Kutumbaya

Anuradhapura · Sri Lanka

Kutumbaya

HostelPunk Score
46% SHIT
Medium confidence 57 reviews
4th best in Anuradhapura
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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ☕ Café 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (25)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Minibar Late Check-out Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hot Showers Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV 24 Hour Security Social Balcony

Prices

Dorms $13 / night
Privates $29 / night

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Worst reviews

Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Jan 8, 2026 2.0/10

Room and bathroom is very small and moldy. Not very clean. It’s not a social hostel.

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Switzerland MALE 31-40 Jan 10, 2026 4.0/10

We arrived and had to wait about half an hour before anyone even acknowledged us. Eventually, a form was handed to us without a word. Other guests were clearly prioritized, apparently because they had private rooms. Unfortunately, communication was difficult as English was spoken very poorly, both at reception and in the restaurant. Cleanliness was also not this place’s strongest point. On the positive side, the pool was very nice, the rooms were in good condition, and the shower is really ni...

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Jan 7, 2026 4.0/10

Het zwembad was fijn, maar voor de rest vond ik die hostel echt niet nice. Veel te kleine dorm met schimmel voor het aantal mensen, kleine te badkamer & wc. Personeel wilde graag helpen, maar was heel chaotisch. Dus niet echt een aanrader...

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The pool was nice, but for the rest I found the hostel really not nice. much too small dorm with mold for the number of people, small bathroom & toilet. staff wanted to help, but was very chaotic. so nicht wirklich ein anrader...

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 4, 2026 6.0/10

Der Drom ist sehr klein, wie auch das Bad und die Dusche. Hat niergens richtig Platz. Es ist schwierig Leute kennenzulehrnen. Der Pool ist sehr schön.

Translated to English

The drom is very small, as are the bathroom and shower. it doesn't fit anywhere properly. it's hard to meet people. the pool is very beautiful.

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England MALE 18-24 Dec 9, 2025 6.0/10

Staff were friendly, and the location was nice but there were so many mosquitoes when I went that I could not sit outside. They bit me through my socks! Also I’m pretty sure I found bed bug bites on my arm after I left. Shoutout to the manager who was super friendly

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Sep 5, 2025 6.0/10

Prima hostelkamer bij hotel. Grootste pluspunt is het zwembad. Personeel vriendelijk, en kunnen helpen waar nodig maar dringen niet op. Miste wel wat haakjes in de badkamer.

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The staff is friendly, and can help where needed but dringen niet op.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Aug 4, 2025 6.0/10

Prima hostel met zwembad. Alleen ontbrak het gevoel van hostel er. Zwembad werd schoongemaakt. Geen laken, maar een fleecedeken om onder te slapen. Douche is krap. Kamer is klein. Goede lockers om je backpack en daypack in om te bergen.

Translated to English

Nice hostel with swimming pool. only lacking the feeling of a hostel. the pool was cleaned. no sheets, but a fleece blanket to sleep under. shower is tight. room is small. good lockers to store your backpack and daypack in.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Oct 18, 2024 6.0/10

Prima hostel maar niet echt bijzonder. Weinig atmosfeer om mensen te leren kennen. Best rumoerig door de familie die er woont. Afval in de dorm werd niet geleegd en tussendoor niet schoongemaakt. Veel mieren op de muren en soms in je bed doordat de buitendeur niet goed sluit. Zwembad was wel fijn en schoon en de locatie van het hostel goed!

Translated to English

Nice hostel but not really special. Little atmosphere to get to know people. Best noisy by the family that lives there. Waste in the dorm was not emptied and in between was not cleaned. Many marks on the walls and sometimes in your bed because the outside does not close well. Zwembad was nice and clean and the location of the hostel good!

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Spain MALE 31-40 Jul 27, 2024 6.0/10

Habitación compartida muy poco espaciosa. La primera noche hubo problemas de electricidad. El wifi era algo lento y en la habitación irregular.

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The first night there were electricity problems, wifi was a bit slow and the room was irregular.

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Jan 12, 2026 8.0/10

Hele aardige host, fijne locatie van waaruit je alles kan doen. Leuke restaurant en koffie tent op loop afstand. Toen ik er was, was er een heel gezellig sfeertje met iedereen!

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Nice host, nice location from where you can do anything, nice restaurant and coffee tent within walking distance, when I was there, it was a very nice atmosphere with everyone!

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Recent reviews

Belgium MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Nicest hosts, very nice room with all the commodities we could dream of. Also a nice contact with the big boss, who help us with information about the city ! Thanks a lot and see you soon !

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 6, 2026 Atm 60%

Nice and quite hotel, i was in the dorm. Nice and clean and good facilities

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Jan 16, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice place to stay in Anuradhapura. Has some cute restaurants nearby. The beds in the dorms are fine and the dorm was really clean. Nice plus it has a pool. Staff was helpful and I could store my luggage for a day. They have nice breakfast options available too.

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Jan 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Hele aardige host, fijne locatie van waaruit je alles kan doen. Leuke restaurant en koffie tent op loop afstand. Toen ik er was, was er een heel gezellig sfeertje met iedereen!

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Nice host, nice location from where you can do anything, nice restaurant and coffee tent within walking distance, when I was there, it was a very nice atmosphere with everyone!

