Cheapest hostels in Sri Lanka

Directly on Pitiwella Beach, Lala's Place offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Galle, just 3.7 kilometres from the city centre and 6.9 kilometres from the Dutch Church Galle.
This affordable accommodation provides essential amenities including internet, parking, a restaurant, and a bar, with rooms featuring balconies and a garden for a comfortable seaside stay.

Just a 15-minute walk from Kudawa Beach, Greenbury Kite Hostel & Restaurant is conveniently situated in Kalpitiya, offering an affordable and budget-friendly stay for kite surfers and travellers.
This hostel provides a garden, on-site restaurant, and free WiFi, with rooms featuring seating areas and some with patios, making it a perfect base for exploring the area's cycling routes and enjoying seaside activities.

Conveniently located in Ella, Noname Hostel And Cafe is a mere 17-minute walk from the iconic Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 51 kilometres from Hakgala Botanical Garden, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
This hostel provides essential amenities for a comfortable stay, including a shared kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, complimentary bicycles for local exploration, and entertainment options like karaoke.

This budget-friendly hostel in Nuwara Eliya is conveniently located 8 kilometres from Gregory Lake and 15 kilometres from Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Guests can enjoy mountain views from the terrace, a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and bicycle and car rental for exploring the area.

Located in Kandy, this hostel is conveniently situated 3.4 kilometres from Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall and 4 kilometres from Bogambara Stadium.
Dream Villa And Hostel Kandy offers a budget-friendly stay with a tranquil spa & wellness centre, shared lounge, terrace, and complimentary WiFi.

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.

Located in Nuwara Eliya, Siril Guesthouse Hostel is situated 4.2 kilometres from Gregory Lake and 11.1 kilometres from Hakgala Botanical Garden.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, terrace and a shared kitchen with a fridge, alongside complimentary WiFi and daily room service for a comfortable stay.

Just 2.7 kilometres from Kandy Train Station and 3.4 kilometres from Kandy City Centre, Banda Casa offers an affordable hostel stay in Kandy, complete with a garden and terrace.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a fully equipped kitchen in each unit, free WiFi, and on-site recreational activities like table tennis, making it ideal for families.

Just 1.8 kilometres from the iconic Sigiriya Rock and 4.5 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, this budget-friendly hostel offers an affordable base for exploring the Sigiriya district.
Guests can enjoy a tranquil garden, a terrace, and complimentary WiFi, with bike and car rental services available for exploring the surrounding area known for cycling.

Primely located on Negombo Beach, this hostel is just 2.4 kilometres from St. Anthony's Church, offering an ideal base for exploring the seaside.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a garden, terrace, bar, and restaurant, alongside a shared kitchen, making it a convenient and affordable choice for travellers.

Just a 4-minute walk from Tangalle Beach and 11 minutes from Tangalle Lagoon, Golden Town Hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Tangalle, with Mulkirigala Rock Monastery located 2.1 kilometres away.
This hostel provides complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, and private bathrooms, making it a comfortable and affordable option for exploring the area.

This budget-friendly hostel in Kandy is conveniently located 1.8 kilometres from Kandy Train Station, placing you within easy reach of Bogambara Stadium and the Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall.
Guests can enjoy the tranquil garden, free private parking, and mountain views from select rooms, making it an affordable and comfortable base for exploring Kandy.

Perfectly situated on Arugam Bay Beach, this hostel is just 3.2 kilometres from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, offering a prime location for your seaside escape.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with balconies, a family-friendly restaurant, and bicycle rental, making it an affordable choice for exploring the area.

Just 500 meters from Ella Train Station, Hive Ella - Hostel offers a budget-friendly base in Ella, conveniently situated 4.7 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.
This hostel boasts comfortable accommodation with private bathrooms and complimentary WiFi, alongside a garden and terrace for relaxation, making it an affordable choice for exploring local attractions like Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock.

Located just 6.27 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella New Green View offers a budget-friendly stay in Ella with access to spa facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi.
This hostel provides a shared kitchen, rooms with mountain views from terraces, and bike and car rental services, making it ideal for exploring the popular hiking area.

Just a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, this hostel offers a prime location in Arugam Bay, with Muhudu Maha Viharaya 1.6 kilometres and Crocodile Rock 2 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a tranquil garden, a terrace, free WiFi, and room service for up to 4 guests, making it an affordable choice for a seaside escape.

Perfectly situated in Haputale, this hostel offers a tranquil garden setting, just 43 kilometres from Gregory Lake and 24 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, providing a budget-friendly base for exploring the region.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and a terrace, with selected rooms boasting balconies offering mountain vistas, whilst being a mere 34 kilometres from Horton Plains National Park.

