Backpack Lanka Hostel

247D R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Kollupitiya, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Show on map
6.9/10 · 169 reviews

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Backpack Lanka Hostel Colombo is located about 5 minutes by car from Crescat Boulevard Mall.

Location

Found 2.2 km from the public Sri Lanka Planetarium, the Colombo hostel is in proximity to worship locations like Seema Malaka Temple. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Majestic City Colombo (3.3 km) and the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct (2.7 km) for visitors to explore. Backpack Lanka hostel offers access to the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, which is just 150 metres away.

Rooms

Certain rooms have a shared bathroom with a bidet and a shower, and some units additionally boast wardrobes and a writing desk. Guests can find reading light, as well as a wardrobe, in some of the rooms.

Food & Drinks

Backpack Lanka hostel is conveniently located approximately a 10-minute ride from Amaravathi, where you can enjoy Asian dishes, and Robata Grill and Lounge, specializing in Thai cuisine is nearly a 10-minute drive away. The property features a shared kitchen, available for cooking purposes. The hostel is a mere 5 minutes on foot from Kollupitiya Market Halt bus station and within a 2-km distance of Bambalapitiya train station. The Colombo hostel also provides cars for rent.

Why choose Backpack Lanka Hostel Colombo

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Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • No Smoking

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • No Smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking options

  • Parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining options

  • Outdoor dining area

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Recreation

  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Washing machine

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

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From USD 13 per night
Check-in 14 Jun 2026
Check-out 15 Jun 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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247D R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Kollupitiya, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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    Enter dates to see availability
    From USD 13 per night
    Check-in 14 Jun 2026
    Check-out 15 Jun 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
    Check-in & out
    14 Jun 2026
    15 Jun 2026
    Guests
    2 guests
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    Backpack Lanka
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 11:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no cots provided in a room.