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Hostels in Dambulla, Sri Lanka

7 hostels available. Prices start from $2 for a dorm bed.

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#1 Top Rated

The Travellers Hostel

Free Breakfast
Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…Pet friendly. Child friendly. No smoking in Room, but have a smoking area Reception Hour: 8:00 am to 22:00pm if some peoples want to stay at my property with they kids, thay can chat with me and i

from $3.72
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Adventure HostelsSolo Traveller

"…we are providing airport shuttle from any airport in sri lanka for very reasonable price. accommodation providing jeep safari service to Minneriya national park, Kaudulla national park, and Hurulu

from $3.12
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Adventure HostelsFamily-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…Free WiFi access throughout the property and free parking on site. The hostel is just 3’ min walking from the main street and the supermarket “Cargills” and 15’ min walking from the bus

from $2.25
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"…The property offers 2 double rooms and 2 family rooms. All rooms have mosquito nets and ensuite bathrooms. The double rooms come with mountain views and balcony. Both family rooms have views of the

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Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…However, a big downside of this place is that their wifi is so slow that it is almost nonexistent, so if you are planning to do some work on your laptop, this place is definitely far from ideal.

from $3.00
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Youth Hostel

"…Breakfast included. No curfew. Non smoking throughout. Pets are not allowed." …"The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 17 km from the accommodation. For any support, feel free to call us." …

from $3.09
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Cheapest
Adventure HostelsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

16 Colony, Kandalama

from $1.50

Hotels in Dambulla

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Ridge Boundary View

Free Breakfast

"…No curfew. Non smoking in the room but have a smoking area. Parties/events are not allowed Pets not allowed." …"Easy way to access kandy dambulla road pannampitiya junction 200m walk to hostel

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Nice Place Hotel

Free Breakfast
Adventure HostelsFemale Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…You can just relax and enjoy the natural beauty in your own harden setting or go on one of the many excursions on offer. Being located in a cultural triangle and close proximity to the 3 wild

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Get to know Dambulla

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Dambulla.

Get to know Dambulla

Dambulla is a busy city located in the Matale District in Sri Lanka’s central province. Dambulla is most famous for it’s painted cave temples. Stunning and well preserved Buddhist paintings, frescoes and statues are found within these temples. It is a very touristy, yet still very religious, site. Modest dress must be worn inside the temples. To avoid the tourist buses and crowds, visit the temples in the afternoon.

Dambulla city can be quite loud, busy and chaotic. It is home to one of Sri Lanka’s biggest wholesale markets. Though most tourists will skip visiting the markets, it is a great place to get the vibe of local life in Sri Lanka and experience some great people watching. The city offers a lot of markets, shops, stalls and restaurants, including some really good local and vegetarian cuisine. Dambulla can easily be reached from Kandy and Sigiriya. Most people hire a driver, although it is also possible to catch the local bus or taxi. Some guesthouses and hostels also help arrange transportation around the area.

There are quite a few accommodation options within the city, including some hostels, guesthouses, budget hotels and a few resorts. Dumbulla tends to have the more budget friendly range of accommodations in comparison to the nearby tourist town of Sigiriya. Guesthouse-style hostels offer the best value as well as the best cultural experience. This type of accommodation offers a great insight into the Sri Lankan culture. A stay in one of these accommodations also means that the money goes directly into the local communities. Guesthouses and hostels in Dambulla usually include a traditional breakfast, laundry facilities, information on tourist attractions, optional shuttle services, hot showers, linens and towels. Most guesthouses are happy to accommodate any special requests such as special dietary requirements.

Written by local enthusiast for Dambulla hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Dambulla  hostelsKelly Sheldrick

Dambulla Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Dambulla, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 7
Average dorm price $6
Average private room price $25
Cheapest hostel in DambullaKandalama Hostel with $3
Party hostels in DambullaThe Travellers Hostel (2 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 7.5

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Sigiriya (15 Km / 9 mi.)
Habarana (22 Km / 14 mi.)
Polonnaruwa (40 Km / 25 mi.)
Malabe (46 Km / 28 mi.)
Anuradhapura (57 Km / 35 mi.)
Kandy (63 Km / 39 mi.)
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