Habibi Hostel & Restaurant

Unawatuna · Sri Lanka

Habibi Hostel & Restaurant

HostelPunk Score
72% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 147 reviews
2nd best in Unawatuna

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Facilities

👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🅿️ Free Parking 💻 Coworking Space 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (32)
Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Late Check-out Free WiFi Free Internet Access Adaptors Hot Showers Panoramic Views 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits

Prices

Dorms $16 / night
Privates $31 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 80%

such friendly staff at receptions! rooms were really clean and comfortable. AC was great

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 80%

The room was very clean and the staff were nice, however the location was very hard to get to and was hard to get transport for a reasonable price to and from Unawatuna. Pick me tuktuks would not go up there.

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England MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Such an amazing hostel, one of the best i’ve ever stayed in, such a beautiful building and the rooms were so clean and modern, the balcony bar area is lovely and a great place to watch the sunset and the owners couldn’t have been nicer! :)

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England MALE 31-40 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Wow what an amazing hostel, it's a lovely walk to the beach, this hostel is a hidden gem, very clean, very safe, they make the best ice teas, I met some amazing backpackers here, and the owners are lovely, friendly and they help with any questions you have. I really enjoyed getting to know them, and I would love to return one day. It's the perfect hostel to relax

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England MALE 25-30 Feb 23, 2026 Atm 60%

Nicest smelling hostel ever. Dorms so nice with a big outside area, was really quiet when I went but sure it’s a great space. Owner so great

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Sehr schönes, ruhiges Hostel mit privatsphäre. Gemütliche Zimmer mit Balkon, schöner Gemeinschaftsbereich und sehr modern und sicher. Die Lage ist Bergauf über Unawatuna (ca. 15min zu Fuß in die Stadt) und dadurch sehr ruhig und angenehm. Für Personen die nicht gut bergauf oder ab laufen können daher nicht geeignet. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

J’ai passé un super séjour. Les propriétaires sont adorables

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England FEMALE 31-40 Jan 12, 2026 Atm 80%

Very chilled hostel in Unawatuna, friendly staff and great food. We stayed in the 4 bed dorm which was comfortable with a good shower. Location wise the hostel is around 10 minute walk from the Main Street, it is up a hill though and some of the tuk tuk drivers were reluctant to drive up the hill - or wanted to charge extra. Good access to Unawatuna beach or jungle beach the other side. Nice rooftop bar, food was excellent - definitely worth trying!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 6, 2026 Atm 60%

Lovely hostel, didn’t find it the most social which could possibly be due to the work going on Location is 15-20 minute walk to unawatuna beach but up quite a hill Overall would stay again

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Didn‘t even plan to go here and booked it last minute, but this turned out to be one of my favorite hostels! The owners are super welcoming and helpful, always smiling and up for a chat! Rooms are super nice and clean and the food is sooo good! I would have stayed longer if I could :)

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Dec 26, 2025 Atm 60%

Der Eigentümer ist super nett und jederzeit zur Stelle, wenn man etwas benötigt. Auch das Hostel als solches ist bestimmt genial (siehe andere Bewertungen). Nur leider finden aktuell Bauarbeiten statt (wovon man nicht vor oder nach der Buchung informiert wurde) Diese können etwas Lärm verursachen und schränken das Betreten, der Terrasse unten und der beiden Fachterrassen extrem stark ein. Erkundigt euch vorher, ob alles wieder beim alten ist! Es soll noch ca. 2 Wochen dauern.

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Germany MALE Dec 23, 2025 Atm 60%

Die bisherigen guten Bewertungen kann ich durchaus nachvollziehen, das Hostel an sich und die Zimmer sind sehr schön, das Team echt nett. Für mich war es aber ein eher enttäuschender Aufenthalt. Ich hatte mich darauf gefreut hier über Weihnachten 3 ruhige Tage in der Natur zu verbringen, dies wurde jedoch durch anhaltende Bauarbeiten von 7:30 bis 21 Uhr am Haus zunichte gemacht. Meiner Meinung nach sollte man das seinen Gästen vor der Anreise mitteilen!

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England ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Dec 18, 2025 Atm 20%

i can see the potential for Habibi, however it doesn’t currently look like the pictures. there are building works on the outside which make it look like an abandoned building and the roof was out of action so there is little to no common area. the front of house staff are friendly but there were three cleaners in our room who did not smile or say one word, which we thought was odd given that everybody we met in Sri Lanka is so friendly. we didn’t end up staying here as we just had a bad vi...

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 18, 2025 Atm 100%

The hostel is very new and the rooms are beautiful! Everyone was so nice. It’s a very quiet hostel for now but has a lot of potential to have a very social and chill vibe!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Dec 16, 2025 Atm 60%

This property is nice but please remember to let them know upon check in if anything’s missing cuz then they subtly blame it on you and will come check your room multiple times

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Sri Lanka ALLMALEGROUP 25-30 Dec 12, 2025 Atm 100%

Cozy and clean. Recommend staying here for anyone visiting Udawalawa.

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Austria FEMALE 18-24 Dec 8, 2025 Atm 80%

Es war richtig luxuriös

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Norway FEMALE 18-24 Nov 22, 2025 Atm 80%

Chill vibes, clean, friendly and helpful staff, amazing showers! 15 minutes walk from city centre and beach.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Nov 13, 2025 Atm 100%

Such a nice place. The hostel is super clean and the staff is super nice. 10/10 would always come back!!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Nov 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit!! Der Gastgeber war super freundlich und hat mit uns gemeinsam den Abend ausklingen lassen, wobei er uns ganz viele Tipps für Sri Lanka weitergeben konnte. Im Hostel gab es eine liebe und familiäre Stimmung und wir freuen uns irgendwann nochmal wieder zu kommen!

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