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247D, R.A.De Mel Mawatha, Colombo, 00300 (show map)
Hostel Overview

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Setup a Price Alert for Backpack Lanka
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Backpack Lanka. If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.
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Facilities of Backpack Lanka
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)
Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
Daily maid service
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bathroom, Bidet, City view, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Laptop safe, Linen, Microwave, Outdoor dining area, Refrigerator, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, View, Wardrobe/Closet, Washing Machine
Hotel Policies
Check-In
14:00:00- hours
Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are requested to note that washing machine can be used at an additional charge of LKR 300 per use.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Traveller reviews

“Good”
27 Jun 2025
The owner was friendly and helpful. Because we had a late train, they locked up our bags for the day so we could spend the day in town. The location was good, pretty central. The facilities were basic but it was mostly clean and comfortable.

“Superb”
23 Feb 2025
It is well located, simple rooms but clean and very good relation price-quality. Friendly staff too, they helped me to amend my dates.

“Comfortable, friendly and picturesque 🎀🫶🏼”
04 Feb 2025
The host and volunteer are so helpful and lovely 🥰

“Malitha is so helpful and kind!”
14 Jan 2025
Our host Malitha was so helpful, he stayed in communication with us whilst our flight was diverted and we ended up in Sri Lanka later than expected, he gave us so many tips and recommendations for Sri Lanka and showed us on the map good places to go for our back packing trip. He gave us great advice about transportation as well and helped with our PickMe driver when they couldn’t find the hostel. Malitha made our stay exceptional! Location was good, short walk to some restaurants and cafes, also a shopping centre in front of the hostel. The room was basic but clean and slept all night with ear plugs, also air con which is lovely! Thank you for all your help Malitha :)