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The 10 Best Hostels in Galle, Sri Lanka

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Ideally located in the centre of Galle, Tanty’s Hostel offers free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 70 metres from Bonavista Beach, 2.4 km from Jungle Beach and 2.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

Wonderful room service I will come again

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9
Wonderful
112 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

Located in Galle, 1.3 km from Unawatuna Beach, Sixth Sense Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 1.4 km from Dalawella Beach, 1.8 km from Mihiripenna Beach and 7.7 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Absolutely everything. The property is beautiful, with new, cozy, comfortable, clean and spacious rooms and common area (and a well equipped kitchen that is a dream!); the host and staff lovely and the environment great. It also has a nice terrace to practice yoga, for example, in the mornings and a hang out area outside. The location is super quiet, about an 8 min drive to the center or 20 minute walk.

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9.9
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling.

Dutch Church Galle is 7.1 km from the hostel, while Galle Fort is 7.3 km away. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 20 km from Sanithu Homestay Galle.

Close to beach ⛱️ clean, calm restful environment, the spectacular Owner's FOOD !!! Great Cook !! Everything in kitchen required to cook with

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9.4
Wonderful
31 reviews
Price from
$7.65
per night

Set in Galle, within 1.6 km of Bonavista Beach and 3.9 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Old Parkland Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 4.1 km from Dutch Church Galle, 4.5 km from Galle Light house and 4 km from Galle Fort National Museum. The property is allergy-free and is situated 4.1 km from Galle Fort.

I stayed at Pinidu's hostel for a total of 4 nights. It is easily among the best hostel experiences I have ever had (having stayed at more than 40 in the past few years...). The room/bed/bathroom is spotless. The hosts are extremely attentive to detail- gave me tour of the garden and recommendations about where to visit. Above all, I must say that Pinidu is an exceptional human being. After I left the hostel, I had a medical emergency and contacted him for advice. He exchanged with people he knew and sent a friend to the hospital to personally make an appointment for me as I returned to the city. I stayed again at his place for two more nights while I did more tests, during which he was extremely supportive and sought to help me be comfortable. I cannot recommend this place enough. Especially for people who like a calm environment in nature. Peace from Canada <3

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9.8
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Galle, Backpacker Galle Hostel offers free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 1.2 km from Galle Fort and 1.2 km from Dutch Church Galle. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and room service.

Staff are very nice. It's clean and comfortable. Very social atmosphere without it being loud so you could meet people but also get rest. They have lockers.

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8.2
Very Good
245 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

Situated in Galle, Lala's Place features a garden and terrace. The property is set 8 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 9 km from Dutch Church Galle. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

Featuring shared bathroom facilities, rooms at Lala's Place also offer free WiFi.

This place is amazing, it looks like you're in a fairytale. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing, especially the koththu and the chicken burger.

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8.5
Very Good
273 reviews
Price from
$3
per night

Set in Galle, 1.4 km from Mahamodara Beach, Jungle city Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, babysitting service and currency exchange for guests.

It was an amazingly beautiful stay with this very hospitable Sri Lankan family. I was allowed to have an authentic look into some of the family life. But the room also provided the privacy and cleanliness one would expect. So in total I am really happy to have stayed there and might return!!

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8.6
Excellent
54 reviews
Price from
$7.20
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Paradise Galle is set in Galle, 1.5 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The hostel has a barbecue and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

The family I lived with truly healed me. The house was very Victorian looking and the owner took great pleasure in telling me about the history of the area and people. The time during which I found this place, I wasn’t well emotionally but the amount of motherly care and familial these people showed me every morning, healed me. Laundry services, breakfast and coffee, helping me with recommendations, good conversations, their dog I loved, the way the birds would fly inside the house sometimes like straight out of a Disney movie, and most importantly, the love. All facilities were super clean and nice- towels, clean toilet, linen, mosquito net, fan, etc etc. A small tuktuk ride away from the fort too!

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8.5
Very Good
51 reviews
Price from
$10.45
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a stovetop, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a shower. At BunkyDew the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

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7
Good
2 reviews
Price from
$13.50
per night

Situated in Galle, 5.2 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Villa 6070 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 5.4 km from Galle Fort, 5.5 km from Dutch Church Galle and 5.9 km from Galle Light house. Galle Fort National Museum is 5.4 km away and Japanese Peace Pagoda is 7.5 km from the hostel.

