Cheapest hostels in Sri Lanka

Just an 8-minute walk from Anuradhapura Railway Station, Chill House Hostel offers budget-friendly accommodation conveniently located 1.8 kilometres from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.
This hostel provides a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and on-site evening entertainment, making it an affordable choice for exploring Anuradhapura.

Just a 7-minute walk from Negombo Beach, Ryan Residence & Restaurant offers budget-friendly accommodation in Negombo, situated 1.8 kilometres from St. Anthony's Church.
This hostel provides air conditioning, free WiFi, and a restaurant with room service, making it an affordable choice for travellers exploring the seaside.

Just 1.77 kilometres from the iconic Sigiriya Rock, Kavish Hostel Sigiriya offers a budget-friendly base for exploring this historic region.
This affordable hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, and free WiFi, making it a comfortable and cheap option for solo travellers.

Located in Negombo, Hureshan Villa is just a 7-minute walk from St. Anthony's Church and 2.4 kilometres from Wellaweediya Beach, offering a convenient base for exploring the area.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with a kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a garden, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay near Bandaranaike International Airport.

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.

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.

Located in Nuwara Eliya, this hostel is conveniently situated 2.6 kilometres from Gregory Lake and 9.5 kilometres from Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Promax Villa offers budget-friendly accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, and a shared kitchen, making it an affordable choice for your stay.

Conveniently located in Hikkaduwa, Guruge Villa is just a 9-minute walk from Hikkaduwa Beach and 600 meters from the bus stand, offering budget-friendly accommodation near the beach.
This hostel provides air conditioning, free WiFi, and a garden, with options for an Asian breakfast and bicycle rental, making it an affordable choice for exploring the seaside area.

Offering serene lake views, this hostel is located in Sigiriya, 3.9 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 6.9 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock.
This budget-friendly accommodation provides a kitchen, air conditioning, and on-site spa facilities, with complimentary bicycles available for exploring the area.

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.

Dream Bay, a hostel in Arugam Bay, offers direct access to a private beach area and is located just 800 meters from Arugam Bay Beach, making it a perfect seaside escape.
This budget-friendly accommodation provides comfortable rooms with air conditioning, free WiFi, and on-site amenities including a restaurant, bar, and complimentary bicycles for exploring the area, all situated 2.4 kilometres from Crocodile Rock.

Located in Kandy, Mystique Hideout offers a tranquil retreat just 2.2 kilometres from Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall and 2.6 kilometres from Bogambara Stadium, providing a peaceful escape for budget-friendly travellers.
This family-friendly hostel boasts free Wi-Fi, a garden, and a terrace, with continental, vegetarian, and vegan breakfast options available, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay with round-the-clock assistance.

Perfectly situated for beach access, this hostel in Arugam Bay is just a stone's throw from Arugam Bay Beach, offering an ideal and budget-friendly base for surf enthusiasts and beach lovers, with Muhudu Maha Viharaya only 2.9 kilometres away.
Providing complimentary WiFi and free private parking, this affordable accommodation features a tranquil garden and is conveniently located near key attractions like Crocodile Rock (3.1 kilometres) and Lagoon Safari - Pottuvils (4.7 kilometres).

Just 1.1 miles from Marakkalagoda Beach, this budget-friendly hostel in Tangalle offers excellent access to the coast and is conveniently located 12.2 kilometres from the Hummanaya Blow Hole.
Guests can enjoy a garden, shared lounge, terrace, free WiFi, an on-site restaurant serving diverse cuisines, and bicycle rental for exploring the seaside surroundings.

Just 9.8 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 13 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, this hostel in Sigiriya offers a budget-friendly base for exploring the ancient wonders.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, on-site restaurant with diverse cuisine, and a fitness centre, making it an affordable and convenient choice.

Just an 18-minute walk from Ella Train Station, Home Hostel Ella offers a budget-friendly stay in Ella, conveniently located 1.9 kilometres from the Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class.
This hostel provides a tranquil garden, a shared lounge, and free private parking, with bicycle and car rental available for exploring nearby attractions like Little Adam's Peak and the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Just a minute's walk from Arugam Bay Beach, this hostel offers an ideal location for surfers and cultural explorers, being only 2.7 kilometres from Crocodile Rock and 3.2 kilometres from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with a fridge and microwave, free WiFi, and complimentary bikes, perfect for discovering the seaside attractions of Arugam Bay.

