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Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

247 R.A. De Mel MawathaSee map

US$ 23.40per night

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A stay at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel places you in the heart of Colombo, within a 15-minute walk of Colombo City Centre and Liberty Plaza. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St Anthony's Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from United States Embassy Colombo.
Popular facilities
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
3.3/5Good 39 reviews
Exploring the area
Kollupitiya Railway Station, 400m, About 7 mins from hotel by foot
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base, 6.8km, About 13 mins from hotel by car
Liberty Plaza, 100m, About 1 mins from hotel by foot
26
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Multiple beds
26
Basic Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds
Bed type arranged at check-in
Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
2 beds

3.0 m²

City view

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Reviews

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3.3/5.0

Good

39 reviews
Location
3.6
Services offered
3.5
Cleanliness
2.8
Atmosphere & facilities
3.0
All
4.5+
3.0+
Aneek
Reviewed: 5 Mar 2024

2.0/5.0

Below average

Solo stay · For leisure

Not that kind of hostel what i was expected
Verified traveler
Reviewed: 23 Oct 2018

4.0/5.0

Great
Friendly and helpful staff and easy access to town area.
Ashleigh
Reviewed: 7 Jul 2017

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with partner

Wasn't made clear at the time of booking that there wasn't a window in the room, tainted our stay massively, staff were friendly and very helpful, AC unit was powerful and wifi was ok. Breakfast was good, simple fried egg on toast.
Verified traveler
Reviewed: 7 Jun 2017

2.0/5.0

Below average
The room smelled bad when I arrived and the walls are thin so hear noise from other guests throughout the night. Bathrooms and showers are clean and staff are friendly.
xzzzz
Reviewed: 20 Apr 2017

3.0/5.0

Good
I got what I needed. Just a place to sleep. Bonus was the hot water and working wifi. no windows was minus.
Christine
Reviewed: 7 Feb 2017

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Very reasonable for budget travellers.
Jennifer
Reviewed: 19 Nov 2016

2.0/5.0

Below average
The location was the only redeeming factor of this property. It is very easy to get to and from many places. When I arrived at 2am, which I put in the special notes about late arrival. The door was locked. I needed to wake up the night staff to check in. The check in was a bit long and I was just given my key. When I arrived to the room there was a musty smell that just didn't go away. The room is small (4 female dorm). There are no lockers for safe keeping of your stuff. Also there is only one sheet on there bed. They don't even provide you with a top sheet. It does get chilly with the AC on which you certainly need, as there is no window in the room. The bathing area is disjointed and not very clean at all. I was not super happy. The water was cool on most days even when they say hot water. I would not recommend this place.
Jennifer
Reviewed: 17 Nov 2016

3.0/5.0

Good
The place could use a thorough cleaning. I was in a 4 person female dorm. They never once came to change sheets after a guest left. There was a significant lack of toilet paper in the bathrooms. The bathrooms were not the cleanest. The set up was a bit weird as well. Toilets across from the showers. There was no place to change in the showers or even hooks to hang your towel. I was told it was no frills. That is exactly what it is. Also they lock the door on the evening so if coming back late you will need to wake the attendant. If you're okay with bare bones, then this is okay. The location was very awesome. That was the only benefit of this place.
Shayan
Reviewed: 18 Jul 2016

1.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with partner

Was a short stay, only two hours but the worst two hours. Bad service and I think we were double charged. We paid through hotels.com but receptionist also asked for cash!
Adel
Reviewed: 6 Apr 2016

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with family

It was good experience

Overview

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

First open:2014-01-01
Rooms:26
Star rating:

A stay at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel places you in the heart of Colombo, within a 15-minute walk of Colombo City Centre and Liberty Plaza. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St Anthony's Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from United States Embassy Colombo.

Description

A stay at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel places you in the heart of Colombo, within a 15-minute walk of Colombo City Centre and Liberty Plaza. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St Anthony's Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from United States Embassy Colombo.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Kollupitiya Railway Station

Train stations
400m

Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airports
6.8km

Attractions

Liberty Plaza

100m

Tonic Spa at Mövenpick Colombo

100m

Chabad of Sri Lanka

400m

Casino Marina Colombo

600m

Gangarama Seema Malakaya, ගංගාරාම සීමා මාලකය.

700m

Gangaramaya Park

800m

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka

800m

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

900m
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
General
Designated smoking area
Cleaning services
Laundry service
Reception services
Concierge
Tourist info desk
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 14:00 - Before 00:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Food & drinks

At Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

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