Best Hostel Yala

Yala National Park · Sri Lanka

Best Hostel Yala

HostelPunk Score
40% SHIT
Medium confidence 45 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌿 Garden 🍳 Breakfast ♿ Wheelchair Friendly
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Bicycle Parking Adaptors Follows Covid-19 Sanitation Guidance Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange ATM Postal Service Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Wake-up Calls Internet Access Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Linen Included Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Security Lockers Safe Deposit Box First Aid Kits Common Room Social Balcony Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser

Prices

Dorms $5 / night
Privates $9 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

France FEMALE 18-24 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 60%

The property was ok, the only thing was that during the night it was really really hot, but not their fault. The people were really nice !

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Goed hostel, vriendelijke host!

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Italy FEMALE 31-40 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 60%

El sitio está muy bien y es limpio. Pero mi primera noche me tocan a la puerta (yo ya en pijama y casi dormida con alarma a las 4 para el Safari) para decirme que me había dado el cuarto equivocado. No quisieron esperar el día siguiente para darme otro cuarto. Mi mochila ya deshecha y todo. Spoiler: el otro cuarto quedó libre las dos noches. Ellos se equivocan, pues ellos pagan sin tener que tocar a la puerta de noche para molestar a los huéspedes.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Thanks so much!!! I really enjoyed my stay here. The owner of the hostel was incredibly kind and welcoming, and she helped with everything. Everything was perfect. I can only recommend it very warmly! ☺️🧡

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Kleines, ruhiges Hostel. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiterin. Ich habe die Safari über das Hostel gebucht und es war toll!! Und der Preis den das Hostel für die Safari nimmt ist nicht teuer.

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Denmark FEMALE 18-24 Jan 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Good value for money - very cheap accommodation.

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USA MALE 18-24 Jan 21, 2026 Atm 40%

It gets the job done if you’re in Yala for a night to do a safari

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Jan 19, 2026 Atm 60%

Für eine Nacht vor einer Safari ist es ok. Die Vibes passen zum Safari Setting. Aber die Mückennetzte sind löchrig, und die Sanitäranlagen auch eher zweckmäßig. Die Küche hätte ich nicht nutzen wollen😬

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 13, 2026 Atm 60%

Waren hier für eine Nacht um auf Safari zu gehen. Unterkunft is einfach aber gut. Besitzerin war super lieb und die Orga der Safari war auch top und preislich super!

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Jan 7, 2026 Atm 80%

Fantastic little stay here in yala national park. Host is so helpful with transport and booking safaris, the perfect spot for the tour!

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Dec 26, 2025 Atm 40%

Pros: free laundry service, kitchen has a blender, really easy to book safari Cons: cash only, cockroach in our bed, snake in the kitchen, cold water showers only, no atmosphere AC is available in the private room for an additional fee (1000 rupee per night)

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 21, 2025 Atm 60%

Simple but useful space in a cute town. Perfect for your safari. Great Value. Even comes with comman kitchen, water refill and bikes to borrow for free.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Dec 9, 2025 Atm 40%

We stayed here for 1 night to go on safari in yala. The hostel organised the safari for us and at a great price too! It wasnt the best hostel in the world but I believe them that it’s the best hostel yala haha.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Dec 7, 2025 Atm 100%

great hostel, super convenient for the yala safari. the staff were very friendly and helpful, there was no AC in the room but fans right by the bed and mosquito nets, so it felt comfortable. lots of bathrooms which was helpful for when everyone was up at 4am before the safari! would recommend

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Nov 20, 2025 Atm 60%

Felt really comfortable and welcome there. Easily booked my Safari to Yala through the Hostel. They even got up with me to make sure I get picked up which was really sweet. One of the nicest bathroom of my trip. They provide a lot of infrastructure incl kitchen with water filter, inside and outdoor bathrooms etc. As I unfortunately only stayed one night, I didn't meet many other travellers but had a nice chat with the owner.

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Nov 3, 2025 Atm 80%

We stayed for 1 night and had everything organized by the lovely hostel-team: transfer from ella to the hostel, yala nationalpark and then another transfer to ahangama. all worked out perfectly, very fair price and overall great experience. would definately recommend! and: we saw 4 leopards :)

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England MALE 18-24 Oct 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Perfect place to stay to do a safari, owner went above and beyond for his customer service. Would recommend

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Spain MALE 25-30 Oct 20, 2025 Atm 80%

Insectos vivos de todo tipo por la habitacion y baño, nosquiteras rotas

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Safari über das Hostel gebucht. Es wurde alles top organisiert und es war eine super Erfahrung ohne Stress. Auch Preis Leistung hat hier völlig gepasst. Die Außenduschen waren eine coole Erfahrung.

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England MALE 25-30 Sep 8, 2025 Atm 40%

Easy place to stop for the safari the next morning. Not much else going on there

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