Agbo 16th, 50000 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
#24 of 107 hotels in Anuradhapura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 51 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
8.8
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Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Insa
GermanyThe aircon was only in one room, the second room belonging to the dorm was still way to hot.
The 4 bed dorm did feel like a twin room because there are two rooms with each two (big) single beds. There was a big private bathroom.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Michelle
NetherlandsNo AC and bathroom humid.
Social place.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Georgie
AustraliaReally great stay with Hash and Vi. They are really friendly and organise the safari, they take you straight from the home stay to the national and are the guides for the tour. We also went out for a sunset in a local spot! Amazing experience 😁
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 12, 2025
Ananthan
IndiaYou just feel like home here. Host is very helpful and arrange everything on request. The rooms are okay but not the best. Rooms have only fans with mosquito net. Good place to meet other travellers. Nearby the new town bus station and a short bike ride away from the ancient city. Overall a nice stay and good price/quality ratio
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Roxana
ItalyIt's a good place for a short stay in Anuradhapura and great value. The rooms are tightly packed, and there isn't a lot of space to move around or even place your baggage, but for one night, it was okay. They have bikes for rent, which is great!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: April 18, 2025
✨alexia✨
ItalySaff was very kind and helpful. The owner was amazing, he spent time giving me a lot of informations and even arranged me a temple tour with a guide in ten minutes. Great value for the price. I absolutely reccomend this this place. They even organize safaris in Wilpattu Nacional Park for a good price.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Ilana
Sri Lankagood value for the price
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
James
United KingdomNot much! If you need a hot shower you won't find it here.
Thanks to the family that run the place it feels much more like a homestay with dorms than a hostel, and has lots of communal space. The breakfast is a simple omelette, bread and bananas but is very good value. Great location, big beds with mosquito nets and clean enough.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 25, 2025
Giancarlo
ItalySuper friendly people and very helpful..... should renew the kitchen a bit..but absolutely recommend it!!! Thanks for everything. Giancarlo
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 23, 2025
Bigna
SwitzerlandThe host is really nice and gives good recommendations. He also dropped us off at the bus station when it was time to go and made sure we got the right bus. The room was comfortable with just two beds and a mosquito net for each.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Kristina
BulgariaA nice place with friendly hosts. They help with information about places of interest. You get what you pay for, but it was clean and comfortable enough.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 17, 2025
Roos
NetherlandsVery kind hosts, nice and green environment, very close to old and new town (you can rent a bike), cosy atmosphere and easy to meet other travelers. Had a good time!!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Sabine
Germanythe mosquitoes outside, there was even mosquito spray and in the room mosquito net over the bed
very nice and lovely family. For me it was more of a homestay than a hostel. The owner helped me organize and book my excursions. Tour to the temple and other attractions with no entry fee. Sunset hike. full day safari. 😃 delicious breakfast - cheap and tasty for the price. I had there a really great time there. Thank you very much.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 1, 2024
Szczepan
PolandGreat value for the price. Staff super helpful and friendly. It was great sitting in the patio and listening to the monsoon rain. Also thank you for the tip with buses and with the rocket for the mosquitos. Already bought one!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: September 17, 2024
Suresh
Sri LankaNice staff. Good price.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 13, 2024
Quentin
FranceVery nice place with lovely owners I recommend
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: August 13, 2024
Shishir
IndiaAt walking distance from a beautiful lake. Clean place and clean linens.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Alina
GermanyVery nice and helpful host. He also organised the safari for me, which was great!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Maud
NetherlandsIt’s a small hostel with a lovely owner. The rooms are basic, but fine for what you pay for it. The owner really wants to help you with making plans for what to do in Anuradhapura and he even dropped me off at the busstation for free. Really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Giovanni
GermanyGreat friendly staff. Good place overall, close to the bus station, and they recommended some nice activities to do
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Renate
GermanyLovely accomodation for my short stayover in Anuradhapura. Quietly located but near to bus station and lots of food places. Very good value for money. And the best hosts you could think of! :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Géraldine
FranceNo breakfast option, as advertised on Booking
Very friendly host Bicycle rental possible (800/ day) Fridge/ tea/ coffee/ filtered water available Many shops/ restaurants available around
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Vincent
FranceDon't forget your mosquito repellent! A bit hot in the room despite the fan. Dark at night when walking back to hostel.
Popular hostel which just reopened following closure related to covid. The owner is a very kind man and enjoys a chat. Got offered a cup of tea a couple of times and also I was able to use one bicycle free of charge to visit the temples. Rooms are comfortable. Location is 10min walk from busy main road with bus station, and a few dinner options nearby.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: July 2, 2025
Macrae
United KingdomSo many mosquitoes in the room it was horrible!! Made the whole stay unpleasant
Stayed in June 2025
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