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Basic Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
Room with view
3 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Colombo hostel in Kollupitiya with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

A stay at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel places you in the heart of Colombo, steps from Liberty Plaza and 6 minutes by foot from Chabad of Sri Lanka. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St Anthony's Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from United States Embassy Colombo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and bidets.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

At Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo

247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Luggage storage

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel offers 26 shared accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Colombo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and bidets. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Bidet
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared accommodations
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Tile flooring in room

Where to Eat

Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

  • Backpack Hostel Lanka
  • Backpack Lanka
  • Backpack Lanka Central Colombo Hostel
  • Backpack Lanka Central Hostel
  • Backpack Lanka Central Colombo
  • Backpack Lanka Central
  • Backpack Lanka Central Colombo
  • Backpack Lanka Central Colombo Hostel
  • Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel Colombo

We should mention

Contactless check-in is available.

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