The Travellers Hostel

Sigiriya · Sri Lanka

The Travellers Hostel

HostelPunk Score
86% GOOD
High confidence 348 reviews
3rd best in Sigiriya
No bed bug reports in 348 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 348 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🔥 BBQ 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (41)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Direct Dial Telephone Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange ATM Shuttle Bus Postal Service Housekeeping Card Phones Reception (Limited Hours) Wake-up Calls Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Common Room Hot Showers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box

Prices

Dorms $15 / night
Privates $30 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

Australia FEMALE Jan 11, 2024 2.0/10

After 6 mths of travelling in Asia, this has been the worst experience in hostels I have encountered. You should know, this hostel has 2 names, The Travellers Hostel and ALSO One More Night. You will likely be bumped to another place and if not you’ll be stuck in shoddy accom anyway. There is no communal toilet so other guests walk through your room to use the toilet all night. The owner, Dill constantly complains about guests to other guests when they raise a genuine issue.Really unprofession...

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England MALE 31-40 Jan 11, 2024 2.0/10

overall the place just feels run down. Most of the power sockets are broken. in my dorm you have a choice between a hot shower that dribbles on you and a freezing cold shower which actually has some water pressure. bathroom floor was a constant pool of water as the shower didn't drain properly. Paid for aircon, didn't get it. Finally, the beds are about 180cm long, if you're tall you will not fit and will have to thread your foot through a small hole in the foot of the bed to stretch out. Avoid!

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Jun 16, 2025 6.0/10

We had a private room that smelled pretty moldy. Even now after a few days all my stuff smells like that room every time I open my backpack. Every morning we had to do a small obstacle course through bicycles and motorbikes the neighbors were parking in front of the room. But other than that the room was okay. Everything is a bit botched but it works. The staff was really nice and helpful though and the breakfast was also good.

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England COUPLE 18-24 Feb 6, 2025 6.0/10

close to all the sights you will want to see and the staff are friendly and helpful, quite a small hostel

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Nov 2, 2024 6.0/10

Lovely staff, a bit far out from the main area and the rocks. Fine for a night or 2 but I wouldn’t recommend longer here. The food was not very good at all, so don’t eat there. Also, it’s the hostel that people go to when Treehouse or Roy’s is full, so it wasn’t very atmospheric!

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India MALE 25-30 Mar 28, 2026 8.0/10

A good to place to stay.

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England ALLMALEGROUP 25-30 Jan 15, 2026 8.0/10

Awesome hostel, with great breakfasts, great social area and even greater staff. The dorms were comfortable and spacious and the privacy curtains were a nice change! Can't recommend this place highly enough!

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Jan 13, 2026 8.0/10

Super Social Hostel on the Main Street. The breakfast is amazing. Dorms and bathrooms are pretty basic but the atmosphere is really nice.

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Italy ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Oct 9, 2025 8.0/10

L'host è stato davvero gentile e disponibile, ci ha consigliato e ci aiutato ad organizzare le attività. Ha preparato per noi colazioni buonissime. Posizione perfetta, bella atmosfera, consigliatissimo!

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Canada MALE 31-40 Oct 2, 2025 8.0/10

Great location, reallt friendly staff and clean comfortable rooms with proper AC. I travelled during the low season and still got to meet a few people there. Dil was really helpful and suuuuper chill, I really enjoyed my time there.

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 25-30 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location, super clean, comfy beds. Dil the owner is so friendly and helpful. Would really recommend this hostel!

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Germany MALE 18-24 May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Ich kann das Hostel zu 100% empfehlen. Der Lions Rock ist nur 10 Minuten entfernt. Dil (der Besitzer) ist sehr bemüht und hat mir bei allem geholfen was ich brauchte, Tuk-Tuk, Bus etc. Jeden Morgen gab es ein anderes leckeres Frühstück. Wer ein familiären und entspannten Vibe sucht ist hier genau richtig.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Super chill, social backpacker vibe. We played cards and listened to music all day in between the sunset and sunrise hikes. Sunset hike is not to be missed. Phenom breakfast To know: - 4 bed room’s door has to be slammed to shut. Not a room for light sleepers - only ensuite bathrooms, no common bathrooms - if you get laundry done, make sure you get all you clothes back. One article of clothing I noticed was missing while there and got it back, one I didn’t and will be difficult to repl...

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Koud drinkwater voorzien

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Had the best 3 days here (could have stayed longer tbh)! The place is amazing. The owner is such a sweet soul, breakfast is chefs kiss. Don’t miss out, it was so special!

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India MALE 25-30 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 80%

A good to place to stay.

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Prima accommodatie met een lekker ontbijt. Bedden waren prima en de badkamer is ook fijn.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a good time there! Very good Breakfast every Morning :-)

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Ireland MALE 31-40 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Super hostel for solo travellers. I did some great activities here with other guests. The owner is a great guy who makes a great effort to put on group events and create a community feel.

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India MALE 25-30 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel! Dilshar and the rest of the staff are amazing, food too! Also great location, met great people. Dilshar is also very helpful. Highly recommend to stay!

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Mar 10, 2026 Atm 100%

We had such a great time at the travellers hostel! The location is close to Sigiriya’s centre, so you can easily explore the area. Having an en-suite bathroom is a luxury you don‘t always get while backpacking, so we really enjoyed that! The included breakfast was so delicious!! The owner is super nice and we had so much fun hanging around the hostel with him and other guests. If you want to get some recommendations you can always come up to him and he will help you or even organize a safari...

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bon hostel, social et intimiste à la fois Très bon petit dej ! Le staff est super sympa ++ Dortoir propre et rideaux aux lits !!!

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Super Hostel, habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Personal ist unglaublich freundlich und bemüht und das Frühstück sehr lecker.

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England MALE 31-40 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

A really great hostel with a chilled out social atmosphere, great staff, comfy beds and delicious breakfast

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Scotland FEMALE 25-30 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

I had such a good time here and would've stayed longer if I had known how much I was going to enjoy it. Dil was such a great host and really made it a great stay with his good advice and good chats. On top of that, the breakfast was superyummy!

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

It was the nicest stay ever and the best hostel you could pick in Sigyria! The rooms are quite cute and have curtains! The bathrooms are also alright but what this place makes so special is the staff, especially Dill who makes your stay unforgettable! It felt more like friends hanging out 🫶🏻 also the breakfast is AMAZING! and the atmosphere was great, I wanted to stay even longer!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 100%

A true hidden gem! Right by a cute and quiet beach but close to weligama and Ahangama. Got some great sleep here in the comfortable beds and quiet surroundings.

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India MALE 25-30 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice hostel. The staff were really friendly. It's located right on the main road. There was construction noise during the day but overall the hostel is good.

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New Zealand FEMALE 18-24 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

The most amazing friendly staff I’ve ever had at a hostel! Clean, spacious, family feel, great free breakfast, has a guitar, amongst nature. No downsides except WiFi being a bit average sometimes

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 100%

i am so glad i stayed at this hostel. i started my sri lanka trip here and met so many travellers who ended up being my friends for the rest of the month. the beds are comfy, there are hot showers, and the staff goes above and beyond. the free breakfast was my favorite -- always a wonderful variety. the location is perfectly situated in town.