Reviews of The Sigiriya Rock Hostel
Sigiriya Road, 21121 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe facilities and the host himself makes it a great place to stay.
A little far off from the main location and not very convenient if you dont have your own transport.
thank you..
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat bang for buck. A family home type vibe which was nice. The family is so welcoming & helpful! It is a short walk from the main town and close to many restaurants. It is about a 10minute drive to Lions Rock.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely son and father in charge of the property, the son took us up to a lovely spot for sunset and was very friendly and chatty. The father was also very kind and made us a lovely breakfast. Overall felt safe and comfortable here :)
Hard to find on the main road, the sign is a little small (I think they are doing renovations at the moment so may not be a problem in future)
thank you..
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room was very spacious and clean, great value for money. We also booked a safari through the hotel, we saw lots of elephants. The owners are lovely, super helpful and made us an excellent breakfast.
thank you..
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSuper lovely hosts, they gave us a tour and breakfast! Really recommend this hostel!! Had so many great trips and memories were made! Thank you!!
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewRoom was spacious. Owner was lovely!! Good location - short walk to centre
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Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReally nice place and nice hosts. Breakfast was really good. Hosted by a small family. they arranged us a tuk tuk to visit Polonnaruwa. they prepared us juice
thank you.
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe property is very clean and room too, the room can be a bit small but for two people, its just much enough!. The place is just aside the main road so its very accessible. Host is very friendly and I do not wonder why Sigiriya got this title recently for the most welcoming city on earth on the booking.com platform. 😌 I highly recommend the place if you’re on a budget trip as their rate is so valuable. The breakfast was so big and we couldn’t finish it! Im definitely going back!
There wasn’t anything that we didn’t like it as it was all good, there was nothing to complete.
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe stayed at the Rock hostel for two nights. The way we got treated by the staff was really exceptional. A wonderful breakfast gets served every morning and the owner and his father are very helpful and responsive. Do not expect luxury, but for what you pay, you really get a wonderful accommodation!