Located in Colombo, this hostel is situated 2.6 kilometres from Wellawatte Beach and 4 kilometres from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
Guests can enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, a shared kitchen, an outdoor swimming pool, and a terrace, making it an affordable and convenient choice for travellers.

This budget-friendly hostel in Nuwara Eliya is conveniently located 2.2 kilometres from Gregory Lake and 9.2 kilometres from Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Offering a tranquil garden setting and free WiFi, The Mount View Single Tree Hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and on-site dining with customizable dietary options, making it an affordable choice for exploring the area.

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.

Located in Colombo's Kollupitiya district, this hostel is just a 13-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach, offering a budget-friendly stay near popular sites like Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall.
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, and a shared terrace at this cheap and cozy hostel, which also boasts an on-site restaurant with diverse cuisine options and provides room service for added convenience.

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.

Directly on a private beach, this hostel in Pottuvil offers a budget-friendly seaside escape with excellent ratings for location and cleanliness.
Enjoy free WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and table tennis, with popular nearby cycling routes making it an affordable choice for active travellers.

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 2 minutes on foot from Mount Lavinia Beach, this budget-friendly hostel offers excellent value near the seaside, situated in Mount Lavinia, Colombo.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar at this affordable accommodation, which is also 6.6 kilometres from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

Located in Sigiriya, this hostel is just 1.4 kilometres from the iconic Sigiriya Rock and 4.7 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, offering budget-friendly access to these historical sites.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi, a terrace, and a garden, with breakfast options including continental, Asian, or vegetarian choices, making it an affordable and comfortable base for exploring the area.

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.

Esmin's Homestay is a women-only hostel located in Hatton, 22 kilometres from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers a unique bowling alley, a garden, and a shared kitchen, with rooms suitable for up to three guests.

Perfectly situated in Colombo's prestigious Cinnamon Gardens district, this hostel is just 1.9 kilometres from Kollupitiya Beach and a 10-minute walk from The Independence Square, offering a budget-friendly base.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and on-site private parking, with an à la carte breakfast service available for added convenience.

Located in a well-connected Colombo district, this hostel is a short walk from Colombo Town Hall and the National Art Gallery, with The Independence Square also within easy reach.
Enjoy a budget-friendly stay with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden, terrace, and bar, all conveniently situated close to Kollupitiya Beach and Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple.

Centrally located in Anuradhapura, Kutumbaya hostel is a mere 6-minute walk from Kada Panaha Tank and 1.7 kilometres from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and Nature Park Anuradhapura.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, a water park, and a fitness room, ensuring a comfortable and entertaining stay for families exploring the area, with bike and car rental services also available.

Ideally situated in Tissamaharama, Yala Mangora Inn is just 2 kilometres from Tissa Wewa and 3.5 kilometres from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, offering a tranquil setting with a garden and terrace for a peaceful retreat.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air conditioning, complimentary private parking, and a continental breakfast, making it an affordable choice for exploring the area, which is conveniently located 6.5 kilometres from Weerawila Airport and 16 kilometres from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

Just an 8-minute walk from Pitiwella Beach, this budget-friendly hostel in Galle offers excellent proximity to key attractions, being only 6.8 kilometres from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 7.1 kilometres from both Dutch Church Galle and Galle Fort.
Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, a garden, and a terrace, with bike and car rental available, making it ideal for exploring the area and finding affordable seaside adventures.

Conveniently located in Sigiriya, this hostel is just 1.8 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 3.2 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock.
Offering budget-friendly accommodation, this hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and optional shuttle services, perfect for exploring the surrounding area.

Located in Ella, Hostel Base Ella is conveniently situated for exploring local attractions, with a tranquil garden offering a peaceful retreat.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with private terraces boasting mountain views, complimentary WiFi, and a shared kitchen for a communal atmosphere.

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.