Top Hostels in Ja-ela in 2026

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Our top choices for Ja-ela hostels

1. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort

Muhammad Zarwan

1.027.469 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

2. CityRest Fort - Hostel

Fort

Rita

797.302 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

3. SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Rajagiriya

AKHTAR RASHID

2.019.616 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

4. The Anam Hostel

Wellawatte

"On a adoré notre séjour à Anam Hôtel ! On y a passé 10 jours. On a pu se reposer. L’hôtel se situe à quelques mètres de la plage, où on peut y voir des magnifiques coucher de soleil le soir. Le personnel de l’hôtel est juste super super gentil. Il y a une cuisine que l’on peut utiliser, mais aussi une machine à laver dont on peut se servir. Allez-y les yeux fermés, vous ne regretterez rien."

Jérémie

500.727 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

4 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

5. Mama's Villa by Taprobane - Hostel

Negombo

1.251.229 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

6. Colombo Beach Hostel

Mount Lavinia

RYOSUKE

815.183 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

7. Haven Fort Hostel

Hunupitiya

1.399.707 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

8. Colombo Mount Hostel

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

482.824 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Top Ja-ela Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was incredible. Only at times the room was a bit hot but could be the big glass windows. Room extremely clean and hotel more than what pictures show."

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was recommended to stay here and I'm very glad that I did. The hotel dates from the colonial era, and since then had been the choice of many dignitaries, sports and movie stars, yet it is still priced well within reach of a Western salary. The food is excellent (I sampled only the dinner and breakfast buffets). The staff are particularly attentive - Ivoni, the customer relations manager, gets special mention because she went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was as good as it could be."

The Kingsbury Colombo

8/10 Good

"The hotel room we stayed in was on the 5th floor, overall it was fairly clean, but the carpet was fairly dirty, definitely needs a good clean or changing. Did have issues with the tv picture freezing 3 of 4 nights we stayed, mentioned it to reception the first two nights, they sent the maintenance man around who had a look at the pictures and said it’s was the WiFi drop outs and couldn’t do anything, and left, Breakfast was average, nothing outstanding, even though a good choice of western and Asian dishes to choose from. On the last night we requested an Asian vegetarian breakfast pack to take away and help with the luggage to be brought down for 6am as we were checking out at 6am and we would be leaving by 6:05-610 via taxi, But when we arrived at the reception desk 5:50 to check out and enquired about the luggage and breakfast, we got blank looks, So when reminded what was arranged the night before and they found the paperwork confirming the request, the acted on the requests, By 6:15 we finally received the luggage and the breakfast packs which annoyed the taxi driver who was waiting since 6:00, When we finally settled down at the airport to have the breakfast, we were deeply disappointed that we got a small cheese sandwich, pastry, water and banana definitely not Asian vegetarians, considering what we paid for full breakfast, it was deeply disappointing."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We ended 12 days in Sri Lanka here and it was easily the best-equipped hotel of the whole trip. The 53-metre rooftop infinity pool on the tenth floor is the standout: ocean on one side, city skyline on the other, and spectacular sunsets over the sea. Come up in the late afternoon. The room was excellent — very comfortable king bed, a bathroom with both shower and bathtub, and a huge TV. Everything felt new and well maintained, and despite the city-centre setting on Marine Drive, noise was not a problem. Several restaurants and bars on site meant plenty of choice without leaving the building, and the food was good across the board. Very good value too for this standard of hotel. A perfect last stop before flying home, and it would work just as well at the start of a trip."

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Ja-ela Hostels information

Number of reviews	125
Accommodation	33 Hostels
Lowest Price	482.824 ₫
Highest Price	2.019.616 ₫

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Ja-ela?

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ja-ela?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Ja-ela are October, May, November and June, with each month seeing an average of 353 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Ja-ela?

Get out into nature with places such as Galle Face Beach, Galle Face Green and Negombo Beach Park. Cultural attractions include Guruge Nature Park, Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Locals like to shop at Negombo Fish Market and Pettah Market.

What's the best way to get to and around Ja-ela while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Ja-ela on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.), 6.6 mi (10.5 km) from the city centre.

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Our top choices for Ja-ela hostels

1. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

2. CityRest Fort - Hostel

3. SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

4. The Anam Hostel

5. Mama's Villa by Taprobane - Hostel

6. Colombo Beach Hostel

7. Haven Fort Hostel

8. Colombo Mount Hostel

Top Ja-ela Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

colombo international airport hotel

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Cinnamon Red Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

The Kingsbury Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

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Our top choices for Ja-ela hostels

1. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

2. CityRest Fort - Hostel

3. SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

4. The Anam Hostel

5. Mama's Villa by Taprobane - Hostel

6. Colombo Beach Hostel

7. Haven Fort Hostel

8. Colombo Mount Hostel

Top Ja-ela Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

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