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Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Colombo City Centre

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Interior
Shared kitchen facilities
Lobby lounge
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, bidet, towels
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel is in Kollupitiya's bustling center, offering a welcoming environment. Travelers appreciate practical amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services, on-site dining at the restaurant, and complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo

What's nearby

  • Casino Marina Colombo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bellagio Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 6 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪AYU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Premasiri Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indo Ceylon Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪NH Collection Rooftop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

Hostel near Colombo City Centre
Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and bidets
  • Separate dining areas, communal kitchens, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel located?

Located in Kollupitiya, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Liberty Plaza and Colombo City Centre. Chabad of Sri Lanka and United States Embassy Colombo are also within 10 minutes.

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