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The 10 Best Hostels in Mirissa, Sri Lanka

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All private rooms include a patio / sitting area with a day-bed where you can relax. All rooms feature luxury mattresses, linen and private modern bathrooms. All dormitories feature air-conditioning and personal lockers with attached modern bathrooms.

I loved this place. I recommand you. Perfect location just near from the beach. Nice pool. The dorms are very confortable. The staff is lovely.

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9.2
Wonderful
495 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Situated in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Clean and quiet. Secure. Well maintained. Big rooms. Secluded yet highly convenient location midway between the beach and Mirissa’s main road of shops and services. Walking distance to everything. Attentive, friendly staff. The lodging is equipped with all the basic needs for a comfortable stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
79 reviews
Price from
$7.44
per night

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa is situated on the beachfront in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach and 800 metres from Thalaramba Beach. Located around 2.4 km from Weligambay Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 34 km away from Galle International Cricket Stadium. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Owners are wonderful, they help you with everything, they even took us to the beach and showed where the turtles were! Nice room and good location, close to the center and restaurants/main beach.

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9
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

The area is popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling and diving. The hostel also offers bike hire and car hire. Hikkaduwa is 45 km from Hangover Hostels Mirissa, while Galle is 30 km from the property.

Friendly stuff and clean hostel

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8.8
Excellent
199 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

At the hostel, all rooms have a desk. At One Minute Mirissa each room comes with a seating area.

Dutch Church Galle is 34 km from One Minute Mirissa, while Galle Light house is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala, 20 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Location, accessibility, helpful staff, cleanliness

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8.2
Very Good
39 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Located in Mirissa, 2.4 km from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can enjoy American and Chinese dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

Guest rooms at the hostel include air conditioning and a desk.

The hotel was amazing. The jungle vibes were awesome and it felt really private. We enjoyed the outdoor bath a lot. The Petti Petti restaurant had a lovely pool just couple of steps away with beach access. Also some good restaurants were near the hotel. Lovely stay.

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8.3
Very Good
76 reviews
Price from
$25.44
per night

Located in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, Chez Podi Surf Stay provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 700 metres from Weligambay Beach, 2.8 km from Weligama Beach and 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room comes with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. At Chez Podi Surf Stay each room has a private bathroom with a shower.

The owner was very friendly and set me up in a private room upstairs for the same price as a bunk in the dorm. The bed was incredible, the best sleep I've had in Sri Lanka. Nice quiet neighborhood, close to Secret Beach and Mirissa Beach. The wifi was good, everything was clean, the value was fantastic.

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8.2
Very Good
73 reviews
Price from
$6.96
per night

Hostel First Mirissa is situated just 100 metres from the Mirissa beach in the Matara District Region. Free private parking is available on site.

The hostel features common areas such as a shared kitchen, shared lounge and a garden with barbecue facilities.

I did loved that place! I stayed in a female dorm and first night I was alone in my room, then 2 great neighbours arrived. The room looks good, it'd tidy and nice. And I really like the owners of the hostel: they are great people with beautiful souls!

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7.7
Good
131 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Situated conveniently in the Whale Watching Mirissa district of Mirissa, Mega Hostel Mirissa is set a few steps from Mirissa Beach, 1.2 km from Thalaramba Beach and 2 km from Weligambay Beach. The property is around 34 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, 34 km from Galle Fort and 34 km from Dutch Church Galle. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

The rooms are large and there is a light, power socket, and big locker for every bed. There were also fans so I wasn't hot. The location is great, just across the road from the beach.

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6.6
Review score
33 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Situated in Mirissa, 100 metres from Mirissa Beach, Sea Zone Villa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around less than 1 km from Weligambay Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.3 km away from Thalaramba Beach. Guests can enjoy Chinese and Australian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

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8
Very Good
2 reviews
Price from
$75
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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Hostels that guests love in Mirissa

  • Avg. price/night: $28.53
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 79 reviews
    A/C rooms with bunk bed, clean toilet with kitchen facilities, highly recommended for backpackers.
    SayemSujat
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $12
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 91 reviews
    We had a great couple of nights here. It’s very cheap, so doesn’t have many extras but it’s clean and in a great location only a few minutes from the beach. The owner was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was fantastic.
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 153 reviews
    Great location, lovely owner! Very budget friendly.
    Eimear
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $33
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews
    The hostel has a great location and the staff is just the best
    Edvin
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $28.53
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 79 reviews
    Best hostel ever, and the most clean place ever seen. Staff very friendly. Fully equipped kitchen. Perfect location
    Anna ida
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $22.30
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 50 reviews
    Decent property for budget travellers. Clean, tidy rooms, good staff, great location.
    Paulomi
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews
    The hostel has amazing vibe, friendly staff as well as fellow travellers and is really delivering the value to the young travellers that want to party, meet new people and have fun.
    Lucka
    Group
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews
    Best hostel we stayed in Sri Lanka! The staff absolutely made our stay, they were so friendly and definitely knew how to have fun! Food was amazing, small menu but everything was delicious. We extended our stay as we loved it so much. Only place to stay in Mirrisa
    Julianne
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $28.53
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 79 reviews
    Very nice hostel in a perfect location! Everything is clean and in a peacefull area. Is it also possible to use the kitchen and there is refill water for drinking. The people working there are super nice and helpful. Probably the best hostel I've been in Sri Lanka. I will come back soon!
    Francesco
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $32.50
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 495 reviews
    one of the best hostel I've ever been to. Booked for one night but stayed 10 days. The staff is amazing and can help with anything. All you need is there, people to meet, activities, pool, kitchen and laundry, yoga... A small bar by the pool and this place would be 20/10
    Mohamed
    Solo traveler