Top Hostels in Ja-ela in 2026

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A residential area with houses, a garden, and a metal railing.

1. Tropical Suites

Negombo

฿684 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

2. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort

Muhammad Zarwan

฿1,256 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hostel with a sign reading "Colombo Mount Hostel".

3. Colombo Mount Hostel

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

฿626 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A row of potted plants against a yellow wall, arranged in a planter box on a tiled floor.

4. CityRest Fort - Hostel

Fort

Rita

฿1,397 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden staircase with intricate railings leading to a landing.

5. 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

฿711 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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

Rajagiriya

AKHTAR RASHID

฿2,707 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a sink, and a view of greenery outside.

7. Mama's Villa by Taprobane - Hostel

Negombo

฿1,621 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A view of a residential area with various buildings and trees.

8. Haven Fort Hostel

Hunupitiya

฿1,814 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Top Ja-ela Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, lovely food , great hospitality. Rgds"

Granbell Hotel Colombo

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean and okay sized for the price. Buffet breakfast had many options and the views were fantastic. The main annoying aspect was the lifts - the building has too many floors to be serviced by 4 lifts. It was quite difficult at times to get up and down. My feedback would be to adjust the lifts so they're dedicated to specific set of floors"

The Kingsbury Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed briefly at the Kingsbury and our overall experience was fantastic. It's central location is great for exploring Colombo if your trip is short and the actual hotel and food is fantastic. Our room was spacious and clean, and had a great view. The only minor issue is that staff weren't communicative at the restaurants about how to order or the expectation for the buffet/high tea or settling the bill. It was slightly awkward trying to figure out whether we could just grab food or we had to wait etc. It'd be nice if staff provided direction."

Mandarina Colombo

8/10 Good

"The worst front of house experience I had during my entire trip from staff member Zaid. No smile, no hello, not a single word uttered, just a blank stare until we mentioned we were there to check in, which was then followed by the word 'passports'. This man should be working with machines, not people. The 'gym' is a tiny room squeezed to the brim with odd bits of equipment, pretty dated and unusable. The rooftop dining area is also very dated and not a resemblance of the photos. Other than the poor start to our stay here, the rooms were generally clean and comfortable. The property is located well on Galle Road,"

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful 5-star property, centrally located, on the ocean, with a history of over 160 years, with excellent amenities, including salt water swimming pool, gym, and restaurant, where royalty, prime ministers, presidents, movie stars, and celebrities have stayed over the years. It's highly recommended."

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Ja-ela Hostels information

Number of reviews	297
Accommodation	29 Hostels
Lowest Price	฿626
Highest Price	฿2,707

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.

What is a hostel?

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social environment.

What are the best hostels in Ja-ela?

While you're deciding on where to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Ja-ela: Joys home stay - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

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, Elphinstone Theatre and Sri Lanka National 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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1. Tropical Suites

2. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

3. Colombo Mount Hostel

4. CityRest Fort - Hostel

5. The Anam Hostel

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

7. Mama's Villa by Taprobane - Hostel

8. Haven Fort Hostel

9. Colombo Beach Hostel

Top Ja-ela Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

colombo international airport hotel

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

The Kingsbury Colombo

Mandarina Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

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Our top choices for Ja-ela hostels

1. Tropical Suites

2. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

3. Colombo Mount Hostel

4. CityRest Fort - Hostel

5. The Anam Hostel

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

7. Mama's Villa by Taprobane - Hostel

8. Haven Fort Hostel

9. Colombo Beach Hostel

Top Ja-ela Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

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