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Reviews of Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

20 - 2/1 , Reagents Flats ( Opposite Lake house / Secretariat Railway Station ) , Sir Chittapalam A Gardiner Mawatha , Colombo Fort City Center . , Fort, 00200 Colombo, Sri Lanka

#53 of 110 hotels in Colombo

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Review score

Based on 590 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    With Pettah bus stop and Colombo Fort Railway station nearby, amazing complimentary breakfast, clean rooms and quick arrangement of beds (immediate checkin ) made it a perfect place to spend one night in transit at Colombo. And like other hostels you meet backpackers from diff countries.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    7.0
    Uncomfortable beds, we didn’t sleep well (2 nights)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - we could chose beds from big and small room, we chose small room, which was good because later that day they started painting the walls of big room (they didn’t say that when we were choosing and they didn’t say that the room is freshly painted to no one coming later that evening) - in small room beds were connected making in difficult to climb to the top bed and also when one person was moving every bed was moving (metal frames) so we didn’t get any sleep as people were constantly in and out at night. Even if they were super quiet, the beds were awful and we couldn’t sleep) What you expect from a hostel is a bed that you can sleep in and a decent clean toilet, here we didn’t sleep good that’s why we don’t recommend and we won’t come back

    - staff very kind - amazing breakfast (2 pieces of toast with butter/jam, omlet, banana, papaya, tea/coffee - they gave us beds when we arrived at 11

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Nice location and nice staff but need to improve fhe facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are not in good condition

    The person firl who is managing, she is friendly and helped in checkin quickly.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Good at affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Look to affordable price at this price nothing to tell about dislike. every thing was as per the price they charged.

    breakfast was good. location is good but map was confusing, due to that i was near by but compel to hire autorikshaw and he charged Rs. 200/- for nothing. hence requesting please change the location map (even GPS was not work properly there) hence.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there were no soap for handwash in bath room, bunk bed was loose and was making noise.

    near colombo fort railway station about 10 min walking distance, also walking distance to galle face beach.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit tricky to get on to the top bunk bed because the steps were on the end of the bed but the beds were put end to end. The bed was also a bit rickety and felt unstable but it was fine

    Great price for Colombo. The staff were really nice and helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent service

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the location might look a bit sketchy if you walk there at night but for me it was perfect because it was close to bus and train station!

    the staff was super kind and helpful! they were available at any time of the day, and even late at night when i arrived!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    clean and super cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything was good, staff helpful,, cheap laundry , lend me iron

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Comfi, practical and lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside of the hostel from where you access to the hostel looks dodgy but it’s safe …

    Location is good for take train and go around town , inside of the hostel the host were so nice and kind very good persons. And everything was clean and good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They give you breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Met some cool people and one from pakistan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice place to stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic place but super nice people

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy at times depending on the train traffic as it is located next to city’s satellite train station.

    The staff lady at the facility is very lovely and helpful. Made me a really nice breakfast. The location is close to the central bus and train station. So it’s easy to get by especially if you’re arriving at odd hours.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the neighborhood is ugly.

    The location is excellent between Gale Face and Railway station. The breakfast is excellent.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    9.0
    I really liked staying here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    I like that, even though I arrived in the middle of the night, I was welcomed with a smile and the dorm was super quiet

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    8.0
    Good for one night stays, cheap hostel in the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff sleeping inside the female room was a bit odd.

    Very good location and very cheap. You get what you pay for. AC is only used during the nighttime, and fans are only used during the day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to bring your own toilet paper

    Great location not far from Colombo Fort station in case you just want to stay for a night.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay in the heart of Colombo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cannot think of something in particular. Everything worked perfectly for me!

    The owner and staff were very accommodating and kind! The hostel is very well positioned in close proximity to the main bus and train station of Colombo which helps a lot while commuting around Sri Lanka! I will definitely use the same place when I come back to Colombo!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, warm hosts, comfortable stay, value for money !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    1. Hostel is right next to a train station which can be noisy at times. 2. Location can be hard to find once you reach but the friendly locals or the security guard can direct you to the right place.

    Stayed here in May 2024 1. Excellent location, right in the heart of Colombo. Train station, bus stand, Galle Face, Lotus Tower, Beira Lake, Eateries etc are all within 5-10mins walking distance. 2. Clean toilets/bath, AC in rooms, small hangout area 3. Good and working high speed wifi 4. Modest but decent breakfast provided too, incl 2 toasts, omelette, fruits n juice. Plenty of coffee n tea available all day. 5. Staff is very helpful, humble and kind.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's nice place for staying , good customer service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, warm hosts, comfortable stay, value for money !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    1. Hostel is right next to a train station which can be noisy at times. 2. Location can be hard to find once you reach but the friendly locals or the security guard can direct you to the right place.

    1. Excellent location, right in the heart of Colombo. Train station, bus stand, Galle Face, Lotus Tower, Beira Lake, Eateries etc are all within 5-10mins walking distance. 2. Clean toilets/bath, AC in rooms, small hangout area 3. Good and working high speed wifi 4. Modest but decent breakfast provided too, incl 2 toasts, omelette, fruits n juice. Plenty of coffee n tea available all day. 5. Staff is very helpful, humble and kind.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was comfy and value for money for short stay. staffs were so kind and polite and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really friendly owner! Thank you so much.

    Stayed in April 2024

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