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Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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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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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Interior

Triple Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Map
247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo

What's nearby

  • Liberty Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • United States Embassy Colombo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Casino Marina Colombo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Premasiri Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪AYU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indo Ceylon Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel

Hostel located in Kollupitiya
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:
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 10-minute walk of Liberty Plaza, Chabad of Sri Lanka, and United States Embassy Colombo. Gem Museum and St Anthony's Church are also within 10 minutes.

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