Backpacker Galle Hostel

Galle · Sri Lanka

Backpacker Galle Hostel

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35% SHIT
Medium confidence 68 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (29)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Cable TV Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Recycling Bins Towels For Hire Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas First Aid Kits Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Air Conditioning Towels Included Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Social Balcony

Prices

Dorms $5 / night
Privates $15 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 40%

Insgesamt war die Unterkunft okay. Standort war super, nahe dem Galle Fort. Personal war auch nett, konnten aber nicht so gut Deutsch. Das Badezimmer war Horror. Kein Ventilator etc. sodass man direkt nach dem duschen wieder geschwitzt hatte. Für 1-2 Nächte war es okay

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 20%

Nice hostel with lovely staff.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 80%

the owner is really sweet and tries his best to make you feel comfortable!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 80%

sehr freundlich :) nicht so viel los als ich da war preiswertes essen im hostel!! nur 15min zu fuß vom bahnhof entfernt also echt gute lage

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Spain FEMALE 31-40 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 60%

The staff was really nice and good, really helpfull. They have motorbikes for rent.

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Austria COUPLE 18-24 Jan 2, 2026 Atm 60%

Die Unterkunft war in Großen und Ganzen in Ordnung. Das Bad im OG war unsauber. Wir hatten ein Privatzimmer mit super Klimaanlage. Die Betten waren ebenso sauber und angenehm. Leider hatten wir an beiden Nächten ein Tier in der Decke, konnte die Unterkunft nichts dafür, es war aber sehr laut und beängstigend!

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England MALE 31-40 Dec 24, 2025 Atm 40%

For a budget stay you can rough it through. Very hot rooms but fan was provided making it ok. Bathroom was clean but had lots of ants. Not the best spot near a river. Wooden lockers worked but were really musty. Staff were friendly and helpful. Its a bit more run down than the photos but as noted, budget place to stay for a night and easy to get to the fort for a look around the next day.

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England MALE Oct 27, 2025 Atm 60%

Hostel was ok for the price. Not too far from the centre. . Good value for money.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 21, 2025 Atm 40%

Die Betten waren komplett durchgelegen und dadurch furchtbar unbequem. In der Nacht war es sehr warm, 27 Grad aber wir durften die Klimaanlage nicht anschalten, da wir nur 2 Personen waren. Die Klimaanlage wird wohl erst ab 4 Personen eingeschalten…

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Germany MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Sep 8, 2025 Atm 60%

Good: Friendly host with helpful tips. Convenient location, reliable Wi-Fi, cozy house with terrace overlooking a small jungle. Bad: Host entered dorm late at night without explanation—unsettling, especially for solo female travelers. Worst: bed bugs. I left covered in bites, so the issue isn’t fixed. Lovely potential, but can’t recommend until problems are addressed.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Aug 30, 2025 Atm 40%

amazing value for money! not in the fort but only a ten minute walk away. bed was uncomfortable but the Aircon was great in the heat. owner was lovely and helpful with planning further travel

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USA MALE Aug 10, 2025 Atm 80%

Easy 10 min walk to Beach Road and ocean. Quiet. Easy 1 km walk to to bus, train station, Galle fort (free). Owner keeps close eye on everything, including us. Two bathrooms help. Cleaned daily, big dorm, AC works fine. Check other sites for price, it pays to shop. Owner didn't change sheets after one person left, but did after second. Owners behavior erratic at times, but ok, it's about money, deal with it. Shoes off inside. Cheap traditional place to eat is Uvidi, nearby, on Beach Road, ask.

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India MALE 25-30 Jun 26, 2025 Atm 20%

Bed Bugs!!! Bed Bugs!!! Bed Bugs!!! Stay away from this place

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Ireland FEMALE 18-24 May 15, 2025 Atm 100%

host was lovely ! and the breakfast was very delicious. We had a lovely stay

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England COUPLE 18-24 May 14, 2025 Atm 60%

It was great - but not clean. Good breakfast, did our washing, super helpful staff. But very dirty bed sheets, moldy pillow, mouse poo on bed and mattress. Could also hear mice scuttling around in roof at night which wasn’t nice and led to bad sleep.

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England MALE 18-24 May 13, 2025 Atm 20%

Would NOT stay here. Hostel owner was super weird and touchy with some of the girls - trying to kiss/get them into his room. Rooms were also pretty grim and mouldy

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Belgium COUPLE 18-24 Mar 23, 2025 Atm 100%

The Host is so so nice !!! A place to go if you wanna go to Galle ! You have to go

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Spain MALE 31-40 Mar 19, 2025 Atm 100%

Genial estancia. Muy amable el dueño, la comida bien y tiene alquiler de bicicleta y de moto. El lugar está genial, ubicado y tranquilo. Por la mañana sobre las 6.30 hay monos alrededor .

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France MALE 25-30 Feb 14, 2025 Atm 40%

One of the worst hostels ! Extremely dirty and a bad owner. He asked me to pay 2000LKR more to turn on the A/C in the dorm (even if it was included in the price of the booking)

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England MALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2025 Atm 20%

Make sure you check details of booking upon arrival! Checked into the hostel and went out. I didn’t return back until 11pm where I was told that they’d checked me into the wrong room. They had already lifted and removed all my stuff and put me into a non-A/C room. My booking said it included A/C so was quite confusing??? Thankfully they moved me into the A/C room for second night. Overall the hostel lacked cleanliness, bug nets and the showers were bad. Let me stay in lobby beyond checkou...

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