Cheapest hostels in Sri Lanka

Centrally located in the Nuwara Eliya City Centre district, this hostel is just 3.2 kilometres from Gregory Lake and 10 kilometres from the Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Offering a shared lounge and on-site bar, this budget-friendly hostel provides a choice of à la carte, Full English/Irish, or Asian breakfast, perfect for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Directly across from Arugam Bay Beach, this hostel is conveniently located 3.8 kilometres from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 4.3 kilometres from Crocodile Rock.
Offering a budget-friendly stay with complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, and an on-site restaurant, this accommodation also features a garden and terrace perfect for relaxing after a day exploring this seaside destination.

Set within a garden in Sigiriya, Matale District, this budget-friendly hostel is conveniently located 5.1 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 8.2 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock.
Offering a terrace, garden, and spa facilities, this hostel provides an excellent user rating and organises tours, making it a great affordable choice for exploring the local area with bike rentals available for cycling enthusiasts.

Just a 10-minute walk from Ella Train Station, this budget-friendly hostel offers excellent value and is conveniently located 4.2 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 2.6 kilometres from Little Adam's Peak.
This hostel provides a communal kitchen with a microwave, a garden, and a terrace, perfect for travellers seeking affordable accommodation with mountain views and free WiFi.

Offering a tranquil garden setting, this hostel is conveniently located 8.5 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 10.5 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, providing a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
Guests can enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, air conditioning, and a shared lounge, with selected rooms featuring a private terrace and a choice of breakfast options available.

Just a 5-minute walk from Uppuveli beach, La Prince Hotel and Hostel is situated in Trincomalee, offering a budget-friendly stay conveniently located 4.2 kilometres from Kanniya Hot Springs and 4.5 kilometres from Trincomalee Railway Station.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and a garden, making it an affordable choice for travellers seeking seaside accommodation.

Located in Nuwara Eliya, Laughing Leopard Hostel is situated 2.9 kilometres from Gregory Lake and 9.8 kilometres from Hakgala Botanical Garden.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, garden, and terrace, alongside an on-site bar and nightclub for guests to enjoy.

Just a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, this hostel is conveniently located 5.2 kilometres from Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils and 8.2 kilometres from Elephant Rock, offering a perfect seaside escape.
Enjoy a budget-friendly stay with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, and a shared kitchen, alongside on-site table tennis for added amusement.

Just 2 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak, Ella Kumi Cabin offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Ella with a tranquil garden setting.
This hostel provides comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and balconies boasting mountain views, alongside free WiFi and a choice of continental or Asian breakfast, making it an affordable option for travellers.

Wonderful Hostel Trincomalee offers a budget-friendly stay near Uppuveli beach, just a 2-minute walk away, with Kanniya Hot Springs and Trincomalee Railway Station within approximately 4.8 kilometres.
This hostel provides free WiFi, a garden, and direct access to a private beach, perfect for enjoying seaside activities like scuba diving and cycling.

Located 25 kilometres from Kandy city centre, this hostel offers a peaceful retreat on an abandoned tea estate, a 10-minute walk from Kukul Oya Bus Stand.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, this hostel boasts a traditional Ayurvedic spa, a rooftop restaurant with river views, and rooms adorned with authentic Sri Lankan antiques, with some featuring open bathrooms and antique bathtubs.

Located in Sigiriya, this hostel is conveniently situated 5.5 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 7.4 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, this hostel provides air conditioning, free WiFi, and an on-site water park, with room service and daily breakfast options available for up to 7 guests.

Thumbaya Resort Yala, a budget-friendly hostel in Tissamaharama, is located 13.2 kilometres from Tissa Wewa and 22.5 kilometres from Situlpawwa, offering a serene garden setting.
This affordable accommodation boasts a restaurant, a fitness centre, and a spa, with family-friendly amenities and opportunities for outdoor pursuits like cycling and fishing nearby.

Conveniently located in Ella, this hostel is an 18-minute walk from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.7 kilometres from Ella Train Station and Little Adam's Peak.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, Shadow Inn Ella boasts air-conditioned rooms, complimentary WiFi, a garden, and on-site yoga classes, making it an affordable option for exploring the area.

Just a 4-minute walk from Ella Train Station, this budget-friendly hostel is conveniently located 4.5 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.
Offering a garden, terrace, on-site restaurant, and bar, the hostel provides free WiFi and parking, with room service and airport transportation available for a comfortable stay.

Located in Sigiriya, E S Eco Safari Hostel Sigiriya is situated 3.1 kilometres from Sigiriya Airport, offering a tranquil escape near key attractions.
This budget-friendly hostel provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the area and features a peaceful garden with outdoor seating, alongside free WiFi and on-site dining with vegetarian and Asian breakfast options.