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Switzerland MALE 31-40 Jan 10, 2026 Atm 60%

We arrived and had to wait about half an hour before anyone even acknowledged us. Eventually, a form was handed to us without a word. Other guests were clearly prioritized, apparently because they had private rooms. Unfortunately, communication was difficult as English was spoken very poorly, both at reception and in the restaurant. Cleanliness was also not this place’s strongest point. On the positive side, the pool was very nice, the rooms were in good condition, and the shower is really ni...

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Jan 8, 2026 Atm 20%

Room and bathroom is very small and moldy. Not very clean. It’s not a social hostel.

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Jan 7, 2026 Atm 60%

Het zwembad was fijn, maar voor de rest vond ik die hostel echt niet nice. Veel te kleine dorm met schimmel voor het aantal mensen, kleine te badkamer & wc. Personeel wilde graag helpen, maar was heel chaotisch. Dus niet echt een aanrader...

Translated to English

The pool was nice, but for the rest I found the hostel really not nice. much too small dorm with mold for the number of people, small bathroom & toilet. staff wanted to help, but was very chaotic. so nicht wirklich ein anrader...

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Jan 7, 2026 Atm 100%

De hosts Jay en Taneesh waren echt top. Ze hebben ons met van alles geholpen. Je krijgt zelfs gratis ontbijt en diner. Ook dit was erg lekker. Daarnaast was het zwembad ook heerlijk. De ligging is wat ver van het centrum maar je krijgt er wel een mooi uitzicht voor terug! Zeker een aanrader

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The hosts Jay and Taneesh were really great. They helped us with everything. You even get free breakfast and dinner. This was also very good. Besides, the pool was also great. The location is a little far from the center but you do get a nice view of the back!

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 4, 2026 Atm 60%

Der Drom ist sehr klein, wie auch das Bad und die Dusche. Hat niergens richtig Platz. Es ist schwierig Leute kennenzulehrnen. Der Pool ist sehr schön.

Translated to English

The drom is very small, as are the bathroom and shower. it doesn't fit anywhere properly. it's hard to meet people. the pool is very beautiful.

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England MALE 18-24 Dec 9, 2025 Atm 60%

Staff were friendly, and the location was nice but there were so many mosquitoes when I went that I could not sit outside. They bit me through my socks! Also I’m pretty sure I found bed bug bites on my arm after I left. Shoutout to the manager who was super friendly

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France FEMALE 25-30 Dec 8, 2025 Atm 80%

A very nice little hostel. The 6-bed dorm is small but functional, and the air conditioning works very well. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. They have a restaurant so you can eat there, which I did every dinner.

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Oct 29, 2025 Atm 60%

Good hostel, very nice staff and good food! Clean rooms and overall good stay!

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Oct 19, 2025 Atm 60%

I stayed in the low season and had the whole dorm room to myself which was a treat but also meant I didn’t meet anyone during my stay. Overall nice place with a good pool and lovely staff.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Sep 19, 2025 Atm 100%

Es hat alles sehr gut gepasst. Der Betreiber war sehr hilfsbereit und hat mir sogar mein Essen, dass ich in einem anderen Restaurant gekauft hatte, aufgewärmt. Ansonsten gab es auch Hilfe dabei, den richtigen Bus in die nächste Stadt zu bekommen. Es waren nur drei der sechs Betten belegt, also alles entspannt. Würde ich wieder buchen!

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The operator was very helpful and even warmed up my Essen, which I had bought in another restaurant. Otherwise there was also help in getting the right Bus to the next city. There were only three of the six beds occupied, so everything was relaxed. I would book again!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Sep 16, 2025 Atm 60%

Good place. Nice pool. Good location for food places but not close to sites. Staff nowhere to be found most of the time. Tried to ask about a safari, were shown a number for the owner who then never replied to our messages. Difficult to ask them for any advice on bus routes for onward travel. It felt as though the owner was away and no one else knew what to do. However, one of them was very helpful with helping me get food due to my nut allergy.

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Australia MALE 31-40 Sep 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Loved the stay here, clean and a chill place to travel around from. Desmond was really helpful with info and organising transport to local attractions.

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Sep 5, 2025 Atm 80%

Prima hostelkamer bij hotel. Grootste pluspunt is het zwembad. Personeel vriendelijk, en kunnen helpen waar nodig maar dringen niet op. Miste wel wat haakjes in de badkamer.

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The staff is friendly, and can help where needed but dringen niet op.

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Belgium COUPLE 18-24 Sep 5, 2025 Atm 100%

Staff is nice , Pool is a nice touch

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Belgium FEMALE 18-24 Aug 31, 2025 Atm 80%

Leuk plaatsje, zalig zwembad, heerlijke douche en vriendelijk personeel. Je kan ook ontbijten, lunchen en ijsjes eten en er is versgemalen koffie! Ook fiets huren kan gemakkelijk via de eigenaar. De factuur is tot in het detail in orde

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Nice place, great swimming pool, delicious shower and friendly staff. you can also have breakfast, lunch and ice cream and there is versgemalen coffee! also bicycles can be rented easily through the owner. de factura is tot in het detail in orde

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Aug 29, 2025 Atm 100%

We hebben onwijs genoten van ons verblijf! Mega aardig personeel, lekker eten, Desmond was super vriendelijk en heeft ons met alles geholpen (latere incheck en taxi naar volgende locatie). Kamer was ook heel mooi en schoon. Ook fijn dat er een zwembad was om af te koelen. Zeker een aanrader!

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We really enjoyed our stay! super friendly staff, great food, Desmond was super friendly and helped us with everything (later check in and taxi to next location). room was also very nice and clean. also nice that there was a pool to cool off.