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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and art galleries.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they have three main things in common, including budget prices, a social setting, and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Based on our customers’ reviews, these Colombo hostels have the highest ratings: Miracle City Inn Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, coffee/tea makers, and free bottled water in all rooms. The Anam Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Wellawatta Railway Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with lockers, free bottled water, and bed sheets. Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels and bed sheets in all rooms. CityRest Fort - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you’re looking for a low-cost place to stay in Colombo, one of Expedia’s 18 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Colombo are May, October, June, and November, with each month seeing an average of 16 inches of rainfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to check out these things around Colombo. Get out into nature with places like Galle Face Green, Galle Face Beach, and Beira Lake. Cultural attractions include Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, Sri Lanka National Museum, and Elphinstone Theatre. Visit landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and High Commission of India.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Colombo on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), located 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from the city center. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Colombo Fort Station, Bambalapitiya Railway Station, or Wellawatta Railway Station.