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The Anam Hostel

2.0 star property
Colonial hostel with free valet parking and a rooftop terrace

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Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Living area
The Anam Hostel in Wellawatte offers a comfy rooftop escape with a firepit for evening relaxation. The garden provides peace, while the outdoor entertainment area encourages socializing. Multilingual staff assist with luggage storage, making guests feel at home.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Executive Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room With AC

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room With AC

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
29 Wellawatta Station Rd, Colombo, WP, 00600

What's nearby

  • Bellagio Casino - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lanka Hospital - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 8 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yarl Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Pila - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Mysoor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr.Deen Wellawatta Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Chaat Indian Street Eats - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Anam Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2022 and located near Colombo City Centre
Consider a stay at The Anam Hostel and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a firepit, and a garden. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and a computer station
  • Luggage storage and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at The Anam Hostel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Anam
The Anam Hostel Colombo
The Anam Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Anam Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anam Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Anam Hostel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Anam Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Anam Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Anam Hostel located?

Located in Wellawatte, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Delmon Hospital, Havelock City Mall, and Raux Brothers. Park Hospital and Majestic City are also within 2 mi (3 km). Wellawatta Railway Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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