Barefoot Backpackers Hostel, Ahangama Beach

Ahangama · Sri Lanka

Barefoot Backpackers Hostel, Ahangama Beach

HostelPunk Score
97% GOATED
High confidence 408 reviews
2nd best in Ahangama 2nd best in Sri Lanka 2nd best in South Asia

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Facilities

🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (24)
Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Table Tennis Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Charging Plugs Filtered Water Dispenser Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Free WiFi Free Security Lockers

Prices

Dorms $17 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Netherlands MALE 18-24 May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a really Nice stay. The social hosts George en Marit were so Nice had a great time!

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England FEMALE 18-24 May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

the best part of the hostel BY FAR is the social hosts and the activities they organise and host and get everyone included in (shoutout lindsay + george). they really make barefoot a great place to stay :) however, i do find this hostel overpriced compared to others as the wifi didn’t work and the ac was on v limited hours and when it was on leaked and sprayed water into the dorm.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 30, 2026 Atm 100%

had the best time here, comfy beds, clean, great staff, very social, lots of activities arranged, would’ve stayed longer if it was cheaper

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Apr 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Heel sociaal en fijn hostel. Perfect voor solo travellers. Elke dag veel activiteiten en gezelligheid!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 29, 2026 Atm 80%

Clean No curtains in dorms Good social hosts and activities Good social space

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Such a lovely place and the location is perfect. The staff are amazing as so are the social host! Definitely recommend!!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Place was really nice with a great social vibe. The social hosts make everyone feel welcome, shoutout George. 10/10 would recommend.

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Australia MALE 18-24 Apr 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Good location, everything is in walking distance and the staff are so friendly

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Australia MALE 31-40 Apr 27, 2026 Atm 100%

stayed at my 2nd barefoot and i must say the place is A vibe ! big shout out to George the aussie, was A legand and i reckon he'll make a mad social host ! loved the swedish lass too who ran the place as well kept forgetting her name. only CON id say aboutabout barefoot is the sorta lightsout at 11pm and go to bed. no common area or even right out the back you can quietly chill/ hangout which kind of sucks being sent to bed like children. but suppose the strict rules are there for a reason.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, Lindsey was lovely!

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Hee leuk verblijf gehad in Barefoot! Koningsdag gevierd met het hostel en het was zo gezellig. Verder is het hostel zelf super mooi en de social hosts (George, Lindsay en Marit) maken je verblijf nog leuker. Kan niet wachten om terug te komen!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Really good location, Lindsay was lovely. There was a lot of flies in my bed during the day from the windows being open but i know that’s something they can’t be helped.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Just overall a great hostel. 10/10 recommend.

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Zo’n leuk verblijf gehad bij barefoot!! De social hosts (Marit, Lindsay en George) maken er echt een feestje van en zorgen dat iedereen zich thuis voelt. Het hostel zelf is erg ruim met genoeg plek om lekker te chillen. Ik kom hier zeker terug!

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Laura, Lindsay & Marit were all fantastic hosts and really made my stay one to remember! All the activities they planned were a blast and would recommend it to any solo traveller. Fantastic hostel and planning to come back already 💥‼️

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France FEMALE 18-24 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

I stayed here before and just recently came back - for the same reasons. Lovely people, lovely vibes, great facilities and amazing social hosts. Would recommend to everyone :))

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USA MALE 25-30 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Really nice vibes and great facilities here. All 3 social hosts (Lindsay, Marit and Laura) were super fun and welcoming as well!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Apr 17, 2026 Atm 100%

I was supposed to stay one night, but I ended up staying a week. Coolest place in Ahangama ✨✨✨

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing stay here !! Staff were incredible at setting up socials and making you feel welcome ( shout out to Laura who was brilliant 🤩) would 100% recommend if your a solo traveller unsure of where to stay! Great location also !

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved my stay here! Definitely a very social hostel, I specifically liked the family dinners they host. Got to meet so many amazing people in the hostel. We all just hung out and extended our stays to all be there for at least 5 nights.

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