Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Colombo City Centre

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Interior
Shared kitchen facilities
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellagio Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Colombo

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel puts you in the heart of Colombo, steps from Liberty Plaza and within a 10-minute stroll of Chabad of Sri Lanka. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. .Near this Kollupitiya hostel, you'll find Colombo City Centre.

What's nearby

  • Casino Marina Colombo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bellagio Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galle Face Green - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪AYU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Premasiri Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indo Ceylon Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪NH Collection Rooftop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, near Colombo City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colombo hostel.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel offers 26 shared accommodations. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. This Colombo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel?

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel?

The closest beach to Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel is Galle Face Beach (1.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel?

No, Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.