Stay Happy Hostel

Great stay. Felt very at home here - host was always accommodating, offering tea and help with transfers and recommendations. Rooms very clean and good AC. Would recommend

this hostel was like a home away from home! azi, the host, was so friendly and welcoming! felt so relaxed and safe here. the dorm beds were super comfortable with 2 sockets each and curtains for privacy. the facilities were clean and we had everything we needed. there were laundry services too that was super useful!! will definitely stay here again when i’m back in arugam bay

We cannot recommend Stay Happy hostel enough! This ended up being the perfect place to stay for our last stop in Sri Lanka. What makes this place so special is the owner. A family-owned business, we felt so welcome and safe from the very start. He sorted out surf lessons, mopeds, Colombo transfer, food recommendations and so much more with ease for us, all for a great price, for which we were so grateful. The rooms were clean, had AC and fan, and the curtains were a great touch. Lovely social ar...

Azi is the man!! He was so chill and helpful. The spot is in a good location and the hostel has everything you need. Definitely coming back

It’s an amazing hostel with amazing people Who let you feel like home ! Highly recommended,love from Italy❤️

I stayed in the female dorm for over a week! Super comfy beds & very clean (you'll find Azi sweeping every day). Azi has all the connections, he'll give you a ride to town to find what you need. He also has the sweetest family ever. His daughter& I painted the hostel mural together & his wife Trifana is an incredible cook. The hostel offers an affordable Sri Lankan breakfast prepared by her. Highly recommend. Whether you want to go surfing, swimming or safari-ing, the location is prime.

A super lovely hostel in a great location. I stayed in the female dorm - there is lots of space and the beds are big and comfortable. The AC works well and the shower is a good pressure. This place had everything I needed and the owners were very kind. Would definitely recommend this place. Great value for money.

This place was stellar. Azi and his family are very welcoming and friendly. He was very responsive to my WhatsApp messages. The rooms are clean and the property has big trees that provide much needed shade. Reliable WiFi. I extended my stay for a good rate and he even helped me with a ride to Ella. Would 100% come back!

Hostel wasn’t open and was more like a construction site despite accepting our booking. The host refused to cancel the booking on their end, meaning I have not received a refund for my booking fee. Untrustworthy and I would not recommend!!

Very nice hostel, we stayed here for a few nights. The location is very good, near the main street and close to the beach, restaurants and cafés. The hostel owner is very friendly and gives good advices

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to stay in Arugam Bay, this is the perfect spot. Nestled in the calming shade of a mango tree, it’s a wonderful place to spend your days and nights. Azmir is an exceptionally polite and caring host who’s always ready to help—whether you need assistance or just a friendly chat. The rooms and bath were both very clean

Sehr klein, Badezimmer fanden wir persönlich nicht so hygienisch. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Was a great spot, ended up staying here a couple days. Very affordable for a group of three. Hostel owner was great guy.

Azi was a great host, I booked a private room which was perfect for what I needed, more of a chilled and quiet place but very close to the Main Street. Would recommend if you’re in the atea

Nice place to stay at, great value for your money and the owners are really nice and helpful! The female dorm has big, comfortable beds and curtains. Would stay there again!

Really good stay, friendly host and nice vibe!

Enjoyed my time at Stay Happy Hostel. Lovely host, comfortable beds and great value for money 🙌🏽

Great location. It is very quiet and relaxing. And the owners are super nice and helpful.

such a awesome hostel, clean, well located and great value for money. Azi, the host, was allways there if we needed anything. would absolutely recommend - we extened our stay twice!

Very nice place to stay!