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About this property

Essential Facilities: Cycling Backpacker Hostel in Galle offers a garden, terrace, bar, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor fireplace, lounge, or games room. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include balconies, private bathrooms with bidets, and garden views. Additional amenities feature showers, hairdryers, and private entrances. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Jungle Beach is 2 km away, Unawatuna Railway Station a few steps, and Yatagala Temple 2 km from the property. Koggala Airport is 9 km distant. Nearby activities include yoga, cycling, and scuba diving. Guest Services: The hostel provides a paid airport shuttle, room service, bike hire, and a tour desk. Highly rated for its friendly staff, breakfast, and excellent service support.

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Property highlights

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  • Garden view

  • Free private parking available on-site


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  • 1 bunk bed
Balcony
Garden view

  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$33
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  • 1 bunk bed
Garden view
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$33
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • We have 4 left
  • 1 bunk bed
180 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Private bathroom
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$11 per night
Price US$33
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohamed
    India India
    I love the stay and it’s near to unawatuna railway station. Hosts are great and sure I will come back again.
  • Immanuel
    Germany Germany
    There is a great social vibe and there are Hostel activities everyday to easily connect with other travellers. The chill area is good, the Hostel offers yoga in the morning at the beach and you can also rent Bikes here. The Breakfast was alright,...
  • Lander
    Belgium Belgium
    - Friendly, cool staff. Social hostel. - Clean building - Every day different social activity - Breakfast included - Options fire bike rental, massage, cheap towels,…
  • Sirota
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lucky who runs the hostel was so friendly. Breakfast included and delicious Hostel also hosts evening activities which is a great way to meet other backpackers. Each bed has a fan. A great relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely come again
  • Supun
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    It felt like home. Met lot of like minded backpackers. Would definitely stay there again when i come back to Galle.
  • Dasuni
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Easy access to the main town as well as unawatuna beach. Have to walk a few km but we had a vehicle so it was a 2 minute drive. Can rent bikes if needed.
  • Analía
    Spain Spain
    Staff very friendly and welcoming. very very clean, gorgeous hostel, very spacy, lighty and comfortable
  • Anonymous
    Malaysia Malaysia
    the owner was amazing, he had bikes to rent. there was a great atmosphere. thank you so much. can’t wait to get back
  • Mirthe
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Ik heb een hele fijne kerst gehad bij dit hostel, ik kwam aan op tweede kerstdag en kon meteen aansluiten met het diner! De gastvrijheid en creativiteit van de eigenaar en de vrijwilligers vond ik heel erg fijn! Ik voelde mij welkom en thuis!
  • Andy
    Slovakia Slovakia
    This is a wonderful place to stay. Since the first moment when I arrived I felt the nice vibes of this hostel. It's clean, comfy and there are some nice people working there. They so organize many group events and activities, so it's perfect when...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
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Check-out
Available 24 hours
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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
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 70
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cycling Backpacker Hostel 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.