41 1/1 Galle Face Terrace, Kollupitiya, 00300 Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on 191 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 September 2024
Sebapiccoli
SwedenI don't have any specific complaints.
The neighbourhood is really nice. The rooms are comfortable. The place overall is good and for a great price.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Liang
United StatesEnvironment
Price
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Sanjay
IndiaVery cozy
Location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Veronica
ItalyThe only thing I didn't like is that they didn't reply my messages on booking and WhatsApp when I asked about the airport transfer. Probably they didn't just because their English is not up to the task but they should solve this problem somehow.
The location is good, the place is cozy and comfortable, the staff very kind and helpful even though they don't speak English. There's working AC in the rooms and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Chloe
New ZealandIt was opposite a night club so it’s pretty loud at night time on the weekend, and the sign says hostel at Galle face instead of hostel republic so can be a bit confusing.
Very clean and comfortable, staff were friendly, quiet place and air conditioned rooms. Less than a kilometre to the mall and pretty close to Colombo fort.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 August 2024
Rienzie
Sri LankaNo bed side curtains at this time.
The hospitality of the staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Anwardeen
SingaporeAll are good
I am dino from Singapore and so much happier with the stay and owner is Mr LESLIE DAVID Armstrong is very warm and friendly and welcoming and dedicated and caring and staff Naleen is too good and I will return and recommend my friends from all over the world to come to stay with Well done 👏
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Zachary
United StatesThe rooms were decent at best and the bathrooms were not so clean or private.
The staff were really friendly, and the location was downtown in a good spot!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Min-chia
AustraliaIt's a mixed dorm room, no keys, so staff or anyone can come in the room anytime. The public area is fine, the shower and room are quite small
The location is good, just near Colombo fort. The room and bed were just okay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Collin
United StatesOverall solid hostel, nothing exceptional. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable but I can sleep anywhere so this wasn’t a problem for me. Location was decent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Konstantin
RussiaRestrooms with reception
Clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Araviinthan
Sri LankaFriendly staff, washrooms are cleaned frequently, nice vibe
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomBeds are not toooo comfortable so woke up with a little backache but it was fine for a couple of mights
Clean and great location in Colombo. No breakfast but this wasn't a problem with the bakery tuktuk (listen out for the tune!) coming round each morning and plenty of places to go for food.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Ashok
IndiaPlace is very congested and time temperature is very hot , I felt very suffocated
It’s very near to Galle face Road
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Catoen
FranceThe bedroom was supposed to be for 4 peoples. The separation with the other 4 beds bedroom is done by a curtain. Unfortunately for me, a guy decide in the second room to let the light on and talk to someone all the night. It was not possible to sleep. It could be great to remember guest to respect others and try to avoid to use light or phone call between 11pm and 5am at least.
You can let your bag in a locked case under the bed. The bedroom is clean and the bed comfortable. Common places are OK.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Rohit
IndiaClean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Nadia
ItalyDodn't have the possibility to make a coffee: no kettle neither microwave worked.
Clean hostel, confortable bed. Water dispenser. Gentle and helpful staff. Great position.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Julia
SwitzerlandThe place is difficult to find (booking adress not 10% accurate) especially at 3 am in the morning when your flight arrives late. Also adaptors would be highly appreciated.
Very good staff, beds are relatively comfortable and it’s quite clean. Also warm water available.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Freja
SwedenQuite small, so it gets quite crowded. Also you must pay extra to borrow towels.
Very clean, rooms were nice with AC. We were also provided with free filtered water, so no need to keep buying water bottles. A nice small kitchen with a microwave for cooking simple meals. Great showers rooms with hot water.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Catherine
United KingdomThe bar opposite played loud music at night which you could hear but this stopped around midnight so it wasn't an issue. Stayed in a 6 bed dorm however this was attached to another dorm area with people walking through our dorm to get to it which caused a little disruption
Perfect for a stopover in Colombo. The guys running the hostel keep it really clean and tidy. Hot showers, a clean kitchen area to make hot drinks and a comfortable communal area to socialise in. Great location right on Galle face green. Air con & WiFi worked well
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Philip
SwedenIt was decent for the low price! Good place to hang out in Colombo for a day or two.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Atul
IndiaThe construction work going on within the building creating noise and messy entrance.
best is it's location, so close to the sea and Galle face and still no disturbance. Both the owners are really good and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Jalal-krueger
United KingdomShowers a bit rundown.
Proximity to the city centre was excellent. Staff were helpful and nice. Neat and clean beds.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Ambrose
AustraliaThe bathrooms could have been kept cleaner though it wasn't much of an issue but still did the job.
Very helpful staff who were willing to stay up for our check in after an extremely delayed flight (1:00am). The rooms were kept very cool at night and the beds were comfortable. Location was incredible as well.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Carol
CanadaToilets could use a bit more privacy
Great location. Small. Definitely not a party hostel. It was quiet and easy to sleep and yet social. I met some nice people here.
Stayed in December 2023
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