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8.5
Very Good
2 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Sanithu Homestay Galle
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 31 reviews

    Located in Galle, a 8-minute walk from Pitiwella Beach, Sanithu Homestay Galle provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    Velice milá, přátelská a ochotná paní domácí Champie i její rodina. Pomůžou, poradí - rádi vzpomínáme ❤️

  • Tanty’s Hostel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 112 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Galle, Tanty’s Hostel has free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Clean, spacious dorms, common areas, friendly staff

  • Jungle city Hostel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 54 reviews

    Located in Galle, a 16-minute walk from Mahamodara Beach, Jungle city Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The host is nice, hostel is near bus and train station

  • Paradise Galle
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 51 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Paradise Galle is set in Galle, 0.9 mi from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

    Nice people, they make us feel really comfortable. It's a really nice place for a cheap price ☺️

  • Villa 6070
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Galle, 3.2 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Villa 6070 has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Lala's Place
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 273 reviews

    Located in Galle, Lala's Place features a garden and terrace. The property is set 5 mi from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 5.6 mi from Dutch Church Galle. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

    Everything is fine location staff very good people

  • Backpacker Galle Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 245 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Galle, Backpacker Galle Hostel has free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Very sweet owner, comfortable and clean stay, location is also good. Liked it.

  • One C Hostel
    Central location
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Located in Galle, 1.5 miles from Dadalla West Beach, One C Hostel has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

  • Hidden Harmony Hostel

    Located in Galle, 3 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Hidden Harmony Hostel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Hostels that guests love in Galle

  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews
    My experience at the Sixth Sense Hostel was absolutely incredible! It was like no other stay I've ever had. The hostel is located in a beautiful and calm place, just a 10-minute walk from the beach. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The manager - Sam, always made sure we had everything we needed for a fantastic time. The accommodation was comfortable, very clean and cozy & relaxing. What's more, there's free laundry. It was truly the best hostel I've ever been to. Totally recommend. You should come and experience it!
    Justyna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $22
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 155 reviews
    Good for a budget stay, with a great location, but room had many roaches.
    Zainab
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 111 reviews
    The first place we stayed during our trip so it was a good place to recover from jet lag as we didn't plan to do much. The accommodation was right on the beach & was lovely to just step right out onto the sand. The south coast has some strong waves so just be careful when going for a dip! Nice backpacker hostel along the beach that served drinks with a sunset view. Had a few places to eat & fairly priced too.
    Josh Parker
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $4.50
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 152 reviews
    Amazing location right on the beach, a great view to wake up to, a range of beach bars near by, extremely cheap so it’s perfect if you need a simple place to stay for a night on a budget! It’s rustic and quirky.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $15
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 800 reviews
    Beautiful location, perfect for the sunset, staff are welcoming and attentive and the food served is very good, although the menu is limited. Plenty of places to sit and eat and the toilets and showers are good for a backpackers type of accommodation. If you are young and carefree, want to drink, and listen to music late into the night then this is a good spot, caters for everything you need. If you are on the road and looking for a cheap nights sleep like we were, this is not the venue for you.
    mary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 112 reviews
    Nice hostel, good and clean rooms, nice beds. Budget Friendly. They have fans for each bed but there's no AC. However it's manageable.
    sane
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 112 reviews
    Every bed has individual fan and beds are quite wide and comfortable. Fully equipped kitchen and large dining area everything is excellent. This is one of the best hostels I have stayed among 46 countries I travelled.
    VISHWANATH
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $10
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 240 reviews
    The outside area was exceptional! Unbelievable stunning at night with all the lights and a straight way to the beach. Mani, the owner, is very kind and cooks delicious. We didn’t plan the overnight-stay but in the end it was the best hostel !
    Janina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 112 reviews
    About 1.1km near from Galle central. This is big hostel i had ever seen in my srilankan trip. Rooms are well managed, decorated, neat n clean. Wood strusture is fabulous in this hostel. Laundry is at cheap rate for unlimited cloth at once. We can use their kitchen and fridge also. 1-2 min walk there is beach. Free bottle drinking water available. Rooms rates also affordable for couples and dormitory also.
    prashant
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $4
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 316 reviews
    Best hostel of the beach, will 100% recommend! Do not hesitate to go here, you have easy and cheap bus or tuktuk from Galle and you will feel at paradise!
    Rouan
    Young couple