Backpack Lanka
247D, R.A.De Mel Mawatha, Kollupitiya, 00300 Colombo, Sri Lanka
Anchored conveniently in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is established 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.5 miles from R Premadasa Stadium. Featuring a shared lounge, the hostel is a stone's throw from several noted attractions, around a 9-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach, 0.8 miles from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and a 16-minute walk from Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Leisure World is 21 miles from the hostel, while St. Anthony's Church is 26 miles from the property.
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180 Reviews
Price Summary
33 US$ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for Backpack Lanka
"I stayed for one night and the place was really nice. The owner was very kind and helpful. The location is excellent — close to everything. The bed was very comfortable, the sheets and towels were clean, and the air conditioning worked well. The bathroom could use some renovation, but it was functional and met all my needs."
"Aucun."
"I had a great experience staying in one of these rented rooms. The space was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The room had all the essentials—bed,AC and good lighting. The attached bathroom was modern and well-maintained. The environment was peaceful, and the building was secure and quiet, making it perfect for both working professionals and students. Common areas like the kitchen and living space were always tidy, and the landlord/owner was friendly, responsive, and very respectful of privacy. The location is also a big plus—close to shops, transport, and everything you need within walking distance. It’s honestly one of the best rental experiences I’ve had. If you’re looking for a hassle-free and cozy place to stay, I’d definitely recommend these rooms!"
"Aucun."
"Wonderful hostel in the very centre of Colombo , it was clean and I stayed there for 1 night in which they did the laundry for me for free , that was wonderful as it costs over 10$ to do laundry elsewhere"
"The facilities are distributed over 3 floors so the rooms are in the middle floor , laundry downstairs and a kitchenette is upstairs so you will frequently use the stairs throughout the day"
"Excellent location, everything is close to the hostel. Staff was very friendly, room was nice but looked a bit old"
"I was scared of ravens at night, they made sound 😂"
"I stayed at this hostel for one day. I liked everything and the owner was very friendly. Then I decided to stay another day. Everything was great, super."
"Aucun."
"It is well located, simple rooms but clean and very good relation price-quality. Friendly staff too, they helped me to amend my dates."
"Aucun."
"The host and volunteer are so helpful and lovely 🥰"
"The location is bit far from main city but believe me it is truly a bliss in kandy"
"Our host Malitha was so helpful, he stayed in communication with us whilst our flight was diverted and we ended up in Sri Lanka later than expected, he gave us so many tips and recommendations for Sri Lanka and showed us on the map good places to go for our back packing trip. He gave us great advice about transportation as well and helped with our PickMe driver when they couldn’t find the hostel. Malitha made our stay exceptional! Location was good, short walk to some restaurants and cafes, also a shopping centre in front of the hostel. The room was basic but clean and slept all night with ear plugs, also air con which is lovely! Thank you for all your help Malitha :)"
"Nothing"
"Staff malitha lakshan was very helpful person. He was providing every facility l needed."
"All is good"
"The host is extremely friendly and helpful, he gave us many recommendations"
"The kitchen could be a bit more cleaner"
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