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Hostels in Dambulla, Sri Lanka

8 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

"…Check out from 11:00 to 14:00 . Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast included. No curfew. Pet friendly. Child friendly. No smoking in Room, but have a smoking area Reception Hour

from $3.72
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Adventure HostelsSolo Traveller

"…Check out before 11:00 noon. Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew." …"The nearest airport is Sigiriya airport and 16 km from the accommodation. We are

from $3.12
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Adventure HostelsFamily-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…Featuring a lush green garden with many hammocks, , and bonfire pit, guests can relax at the common lounge area or enjoy a barbecue session on site; this is the perfect place to spend lazy days and

from $2.25
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"…Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 14:00 to 22:00. Check out before 10:30 AM.

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Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The bathrooms are shared between two dorm rooms and offer two toilets and two showers as well as a huge area with sinks and mirrors. However, hot water is not available. Common Spaces The

from $3.00
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"…Check out before 11:00 noon. Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes not included - occupancy tax 1.00 USD per person per night Breakfast not included. No curfew. We do not accept customers

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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 $2.88
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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 select a room with a private balcony overlooking world famous Sigiriya rock and a forest setting or select a seperate private cottage to get complete privacy. You can just relax and enjoy

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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 8
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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