Cheapest hostels in Sri Lanka

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.

This hostel in Maharagama, a Colombo suburb, is conveniently located 10.6 kilometres from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 14.6 kilometres from R Premadasa Stadium, offering a tranquil garden setting.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and a well-equipped kitchen in select units, with packed lunches and bicycle rental available for exploring, making it a budget-friendly choice with on-site yoga sessions for relaxation.

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 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 6-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).
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a garden, terrace, bar, and bike rental, making it an ideal affordable base for exploring the area.

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 3.4 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock and 6.4 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock, this budget-friendly hostel offers a tranquil garden setting.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and continental, American, and vegetarian breakfast options at this affordable accommodation.

Just steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Fms Rooms & Hostel offers an unbeatable location for surfers and travellers seeking a budget-friendly seaside escape, also conveniently situated 3.2 kilometres from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 4.9 kilometres from Lagoon Safari.
This hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, a garden, and a terrace, making it a comfortable and affordable base for exploring activities like swimming, fishing, and birdwatching in the area.

Located in Kandy, this hostel is a short walk from Kandy Museum and Sri Dalada Maligawa, with Kandy City Centre and Bogambara Stadium also nearby.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, free private parking, and cycling activities for guests, making it an affordable choice for exploring Kandy.

Just 17 minutes on foot from the magnificent Sigiriya Rock, this budget-friendly hostel offers an affordable stay in Sigiriya.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and a tranquil garden at this 23 square meter hostel, which accommodates up to 4 people and features a snack bar and a buffet breakfast.

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.

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.

Centrally located in Nuwara Eliya, Windsor Residence is just 3.7 kilometres from Gregory Lake and 10.5 kilometres from Hakgala Botanical Garden, offering a budget-friendly stay.
This hostel provides a range of amenities including Wi-Fi, a kitchen, Jacuzzi, and a terrace, with bike and car rental available for exploring the popular cycling routes.

Sigiriya Rastha Hostel is conveniently located in Sigiriya, just 3.7 kilometres from the iconic Sigiriya Rock and 6.8 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a delightful garden, an on-site restaurant and bar, and complimentary private parking, alongside free WiFi, making it an affordable choice for exploring the area's popular fishing spots and rental services.

Located in Norton Bridge, Laxapana Wilderness Homestay is situated approximately 22 kilometres from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a tranquil adults-only environment with a beautiful garden, a welcoming shared lounge, and complimentary WiFi, perfect for a cheap and cozy stay.

This budget-friendly hostel in Arugam Bay is located just steps from Arugam Bay Beach and 2.9 kilometres from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.
Enjoy the tranquil garden, relaxing terrace, on-site restaurant, and complimentary WiFi at this affordable accommodation, offering a perfect seaside escape.

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.

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.

Offering a budget-friendly stay, Horizon Resort & Hostel Sigiriya is located just 1.8 kilometres from the iconic Sigiriya Rock and 4 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock.
Guests can enjoy the hostel's garden and terrace, with free WiFi, air conditioning, and a shared kitchen, plus car and bike rental are available for exploring the area.

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.

Directly on Negombo Beach, this hostel is a minute's walk from the shore and 10.9 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport, offering a prime seaside location.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a fridge and microwave oven in its kitchen, along with a garden, fitness centre, and bar, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

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 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.

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 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 a 4-minute walk from Negombo Beach, this hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Negombo, conveniently located 12 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi at this hostel, which also features an on-site restaurant and bar, making it ideal for exploring the popular cycling area nearby.

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.

Hostel Singha Lounge is located in Unawatuna, 1.9 kilometres from Unawatuna Beach and a 19-minute walk from Yatagala Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel offers free WiFi, on-site parking, and a garden, with organised film nights and cycling activities available for guests.

Located in Kurunegala, Mangala Lodge is a 45-kilometre drive from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall, with Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport 63 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a tranquil garden setting with complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a continental and Asian breakfast to enhance your stay.

Offering stunning mountain views, Ama Residence in Matale is located 29 kilometres from Kandy City Centre Shopping Mall and 31 kilometres from Bogambara Stadium.
This budget-friendly hostel provides air conditioning, a balcony, and complimentary WiFi, with an on-site restaurant and shared kitchen facilities available for guests.

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.

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 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 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.

Just 10.5 kilometres from Pidurangala Rock and 11.3 kilometres from Sigiriya Rock, this Habarana hostel offers a tranquil garden setting with a 24-hour front desk and airport transportation.
This budget-friendly Habarana Farm Cottage boasts a shared kitchen, free WiFi throughout, and some rooms feature a balcony, with bike and car rental available for exploring the cycling-popular area.

Just a 5-minute walk from Ahungalla Beach, Ayubello Hostel & Suites offers a budget-friendly stay in Ahungalla, conveniently located 3.4 kilometres from the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and 13.9 kilometres from Bentota Railway Station.
This hostel provides essential amenities including free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and air-conditioned family rooms with balconies, alongside a garden and free on-site parking for a comfortable and affordable seaside escape.