City Hostel Colombo Airport

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City Hostel Colombo Airport

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 26, 2026 2.0/10

Terrible experience, avoid! The host shouted at me, and I couldn't leave the room because there was nowhere to securely lock my items in a shared room. Therefore I was stuck in the room waiting for my flight, unable to get help from the staff as the host had shouted at me when I asked about air conditioning (there's no air conditioning in shared rooms, contrary to what the listing says when you book it.)

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 3, 2026 4.0/10

Pictures totally different than the reality, shower icecold, not really working and at first not functioning, electricity not functioning at first, not clean. The workers are very nice

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England MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Jul 24, 2025 6.0/10

Not a hostel, when you arrive the sign says hotel. Must have changed the name on Hostelworld to attract people.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 17, 2025 6.0/10

Un peu étonnée que cet hôtel soit aussi bien noté pour ce que c’était. Pas de Clim, simplement un ventilo au dessus du lit, résultat il faisait plus chaud dans la chambre que dehors. Les chambres n’ont pas de clefs, mais on peut fermer de l’intérieur, donc lorsque vous partez vous balader n’importe qui peut rentrer dans votre chambre. De plus les draps étaient troués avec des trous énormes, ce que je trouve inadmissible pour un hôtel.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 23, 2024 6.0/10

Das personal war super nett und hat mir sogar Geld vorgestreckt, was allerdings auch daran lag dass man nur mit Bargeld zahlen konnte. Dies ist vorallem für ein Hotel am Flughafen ungünstig, da viele erstmal ankommen und noch kein Bargeld haben.

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Belgium FEMALE 31-40 Sep 24, 2025 8.0/10

Very nice people and very helpfull. Perfect when you’ve just landed and need a break before travelling again. The food is also really good

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Feb 17, 2025 8.0/10

Great location if you need accommodation close to the airport, they organised airport transfer for me and bus direct to Gale the following day

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USA MALE Nov 20, 2024 8.0/10

Great owner. Very helpful and prompt. Restaurant was adequate. What you'd expect for the money. Room was clean and a/c was great. Pool looks great.

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England COUPLE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 10.0/10

This hostel was just what we needed in fact I wouldn’t call it a hostel more like a hotel. Facilities were amazing the owner was so nice and friendly and took us to the airport at 4am. As a female traveler who has had creepy experiences in Colombo this is just what I needed!!

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USA MALE 31-40 Jul 13, 2025 10.0/10

It''s a good place to stay close to the airport. The owners are helpful and accommodating.

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 60%

Pictures totally different than the reality, shower icecold, not really working and at first not functioning, electricity not functioning at first, not clean. The workers are very nice

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 20%

Terrible experience, avoid! The host shouted at me, and I couldn't leave the room because there was nowhere to securely lock my items in a shared room. Therefore I was stuck in the room waiting for my flight, unable to get help from the staff as the host had shouted at me when I asked about air conditioning (there's no air conditioning in shared rooms, contrary to what the listing says when you book it.)

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England COUPLE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 100%

This hostel was just what we needed in fact I wouldn’t call it a hostel more like a hotel. Facilities were amazing the owner was so nice and friendly and took us to the airport at 4am. As a female traveler who has had creepy experiences in Colombo this is just what I needed!!

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Belgium FEMALE 31-40 Sep 24, 2025 Atm 80%

Very nice people and very helpfull. Perfect when you’ve just landed and need a break before travelling again. The food is also really good

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England MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Jul 24, 2025 Atm 20%

Not a hostel, when you arrive the sign says hotel. Must have changed the name on Hostelworld to attract people.

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USA MALE 31-40 Jul 13, 2025 Atm 60%

It''s a good place to stay close to the airport. The owners are helpful and accommodating.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2025 Atm 40%

Very good place to stay a night before catching you flight! Although don’t book a taxi to the airport with them because they ask for 1200 rupees and it’s triple the price that it is on pick me or uber.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 17, 2025 Atm 60%

Un peu étonnée que cet hôtel soit aussi bien noté pour ce que c’était. Pas de Clim, simplement un ventilo au dessus du lit, résultat il faisait plus chaud dans la chambre que dehors. Les chambres n’ont pas de clefs, mais on peut fermer de l’intérieur, donc lorsque vous partez vous balader n’importe qui peut rentrer dans votre chambre. De plus les draps étaient troués avec des trous énormes, ce que je trouve inadmissible pour un hôtel.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Feb 17, 2025 Atm 80%

Great location if you need accommodation close to the airport, they organised airport transfer for me and bus direct to Gale the following day

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USA MALE 25-30 Feb 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Loved loved loved staying here. Amazing property with a very kind and loving staff.

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USA MALE Nov 20, 2024 Atm 60%

Great owner. Very helpful and prompt. Restaurant was adequate. What you'd expect for the money. Room was clean and a/c was great. Pool looks great.

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South Africa FEMALE 31-40 Oct 5, 2024 Atm 80%

We had a wonderful stay, much too short though. The staff are amazing and we felt like we had come home. It was a wonderful first contact with Sri Lanka. Thank you for receiving and treating us so well!

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New Zealand MALE 25-30 Aug 30, 2024 Atm 100%

Epic service and a great spot to start your trip if you’re coming into the county late at night and want somewhere to stay that’s close. Collected us and then help organise scooters and transport. 10000/10

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Colombia FEMALE 25-30 May 1, 2024 Atm 100%

The hostel is really beautiful, also people are super kind and helpful, is also new, thanks for your hospitality

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 23, 2024 Atm 40%

Das personal war super nett und hat mir sogar Geld vorgestreckt, was allerdings auch daran lag dass man nur mit Bargeld zahlen konnte. Dies ist vorallem für ein Hotel am Flughafen ungünstig, da viele erstmal ankommen und noch kein Bargeld haben.