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed

    Staff is very nice

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2022

    7.0
    Good enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a paint job

    Location

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No proper parking at all

    Staff is very helpful and friendly niyas and malita super flexible to handle customer care

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location, friendly staff, Very good for this price range.

    Stayed in March 2022

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