The Long Hostel

Arugam Bay · Sri Lanka

The Long Hostel

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54% SHIT
Medium confidence 61 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (19)
Internet Access Book Exchange Cable TV Restaurant Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Adaptors Postal Service Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours)

Prices

Dorms $8 / night
Privates $22 / night

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Recent reviews

Netherlands MALE 18-24 Sep 17, 2025 Atm 20%

basic and okay, really not special

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Germany MALE 18-24 Sep 13, 2025 Atm 100%

Was a good hostel and the staff were very nice

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 7, 2025 Atm 60%

Very nice hostel, we hit end of the season so the atmosphere was a bit off but definitely great staff and very clean

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Brazil MALE 25-30 Aug 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Hostel bem localizado, com quartos limpos e arrumados. Banheiros amplos e em excelente quantidade. Um dos melhores hostels de Arugam Bay.

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Jul 20, 2025 Atm 40%

They have a policy that they dont want to have toiletpaper available.. They leave the doors and windows open because it gets too hot (no a/c, even though they advertise they have and the fans are very noisy). Resulting in at least 50 mosquitos per room. They have nets but don't work. Found at least 7 inside the net during the night. Unable to get proper sleep there. It's relatively cheap though.

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Belgium MALE 18-24 Jul 19, 2025 Atm 100%

Fantastic location, facilities & staff, 10/10. The long hostel is a great hostel. I know I will stay here again & my buddy who was part of my booking too really enjoyed it. Special shout out to Hansa a really great manager & he made our stay even easier. We BBQ’d some fish we caught and ate with the hostel staff. An extra addition is communal toilets & showers for men & women in addition to en suite for dorms. Very reasonably priced! Visit the long hostel!!!

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Jul 6, 2025 Atm 80%

Loved this place. We originally were only meant to stay 4 nights but ended up staying 9! The location is PERFECT, super close to the beach and is located on the main strip of town. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was more relaxed than party vibe but still was quite social and met people to go to parties with. This place felt super safe and comfortable but it is important to note that the doors do not lock but the property is constantly monitored by a staff member. Also ...

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jun 5, 2025 Atm 60%

Pretty good hostel for the price, staff were really friendly and location amazing! The bathrooms weren’t always the cleanest but plenty of facilities

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Germany MALE 18-24 May 14, 2025 Atm 20%

Kein Social Leben dort wenn du in der Startseason da bist , manche Räume haben kein AC und ich habe von andere gehört das die Mitarbeiter Geld klauen

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 May 8, 2025 Atm 20%

The hostel was okay to sleep in for a night. The bathroom was kinda dirty and there were no locks or anything on the door or complete hostel. And you can hear everything that’s going on outside, which was annoying. The employees were very nice and helpful tho!

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England FEMALE 31-40 Apr 24, 2025 Atm 100%

Extended my stay 3 times because didn’t want to leave! Staff were so friendly and helpful!

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Germany MALE 31-40 Apr 13, 2025 Atm 60%

Good and indeed long Hostel. Dorms are comfortable. Common areas are not special, but after all good, when you travel on a budget.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 22, 2025 Atm 100%

The staff is very nice and they producing their own power with solar!!

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Sri Lanka FEMALE 18-24 Sep 22, 2024 Atm 60%

Very good hostel for the price! Sadly not too social (also given the architecture I guess?), no activities planned by the hostel and staff only semi helpful with local tips. Most people here arrive in groups

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 14, 2024 Atm 100%

loved the location and the people. one thing is that you need to bring your own toilet paper otherwise it's a good hostel where you get what you pay for. stuff is super helpful.

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Sep 12, 2024 Atm 60%

Located near the beach, but it's not that clean and they don't give you toilet paper or a towel. Anyway, the staff is really nice and they are always available to help if there is any problem.

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Aug 29, 2024 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel. The way it is organized ensures that you get to talk and meet everyone, it’s clean and the features include all you need. Furthermore, the staff is really chill and can help you with everything!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Aug 23, 2024 Atm 20%

Don’t give the staff any laundry you want to get back. Usually don’t expect to have things stolen when paying for a service via a trusted hostel.

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 Aug 15, 2024 Atm 80%

It's a good hostel but nothing special. Enjoyed my stay here though!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Aug 14, 2024 Atm 100%

WOW the long hostel. Was meant to stay for a few nights, ended up staying for nearly 3 weeks with a few little trips in between. I could not recommend this hostel anymore, it truly became like a second home to me in Arugam bay. Great and clean facilities, location right near main point for surfing, amazing A/C,social people staying there who ended up being like family and not to forget the unbelievably helpful and funny staff. Stay here if you want Arugam bay to feel like a home away from home!

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