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Spindrift Hostel Madiha

Matara

Set in Matara, 300 metres from Madiha Beach, Spindrift Hostel Madiha offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

F
Frances
From
Spain
Fantastic hostal which facilitates meeting fellow travelers whilst being able to stay in a lovely private room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$57.50
1 night, 2 adults

Chill Hostel Madiha

Matara

Located in Matara, 100 metres from Madiha Beach, Chill Hostel Madiha provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

T
Tharuka
From
Sri Lanka
It was a very quiet and nice place to spend time. There was some couple of games over there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$8
1 night, 2 adults

JJ's Hostel Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Showcasing an expansive rooftop terrace with day-beds and barbeque, JJ's Hostel Mirissa is a boutique hostel and guesthouse located in Mirissa North, only a few minutes walk from Mirissa Beach.

N
Nathaniel
From
New Zealand
JJ's is a phenomenal hostel. It's a relatively big hostel, but the facilities are super clean and comfortable, and the wifi is great. There is also a fantastic vibe at the place (also partly due to the size) so there are always people around who are up for doing something fun. The volunteers are also great and really add to the place - there is yoga every morning and at least 1x group activity organised every day. Merissa is also a perfect place to base yourself if you want to visit other beaches along the coast. I would highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 632 reviews
Price from
US$37.50
1 night, 2 adults

drivethru Hostel Polhena

Polhena (Near Matara)

Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

A
Anna
From
Australia
Place was very clean, and beautifully designed. The pool is amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$52.24
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Bunks Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Located in Mirissa, 200 metres from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

K
Katre
From
Estonia
The hotel was amazing. The jungle vibes were awesome and it felt really private. We enjoyed the outdoor bath a lot. The Petti Petti restaurant had a lovely pool just couple of steps away with beach access. Also some good restaurants were near the hotel. Lovely stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$262.35
1 night, 2 adults

Hangover Hostels Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

G
Gimhani
From
Spain
Everything! Friendly staff and amazing location! Comfy beds and pillows!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Sun & Moon Hostel

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Set within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Sun & Moon Hostel offers rooms in Mirissa.

O
Oliwia
From
Poland
Ppl very kind and helpful, great atmosphere. For sure I will come back some day
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$34.16
1 night, 2 adults

Bappa's Place

Hiriketiya (Near Matara)

Located in Hiriketiya and within 2 km of Hiriketiya Beach, Bappa's Place features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

A
Anne Mette
From
Denmark
Really nice hostel! One of the best I’ve stayed in. It’s pretty new which you can tell. Nice facilities, good vibe, nice lounge area and rooftop and kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka

Weligama (Near Matara)

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka is situated in Weligama, 400 metres from Weligama Beach and 28 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

H
Hai
From
Australia
One of the best hostels I’ve stayed so far. Staff are very friendly, and the guests were very social. Would highly recommend this hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Pranaya Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya (Near Matara)

Boasting a garden, terrace, BBQ facilities and free WiFi, Pranaya Hiriketiya is situated in Hiriketiya, 1.8 km from Hiriketiya Beach and 5.7 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

N
Natasa
From
Netherlands
I liked everything about this hostel! First thing you notice is that it’s very clean! It’s very close to Hiriketya beach and all the good restaurants. It also has a cute cafe with great coffee and food! And the staff? So kind, so helpful! They helped me get to my next destination, arranging tuktuk, explaining.. I can highly highly recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$26
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Avg. price/night: US$57.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
loved my stay here. I didn’t want to leave. very comfy beds. modern and clean hostel. amazing pool area. great vibe and good people. best hostel I’ve stayed in in Sri Lanka.
Guest review by
Megan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$57.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
As a backpacker and a digital nomad I had the best experience that I could ever dream of. Josh, Charlotte and the wonderful stuff hosted us and took care of all the we needed. the vibe in the hostel is very good and there are many backpackers and nice people. I highly reccomand the place. the facilities are also really really good and the place is brand new.
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