Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

20 - 2/1 , Reagents Flats ( Opposite Lake House / Secretariat Railway Station ) , Sir Chittapalam A Gardiner Mawatha , Colombo Fort City Center ., Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Near Beira Lake
7.5/10 · 1359 reviews

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 30-room Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers hostel is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Colombo Harbour.

Location

Offerring a location 2.1 km from the Historic Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Bellagio Colombo Casino, which is 3.1 km away. Beira Lake is about 5 minutes' walk from this Colombo hostel, while Excel World Entertainment Park is about a 10-minute drive away. The Notable 17th - century Wolvendaal Protestant Church, a prominent religious site, is 7 km from the Colombo accommodation.

Food & Drinks

A continental breakfast is available daily at the hostel. The seafood restaurant Ministry of Crab is approximately 25 minutes' drive from this accommodation. Well-connected to many sights, Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers hostel is in the immediate vicinity of Galadari Hotel halt bus station.

Why choose Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

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  • Free WiFi throughout the hostel

  • Close to main transport hubs

  • Continental breakfast available daily

  • Helpful 24-hour reception services

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • No Smoking

  • No pets allowed

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

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping

Recreation

  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Devices

  • AM/FM alarm clock

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

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 7 per night
Check-in 13 Oct 2026
Check-out 14 Oct 2026
Guests 2 guests

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Children:

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20 - 2/1 , Reagents Flats ( Opposite Lake House / Secretariat Railway Station ) , Sir Chittapalam A Gardiner Mawatha , Colombo Fort City Center ., Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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          Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel
          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.