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SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms - Colombo - Restaurant
SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8.7Very Good(52)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 281+
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Miracle City Inn Hostel - Colombo - Building
Miracle City Inn Hostel
Kollupitiya
7.7Good(805)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 110+
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The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte - Colombo - Building
The Anam Hotel - Wellawatte
Colombo, Sri Lanka
7.5Good(88)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 84+
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Haven Fort Hostel - Colombo
Haven Fort Hostel
Colombo, Sri Lanka
7.8Good(303)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 198+
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Bunkyard Hostels - Colombo
Bunkyard Hostels
Cinnamon Gardens
9.0Wonderful(706)
AED 507+
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Havelock City Hostel, Colombo - Colombo
Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
Havelock Town
8.3Very Good(279)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 59+
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Drop Inn Hostels - Colombo
Drop Inn Hostels
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8.6Very Good(1223)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 164+
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Ceylon Stayz - Colombo
Ceylon Stayz
Cinnamon Gardens
8.9Very Good(262)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 140+
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Seconds Hostel - Colombo - Colombo
Seconds Hostel - Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8.4Very Good(684)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
AED 112+
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Lost & Found - Colombo - Colombo
Lost & Found - Colombo
Kollupitiya
8.2Very Good(460)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 121+
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Hangover Hostels Colombo - Colombo
Hangover Hostels Colombo
Havelock Town
8.8Very Good(188)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 1,226+
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Colombo city jumbo hostel - Colombo
Colombo city jumbo hostel
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8.0Very Good(597)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 3,569+
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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo - Colombo
Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
9.4Wonderful(121)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
AED 220+
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Vibe Colombo - Colombo
Vibe Colombo
Kollupitiya
8.7Very Good(243)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 118+
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Port View Hostel Colombo - Colombo
Port View Hostel Colombo
Bambalapitiya
8.7Very Good(55)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 591+
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My Little Island Hostel - Colombo
My Little Island Hostel
Bambalapitiya
9.0Wonderful(609)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 3,878+
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Colombo hostels near the city centre

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Cityrest Fort - Colombo - Restaurant
Cityrest Fort
Fort
6.4Okay(2360)
AED 111+
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Hostel Republic at Galle Face - Colombo - Living room
Hostel Republic at Galle Face
Kollupitiya
8.2Very Good(730)
AED 29+
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Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel - Colombo
Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel
Fort
7.8Good(1956)
AED 29+
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Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux - Colombo
Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux
Kollupitiya
8.4Very Good(335)
AED 37+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Colombo

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Colombo with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Colombo?

Hostels are cheapest in Colombo in May, with average rates of AED 30. In comparison, March is the most expensive month, with prices at AED 274.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Colombo?

Saturday offers the lowest rates in Colombo, with an average nightly price of AED 40. The highest prices are found on Monday, with average rates at AED 161.
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May
March
AED 95
AED 61
Cheapest month to stay with an average 63% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 242% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Colombo hostel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Colombo, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Colombo in October and August.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Colombo

  • How much is a hostel in Colombo for tonight?

    The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Colombo in the last 3 hours was AED 25 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was AED 71. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is AED 25.

  • How much is a hostel in Colombo for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Colombo hostel for this weekend for as low as AED 30. Users have also found 3 star hotels from AED 37 and 4-star plus hotels from AED 56.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Colombo?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Colombo is AED 85 compared to AED 399 for a night in a hotel.

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