Located directly on the beachfront in Delft East, this budget-friendly hostel is situated approximately 60 kilometres from Jaffna International Airport.
Offering family-friendly accommodation, guests can enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, a restaurant, a shared kitchen with a dishwasher and fridge, air conditioning, a terrace, a garden, a fitness centre, and parking, with cycling opportunities nearby.

Villa 92 City Stay offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Kandy, conveniently situated just 800 metres from the city centre and a mere 800 metres from Kandy Train Station, placing you within a 10-minute walk of Bogambara Stadium and Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall.
This family-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including free WiFi and air conditioning, with an on-site restaurant and the option to arrange sightseeing tours for exploring Sri Dalada Maligawa and the Kandy Museum.

Just a 3-minute walk from Uppuveli beach, this budget-friendly hostel in Trincomalee offers easy access to the seaside, with Kanniya Hot Springs located 4.2 kilometres away.
This affordable accommodation features free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a picnic area, making it a great base for exploring local attractions and enjoying continental, vegetarian, or gluten-free breakfast options.

Perfectly situated just 200 meters from Galle Face Beach, Hostel Republic offers an affordable stay in Colombo, conveniently close to One Galle Face and Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including free WiFi and a shared kitchen, with opportunities for cycling and local tips from the on-site reception.

Just 1.9 kilometres from the iconic Sigiriya Rock and 1.4 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, Funk Bunks offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Sigiriya.
This affordable accommodation boasts a swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, with air-conditioned rooms featuring seating areas, and provides free WiFi and parking for a comfortable stay.

Just a 3-minute walk from Uppuveli beach, this budget-friendly hostel in Trincomalee offers convenient access to Kanniya Hot Springs (2.6 kilometres) and Trincomalee Railway Station (3.4 kilometres).
This affordable accommodation provides free bikes for exploring, a garden, a restaurant, a bar, and free WiFi, making it an ideal base for enjoying the seaside attractions.

Ideally located in Colombo, this hostel is a mere 19-minute walk from Milagiriya Beach, offering a budget-friendly seaside escape, and 2.9 kilometres from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, sun terrace, and non-smoking rooms, making it a comfortable and affordable option for travellers seeking cheap accommodation near the beach.

Conveniently located just an 8-minute walk from Negombo Beach and 1.8 kilometres from St. Anthony's Church, this budget-friendly hostel in Negombo offers an excellent user rating.
This affordable accommodation provides air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a terrace, with bike rental and concierge services available for your convenience.

Perfectly situated for beach access, this hostel is just 50 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, offering a prime location for surfers and a truly budget-friendly stay in Arugam Bay.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, relax on the terrace, or explore the surrounding area known for excellent outdoor activities, all while benefiting from free WiFi and on-site parking.

Centrally located in Anuradhapura, Emarald Holiday Homes is a mere 9-minute walk from Kada Panaha Tank and 0.9 kilometres from Nature Park Anuradhapura, offering a budget-friendly base for exploration.
This hostel provides essential amenities including free WiFi and air conditioning, with bicycle rental available for discovering the ancient city.

Located in the tranquil Hanthana area of Kandy, this hostel is just 3.4 kilometres from Bogambara Stadium and 3.5 kilometres from the Ceylon Tea Museum.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, terrace, and complimentary Wi-Fi, with a 24-hour front desk ensuring a convenient stay for all visitors.

Ideally situated in Sigiriya, this hostel is just 4.5 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 6.6 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a garden, and bike rental for exploring the surroundings, with an Asian breakfast served daily and free private parking available.

Conveniently located in Galle, this hostel is just 9 minutes on foot from Mahamodara Beach and offers easy access to Galle Fort, the Galle Light House, and Galle Railway Station.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, an on-site garden and bar, and serves a variety of breakfast options, making it an affordable choice for exploring the seaside attractions.

Located in Ella, this hostel is situated 12 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 17.7 kilometres from Ella Rock, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the region.
Guests can enjoy complimentary Asian breakfast served in the room, free WiFi throughout, and secure parking, making it an affordable and convenient choice.

Conveniently located in Negombo, Ceylon Lodge - Airport Transit Hostel is situated 5.2 kilometres from St. Anthony's Church and 3.7 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport, offering a budget-friendly option for transit travellers.
This hostel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, and a terrace, with rooms featuring private bathrooms and some offering balconies, whilst the surrounding area is popular for cycling.

Just a 3-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, this hostel in the Ampara District is conveniently located near Muhudu Maha Viharaya (3.9 kilometres) and Crocodile Rock (4.9 kilometres), offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
This affordable accommodation provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen, and complimentary WiFi, with a tranquil garden and a terrace available for guests to enjoy.