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Cycling Backpacker Hostel

Hostel

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Best hostel in this area. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Beds are comfortable and convenient. Meals are very delicious and full of the options. You couldn't find any place like this in this price range in the area. ๐Ÿšด People often mention hostel, friendly, people, staff, nice, station, good, clean,


Address

No, 49/A Heenatigala Rd, Unawatuna 80600, Sri Lanka

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+94 77 787 1542

Price rating

$12/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (47 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: hostel (9) friendly (9) people (8) staff (7) nice (7) station (7) good (6) clean (6)
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  • 5/5 Viraj M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best hostel in this area. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Beds are comfortable and convenient. Meals are very delicious and full of the options. You couldn't find any place like this in this price range in the area. ๐Ÿšด
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Mahesh S. 4 years ago on Google
    It was the best hostel I've stayed in super friendly staff and definitely the cleanest one so far... Loved it
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Naara A. 4 months ago on Google
    Love it โ™ก I stayed more than I panned because the place is nice, the people are friendly, the manager is lovely and helpful, they have activities like yoga, shared dinners, games and more, it's well located close to the train station and bus stops, each bed has their own fan, light and locker. It's a place with good vibes ๐Ÿซถ

  • 2/5 Bianca 4 years ago on Google
    Affordable but very uncomfortable hostel. The fans donโ€™t quite cool the rooms down as intended and the location is very awkward

  • 5/5 Juliette D. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely hosting, very neat place ! Definitely one of the best quality price bid in Unawatuna ! Thanks again, Ayubowan !

  • 5/5 Miro S. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place to stay and meet other travellers. Beautyful place and people, clean, safe and good host! I had so much fun!

  • 5/5 Laura B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stayed in the 12 bed dormitory, the lack of door was a little random and no doubt unnerving for some people, however being only two of us in the dorm it didnโ€™t matter. The beds were comfortable, showers good and the breakfast excellent! In fact the breakfasts were HUGE and definitely worth the money. The guys running the place were a lot of fun and itโ€™s a shame we couldnโ€™t spend the Christmas period with them! Would definitely stay again

  • 5/5 Malte F. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice hostel! friendly family as well as staff! I booked 2 nights and stayed longer than a week. I felt like home and made new friends there :-) the 6 dorm rooms even have fans by the bed! the hostel is close to the Railway Station, do not worry, the trains do not bother at all! perfectly located to walk all the beaches as well as visit the cities around. I will come again! :-)

  • 5/5 Jo K. 1 year ago on Google
    Cycling Hostel Unawatuna, is one of the best hostels in down south. I met such a wonderful, respectable and friendly loving staffโ˜บ๏ธ. Cleanliness โœ…safety โœ…with an amazing atmospheres, very cozy and comfortable place. Easy access (walk in distance) to the beach and other incredible excursions (i.e. Jungle Beach, Rumassala Sanctuary, Dewata - Beginners surf schools, Galle Fort and 5minutes walk to the Unawatuna Railway station etc..) too. I would highly recommend this place. Also, will definitely revisit them soon๐Ÿ’•

  • 5/5 damitha P. 1 year ago on Google
    great service and bikes were in good condition

  • 5/5 Owen D. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of my favourite hostels in Sri Lanka, the people are welcoming, friendly, and sharing. Most people including myself extend their stay or come back as it has a chilled atmosphere. Usually the 18 bed dorms have 3-5 people so they are sociable and will chill in the shared areas together. Evenings full of chilled music, good vibes and caram. There are more reviews on google and booking .com as I noticed there arenโ€™t any on here. Definitely one to check out. Surfing and diving close by.

  • 5/5 Yosef D. 6 years ago on Google
    I have travelled whole Asia and I must say that this place is by far the best hostel in Sri Lanka and one of the best hostels in whole Asia. It is just a few meters from Unawatuna train station which connects to North and South. it is not so far to the beach and if you rent a bicycle which is half price for Hostel guests, then so many beautiful beaches are at your reach. They serve an amazing FREE breakfast, big and delicious with real butter, real bread, banan shake , fruits everything! The rooms and the whole hostel is super clean and tidy. there are enough showers and toilets on each floor. they have a communal kitchen that you can use and cook your own food! If you are into snorkelling and diving they know best dive centres with good prices! They themsleves also have so many activities like cycling, fishing etc. the staff are really helpful, friendly and polite! they have reliable WIFI. It is the cheapest accomodation in Unawantuna. And finally they are a local family business which is always great to support!

  • 5/5 pritam c. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is clean and tidy next to the railway station. The owner is helpful . The place is peaceful.

  • 5/5 Anja 2 years ago on Google
    We were very satisfied It was very clean. Enough space in the rooms, heaps of lockers. Super nice people and a nice common area to hamg around. Everything is easy in walking distance ๐Ÿ’ชโ˜บ๏ธ the owner also helped us were he could :)

  • 5/5 Joel G. 2 years ago on Google
    Proper hostel, modern clean facilities and nice relaxed atmosphere. Very accommodating owner, didn't mind rearranging furniture for me. Communal fridge! Very important. Good spot to chill downstairs. Really nice fan in the bathroom. Breakfast is goood :)

  • 5/5 m c. 5 years ago on Google
    150 mts to main road...easy to accesses public tansport...friendly staff...owner is always ready to help u...thanks cheetu,for nice company

  • 5/5 Timo T. 6 years ago on Google
    A well managed budget traveller place, close to railway station.

  • 5/5 Hansaja D. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice hostel in Unawatuna. Can recommend to anyone.

  • 5/5 sanjeev n. 6 years ago on Google
    The staff are really friendly Located close to the beach, railway station and bus stand They make sure that we are comfortable and go out of their way to help us out

  • 5/5 Vinsu S. 5 years ago on Google
    The caretakers are such sweet boys !! They're extremely helpful. Very clean bathrooms and comfortable dorms . Will definitely recommend 10/10

  • 5/5 Chi Jo H. 5 years ago on Google
    Owner is amazing and honest unlike some people who just want to scam you.. It's right next to the railway station and 5 mins walk from the bus stand! I stayed here for 3 nights, they have great staff here.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • โœ“ Free Wi-Fi
    • โœ“ Paid breakfast
    • โœ“ Free parking
    • โœ“ Room service
    • โœ“ Airport shuttle
    • โœ“ Golf course
    • โœ— Pool
    • โœ— Pet-friendly
    • โœ— Restaurant
    • โœ— Smoke-free

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