Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

4.0 / 5.0

Good(926 Ratings)

Hostel in Colombo

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, Balcony or Patio and more

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About this hostel

Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

7.7 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

13 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

7.7 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

8.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 193 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 430 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 430 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 430 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 484 ft²

Sleeps 0

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

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4.0 / 5.0

Good(926 Ratings)

Hostel in Colombo

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, Balcony or Patio and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

7.7 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

13 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

7.7 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

8.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 193 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 430 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 430 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 430 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 484 ft²

Sleeps 0

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.0 / 5.0

Good(926 Ratings)

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4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Rien d’exceptionnel à ce prix mais très bonne option pour les petits budgets

La localisation et le petit dej

Pas super propre

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Classic backpackers place to stay one or two nights in the city

Staff very friendly

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

sweet and pure

lovely staff! feels like coming home between 2 stops :) hope to come again

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Good

Good Service

Rooms were small

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Estancia agradable

Me recibieron a pesar de llegar de madrugada. Estancia agradable para una noche en habitación compartida femenina. Cómoda. Desayuno básico incluído. Buena relación calidad-precio. Personal muy amable y servicial.

La zona puede parecer insegura al llegar de noche, pero no lo es. La entrada está bastante escondida y nos costó encontrarla.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

good cheap place

lady Rani who works here makes this place special!! i

a little bit hard to find but just need to carefully read information what they send after you booked the room

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

cheap ,basic place with breakfast and good location.

location very close to station was nice and handy. Lady ( Rani) who works here made my stay here very very pleasant . She created very nice and friendly atmosphere and cooked breakfast every morning and I was able to leave my big luggage there for some time after I checked out.

in the first night my bunk bed which was on upper level didn’t have side railing that was a little bit scary not to fall on the ground during my sleep but luckily everything ended well..

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Pefect place for short term stays or as a home for train adventures

Nice place for good money, near the train station, friendly and helpful staff

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

I really liked the atmosphere, very easy to come and go. The manager is taking care of things and people and creates a warm and relaxed feeling to the place. Location is good as the railway and bus stations are close but not too close. I staid here three different times and it was a good base for exploring Colombo and Sri Lanka.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Staff are lovely and very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast is nice and the beds are really comfortable. Shower was hot. There is a balcony and a couple of spaces to sit and chill.

The area appears a little quiet of people on a night, but as a woman alone I had no problems.

3.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Pleasant

very bad location indication

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Feeling like at home

The owners are super friendly, they help me a lot in my trip to Sri Lanka. It is a good place to start or finish your trip around the country. The location is perfect, walking distance to the train station and bus station.

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Aunty Rani take care like child . Hostel is at best location and breakfast was very nice

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Everything

Liked everything

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Love the lady host, super nice and serving,she took me in at 6am, give me sim card for free, guys in hostel also super friendly. Lady makes breakfast every morning, making sure that everyone has eaten. You can buy cold water from the fridge and wash clothes for 350 lkr

Booking says check-in is 24 hrs, but when I arrived, the lady was sleeping and told me that Booking had wrong info. Had to pay a difference for the time until check in, which was equivalent of price for one day

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

very good for solo travelers and very helpful and kind lady at the front desk.

Loud trains that go buy but for the price you pay I didn’t mind

3.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Good services in Colombo.

- Good location. - Good support from staff.

- The checkin and checkout times displayed on the website are not the same as those displayed at the hotel. - I asked if I could check out at 4pm, and I got a response that my request was approved with no extra charge. However, when I arrived, the staff asked me to check out at 11am or pay for a half-day to stay until 4pm. I think it is better if the hotel or Booking can give some explanation?

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

good value for short stay

Suitable for people who take a short break for a few hours or a day close from the city center

old building and narrow small room and one bathroom for the rooms you need to arrive this hostel via cross train station and there are some homeless there, they are kind people but be careful in general

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Great location and very hospitable hostess! The room has air conditioning and breakfast every morning. If I'm in Colombo again, I'll stay here.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

very nice hostess

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

It is very close to the main train station. For me it was the best place to spend the night before taking the train to Kandy.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

The staff was extremely kind and accommodating, everything was clean, will stay here next time I am in Colombo!

Wonderful staff, clean facilities, free breakfast, central location close to bus and train stations.

Nothing!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Good place to stay

Location is very suitable for my work. Light breakfast is not bad..

It is worthy for the price and auntie is super friendly

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Best place to stay near Fort Railway Station..

Place is in a walking distance from the fort railway station. The Aunty who takes care of the place does an exceptional job taking care of the visitors and I really did feel like home there. Facilities are well maintained and and sufficient. Would recommend to any traveller who wish to find a safe and nice place to stay under a low budget..

Can't think of anything I disliked in my visit..

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Nice hostel to stay before and after landing

Very sweet lady who are really concern about her guests. The included breakfast was great. And the hot shower was nice too.

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Good

Close to train station, 5 mins walk from Colombo fort Station. Auntie is very nice, breakfast was simple and good. Basic hostel good stay overall.

Location is close to a garbage dumpster, and it smells outside the building. There was no soap in the dorms' inside toilet.

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2019

Good

Close to the city, main train station, markets, supermarkets, also to the temples. Breakfast is included, shower with hot water, kind and helpful old lady, always prepared tea or water in the kitchen for free, washing machine ready for use for a small amount, definitely I can recommend if I compare price & quality of service.

The Hostel iis really close to the train station, each a train, which is going around a hostel you hear very well.(noisy sound).

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Colombo?

The average price for a rental in Colombo is $86 per night. This rental is $24 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Colombo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Colombo?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel?

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