Just 800 metres from Sigiriya Rock, this budget-friendly hostel offers an affordable stay in Sigiriya, also conveniently located 3.9 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock.
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi, and water sports facilities, making it a great base for exploring the area.

Located in Ella, ONEX PARADISE is situated 6.1 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49.9 kilometres from the Hakgala Botanical Garden.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a tranquil garden setting, a sun terrace, free WiFi, and optional fully equipped kitchens, with bicycle and car rental services available for exploring the area.

Just a 2-minute walk from Bonavista Beach, this budget-friendly hostel in Unawatuna is perfectly situated for seaside exploration, with Dewata Beach also within easy reach and Galle Fort only 3.6 kilometres away.
This hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and a garden, making it an affordable choice for travellers looking for accommodation near the beach with bike and car rental available.

Centrally located in Kandy, this hostel is just a short distance from Kandy Museum, Sri Dalada Maligawa, and Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall, offering a budget-friendly base for exploration.
Guests can enjoy amenities such as complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, and room service within the 14 square meter rooms, with breakfast options including continental and Full English/Irish.

Perfectly situated for exploring Ella, this hostel is a mere 3-minute walk from Ella Train Station and 4.5 kilometres from the iconic Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a tranquil garden, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi, making it an affordable choice for solo travellers with a guest capacity of one.

Offering a tranquil garden setting, this hostel is located in Ella, 5.6 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and a 12-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts free WiFi, on-site pool, and is ideally situated for cycling adventures, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Just 2.1 kilometres from the iconic Sigiriya Rock and 5.3 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, this budget-friendly hostel offers a convenient base for exploring the area's historical sites.
With a tranquil garden, terrace, and free WiFi, Sigiri Serenity Hostel provides comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests, featuring a seating area and continental, Asian, or vegetarian breakfast options.

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.

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.

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.

Just a 6-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach, Clock Inn Dehiwala is a budget-friendly hostel located in Mount Lavinia, 5.3 kilometres from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.
This affordable accommodation offers a shared kitchen, free WiFi throughout, and a garden, making it a great choice for travellers seeking cheap stays near the seaside.

Noahs Ark Transit Stay, a hostel in Moratuwa, is located 12.5 kilometres from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 17.7 kilometres from Khan Clock Tower, and 19.3 kilometres from R Premadasa Stadium.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers a fitness room, complimentary WiFi, and a shared kitchen, making it an affordable choice for travellers exploring the area.

Just a few steps from Bonavista Beach, Tanty's Hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Galle, conveniently located 2.7 kilometres from Galle Fort and the Dutch Church Galle.
This hostel provides a garden, a terrace, and an on-site restaurant, with opportunities for leisure activities like darts and minigolf, making it an affordable choice for exploring the seaside.

Perfectly situated just steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Benzai Surf offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in Arugam Bay, conveniently located 3.7 kilometres from the historical Muhudu Maha Viharaya.
This affordable accommodation provides air-conditioned rooms with balconies, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site bicycle and car rental, making it an ideal seaside base for exploring the surf culture and local attractions.

Just a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay Beach, this budget-friendly hostel is conveniently located in Arugam Bay, 4 kilometres from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 4.2 kilometres from Crocodile Rock.
Offering a garden, restaurant and evening entertainment, The Long Hostel provides complimentary WiFi and a grill, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Located in Galle, this hostel is situated approximately 7.2 kilometres from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle Fort, and the Dutch Church Galle, with the Japanese Peace Pagoda just 6.1 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly eco-lodge offers a tranquil garden, a shared lounge, and a shared kitchen, providing a comfortable and affordable stay with convenient access to local attractions.

Just 500 meters from Kandy's city centre, this hostel offers a budget-friendly base, a mere 9-minute walk to the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa and an 8-minute stroll to the Kandy Museum.
Enjoying free private parking and air conditioning in some rooms, this affordable accommodation provides an outdoor dining area for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Located in Ella, Happy Laugh Ella is 2.9 kilometres from Little Adam's Peak and 7.7 kilometres from the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a tranquil garden setting with an on-site restaurant serving Asian breakfast, free WiFi, and complimentary private parking.

Conveniently situated in Habarana, this budget-friendly hostel is just 10.3 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock and 10.9 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock, with Habarana Lake only a 9-minute walk away.
Offering complimentary WiFi, air conditioning and an on-site restaurant, Niwasa Habarana provides family rooms and room service, making it an affordable choice for travellers.